European Water Resilience Strategy was just published

The European Commission has  published the Water Resilience Strategy.

The European Water Resilience Strategy aims at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe.

It will support Member States in managing water more efficiently, both through implementation of current EU water legislation and through over 30 actions. Member States, regions and municipalities, but also citizens and businesses, are the key actors of water resilience.

Water resilience and sustainable water management must be at the heart of our agenda to enhance EU security in line with climate scenarios and make our businesses more competitive and innovative, and Europe more attractive for investments.

It is an opportunity for European researchers and companies that are well-positioned to lead the way as they account for 40% of the patents for water technologies worldwide. Further details can be found in a press release, questions and answers and factsheet online.