On World Desertification and Drought Day (17 June), the EU is accelerating efforts to strengthen water and drought resilience, both vital for economic development and security. The day is a global reminder of the growing threats posed by land degradation, desertification, and drought — crises that undermine food production, economic stability, social well-being, and the environment. In the […]
Commission decides to register two new European Citizens’ Initiatives on water resilience and psychedelics assisted care
Today, the European Commission decided to register two European Citizens’ Initiatives, entitled ‘ECI for a Water-Smart and Resilient Europe’ and ‘PsychedeliCare’. The aims of the organisers of the ‘ECI for a Water-Smart and Resilient Europe’ include: advocating for an action plan for water; elevating water resilience to the same priority as decarbonisation; reducing society’s water footprint; accelerating a […]