In 2023, the EESC launched an EU Blue Deal call, as a new standalone strategic priority for the EU. Partnering with Water Europe, this event explores integrating water into industrial strategies and showcases Water-Smart economy practices.
- water | water supply | water policy | circular economy
- Monday 10 June 2024, 08:00 - 19:00 (CEST)
- Online only
- Country
- Belgium
Practical information
- When
- Monday 10 June 2024, 08:00 - 19:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Online only
- Languages
- English
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Description
In 2023, the European Economic and Social Committee released its call for an EU Blue Deal while Water Europe envisions a Water-Smart Society in which the value of water is recognised and realised to ensure water security, sustainability, and resilience.
After a keynote speech presenting the main findings of EESC opinion on a Industrial and technological approaches and best practices supporting a water resilient society and a presentation of the Water-Smart Society, the panel discussion will aim to debate about the tools and good practices to build a water-smart economy in Europe.
The European Unions is investing in promising and strategic sectors for the green transition which could be water intensive industries. A water strategy for industries could secure water for their activities and turns water as competitive asset for them contributing to European water-resiliency and strategic autonomy, thanks to adequate financial support and access to skilled workers.
Europe is at a crossroad and can transform water-related challenges into new opportunities for technological development, societal progress, new jobs, skills and competitiveness while respecting the environment and safeguarding water resources for the benefit of all.
