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New research reports released highlighting the contribution of EU research and innovation to Europe’s water resilience

To support evidence-based policymaking, the European Commission has published three new reports from the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. These analyses examine how EU funded research contributes to the core objectives of the EU’s Water Resilience Strategy and will inform the development of the forthcoming Water Resilience Research and Innovation Strategy.

More than 200 projects analysed

  • Report 1 reviews 76 projects and identifies concrete innovation results related to aquatic ecosystems, extreme events, agriculture, and urban water management. (edited by Playan, Enrique)
  • Report 2 analyses 89 projects and highlights replicable and scalable solutions, including digital tools, circular bioeconomy models, and nature-based approaches. This report "Water Resilient Europe", analyses the contribution of Horizon 2020 & Horizon Europe projects to the European Water Resilience Strategy. (edited by Prof. Francesco Fatone)
  • Report 3 assesses 57 projects and synthesises outputs that can support effective implementation of the Strategy, covering improved water governance, global water management, monitoring, water efficiency, urban solutions, safe drinking water, sanitation, and action on harmful chemicals. (edited by Darmendrail Dominique) 

Together, these reports provide a solid foundation for shaping the research and innovation agenda needed to achieve Europe’s water resilience by 2050.

Learn more about the reports, download: Link here

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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.