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28 Jul 2022 BRUSSELS, Belgium

Europe Struggles With Drought

European Commission's Vice-President for Inter-Institutional Relations has called for increased investment in sustainable soil management, drought-resistant crops and vegetation cover.

18 Apr 2022 LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg

EIB Approves Loans For Belgium And Ireland

The Board of EIB has approved over $500 Million USD in new water infrastructure investment in the region. In addition a new EU guarantee programme will enable EIB to expand lending programs in the water sector.

10 Feb 2022 BRUSSELS, Belgium

EU Commission Establishes Drinking Water "Watch List"

New "watch list" is further development of Drinking Water Directive of 2021 and aims to ensure safe tap water is available in all EU countries. Additional benefit is to reduce reliance on bottled water.

4 Oct 2021 BRUSSELS, Belgium

EU Policies Unable To Reduce Agricultural Water Use

Mismatch of policy and practice has led to uncertainty about sustainability of water use in EU agriculture.

22 Jul 2021 Berlin, Germany

Adaptation Is The Lesson Emerging From Europe Floods

Multiple flood warnings were issued, but failed to result in action. As Germany contemplates the human toll of the recent devastating floods, it identifies gaps in its communication systems while one of its top politicians shifts his position on climate change. Meanwhile, its neighbours in the Netherlands suffer zero human casualties as flood defences largely hold up.

12 Mar 2021 BRUSSELS, Belgium

Ensuring "Availability And Sustainability Of Freshwater”

European Commission is pushing hard for nature-based solutions and cross-border cooperation.