EVENT REPORT | A Blue New Deal

On 20 May, Aqua Publica Europea and Águas de Gaia, the public water operator of the city of Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal), co-organised the international conference "A Blue new Deal: water's role in a sustainable and fair future” to discuss how effective protection of water resources can contribute to building a green and fair recovery.

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Water Alliance - Acque di Lombardia, GSE - Gestore Servizi Energetici and the Lombardy Region sign a protocol for the sustainable development of water infrastructure in Lombardy

Water Alliance - Acque di Lombardia (comprising public water service companies in Lombardy, Italy), GSE - Gestore Servizi Energetici (company dedicated to promoting the development of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in Italy), and the Lombardy Region have signed a protocol for the sustainable development of water infrastructure in

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Hospital de Gaia will be the first in Portugal to eliminate plastic water bottles as a result of protocol signed with our member Aguas de Gaia

Hospital de Gaia will be the first healthcare facility in Portugal to completely phase out plastic water bottles, thanks to a recent protocol signed with our member, Águas de Gaia E.M. S.A.

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Acquedotto Pugliese S.p.A.'s Water Service Enhancement Project

In an ongoing commitment to improving water and sanitation services for millions of residents across the regions of Puglia and Campania, Acquedotto Pugliese S.p.A. (AQP) has been granted a 270 million ‘Green Loan’ from the European Investment Bank for a comprehensive investment plan that will increase efficiency in operations, strengthen

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Société Wallonne des Eaux offers 'easyCONSO' for enhanced water efficiency

In the context of growing emphasis on water conservation and resource management, Société Wallonne des Eaux (SWDE) has been offering 'easyCONSO', a noteworthy innovation. 'easyCONSO' is a service tailored to continuously monitor water consumption within buildings. It distinguishes itself by not only tracking consumption but also by promptly identifying irregular

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Uisce Éireann was ranked among the top 50 graduate employers in Ireland

Uisce Éireann - Irish Water was ranked among the top 50 graduate employers in Ireland according to the gradireland.com, the official graduate careers website in Ireland, that serves as a valuable indicator of student perspectives on graduate careers, employers, and the world of work. This achievement highlights Uisce Éireann's commitment

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SMAT's CEO represents Aqua Publica at OECD's workshop on the performance of utilities for wastewater collection and treatment

On 31st January, Armando Quazzo, SMAT’s CEO, participated on behalf of Aqua Publica Europea in the OECD workshop The performance of utilities for wastewater collection and treatment hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. Quazzo reaffirmed the strong commitment of APE’s members to improve transparency in the water sector and

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APE President participates in the Social Forum of the UN Human Right Council

Aqua Publica Europea's President, Bernard Van Nuffel, participated in a panel on “governance and participation” at the United Nations Human Rights Council 2022 Social Forum, which took place in Geneva on 3 and 4 November. The panel, moderated by the former UN Rapporteur for the human right to water and

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Aqua Publica at Como Acqua's seminar to discuss the impact of polycrisis on water operators

Very inspiring exchanges at the seminar "Spazio all'Acqua" organised by Como Acqua on Friday 14/10/22 in Como. Representatives from public authorities, regulators, financing actors and civil society's organisations discussed the growing challenges related to water resources and the responsibility water operators have in ensuring a sustainable and equitable management. A

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"We need a Water Union" - says APE President at Festival dell'Acqua

APE President - Bernard Van Nuffel - participated as a speaker on a session on "A European Agenda for Water", at the "Festival dell'Acqua" on 23 September