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Water4All has supported  the 2025 international “Pariscience”  film festival

Scientific research on water is the heart of Water4All, and raising awareness among different audiences is also one of the keys to carry out the partnership activities. Supporting events that explain science: how it works, and what it brings to our society, is fundamental. 

This festival takes place each year in Paris, France. It is dedicated to promoting and providing keys to understand current scientific issues and their impacts through the best recent scientific audiovisual production (in France and abroad). It is made for all audiences, from citizens to people involved in science.

Held last October, it was a moment when people could discover the best scientific films, with scientific experts and film teams. Other activities were also available and adapted to the audience: from professionals to the general public and school children.

Water & Ocean theme

The 2025 edition was focused on three themes through cycles of several films, among which was “Water and Ocean”. An exciting programme around movies that depict the beauty and challenges of our world and the impacts on our society. One example is a film on the river Seine that was shown to the public on October 24: Extract (in French) here:  La Seine, un nouveau regard - Pariscience

Pariscience challenge “Symbiose”

The challenge Symbiose is a moment made to connect a scientist with a movie director. The objective is to make them work together and finalise a short movie in 48 hours. An inspiring 2-day challenge! A professional jury selects the best short movie and awards a 1,000 euros prize.

Learn more about the Pariscience festival (French): 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.