Exploring technological advancements, regulatory developments, and governance frameworks that could facilitate the utilisation of reclaimed water for a variety of societal needs, so to reduce pressure on freshwater resources.
- water protection | water supply | drinking water | drought | extreme weather | circular economy
- Thursday 20 June 2024, 08:00 - 19:00 (CEST)
- Online only
- Live streaming available
- Country
- Greece
Practical information
- When
- Thursday 20 June 2024, 08:00 - 19:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Online only
- Livestream
- Starts on Thursday 20 June 2024, 14:00 (CEST)
- Languages
- English
- Part of
- Website
- Event website
- Social media links
Description
The increasing impact of climate change on the availability and quality of water resources requires adaptative and agile approaches to increase Europe’s resilience in water management, as pointed out by the European Commission in its recent communication on managing climate risks.
Utilising varying qualities of water for different purposes can serve as a viable strategy to alleviate pressure on valuable high-quality freshwater, which should be preserved primarily for drinking purposes.
However, transitioning from a system where drinking water is used for all purposes to one that differentiates water quality based on its intended use poses several challenges in terms of governance, technical arrangements, and safety.
Through the insights provided by experts and policymakers, this public seminar aims to explore technological advancements, regulatory developments, and governance frameworks that could facilitate the utilisation of non-potable water for a variety of societal needs.