Cofunded by the European Union

Water4All held its first “Synergies seminar” on the afternoon of the 5th of December, in Brussels (Belgium), and following the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum that brought together representatives from EU Partnerships. 

8 partners gathered 

The seminar gathered the following Partnerships, in addition to Water4All:  

  • Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Link
  • Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR)
  • Agroecology Link  
  • Blue Economy Link
  • Process for the Planet (Processes4Planet) Link
  • PRIMA Programme (Article 185) Link
  • JPI FACCE  Link

Water: a central issue for synergies between Partnerships 

Recognising water as a vital natural resource for ecosystems, species survival, and the production of goods, the seminar aimed to enhance mutual understanding of the scientific scope of various programmes with a focus on water issues.  

Participants discussed potential thematic synergies, identifying opportunities to collaborate and addressing possible overlaps in research and innovation activities.  

The necessary dialogue and knowledge-sharing 

The seminar emphasised the importance of continuous dialogue and knowledge sharing among Partnerships to maximise collective impact. Insight from the discussions will inform the structuring of future calls and activities, ensuring coordinated efforts to tackle water challenges.  

These findings are particularly relevant as Water4All prepares to update its Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and initiates activities for its fourth call on water and health. 

The outcomes of the workshop reaffirm the need for collaboration and strategic alignment across programmes to address water challenges effectively. Further details on the discussions and proposed pathways for collaboration are to be provided. 

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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.