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EWP @ Stockholm World Water WeekSep 2nd, 2010 | filed under: EWP News
Brussels, 2 September 2010. As an open platform for over 2.000 experts, practitioners, key decision makers and leaders, the Stockholm World Water Week is the leading annual meeting place to discuss the most urgent water-related issues. This year, the conference will focus on “The Water Quality Challenge – Prevention, Wise Use and Abatement”.
It is the EWP’s pleasure to invite World Water Week visitors to participate in the EWP sessions, taking place on the 6th and 7th September 2O10. These events will focus on “Water Futures of Europe and Neighbouring Regions”, “Rewarding Responsible Water Use” as well as “Water Quality Assessment”.
“Water Futures of Europe and Neighbouring Regions” (Side Event)
Date: 2010-09-06
Time: 12:15-13:15
Room: K12
In the light of global challenges e.g. climate variability, increased demographics or food shortage this event will elaborate possible futures and pressures to the availability of good quality water in Europe and neighbouring regions. Expert discussions will focus on policy implications and identify next steps. Ms. Sabine von Wirén-Lehr, EWP Water Stewardship program …
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