In December 2008, within the frame of the EWP program “Aquawareness” and based on the Water Vision for Europe, European Water Stewardship was initiated with a strategic workshop of stakeholders from various parts and parties of the water sector.

The aim of this project is to provide a tool to communicate and award responsible water users through the development of a common framework for assessing, implementing and communicating Water Stewardship.

Due to the high motivation and pro-active engagement of the project participants, this Stewardship initiative quickly found its recognition within the European water sector and within the global Water Stewardship process where it represents the “Regional Water Stewardship Initiative for Europe”.

The European Water Awareness and European Water Stewardship aim to:

• Set sights on changing behavior and practices towards Sustainable Water Management
• Shape and integrate water into other policy and strategy agendas.
• Create a water saving and efficiency culture among private, industrial, business and agricultural users.
• Support the shift from supply management to a balanced supply and demand management through information, education and training.

Structure of the Aquawareness program:

After the Launch event on 24th November 2011 in Brussels, EWS is ready for on-site implementation by industrial production sites and farms. The EWS team accompanies partners at every step on the way to become one of the leading water stewards. Experts provide assistance, know-how and training to make your water vision reality.