http://www.ewp.eu Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:38:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.ewp.eu/2765/internship-position-available-at-the-ewp/ http://www.ewp.eu/2765/internship-position-available-at-the-ewp/#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:26:57 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/internship-position-available-at-the-ewp Brussels, 24 December 2010. The EWP is currently looking for an intern to strengthen its team, and specifically to support the management and development of the three European projects the EWP is involved in: INNOWATER, STREAM and DESIRAS. International oriented, flexible and self-motivated candidates, with a strong interest in water management, water policies, innovation and innovation management are invited to apply by sending their CV and cover letter to Harro Riedstra, h.riedstra@ewp.eu, before 7 January 2011. Please use as title of the email: EWP Internship 2011. For more information on the internship, please refer to the attached  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2765/internship-position-available-at-the-ewp/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2291/%e2%80%9cwe-need-a-common-vision-to-align-water-stewardship-in-a-global-context%e2%80%9d/ http://www.ewp.eu/2291/%e2%80%9cwe-need-a-common-vision-to-align-water-stewardship-in-a-global-context%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:18:47 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/%e2%80%9cwe-need-a-common-vision-to-align-water-stewardship-in-a-global-context%e2%80%9d Brussels, 15 June 2010. “We need a common vision to align Water Stewardship in a global context”,  Mr. Fritz Barth, Vice-Chairman of the European Water Partnership, urged today in his opening speech on the occasion of the first Water Roundtable, taking place at Hotel Bloom in Brussels, Belgium. The first Global Water Roundtable, a two-day conference, provides a platform for the development of a freshwater stewardship standard that recognizes and rewards water users and managers who take major steps to minimize the negative impacts of their water use and management. Today, the conference participants discussed the  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2291/%e2%80%9cwe-need-a-common-vision-to-align-water-stewardship-in-a-global-context%e2%80%9d/feed/ 1 http://www.ewp.eu/2289/15-16-june-water-roundtable-lunch-meeting/ http://www.ewp.eu/2289/15-16-june-water-roundtable-lunch-meeting/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:32:12 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/15-16-june-water-roundtable-lunch-meeting Brussels, 12 June 2010. The first Water Roundtable, launched by the Alliance for Water Stewardship and hosted by the European Water Partnership, will be held at the Hotel Bloomi in Brussels, Belgium, 15-16 June 2010, to discuss and develop international freshwater stewardship standards. Similar to other successful and transformative standard setting efforts, the Water Roundtable seeks to create an inclusive, voluntary, and consensus-driven approach to how freshwater is managed and protected globally. Ultimately, the complex, cross-boundary nature of freshwater and vested interest of public, commercial, and civil society stakeholders demands a multi-stakeholder deliberation and decision-making to  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2289/15-16-june-water-roundtable-lunch-meeting/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2275/ewp-launches-e-newsletter-%e2%80%9cvoice-of-water%e2%80%9d/ http://www.ewp.eu/2275/ewp-launches-e-newsletter-%e2%80%9cvoice-of-water%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:19:20 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/ewp-launches-e-newsletter-%e2%80%9cvoice-of-water%e2%80%9d Brussels, 9 June 2010. Tomorrow, the European Water Partnership will launch the first volume of the new EWP e-newsletter “Voice of Water”. From this month on, “Voice of Water” will be sent out regularly, containing the most important developments on water on European level, as well as recent news on the activities of the European Water Partnership. This newsletter is a follow up to the earlier EWP newsletter, which was sent out till 2009. Please click here to subscribe. For any information or questions on this newsletter, please contact Lisa Struebbe: l.struebbe@ewp.eu or +32 2 735 0681.   …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2275/ewp-launches-e-newsletter-%e2%80%9cvoice-of-water%e2%80%9d/feed/ 1 http://www.ewp.eu/2252/essay-%e2%80%9cthe-blue-revolution-adapting-to-climate-change%e2%80%9d/ http://www.ewp.eu/2252/essay-%e2%80%9cthe-blue-revolution-adapting-to-climate-change%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:02 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/essay-%e2%80%9cthe-blue-revolution-adapting-to-climate-change%e2%80%9d Brussels, 9 June 2010. “If mitigation is about energy, adaptation is about water.” This is the opening statement of a new essay on water and adaptation, written by two of the world’s leading profiles in the water sector, professor Torkil Jønch Clausen of DHI and Carsten Bjerg, CEO of Danish technology provider Grundfos. The essay highlights the urgent need for effective measures to protect the worlds most vulnerable communities from the effects of floods, extreme wheather, drought and rising sea levels. DHI is a member of the European Water Partnership. The essay is published by Copenhagen  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2252/essay-%e2%80%9cthe-blue-revolution-adapting-to-climate-change%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2124/reminder-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event/ http://www.ewp.eu/2124/reminder-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 14:26:07 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/reminder-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event Brussels, 27 May 2010. The EWP Water Stewardship Milestone Event will be held next Monday, 31st of May, 14:00-18:00, within the premises of the Representation of the State of Hessen to the EU. Together with its partners from business, agriculture, civil society and with support of public authorities, the European Water Partnership established the Water Stewardship program in 2008. This program offers concrete response on how to implement and evaluate Sustainable Water Management within a local context: based on their water accountancy results, water users receive tools to mitigate their impacts and to establish an efficient operational  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2124/reminder-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2123/ofwat-becomes-ewp-latest-member/ http://www.ewp.eu/2123/ofwat-becomes-ewp-latest-member/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 09:35:38 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/ofwat-becomes-ewp-latest-member Brussels, 27 May 2010. The economic regulator for water and sewerage industry in England and Wales in charge of protecting the interest of the consumers and promoting competition joined the EWP. Established in 1989 as a non-ministerial government department OFWAT ensures that companies provide customers with good quality, efficient service at a fair prize. For more information on OFWAT please visit: http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/aboutofwat/ ]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2123/ofwat-becomes-ewp-latest-member/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2122/13-16-june-2010-7th-anques-international-congress/ http://www.ewp.eu/2122/13-16-june-2010-7th-anques-international-congress/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 17:23:13 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/13-16-june-2010-7th-anques-international-congress Brussels, 25 May 2010. Mr. Tom Vereijken, Chairman of the European Water Partnership, will give a plenary lecture on “The future of water: A European perspective” on the occasion of the 7th Anque’s International Congress to be held in Oviedo, Spain, 13-16 June 2010.   One of the most important challenges of the XXI century is to ensure the sustainable integral management of water to achieve a balance between water demand and water availability. Europe has extensive knowledge and experience in developing solutions in the field of water; however the fragmented character of the European water sector  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2122/13-16-june-2010-7th-anques-international-congress/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2121/european-commission-acknowledges-ewp%e2%80%99s-efforts/ http://www.ewp.eu/2121/european-commission-acknowledges-ewp%e2%80%99s-efforts/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 16:11:23 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/european-commission-acknowledges-ewp%e2%80%99s-efforts Brussels, 21 May 2010. The European Water Partnership is pleased to announce that the second follow-up report on water scarcity and droughts in the European Union (COM (2009) 414 final) refers to the EWP European Water Awareness and Water Stewardship Programme when it comes to fostering the emergence of a water-saving culture in Europe: “A number of initiatives focusing on water saving are ongoing in Europe. Aquawareness – the European Water Awareness and Water Stewardship Programme launched in June 2008 by the European Water Partnership (EWP), involves stakeholders from various sectors of business and civil society including NGOs,  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2121/european-commission-acknowledges-ewp%e2%80%99s-efforts/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2118/aquawareness-policy-forum-2010-final-report-available/ http://www.ewp.eu/2118/aquawareness-policy-forum-2010-final-report-available/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 15:47:36 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/aquawareness-policy-forum-2010-final-report-available Brussels, 19 May 2010. It is the EWP’s pleasure to provide you with the final report from the Aquawareness Policy Forum 2010 “Water 2030 – who cares?”, held in Brussels within the premises of the Representation of Saxony Anhalt to the EU on the World Water Day, 22nd March 2010. This event brought together more than 100 high level professionals discussing concrete action recommendations to realize the Water Vision for Europe which was initiated by the EWP in 2008. The Water Vision for Europe serves as guidance to reach joint actions in the different partnerships on advanced  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2118/aquawareness-policy-forum-2010-final-report-available/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2102/potocnik-signals-crackdown-on-farming-water-use/ http://www.ewp.eu/2102/potocnik-signals-crackdown-on-farming-water-use/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 09:17:27 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/potocnik-signals-crackdown-on-farming-water-use Brussels, 14 May 2010. On Wednesday, 5 May 2010, the EP Intergroup on Water convened at the European Parliament in Brussels for its 4th meeting. Key note speaker was Mr. Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment on “The key challenges for water policy integration”. In a speech on the key challenges for EU water policy, Mr. Potočnik told the European Parliament’s Intergroup that using less water was a priority. The commissioner pointed the finger at farmers, saying water use in Agriculture must become more efficient and be priced adequately.  “There is no sense in water  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2102/potocnik-signals-crackdown-on-farming-water-use/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2066/youngsters-wanted-ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d/ http://www.ewp.eu/2066/youngsters-wanted-ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 19:41:43 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/youngsters-wanted-ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d http://www.ewp.eu/2066/youngsters-wanted-ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2065/ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d-for-youngsters/ http://www.ewp.eu/2065/ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d-for-youngsters/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 19:33:42 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d-for-youngsters Brussels, 6 May 2010.  The European Water Partnership has launched its first photographic competition “Who cares … about water? Nature does!”, inviting young European talents, aged between 18-25, to capture their interpretation of the title in pictures.     This competition will give the floor to creative youngsters living in Europe to express their view on interlinkeages between water and biodiversity in an artistic manner. “As a follow up of the first European Youth Water Summit 2010 this amateur photographic competition will show different views through intercultural and easily understandable language. In addition, this display will promote and  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2065/ewp-launches-photo-competition-%e2%80%9cwho-cares-about-water-nature-does%e2%80%9d-for-youngsters/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2061/invitation-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event-re-scheduled/ http://www.ewp.eu/2061/invitation-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event-re-scheduled/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 16:00:17 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/invitation-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event-re-scheduled EWP Water Stewardship Milestone Event on Monday, 31st May 2010, 14.00-18:00, within the premises of the Representation of the State Hessen to the EU. The first part of the European Water Stewardship Programme has been accomplished: the tools for Sustainable Water Management are ready to be handed over to the pilot test companies! Come and join  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2061/invitation-ewp-water-stewardship-milestone-event-re-scheduled/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2060/conference-water-policy-in-australia-and-the-eu-sharing-the-lessons-learnt/ http://www.ewp.eu/2060/conference-water-policy-in-australia-and-the-eu-sharing-the-lessons-learnt/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 15:29:26 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/conference-water-policy-in-australia-and-the-eu-sharing-the-lessons-learnt Brussels, 30 April 2010. On Friday the Spanish Presidency of the EU, in collaboration with the Australian Mission to the EU, hosted the “Water Policy in Australia and the EU, Sharing the lessons learnt”, discussing and comparing the different experiences in water management of Spain and Australia. HE Dr Brendan Nelson, the Australian Ambassador to the EU, outlined the importance of the water issue in the political agenda of every country, especially for Australia, the driest inhabited continent in the world: in the last decade the Australian government has worked to modify the people’s attitudes to  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2060/conference-water-policy-in-australia-and-the-eu-sharing-the-lessons-learnt/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2058/31-05-1-6-2010-wetsus-aquatech-executive-masterclass-2010/ http://www.ewp.eu/2058/31-05-1-6-2010-wetsus-aquatech-executive-masterclass-2010/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:43:57 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/31-05-1-6-2010-wetsus-aquatech-executive-masterclass-2010 Brussels, 26 April 2010. Wetsus, Centre of excellence for sustainable water technology and Member of the European Water Partnership, is organizing the Wetsus Aquatech Executive Masterclass 2010 for the Water Technology Business, taking place in Shanghai, China, 31.05.-1.6.2010. This unique top event is designed, in collaboration with Aquatech, to gather executives to interact and discuss on a selected number of strategic challenges in the international water technology business. The Masterclass will be an opportunity to facilitate in-depth discussion about challenges and opportunities of entering a growing market such as the Chinese water industry. Participants The Executive Masterclass  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2058/31-05-1-6-2010-wetsus-aquatech-executive-masterclass-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2057/ewp-aquawareness-project-wins-national-energy-globe-award/ http://www.ewp.eu/2057/ewp-aquawareness-project-wins-national-energy-globe-award/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:53:42 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/ewp-aquawareness-project-wins-national-energy-globe-award Brussels, 23 April 2010. The International Energy Globe Jury has selected the EWP “Aquawareness – The European Water Awareness and Water Stewardship Programme” for the National Energy Globe Award for the country Belgium. The Energy Globe country certificates will be presented by high-ranking representatives of UNEP and the Government of Rwanda during the Rwanda World Environment Days in Kigali, Rwanda, 3 June 2010. Agnes Biesiekierska, project manager of Aquawareness, is delighted with the Jury decision: “The Energy Globe Award is an internationally recognized, well known and prestigious environmental prize. The EWP is really proud that Aquawareness  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2057/ewp-aquawareness-project-wins-national-energy-globe-award/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2055/water-stewardship-milestone-event-postponed/ http://www.ewp.eu/2055/water-stewardship-milestone-event-postponed/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:37:28 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/water-stewardship-milestone-event-postponed Brussels, 19 April 2010. The European Water Partnership has decided to postpone its Water Stewardship Milestone Event, scheduled to be held in Brussels, 20 April 2010, due to the severe disruption of international air travel caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. The European Water Partnership regrets the postponement of the Water Stewardship Milestone Event: “Due to the Icelandic volcanic eruption causing flight cancellation by aviation operators, we have decided to postpone the Water Stewardship Milestone Event.  The EWP will reschedule the event as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.” For further questions, please  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2055/water-stewardship-milestone-event-postponed/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2067/european-youth-water-declaration-available/ http://www.ewp.eu/2067/european-youth-water-declaration-available/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:03:30 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/european-youth-water-declaration-available European Youth Water Summit Declaration  Submitted by: European Youth Water Summit 2010 Referring to the Lisbon Declaration on Youth Policies and Programmes August 12th  1998, we EYWS Participants think that “ensuring and encouraging the active participation of youth in all spheres of society and in decision making processes at the national, regional and international level” are of the upmost importance, Drawing attention to ‘agenda 21’, of the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro 1992, Recalling the “Young People-Actors in their Towns and Regions” Conference which was held on March 7-8th 2002 in Krakow, Poland, “young people are citizens in the municipalities  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2067/european-youth-water-declaration-available/feed/ 0 http://www.ewp.eu/2054/public-hearing-key-issues-in-post-copenhagen-climate-change-policy/ http://www.ewp.eu/2054/public-hearing-key-issues-in-post-copenhagen-climate-change-policy/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:44:11 +0000 Lucilla Minelli http://www.ewp.eu/public-hearing-key-issues-in-post-copenhagen-climate-change-policy Brussels, 15 April 2010. Yesterday, the European People’s Party group (EPP Group) hosted a public hearing on “Key-issues in Post-Copenhagen Climate Change Policy” in the European Parliament in Brussels. Ms. Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, underlined the European interest in intensifying diplomacy and interaction. “If this target will be missed, Europe will stand alone with the Kyoto Protocol”, she said. The art of compromise, which is at the basis of the informal diplomacy, is necessary to mobilize all countries and to understand the issue, Ms. Hedegaard closed. Mr. Yvo de Boer, Executive Secretary of  …]]> http://www.ewp.eu/2054/public-hearing-key-issues-in-post-copenhagen-climate-change-policy/feed/ 0