The lively discussion during the Thematic Session ‘ Towards a Sustainable Approach to Sludge Management: legal frameworks and technological solutions ’ in Edinburgh showcased the diversity of national and local situations relating to sludge management and the issues faced by water operators. The meeting, which relied also on contributions of

Because water is essential to life and to our societies and directly affects both human health and the environment, transparency and accountability in water management are particularly important and, further, respond to citizens’ and stakeholders' growing expectations . Therefore, transparency and participation are two of Aqua Publica Europea’s main priorities

Water is the source of all life, an essential element for people and societies. It is also a finite resource which needs to be managed and used responsibly and sustainably. As a common resource, water is shared by all of us and with future generations, which means that a long-term