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Water4All is thrilled to announce that India has joined the Partnership as an observing partner.

Among the Water4All partnership activities, some are dedicated to strengthening international scientific collaboration. This international strategy also includes knowledge exchanges, innovative solutions, and working on hydro-diplomacy.

India is a major country with one of the largest populations in the world, which increases water challenges apart from other factors already existing in most countries, especially in Europe. There is much to learn from each other's practices, scientific research, innovative technologies, and knowledge learned..

This new cooperation chapter is a chance, and the Water4All Partnership wish for a fruitful collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology - Water Technology Initiative of India (DSI-WTI).

DST-WTI commitment and shared goals

The DST-WTI stresses that both entities are in line with their water priorities.

It is a mutually beneficial and aligned collaboration, building on the technology emerging from joint projects, supporting the objectives set under the EU-lndia Trade and Technology Council.

It will also enable India to benefit from the extensive network of partners working on innovative solutions in the water sector under the Water4All framework.

We believe that DST India's long-standing experience and expertise in the development, validation and deployment of robust, affordable and innovative Water Technologies will be mutually beneficial and aligned with the Water4All objectives and will potentially lead to a meaningful and impactful partnership.

India will also participate as a self-funded partner in the call coming in 2025, “Water and Health”.

More details on the WTI initiative

Water Technology Initiative (WTI) was launched almost 18 years ago in August 2007. It aims to strengthen the R&D capacity and capability to develop the research based solutions for existing and emerging water challenges facing the country in the area of water quality, quantity and water reuse and recycling.

Its programme relies on five main activities, from scientific research to urban water systems and international collaborations. Learn more on DST-WTI

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.