European Water Resilience Strategy

Many EU member states have recently been hit by water-related events as effects of climate change, such as either flash flooding or prolonged heat, causing droughts, wildfires, and extraordinarily low river levels. Europe shares its water and marine environments, and just as water is a transboundary resource, so are the challenges relating to its protection and management.

Waste water reuse is often seen as an example of sustainable water use, but especially in Mediterranean climates, this is not the case. Reused water is often understood as a new water resource, but this is a conceptual error. Water abstracted from a river is used in a consuntive manner to a certain extent and the water not consumed is part of the returns returning back to the river.

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Bentley Systems thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to provide input to the call for evidence on the European Water Resilience Strategy. The attached submission offers Bentleys views on why digitalisation and data-driven solutions should be an integral part of this EU initiative, and how close alignment is needed between the Water Resilience Strategy and other (non-water specific) policy frameworks…

1. Introduction to France Chimie and Water-Related Challenges France Chimie is the professional organization representing the chemical industry in France. It speaks for 4,000 companies and represents 1,300 industrial sites nationwide. The chemical industry is the largest water user within the manufacturing sector.

The Austrian Association of Cities and Cities supports the European Commission’s initiative to develop a ‘European strategy for resilient water supply’. In view of the challenges posed by climate change, pollution and water scarcity, coordinated and sustainable water management at European level is urgently needed.

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The ZeroPollution4Water cluster is an initiative originating from the coalition of seven different projects (NINFA, SafeCrew, Mar2Protect, H20forALL, ToDrinQ, UPwater, intoDBP) funded by Horizon Europe which aim to: Prevent groundwater contamination and protect its quality Secure drinking water quality by protecting water sources against pollution, providing innovative monitoring and treatment solutions, and…

MEMO | 03 March 2025 Contribution to call for evidence on EU Water Resilience Strategy (LINK) RPE welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the EU Water Resilience Strategy and appreciates the European Commission’s commitment to ensuring water security and sustainability across the EU.

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As a coastal city in The Netherlands, prone to flooding, droughts, sea-level rise, water scarcity and pollution, the City of The Hague welcomes the initiative to draft the European Water Resilience Strategy. The challenges we face are not unique to The Hague and to The Netherlands but are shared across Europe. We have already seen extreme droughts and floods affecting different areas.

Water resilience and security are poised to become pivotal determinants of economic development, serving as fundamental enablers of equitable participation in global economic competition. In alignment with Aceas strategic vision (Water security: How to ensure access to water in a changing world | World Economic Forum), effective solutions should be anchored in four key levers (4 Rs: Rules, Regulatory, Remedies, and…

The EU shares the European Commission’s concerns regarding the structural mismanagement of these resources, which has led to their continuous degradation and pollution of related ecosystems, including coastal and marine ecosystems. We therefore welcome the Commission’s proposal for an initiative on this subject, given that it is necessary to take account of consumers’ views.

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Water Europe welcomes the call of evidence on the Water Efficiency Principle. We strongly support the creation and implementation of a Water-Efficiency-First principle as an essential mechanism to address the increasing pressures on water resources, accelerate the adoption of water reuse, and promote efficient water processes across sectors.

One indispensable and strategic resource for the European raw materials mining sector is water, which is in high demand for raw materials production and for the innovation required for decarbonisation and the green transition.

The processes of modernising traditional irrigation systems to pressurised systems (drip and spraying) increase the efficiency of water transport and application and their essential aim is to increase production and automation of irrigation, but generally do not reduce water consumption but increase water consumption and do not guarantee the improvement of the water quality of its returns.

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Water is a human right. It is not a commercial product, see the preamble to the EEA Directive. It is therefore essential to avoid privatisation of the water sector. Groundwater, surface water or waste water, which is increasingly becoming a resource through upcycling, must not be managed without local or regional democratic control. In particular, no profits may be made for individuals, companies or regions.

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The Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP) supports the European Commissions planned actions on water resilience to address EU water challenges. While the proposed measures do not directly target our sector, water is a critical resource for the manufacturing of non-prescription medicines, medical devices, and food supplements.

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) is the Italian National Promotional Institution, with total assets above 450bn. Water is an essential natural resource for the well-being and quality of life of communities. However, the climate crisis is significantly impacting its availability.

CEIR - Taps & Valves Europe, is the leading industry federation of the European sanitary and building taps and industrial valves sectors, gathering 12 national associations, more than 600 companies and provides 120 000 jobs with a turnover of over 20bn .

Irrigants dEurope IE welcome the EU Commissions initiative to strengthen water security in Europe. In the light of the long-lasting efforts made by irrigated agriculture sector to facilitate and support a constant improvement of the long-term sustainability of water use, and of the huge investments for the adoption of technological developments, including information technology, we want emphasize that a real water…

The National Construction Confederation (CNC) is the business organisation representing the construction sector in Spain. Through its member organisations, the CNC represents companies active in the different sub-sectors that make up the construction sector, as well as companies of all sizes, including self-employed in the sector.

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Autodesk, a global leader in design & make technology, welcomes the European Commissions call for evidence on the upcoming EU Water Resilience Strategy. As a global technology provider, Autodesk is committed to ensuring digital tools are leveraged for greater water resilience in the EU and for the competitiveness of the EU water sector.

- Water supply and waste water treatment are important tasks with great influence on the public and the environment. They should be therefore dedicated to the common good and not profit-orientated. - water has to be protected as a public good. - The already existing important Directives in the Water Sector have to stay as key elements of the European Water Policy.

SNK IWA Supports the European Water Resilience Strategy Initiative. The successful implementation of the European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS) requires modern technology, the development of young professionals, and sustainable financing. The Slovak National Committee of the International Water Association (SNK IWA) fully supports this initiative and actively contributes to its implementation.

NEXOGENESIS, funded under Horizon 2020, welcomes the European Water Resilience Strategy and encourages the EU Commission to adopt a systemic Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus approach. NEXOGENESIS integrates digital tools and participatory decision-making to optimize the coherence and synergies of water, food, energy and ecosystems-related policies in multiple EU (transboundary) case studies and beyond.

As a young postdoctoral scientist, I strongly advocate the need for more research funding to develop innovative approaches for water resilience. One of the most crucial yet neglected aspects of water management is groundwater. Despite being an essential resource for a significant segment of the world's population, groundwater still goes largely unseen and barely monitored (especialli in the Global South).

In order to create a level playing field for businesses across Europe, EU law lays down minimum rules on public procurement, including generally applicable rules, specific rules for entities active in the water supply sector. These areas, part of the critical infrastructure, should operate with particularly high-quality systems and products.

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NOWA fully supports the EU Water Resilience Strategy and welcomes the opportunity to contribute to its development. As Europe faces increasing water stress due to climate change, it is essential to integrate scalable, sustainable, and cross-border solutions that enhance water security.

Context and hypothesis: The Water Resilience Strategy aims to address growing pressures on water resources caused by climate change, pollution, and increasing demand. A crucial aspect of this strategy is ensuring that urban wastewater treatment remains effective in protecting surface water bodies (SWBs) despite evolving environmental conditions.

The text of the European Commission addresses the need to strengthen Europe’s resilience to increasing water stress caused by climate change, highlighting the essential role of European water and sanitation equipment manufacturers in the management of water resources.

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Water resilience is one of the most urgent challenges facing European agriculture. Without immediate action, the sector risks severe disruptions, threatening food security and economic stability. AREFLH welcomes the European Parliament's discussion on the Water Resilience Strategy and the European Environment Agency (EEA) 2024 report, which emphasise climate-resilient agriculture through measures such as reducing…

EFCA commends the inclusion of the long awaited European Water Resilience Strategy in the European Commission Work Programme 2025. This initiative is both timely and necessary to address the growing challenges faced by our water systems. We applaud the European Parliament Rapporteur, Thomas Bajada, for the initial report on the European Water Resilience Strategy.

Integrating Sponge Measures into the EU Water Resilience Strategy The upcoming EU Water Resilience Strategy presents a crucial opportunity to restore Europes broken water cycle. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by enhancing the sponge functioning of our landscapesstrengthening the ability of soils, groundwater, and surface water to retain, slow, and store water, following a nature-based solution…

As the initiative does not include a specific description of water efficiency first, a detailed assessment of specific efficiency issues is hardly possible. This is also reflected in the responses published so far. In principle, the question arises as to why the water strategy focuses on the efficiency of individual users, rather than focusing on the avoidance of conflict between objectives and uses.

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Brussels, 03 March 2025 Cepi response to the Water Resilience Strategy. Cepi welcomes the Commission’s communication for a Water Resilience Strategy. In the framework of the European Green Deal and upcoming Clean Industrial Deal, it is crucial to address the growing pressures on water resources across the European Union. We would like to take this opportunity to communicate our asks, as follows: 1.

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CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DEI PERITI INDUSTRIALI E DEI PERITI INDUSTRIALI LAUREATI P R E S S O I L M I NI S T E R O DE L L A G I US T I Z I A Considerazioni del Consiglio Nazionale dei Periti Industriali e dei Periti Industriali Laureati relativamente la Strategia europea sulla resilienza e la sicurezza idrica.

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We welcome this initiative with the aim of helping us work together to ensure the sustainability of our water resources and infrastructure for future generations, undertaken by the European Productions and also by setting up investment and renovation plans, regardless of economic difficulties or high and low politicians.

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The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) strongly supports the European Commissions proposed Water Resilience Strategy. Geologists play a vital role for sustainable development, supporting EU competitiveness and UN goals (EFG, 2024). In this capacity, EFG is available to provide expert advice to the European institutions through its Panel of Experts on Hydrogeology.

Contribution de la Région Sud aux consultations de la Commission européenne, à propos de l’initiative sur la Stratégie européenne de résilience pour l’eau La Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur se félicite de l’adoption prochaine d’une Stratégie européenne de résilience sur l'eau, visant à : restaurer et protéger le cycle de l'eau, garantir une eau et un assainissement propres et abordables pour tous, et…

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We welcome the initiative. Key aspects need to be further clarified. It remains unclear in which direction to strengthen the competitive and innovation lead. Market mechanisms pose risks to the provision of services of general interest and to the long-term security of the public good of water. We see strengthening good public structures as the best way for innovation and performance.

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Water is not a commodity, water is life. (response to water efficiency first principle) The Transnational Institute (TNI) is an international research and advocacy institute committed to building a just, democratic, and sustainable planet. For over 50 years, TNI has served as a unique nexus between social movements, engaged scholars, and policymakers.

The Federal Association of German Confectionery Industries (BDSI) represents over 200 mostly medium-sized confectionery companies and is an association of businesses and employers in a high-export sector with around 60.000 employees.

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MULTISOURCE welcomes the European Commission's initiative to establish a comprehensive Water Resilience Strategy as a step towards a Water-Smart Society. As an EU-funded project that integrates enhanced natural treatment solutions (ENTS) into urban water cycles, MULTISOURCE encourages the EU Commission to support the deployment of nature-based solutions (NBS), with a particular focus on the following aspects: 1.

Water for life, not for profit. (response to water resilience strategy) The Transnational Institute (TNI) is an international research and advocacy institute committed to building a just, democratic, and sustainable planet. For over 50 years, TNI has served as a unique nexus between social movements, engaged scholars, and policymakers.

The International Organization for Migration would like to recommend the following to both build on innovative solutions migration can bring to address water scarcity, manage water stress, floods and droughts as a driver of displacements and to ensure migrants and displaced persons are not left behind as most vulnerable to the impacts of water-related risks: 1.

Call for Evidence – Stratégie sur la résilience de l’eau HAROPA PORT – le Grand Port fluvio-maritime de l’axe Seine –, premier port de France, remercie la Commission européenne d'avoir présenté un appel à contributions introduisant les premiers éléments d'une Stratégie sur la résilience de l'eau.

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With the EU Water Resilience Strategy planned for the second quarter of 2025, the European Commission is pursuing an important policy action to make Europe’s water supply resilient to climate change, pollution and water scarcity, taking into account circular approaches. Municipal services of general interest and subsidiarity. Access to water is a necessary livelihood for people, the environment and the economy.

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Diageo, a leading global premium drinks producer, operates in nearly 180 countries and manages over 200 brands including Guinness and Baileys. Our Spirit of Progress ESG action plan was launched in 2020 and sets out ambitious priority targets to deliver progress against our most material ESG issues which include water.

A comprehensive EU Water Resilience Strategy must prioritize sustainable and organic farming, soil conservation, and vegetation management while integrating sustainable water governance policies. Incentive-based policies, combined with rigorous enforcement and regional cooperation, will help safeguard water resources for future generations while maintaining agricultural productivity and ecological balance.

UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe’s response to the public consultation on the EU Water Resilience Strategy UNESDA and its members recognise the value of water as an essential resource to life, our products and the communities we serve. Water is also critical to Europe’s industrial and digital competitiveness and for a thriving agricultural sector. Water is for all and must be protected by all.

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A comprehensive EU Water Resilience Strategy must prioritize sustainable and organic farming, soil conservation, and vegetation management while integrating sustainable water governance policies. Incentive-based policies, combined with rigorous enforcement and regional cooperation, will help safeguard water resources for future generations while maintaining agricultural productivity and ecological balance.

A swimmable city is a healthy, liveable city. So let’s make every city a swimmable city! Dear Commissioner, We are happy to contribute to the call for evidence for your new Water resilience strategy, we think making cities swimmable again is key to achieving this goal. Therefore we want to share our viewpoints, principles and energy with you.

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The European Water Resilience Strategy can be a suitable framework in which water policies can be addressed holistically. We also believe that the Commission should include the agricultural sector as a strategic sector, and we therefore believe that aspects that directly affect this sector should be motivated and assessed not only from an environmental but also from an economic and social perspective.

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Taking into account that the EU Water Resilience Strategy aims to enhance water security and resilience across the EU, urban runoff management must be consider as one of the main challenges to address. Data-driven design of hybrid urban drainage solutions is fundamental, implementing nature-based solutions to help dealing with floods and diffuse pollution (specially Contaminants of Emerging Concern with an important…

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Our Spanish Association for Manufacturers of Ceramic Sanitaryware (ANFACESA), member of the European Sanitaryware Producers Federation (FECS), welcomes the Water Resilience Strategy and all the efforts Europe is making. We are convinced as an industry that there is an effective label, the Unified Water Label, that gives the best information to the end consumer of water consumption in the European Bathroom Sector.

Consideration of national and regional differences. It is essential to remember that there are wide variations in water issues between countries. These differences extend beyond just geographical variations; factors such as the purpose and quality of water use as well as population density can vary significantly by region.

The Association of Water Companies (AVS), Slovakia, welcomes the European Commissions EU Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS) as an essential initiative to safeguard sustainable water management. With climate change, aging infrastructure, and urbanization placing growing pressure on water systems, modernization and strategic financing are critical to ensuring the long-term resilience of the EU water sector.

Climate change is affecting the availability of water in times of drought and extreme phenomena, which are becoming more frequent and creating episodes of climate emergency, in which it is essential that we all seek efficiency in the use of water, resilience and circular economy.

Position of the Czech Republic on the Initiative "European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS)" Main Expectations of the Czech Republic from EWRS 1. The Czech Republic welcomes the initiative, as it is necessary to comprehensively address water management within the EU in order to ensure long-term human needs, reduce the risks of hydrological extremes, support adaptation to climate change, and protect ecosystems. 2.

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The Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the forthcoming European Water Resilience Strategy. • Water shall be fully integrated into other policy initiatives – industrial deal, agri-food vision, circular economy etc. Holistic, horizontal approach is needed.

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The Government of the Canary Islands (Spain) wishes to point out that water management in a territory far from the European continent and fragmented, such as the Canary Islands, presents structural challenges due to their scarcity of natural water resources, their abrupt terrain and the high costs of water production and distribution.

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Making our homes water efficient should be a cornerstone of the EU Water Resilience Strategy. Households and services account for 13% of water consumption and 28% of water abstraction in Europe1. Watertech can help use this water more efficiently, reducing related energy consumption and CO2 emissions, whilst ensuring high comfort levels for consumers.

Urgent action is needed to ensure universal access to safe and affordable drinking water and adequate sanitation as a fundamental human right. As the Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB), we strongly believe that water should be treated as a public good and not just as a commodity, in full respect of Article 14 TFEU and Protocol No 26 annexed to the TEU and the TFEU.

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Contribution to the European Water Resilience Strategy by the Portuguese National Federation of Irrigators At a time when the Portuguese Government is about to present a new national strategy for water management called "Water that Unites," and considering the importance and priorities of irrigation, FENAREG - Portuguese National Federation of Irrigators, calls attention in this contribution, to some key points that…

rue Betreft European Water resilience strategy Have your say- European water resilience strategy The European Commission calls for evidence to develop a European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS). The strategy will address challenges in water efficiency, water resilience, droughts and flooding and innovation. Boerenbond, the Flemish farmers' association, recognise the importance of a water resilient system.

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DBVW | Am Mittelfelde 169 | 30519 Hannover 03.03.2025 European Water Resilience Strategy Sehr geehrter Damen und Herren, was mit dem Wasser in Europa geschieht, ist von großer Tragweite für die gesamte Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft aller Länder in der europäischen Union. Der DBVW e.V.

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Input to the Commissions Water Resilience Strategy consultation 04/03/25 Finnish Food and Drink Industries Federation represents 250 Finnish food companies and most of the food industrys production in Finland. The members cover all food industry sectors ranging from dairy, meat, beverages, and bakery to processed fruits and vegetables, oils and fats, grain mill, animal feeds and fish products.

The Diputació de Barcelona, in its role as a supramunicipal administration for the 311 municipalities in the province of Barcelona, recognizes the challenges of managing the water cycle at the local level. It is committed to providing comprehensive support to local entities in the province, offering full coverage that includes technical support for project planning and execution, training, necessary financing, and…

Dear Sir/Madam, Lecico were an early adopter of the UWLA process having started to register our products for the scheme in 2010. We fully support the requirement and need for water control and work tirelessly with our teams and our suppliers to reduce water usage within our products within the scope of the existing regulations.

Thuringia welcomes the plan to draw up a water resilience strategy for the EU. Over the last decade, the country has only had around 50 % of the water usually produced by precipitation, with far-reaching consequences for the natural water balance and water resources.

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HWE input to the consultation on the call for evidence for an initiative on European water resilience and efficiency strategies HWE welcomes the call for enhanced action to address water challenges in the EU. As an umbrella organisation representing hazardous waste management operators, HWE is particularly interested in water resilience to ensure that water is efficiently managed and scarcity addressed.

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STANPA, the Spanish National Association of Perfumery and Cosmetics, represents more than 400 companies, accounting for over 90% of the sector in Spain. As a key industry player, STANPA welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a European Water Resilience Strategy and appreciates the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion.

HWE input to the consultation on the call for evidence for an initiative on European water resilience and efficiency strategies HWE welcomes the call for enhanced action to address water challenges in the EU. As an umbrella organisation representing hazardous waste management operators, HWE is particularly interested in water resilience to ensure that water is efficiently managed and scarcity addressed.

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EUSA, the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations Agusti Ferrer. General Secretary EUSA EUSA, the European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations, is proven aligned with the aim of the European Water Resilience & Water Efficiency strategies, so it desires that this sector dont be wrongly associated with an inefficient or an unnecessary use of water.

The European resilience strategy for water is aimed at ensuring sustainable and resilient management of water resources in the face of the challenges of climate change, pollution and pressure on water resources. It should be noted that the quality and availability of pipes and accessories play a key role in the European resilience strategy for birch. The main points are: LE _ 1.

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Europe faces intensifying climate challenges, as seen in 2024 with the Valencia floods, the destructive landslides in Mayotte, and the Central European floods. Between 2021 and 2024, economic losses from climate-related disasters in Europe exceeded 175 billion, affecting millions of people and resulting in over 1000 fatalities. Climate change increases rain intensity, making extreme events more frequent.

CropLife Europe (CLE) supports EU policies that will enable uptake of innovation, help address key water use and protection challenges, accelerate sustainable food production, and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The concept of a Water Resilience Strategy goes well beyond water-specific policy and legislation.

The ToDrinQ project welcomes the European Commissions initiative to establish a European Water Resilience Strategy (WRS). As a Horizon Europe-funded project focused on ensuring safe drinking water through advanced monitoring and treatment technologies, ToDrinQ supports a holistic, science-driven, and innovation-led approach to achieve a Water-Smart Society in Europe. 1.

Water resilience is one of Europes most pressing challenges. Increasing droughts, floods, and declining water quality are putting ecosystems, agriculture, and communities at risk. Wetlands, peatlands, and river systems are natures most powerful water management tools, yet over 60% of these ecosystems have been degraded due to drainage, agriculture, and urban development.

The Italian Water Mobility Forum (FIMA) was founded in 2006 and brings together territorial committees, social organisations, trade unions and individual citizens fighting for common good water and its public and participatory management.

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Flanders is extremely vulnerable to water stress. The risk of extreme drought and water scarcity will increase as a result of climate change. At the same time, Flanders is facing rising sea levels and excessive water levels due to heavy rainfall.

European Water Resilience Strategy: VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland welcome the initiative for a European Water Resilience Strategy. Water is a vital resource for human life, providing hygiene, health, and nutritional needs. It is also essential for many economic and industrial applications.

The European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA), representing the landscape garden companies in 22 member countries of the European Union, welcomes the EU Water Resilience Strategy warmly. Water scarcity, amongst others caused by climate change, poses us for a huge societal challenge in the upcoming decades.

The Resilience Strategy should consider the importance of agriculture and livestock farming as strategic sectors for the EU, as they provide high-quality food for the population and play a key role in food security. The recent EC Communication A Vision for Agriculture and Food.

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Care should be taken to take due account of country-specific benefits and measures and to avoid creating double regulation. It remains crucial that the content of the envisaged EU strategy is guided by the basic principles of voluntary and co-operation and, accordingly, that regional implementation is also envisaged.

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The EU Water Resilience Strategy must take into account the specific needs of 20 % of the EU population who have no access to collective sanitation and at least secondary wastewater treatment. In order to achieve this, we consider it essential to better frame and enhance non-collective (or autonomous) consolidation, in particular individual consolidation.

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Water resilience strategy, Call for Evidence Svenskt Vatten, the Swedish Water and Wastewater Association calls for action in the following: (i) governance and implementation: A Water Resilience Strategy must include water quality, not only quantity. Both aspects are needed to ensure resilient and affordable water services for the public.

The European Water Movement (EWM) is an open, inclusive, and pluralistic network whose goal is to reinforce the recognition of water as a common good and a fundamental universal right. We are united in our fight against the privatization and commodification of this vital resource and in our commitment to constructing a public and communal management system for water, founded on the democratic participation of…

The European Water Movement (EWM) is an open, inclusive, and pluralistic network whose goal is to reinforce the recognition of water as a common good and a fundamental universal right. We are united in our fight against the privatization and commodification of this vital resource and in our commitment to constructing a public and communal management system for water, founded on the democratic participation of…

This feedback is formulated by the BIOEAST Thematic Working Group Fresh Water Based Bioeconomy, a dedicated working body of the BIOEAST Initiative. Established by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic, the Thematic Working Group Fresh Water Based Bioeconomy is coordinated by the BIOEAST HUB CR.

Founded in 2 019 in France, Le Lierre brings together more than 2 000 civil servants, public officials, contract staff, experts, consultants, actors and actors in public policies, convinced that the profound transformation of public action is indispensable in order to respond to ecological, social and democratic emergencies.

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The context for European Water Data is changing rapidly. Digitalization of the Water Sector is perceived as a key lever for addressing the challenges facing the European Water Sector. At the same time, Water Data are scattered, difficult to find and access, and in many cases not interoperable and reusable without significant transactional costs.

EFPIA supports the Commissions planned actions on water resilience to tackle EU water challenges. While the measures do not directly target our sector, pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing rely on high-quality water and flood protection across the value chain. We welcome the opportunity to contribute. Key Asks to the Commission Balanced, proportionate policies aligning life sciences sector.

Water security and resilience are pressing challenges across Europe and globally. However, ensuring clean, affordable, and reliable water supplies for people and the environment will only be possible if Member States significantly enhance capabilities and financing for monitoring and enforcing water policies.

The EEA's report titled "Europes State of Water 2024" emphasizes two key messages: reducing water use and improving water efficiency are essential for addressing water stress, and improved water management is necessary to enhance Europe's water resilience.

UWLA Ref. Ares(2025)1619304 - 28/02/2025 WATER RESILIENCE STRATEGY FOR EUROPE Unified Water Label Association position to the Water Resilience Strategy AIDING GOVERNMENT IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS INTRODUCTION UNIFIED WATER LABEL The Unified Water Label Association is the recognised body that hosts and operates the industry voluntary labelling scheme for water using bathroom products, which also includes product…

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UWLA Ref. Ares(2025)1619247 - 28/02/2025 WATER RESILIENCE STRATEGY FOR EUROPE Unified Water Label Association position to the Water Resilience Strategy AIDING GOVERNMENT IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS INTRODUCTION UNIFIED WATER LABEL The Unified Water Label Association is the recognised body that hosts and operates the industry voluntary labelling scheme for water using bathroom products, which also includes product…

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The European Marine Board (EMB) welcomes this initiative to address water challenges comprehensively across the EU with consideration for global implications. EMB supports the outlined objectives but urges the EC to also consider their wider implications.

Hydropower plays a crucial role in enhancing water resilience by mitigating the impacts of water stress and floods. Beyond its primary function of generating renewable electricity at competitive cost levels, hydropower infrastructure contributes significantly to climate mitigation and adaptation. Hydropowers Role in Water Resilience 1.

4. From the point of view of water supply companies, most work is needed to reduce water losses in the network and to upgrade the network accordingly, taking into account the current needs of consumers, as well as more efficient metering and demarcation of the pressure zone.

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Medicines for Europe, representing manufacturers of generic, biosimilar and value-added medicines across Europe, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Water Resilience Strategy. A strategy for water sustainability, quality and resilience is important in light of floods, droughts and water scarcity issues experienced in some parts of Europe over the past few years.

Brussels, 10th February 2025 BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V. [address removed] www.bdew.de Position Paper Consultation for a European Water Resilience Strategy Transparency Register ID: 20457441380-38 BDEW is registered in the German lobby register for the representation of interests vis-à-vis the German Bundestag and the Federal Government, as well as in the EU transparency register for…

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H2OforAll Response to the Call for Evidence on the European Water Resilience Strategy The H2OforAll project welcomes the European Commissions initiative to establish a European Water Resilience Strategy (WRS). As an EU-funded initiative dedicated to securing high-quality drinking water, H2OforAll focuses on mitigating the risks posed by disinfection by-products (DBPs), and emerging contaminants.

The VDDW (Association of the German Water and Heating Energy Industry) represents the interests of companies active in the water and heat meter industry in Germany. Our association believes that the EU Water Resilience Strategy is crucial to protect one of Europe’s most vulnerable resources – water.

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Euromontana welcomes the intention of the European Commission to present an EU Water Resilience Initiative, especially in the context of declining water resources and increasing conflicts over their use. As the Commission has announced its intention to adopt a 'source to sea' approach, we would like to highlight the critical role of Europe's mountain areas in ensuring water resilience.

The European Water Association (EWA) is an independent non-profit NGO dealing with the management and improvement of the water environment. As one of the major professional associations in Europe, its cover the whole water sector, wastewater as well as drinking water and water related waste. EWA aims to contribute to sustainable water management, a safe water supply, and the protection of the water and environment.

The planned EU Water Resilience Strategy, which the European Commission will present in the second quarter of 2025, will provide a decisive policy direction for the coming years to make Europe’s water resources resilient and resilient to climate change, pollution and rising demand.

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The European Water Association (EWA) is an independent non-profit NGO dealing with the management and improvement of the water environment. As one of the major professional associations in Europe, its cover the whole water sector, wastewater as well as drinking water and water related waste. EWA aims to contribute to sustainable water management, a safe water supply, and the protection of the water and environment.

SMEunited strongly supports the development of a European Water Resilience Strategy to ensure long-term water security, disaster prevention, and affordable water prices for businesses and households alike. Specifically, it should combine the do-no-significant-harm principle with a right for economic activities to consume water.

The Federal Chamber of Labour (BAK) is the statutory representation of the interests of around 3.7 million workers and consumers in Austria. It represents its members in all social, training, economic and consumer policy matters both at national level and at EU level in Brussels.

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Water resources are under unprecedented stress as competition for these increases from industry, agriculture, tourism and public water supply. We welcome the Commissions decision to recognise water's place at the centre of EU policy by devising a European Water Resilience Strategy (WRS).

EurEau supports the Commissions intention to establish a Water Efficiency First Principle to accompany the upcoming Water Resilience Strategy. Faced with increasing climate pressures on water availability, the EU needs to mainstream water efficiency across all sectors as a tool to reduce overall freshwater consumption and protect drinking water supply.

The EIS/EES can only welcome the commitment of the European Union to make the resilience of birds a strategic priority, recognising its key role in adapting to climate change, and in protecting biodiversity and the water security of populations and ecosystems. But this commitment must be translated into concrete and measurable actions.

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Betreft: Input voor de Europese Strategie voor Waterweerbaarheid Geachte heer/mevrouw, Met deze reactie levert de provincie Limburg input op het verzoek van de Europese Commissie voor de ontwikkeling van de Europese strategie voor waterweerbaarheid.

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Strengthening resilience through the manufacturing of water infrastructure in Europe The European manufacturers of water and sanitation equipment are a crucial pillar of public strategies to combat growing water stress, a direct consequence of climate change in our water supply.

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Fraunhofer welcomes the EU initiative to enhance water security and resilience through the European Water Resilience Strategy. Addressing challenges in the water system is crucial for economic stability and environmental protection, while access to drinking water remains a fundamental human right.

The Flemish Waterweg, as manager of navigable watercourses and canals in Flanders, is strongly involved in the objectives of the EU Water Resilience Strategy. As a partner in the Co-ordination Commission Introductory Water Policy (CIW), we joined the Memorandum of Understanding in 2024 to work together for a healthy and robust water system, with the first core task of creating a resilient and climate-resilient…

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Dear Madam or Sir, We fully support this initiative a a crucial step toward securing the long-term sustainability of water resources and infrastructure. By fostering European manufacturing and implementing strategic investment and modernization plans that remain resilient against economic instability and political shifts, we can ensure the continuous development of essential water systems for future generations.

The RHE-MEDiation project partners (in short: RHE-MEDiation https://rhemediation.eu/project-partners.html) welcomes the European Water Resilience Strategy initiative to address water challenges comprehensively across the EU.

Europe is facing a significant water crisis, marked by challenges related to both water quality and quantity. As climate change increasingly disrupts the water cycle and the overexploitation of limited water resources continues, the risk of conflicts between users and territories will intensify without concrete action.

Climate change and the associated extreme weather events threaten agriculture across Europe. Droughts, heavy rains, and floods cause annual damage to agriculture. It must be remembered that in many countries water resilience also includes the necessary field drainage to ensure farming operations to be done. In the future, more attention needs to be paid to the efficiency and methods of drainage.

WACKER, major German chemical company, acknowledges the aim of the European Commission to establish a straight path towards achieving water security and resilience. The initiative by ensuring the access to clean and affordable water and sanitation for everyone has already an important legal pilar, which is the Drinking Water Directive (DWD).

Water is a fundamental element of our blue planet, acting as a key nexus between the environment, our societies and economies and providing key ecosystem services across geographies and settings. From an economic standpoint, the EU's water-dependent sectors generate 3.4 trillion, or 26% of the EU's annual gross value added, and employ around 44 million people (EPRS, 2024).

Faster and greater action on water and sanitation is key to tackling global challenges, including climate change, disease outbreaks, gender inequality, extreme poverty, biodiversity loss and food insecurity. Currently progress on the water agenda is much slower than needed and efforts do not match the growing demands.

Gerlinde Schermer, from Berliner Wassertisch e.V. No EU cross-border water infrastructure with private investors We are very concerned about the number of indications of privatisation and possible liberalisation in EU policy documents. The envisaged facilitation of “public and private investment in technology and cross-border water infrastructure” is a threat to the core area of water services.

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The association of Dutch water companies welcomes the call for evidence and wishes to comment the following remarks in relation to the call for Water Efficiency First: Guiding Principles. The Netherlands is a country with a long history in water. As a low-lying delta in Europe, our country was created in the struggle against water. For years, we have managed water, but we are now close to reaching the limits.

The association of Dutch water companies (Vewin) welcomes the call for evidence for a Water Resilience Strategy and wishes to comment on three main topics: The Netherlands is a country with a long history in water. As a low-lying delta in Europe, our country was literally created in the struggle with and against water. For years, we have used water to our advantage, but we are now close to reaching the limits.

Catalonia, a Mediterranean region on the frontline of climate change, has faced a severe drought since autumn 2021, with annual rainfall dropping below 50% of the climatic average. Despite these challenges, Catalonia has implemented innovative water management practices, reducing domestic water consumption by 7.4% between 2007 and 2023, even as the population grew by 10.6%.

The IAWR, International Association of Waterworks in the Rhine basin, welcomes the EU Commissions Call for Evidence on the European Water Resilience Strategy. IAWR would like to highlight the objectives laid out by the 16th Rhine Ministerial Conference on 13 February 2020 in Amsterdam in program Rhine 2040 and the Conference Communiqué…

The amounts of water that growing industries need cannot be provided by traditional freshwater reserves, whose capacity is already stretched. Water scarcity is also the case for the agriculture sector, particularly in areas where most of the food for the worlds population is produced, and which are increasingly affected by droughts and flooding caused by global warming.

UL Solutions, a global safety and sustainability science leader, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions call for evidence for the development of the European Water Resilience Strategy. Please read our full response to the consultation in the attached document.

The amounts of water that growing industries need cannot be provided by traditional freshwater reserves, whose capacity is already stretched. Water scarcity is also the case for the agriculture sector, particularly in areas where most of the food for the worlds population is produced, and which are increasingly affected by droughts and flooding caused by global warming.

AquaSPICE, an EU-funded Horizon 2020 project, is committed to advancing circular water use in European process industries by integrating innovative methodologies, technologies, and digital tools to enhance water efficiency, foster awareness of resource efficiency, and promote regulatory and business frameworks that drive sustainable water management.

Ocean and freshwater are highly contaminated by cigarette butts. According to the World Health Organization, 140,000 cigarette butts are improperly littered around the world every second, meaning that its the main toxic waste in ocean and freshwater. They condense more than 2,500 toxic substances such as arsenic, mercury, ammonia, lead and nicotine.

The Faculty of Business Economics of the University of Economics in Bratislava, with its seat in Košice, recognizes the high importance of the European Commissions European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS) in fostering a sustainable and competitive water sector within a circular economy.

The challenges posed by climate change and aging infrastructure in the water sector require forward-thinking solutions. The Commissions European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS) is a step in the right direction and the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava recognises its potential to drive meaningful progress. Technology will play a crucial role in ensuring a resilient water sector.

Europe is facing a competitiveness crisis and also a growing water quantity crisis. To address this, all measures in the Water Resilience Strategy should prioritize the Water Efficiency First Principle. Below are ECOLABs recommendations for the EU Water Resilience Strategy No EU Competitiveness without properly managing Water in industry: As industry uses more than 50% of freshwater in Europe it has a key role to…

**1. Strengthening the Role and Capacity of Local Partners** While we appreciate the acknowledgement of the principle of subsidiarity and the role of local authorities, arche noVa believes the strategy must place even greater emphasis on *empowering* local partners.

I am submitting this comment as the communication and dissemination officer of the Horizon Europe funded project SafeCREW. We, the SafeCREW consortium, see the European Water Resilience Strategy as a necessary initiative to address the growing pressures on water resources across the European Union (EU).

Dear Sir, I apologise for forgotten the annex, which is announced in paragraph 10 of our work on creating the necessary potential for improving water conditions, the environment, competitiveness, water management and safety. It is in this annex that a illustrative overview of the multifunctional phenomenon – not yet fully understood – is provided. Please provide more details now. Yours sincerely – we water, water!

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The Aquarius watercourse association, SAV Health, welcomes the call to help the initiative – Europe’s STRATEGY FOR Water Management in the Association, which has a long-term comprehensive approach to raising awareness for the improvement of water conditions.

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Rural areas, gardens and urban green play a key role in promoting biodiversity, greening cities, promoting well-being and providing ecosystem services. However, plants need water to function. The products of the green sector are the basis for creating and promoting a healthy urban and indoor climate, preserving biodiversity as a source of food and habitats for animals.

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H2O FUND welcomes the European Commissions upcoming European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS). We are an investment fund that connects innovative water technologies with sustainable infrastructure. The H2O FUND focuses on areas such as water purification and desalination, modern irrigation systems, and technologies for reducing water consumption.

We commend the European Commission (EC) for this initiative, given the urgency of the topic. We support the key points highlighted by rapporteur Thomas Bajada (S&D, MT) and we stress (i) the need to enhance coherence between water, energy, and waste policies towards a water-smart and water-resilient EU and (ii) the importance of implementing a resilience assessment system to monitor the impact of the strategys…

The European River Memorandum Coalition (ERM Coalition) of drinking water suppliers associations represent 170 water suppliers and 188 million people that depend on clean drinking water in the river basins of Rhine (IAWR, AWBR, ARW, RIWA-Rijn) and Ruhr (AWWR), Danube (IAWD), Elbe (AWE), Meuse (RIWA-Meuse) and Scheldt (RIWA-Scheldt).

NSF calls for Water Safety by Default in the new EU Water Resilience Strategy NSF welcomes the European Commission's recognition of the strategic importance of water and its efforts to enhance water resilience. We commend the appointment of a dedicated EU Commissioner focused on addressing issues related to water efficiency, scarcity, pollution, and associated risks, all inline with NSF's mission to improve human…

Existing efforts of the semiconductor industry related to water The European semiconductor industry has demonstrated a substantial commitment to water sustainability through significant investments in advanced water recycling and reuse technologies, implementing sophisticated closed-loop water systems that enable multiple cycles of water reuse within production facilities and mitigate the need for external water…

The recreational boating sector with its 32,000 companies and over 280,000 direct employees is a critical and globally competitive component of the European industry in many regions. Boating provides an essential link between citizens and the sea, with over 48 million participants using more than 6.5 million boats across Europe every year, as well offering high-value tourism in inland and coastal environments.

UWLA Ref. Ares(2025)1548688 - 26/02/2025 UNIFIED WATER LABEL STATISTICS The Unified Water Label was developed by the UK bathroom industry in 2007 called the Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme and labelled only the most efficient products. Manufacturers were the drivers to enhance the scheme enabling all water using bathroom products to be labelled.

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UWLA Ref. Ares(2025)1548679 - 26/02/2025 WATER RESILIENCE STRATEGY FOR EUROPE Unified Water Label Association position to the Water Resilience Strategy AIDING GOVERNMENT IN ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS INTRODUCTION UNIFIED WATER LABEL The Unified Water Label Association is the recognised body that hosts and operates the industry voluntary labelling scheme for water using bathroom products, which also includes product…

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SC VVS (Shareholders Club of Východoslovenská vodárenská spoločnosť) The Shareholders Club of VVS supports the European Commissions initiative to establish an EU Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS). A reliable, sustainable, and modern water supply infrastructure is not only an environmental necessity but also an economic priority.

In order to ensure safe and drinking water in sufficient quantities, we must pay attention to several things: 1. Sufficient quantity in nature (usually groundwater) 2. Integrity of water at the source 3. Good distribution network (good, undamaged materials and minimal losses) In our country, the average age of the drinking water network is still well over 50 years, and investments in this infrastructure are less…

Water is a shared resource that directly connects human, animal, and environmental health, exemplifying the One Health concept. However, when mismanaged, water can serve as a pathway for the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), posing a serious threat to public health. AMR can be considered a form of microbial pollution in water.

The world, including the European Union countries, is entering a period with a multitude of crises (economic, social, health, environmental, etc.). From an environmental point of view alone, the foundation of our economy and well-being, the climate crisis expressed as increased frequency of extreme events (drought, violent storms, flooding) overlaps with the crisis of biodiversity loss (-73% globally between 1970…

In the case of bans on use due to water scarcity, it must be borne in mind that this may significantly affect the hygienic operation of the building water supply system. Insufficient water supply can lead to water stagnation in the pipelines, which increases the risk of microbiological contamination.

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Strengthening resilience through the manufacturing of water infrastructure in Europe The European manufacturers of water and sanitation equipment are a crucial pillar of public strategies to combat growing water stress, a direct consequence of climate change in our water supply.

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European water and sanitation producers are vital to securing public water supply and tackling growing water scarcity. As climate change accelerates, resilient water infrastructure is no longer optionalit is a strategic necessity. The EU must prioritize sustainable, high-quality European production to ensure supply security and industry competitiveness.

Drinking water suppliers are under enormous pressure as drinking water resources continue to be polluted with pesticides and their degradation products, PFAS and, in general, persistent mobile toxic or very persistently mobile substances (PMT/vPvM, see https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/press/pressinformation/water-resources-must-be-better-protected).

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Drinking water suppliers are under enormous pressure due to the increasing pollution of drinking water resources with pesticides and their degradation products, PFAS and generally persistent-mobile-toxic or very persistent-very mobile substances (PMT/vPvM, see https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/en/press/pressinformation/water-resources-must-be-better-protected).

European water standards must integrate the reality of water heritages and move toward a society-centered view of water management. Europe's rivers, ponds, lakes, water bodies, wetlands and canals are the result of a long history of interaction between nature and society, spanning several millennia.

Swiss examples show that drinking water consumption in a household can be reduced by more than 30 % by treating its waste water and re-using treated water in flushing. The treatment principle is based on soil biology and does not require external energy.

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Introduction The Inland Waterway Transport sector, represented by EBU, ESO and the IWT Platform, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the public consultation on this initiative. It endorses the problem and the overall goal the initiative aims to tackle, being to set a clear path towards water security and resilience, while better integrating water considerations across different policies and sources of funding.

I would like to commend the EUs efforts in shaping a comprehensive Water Resilience Strategy that addresses the growing challenges surrounding water security and sustainability. Ensuring resilient water systems is crucial for safeguarding resources and supporting communities across Europe.

The Land of Lower Austria considers the cross-regional balancing of water demand and supply as one of the most important water management strategies to secure (drinking) water supply in Lower Austria in the long term. In parts of Lower Austria, drinking water is already supplied through supra-regional supply networks.

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We support the initiative to develop a water resilience strategy. In our assessment, in strengthening resilience, it is crucial that all sectors, including all industries, water production and supply infrastructure and the structure of water consumption and use for agriculture include the primary objective of protecting water and water resources for cleanliness, efficient use and increasing the use of reclaimed…

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The initiative refers only to coastal waters. The problem of inland waters needs to be addressed. It is not known what this ‘restoring the hydrological cycle’ refers to, is a theoretical construction that is detrimental to agriculture. Water should serve human interests. More reservoirs should be made to store water in times of drought.

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The data center sector fully supports the overarching objectives of the EU Water Resilience Strategy to ensure sustainable water management, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and promote circular economy practices. We recognize the importance of continuous improvement in water efficiency and are committed to adopting technologies and practices that minimize our environmental impact.

Safe and secure water services are of critical importance for everyone. Safe drinking water is not just a prerequisite for human life and health but lies at heart of every economic activity and the well-being of people and the environment as a whole.

The WET HORIZONS project strongly supports the European Commissions initiative to develop a European Water Resilience Strategy. As a project dedicated to the sustainable management and restoration of wetlands, we recognize the critical role that these ecosystems play in enhancing water resilience, regulating hydrological cycles, and mitigating climate change.

For sure Europe needs a new European Water Resilience Strategy to ensure water resources are properly managed in context of drought and water scarcity, and to enhance the competitiveness of water industry and take a circular economy approach.

The Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA) celebrates the EUs recognition of water as a critical vector and economic asset within interconnected and circular systems, enabling a meaningful pathway towards resilience. Europes future competitivity, national security and further economic development, indeed, depend on its water resilience.

"iMERMAID Response to the Call for Evidence on the European Water Resilience Strategy" The iMERMAID project welcomes the European Commission's initiative to establish a comprehensive Water Resilience Strategy as well as considering a source-to-sea approach.

The iWAYS (Innovative WAter recoverY Solutions through recycling of heat, materials and water across multiple sectors) project enthusiastically supports the European Commission's initiative to develop a European Water Resilience Strategy. Our mission aligns closely with the strategy's objectives, particularly in promoting a competitive EU water industry within a water-wise circular economy.

Water Europe (WE) welcomes the EU Commissions Call for Evidence on the EU Water Resilience Strategy (WRS). The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, growing water demand across key economic sectors, and persistent pollution underscore the urgent need for a dedicated and integrated approach. Despite existing EU water policies, significant challenges need to be addressed: 1.

DRYvER (Securing biodiversity, functional integrity and ecosystem services in DRYing riVER networks, Horizon 2020) investigated how climate change modifies the fragmentation of river networks by drying and its effects on biodiversity, ecosystem functions and the ecosystem services of river networks.

All of Europe and all sectors of its economy are affected in different ways, but there is a common factor: climate change impacts are frequently felt through excesses or shortages of water. Europes water is under significant pressure and the EU urgently needs to improve its resilience and ensure sustainable freshwater supplies for people and the environment.

Water is a common good. As a basis for every human being, water must be unrestricted and accessible to everyone at all times. It is therefore prohibited to privatise all or part of water. Water therefore belongs entirely to public authorities and must not become an economic asset.

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Water recovery needs to be part of European water resiliency Europe faces two critical challenges that threaten its existential security: the disruption of the natural water cycle, resulting in either excessive or insufficient water availability (a quantitative issue), and the contamination of natural resources (a qualitative issue).

Water recovery needs to be part of European water resiliency. Europe faces two critical challenges that threaten its existential security: the disruption of the natural water cycle, resulting in either excessive or insufficient water availability (a quantitative issue), and the contamination of natural resources (a qualitative issue).

Kemira welcomes the Commissions initiative to adopt a long-term strategic approach to water resilience and security. Not only EUs food production and eventually drinking water supply are affected, but the overall competitiveness of Europes industry is highly dependent on water. One in five companies report supply chain water risks which could have a significant impact on their business.

The European Water Resilience Strategy aims to help reduce and prevent acute water scarcity globally, as set out in the political guidelines for the EU COM 2024-2029. The focus is on water supply with the aim of sound management and strengthening competitiveness and innovation capacity.

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Strengthening resilience through European water infrastructure production European water and sanitation producers are a key pillar of public water supply strategies, i.e. to fight the increasing water scarcity as a direct consequence of climate change. As water scarcity is becoming more acute, it is clear that droughts will not only be more frequent but also intensified in the near future.

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GENAQ it is the solution to ensure sustainable and secure water management. Circular Economy & Waste Reduction By reducing dependence on bottled water and water transportation, AWG helps minimize plastic waste and lower carbon emissions, supporting the EUs circular economy objectives for sustainable water management.

I, the undersigned, Luigi Domenico Michele de Martino NORANTE, registered with the College of Agricultural and Agricultural Experts of the Province of BA.T. under No 147, draw up this technical report with the aim of analysing the European Strategy on Water Resilience and proposing concrete actions to ensure the sustainable management of water resources in the European Union.

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To avoid too many problems with water during heavy rainfall, it is necessary to address the hardening. Many measures are about disclosure, but a more important measure is to provide for a ‘death sink’, a water sink without vertical insertion, to be mandatory in the long term for existing hardening and to be immediately mandatory in the case of new construction.

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Úrad vodárenského ombudsmana (ÚVO) "Úrad vodárenského ombudsmana (The Office of the Water Ombudsman) welcomes the European Commission's initiative to develop the EU Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS), particularly its commitment to ensuring clean and affordable water and sanitation for all citizens.

We salute the initiative of a European Water Resilience Strategy and its aims cover the main areas related to water management and could contribute to the integration of water issues in all EU policies. We consider that the Strategy for Water Resilience should put more focus on the issues related to low public awareness as regards water consumption and on raising awareness among stakeholders and general population…

Hello, I am an environmental epidemiologist and together with a group of researchers we studied the health and economic burden of lack of magnesium in desalinated drinking water in Israel. ~70% of the drinking water in Israel is desalinated and does not include any minerals apart from calcium. Natural water in Israel includes many essential minerals, with magnesium levels reaching 30-40mg/l.

- Technology & Innovation is one important pillar of solving our water challenges. To help advance technolgy, the EU should focus on accelerating the adoption of successful new technologies. Speed of adoption of tech has always been the challenge in water/wastewater. - a low handing fruit is backwash wastewater treament.

Professor Olatunji Matthew KOLAWOLE FRSB (UK), FRSPH, FAPH Department of Public Health, Sessional Tutor and Visiting Professor, University of Warwick, United Kingdom; WHO Consultant Virologist. [email removed] [phone removed] Introduction The European Water Resilience Strategy addresses water security, pollution, and resilience amid climate change, industrial pollution, and microbial contamination.

Strengthening resilience through the manufacturing of water infrastructure in Europe The European manufacturers of water and sanitation equipment are a crucial pillar of public strategies to combat growing water stress, a direct consequence of climate change in our water supply.

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The European Union's future competitiveness, reindustrialization, and strategic autonomy are inextricably linked to effective water management. To address these challenges, a comprehensive and voluntary approach to water planning and management is essential.

We are increasingly encountering quantitative and qualitative water problems. As a group of experts from the Baltic Sea Region, we are working on the possibilities of safe water recovery from urban wastewater. Water reclamation can be the answer to many local quantitative problems. However, it is necessary to popularize safe solutions for people and the environment. Guidelines for urban use are very much needed.

The EU has just hit the drought territory of climate change, with drought conditions in July 2024 following the theme from 2022 and 2023, which left south-eastern Europe facing critical water shortages. For Australia this is business as usual. We have been managing environmental extremes of flooding and water shortages for at least 50 years.

Clean water is vital and increasingly scarce resource. It is essential for people and nature and for regulating the climate. It is also crucial for the economy, agriculture and producing energy. Water faces pressure from climate change as it is increasingly affecting water management across the globe.

Draws from the Climate Change and Environment Risk Management project General objective Supporting reforestation and joint protection of the environment and promoting community-based adaptation to climate change has the basis in the Mbomou Prefecture for the 5-year project budget requested 5 million Dollars Idée and metrology of the project Our project will help local actors through our activities to strengthen the…

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Dear All, Water is not ours; it belongs to the children of our children. I am writing to provide a critical assessment of the European Unions Water Initiative Action Plan: Areas of Concern: 1. Policy Inconsistencies and Delays: Despite the EESCs proposals and the European Councils inclusion of water resilience in the strategic agenda for 2024-2029, there have been notable postponements.

does the système d’eau est est, nous attend est trop important pour être sous-estimé (sécheresse, durabilité, eau de qualité, eau pour tous) le système d’eau est le défi de l’avenir, nous sommes-nous déjà demandé si l’eau manquait pendant 1 journée entière, comment réagiraient nos habitudes et nos besoins? Nous devons garantir un avenir de premier ordre à leau et aux entreprises européennes

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Water and aquatic ecosystems are facing unprecedented challenges in the face of rapid population growth, industrialization, and climate variability, which have collectively intensified pressures on both water quantity and quality.

The EU requires a robust and holistic water management approach which takes all aspects of water i.e. availability, usage, requirement of various industries, agriculture (polluting but critical for economy and employment in the EU), quality ( essential for human health, flora and fauna) and treating waste water from various sources. Particularly, water is a public good and drinking water is a human right.

Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the European Water Resilience Strategy. Ensuring Europes water resilience requires a holistic approach that not only addresses water scarcity and pollution but also integrates considerations for aquatic ecosystems and the welfare of aquatic animals.

As Europe continues to face water scarcity challenges and the impacts of climate change, it is essential to incorporate innovative and sustainable solutions into the European Water Resilience Strategy. One such solution is Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG), which provides an independent, renewable source of clean drinking water by capturing humidity from the air.

How to support companies with innovative solutions and the business models around these on a structural and practical level. Changing status quo requires innovative ideas and partnerships that are willing to test new ways of handling waste resources as valuable resources, for example recycling sanitation waste to reduce use and pollution of natural water resources as well as protecting biodiversity.

European water resilience strategy needs to take a holistic view including industry, agriculture, drinking water organizations, environmental authorities, and other important stakeholders. Water is a common good that permeates all levels of society. It needs to consider water quality as well as quantity and build upon the SDG goals.

Thank you for the opportunity to feed into this vital issue. Regarding the development of the European Water Resilience Strategy, I would like to offer a suggestion that aligns with the strategy's objectives of promoting a competitive EU water industry within a clean, water-wise circular economy.

The European Water Resilience Strategy is a necessary initiative to address the growing pressures on water resources across the European Union (EU). However, for it to be effective, it must incorporate a geopolitical and territorial perspective, recognizing that water is not just a natural resource, but a strategic asset shaping economic development, social stability, and international relations.

This is the abstract of the paper "A quarter of a century of the European Water Framework DirectiveThe slow path towards sustainable water management". See the paper in the attached file. The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) is one of the most analyzed environmental legislations in the scientific literature, influencing the water management in some non-European countries.

The current irrigation allocations for olive and peanut crops provided for in the Alqueva Mountain Business (EFMA) area are insufficient to meet their water needs, a situation which may worsen as a result of climate change and which could lead to major productivity shortfalls.

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As a small company bridging research, public policy and water utilities, we welcome the Strategy. Here our contribution by topic. Ensure clean and affordable water and sanitation for all: to increase the ability to address pollution comprehensively, as many contaminants are not monitored or regulated, the European water resilience strategy should emphasize CECs (e.g., microplastics, endocrine disruptors, PFAS)…

PIMEC´s input on climate adaptation in relation to water policies Water demands at EU level It is important to include within the European climate change policies the water transition. In this line, the following actions and proposals: o Analyse the state of risks associated with the water at EU level; o Member States should elaborate a Resilience Plan to face specific water risks; in the case of Spain, the Plan…

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Efficient household reuse of wastewater can cut down the water consumption by half when gray water is used for flushing. High rise buildings can be easily equipped for the gray water recycling. Gray water recycling has the potential to decrease the load on the sewage treatment plants.

The integration of water footprint calculation and reporting into existing trade mechanisms, such as carbon footprint limits within the CBAM framework, is crucial. However, to ensure comprehensive water sustainability, the scope must extend beyond green and blue water footprints to include the grey water footprint as well.

https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/our-work/opinions-information-reports/opinions/water-intensive-industries-and-water-efficient-technologies https://emergency-preparedness.eu/ #Blue Deal The rapports from European Economic and Social Committee about #Water #SDG6 are published in the book Emergency Preparedness.

Water is the common heritage of the inhabitants of the EU. In this connection, we would like to make a few points on the priorities announced by the Commission: — as regards the axis ‘restoring and protecting the water cycle which has been interrupted’, a water consumption approach should be promoted which, as far as possible, promotes upstream/downstream solidarity, retains significant natural externalities of…

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