Cofunded by the European Union

On September 30th, Water4All participated in the SCAR FS SWG Workshop on “Socio-cultural and Economic Drivers and Barriers of Change for Sustainable Food System Transitions” in The Hague, The Netherlands.

The workshop brought together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore strategies for accelerating resilient and sustainable food systems. Key presentations highlighted the latest developments in EU funding mechanisms, including insights on the new Multiannual Financial Framework structure and the European Competitiveness Fund, providing important context for research and innovation initiatives. 

Ukranian context as an example

The session also featured an inspiring talk on food system transformation, using the Ukrainian context to illustrate how environmental and social sustainability can be promoted under crisis conditions. Presentations on food systems resilience and cascading risks emphasized the complex interdependencies within global supply chains. An overview of the SCAR FS SWG’s work in monitoring and accelerating food system transitions highlighted how this workshop fits within ongoing efforts to track progress and foster collaborative solutions. Water4All’s participation allowed for knowledge exchange and strengthened connections between water and food system research, particularly around resilience and adaptive governance. 

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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.