"Congratulations to Jessika Roswall on her appointment as European Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular
EVENT REPORT | TAPPING INTO THE UNTAPPED: The potential of reclaimed and non-potable waters to increase water resilience
Over 150 participants joined the seminar, both in person and online, co-organised by Aqua Publica Europea and Eydap. The event focused on exploring technological advancements, regulatory developments, and governance frameworks that could facilitate the utilisation of non-potable water for a variety of societal needs.
The European Parliament adopts provisional agreement on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
Aqua Publica Europea welcomes the adoption of the provisional deal on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) by the European Parliament yesterday. While some requirements remain challenging for water operators, the deal strikes a fine balance between environmental protection and technical feasibility, while introducing innovative provisions for a more equitable distribution of the costs that achieving new objectives will involve.
EVENT REPORT | RESILIENCE IN ACTION: Towards a coordinated effort for a sustainable water resources management
On 14 February 2024, Aqua Publica Europea organised an event at the European Parliament to discuss how we can collaborate more effectively in the sustainable management of water resources. The event also provided an opportunity to facilitate a dialogue among various stakeholders and government levels, aiming to clarify responsibilities and identify each party's role in realising this vision.
APE is concerned over European Commission's postponement of its much-awaited Water Resilience initiative
Droughts, floods and severe storms are increasingly wreaking havoc across Europe, posing significant challenges for households, industries and agriculture. Against this backdrop, the European Commission's postponement of its much-awaited Water Resilience initiative is yet another blow to the European Green Deal.
APE reacts to the provisional agreement on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
While the details still need to be finalised, Aqua Publica Europea reacts to the main elements of the provisional agreement that the European Parliament and the Council found on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.