The European Commission has published guidance to ensurea simpler and more harmonised application of European water legislation,thereby reducing uncertainties regarding compliance.Its aim is to support Europe’s overall resilience agenda, which includes water resilience. This guidance forms part of the Commission’s efforts to support Europe’s overall resilience by maintaining high standards for our waters, in order […]
A new law strengthening water protection in the EU comes into force
The EU directiverevising the lists of pollutants in surface water and groundwater came into force today (11 May), ensuring that the lists are brought into line with the latest scientific recommendations and that new substances are subject to more comprehensive monitoring and stricter controls. Three pieces of EU legislation will be amended: theWater Framework Directive, […]
The EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa. These funds will be allocated to people affected by current conflicts and food crises, those who have been forcibly displaced, host communities and hard-to-reach populations. In the central Sahel, €75 million in EU humanitarian […]
The Commission urges organisations to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform
The Commission is inviting applications from new experts wishing to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. This revamped platform will continue to work towards the Commission’s goal of achieving zero pollution. Earlier this year, the European Commission published themid-term review of the Zero Pollution Action Plan,which takes stock of the progress made since 2021. According […]
Competition – “CASSINI Hackathon”
An opportunity for innovators across Europe to use space technology to tackle water-related challenges. The eleventh edition of the CASSINI Hackathon challenges participants to harness European space technologies to develop solutions that protect and manage our planet’s most vital resource: water. This event brings together programmers, problem-solvers and innovators from across Europe to develop cutting-edge […]
The Commission is launching a call for experts to advance work on Europe’s water resilience
The European Commission is today launching a call for experts to join the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform. By supporting the implementation of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the Platform will help to create a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water economy in Europe. The Platform will serve as a forum for dialogue and expertise to […]
The European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme reaffirm their commitment to science and global environmental cooperation
The European Commission and the United Nations reiterated their support for global environmental multilateralism at a meeting. The high-level meeting held in Brussels, where Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy,met with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), enabled both institutions to align their […]
Building a sustainable future for small-scale coastal fishermen in southern Spain
On the coast of Cádiz, in southern Spain, the producer organisation OPP72 helps small-scale fishermen secure fair markets and protect their future. Founded in 2010, this organisation brings together some 70 producers and 59 vessels from the ports of Conil, La Atunara and Rota. As a producer organisation officially recognised by EU legislation, OPP72 benefits […]
Commission approves €1.04 billion state aid scheme to support climate projects
The European Commission has approved, in accordance with EU state aid rules, a Danish plan worth €1.04 billion (7.8 billion Danish kroner) to support landowners who commit to voluntarily withdrawing agricultural or forestry land from production in order to reduce agricultural emissions. The Danish measure Denmark notified the Commission of its plans to support landowners […]