EWA/Xylem Webinar: EU Water Resilience Strategy

Online Webinar

“Water is increasingly under pressure, and we cannot take it for granted. We need to strategically think about this resource – just like we have done on energy. We must map this emerging critical risk because this is about our preparedness, resilience, and economic security.”[1] EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall, responsible for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy.

The Water Resilience Strategy (WRS) is a critical and long-overdue initiative. It should be a key step towards appreciating the intrinsic value of water for our humanity, ecosystems and the EU’s Strategic autonomy” MEP and Rapporteur of the European Parliament Report on the WRS Thomas Bajada. [2]

In 2024, much like the previous year, witnessed numerous flooding and drought events across the continent, underscoring the critical role of water in our society. This significance extends not only to citizens but also to our economy. Significantly, "Water" has been included in an EU Commissioner's portfolio for the first time. Additionally, the Water Resilience Strategy was featured in the European Commission's political guidelines for 2024-2029 under the leadership of Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

Looking ahead to 2025, the EU Commission has launched the Water Resiliency Strategy (WRS). This strategy aims to develop a comprehensive, multi-annual cross-sectoral plan with milestones set for 2030 and 2040. Its objectives include enhancing Europe's water resilience, ensuring sustainable management of water sources, addressing scarcity, and fostering competitiveness and innovation within the water industry through a circular economy approach.

This upcoming webinar, sponsored by Xylem, will focus on “EU Water Resilience Strategy” featuring presentations from a European Commission representative and the EU Parliament sharing their best opinions on the WRS. Following this, an Experts Roundtable will bring together diverse perspectives from water operators and the industry sector.

The event will take place on May 14th from 11.00am to 12.30pm CET and offers an opportunity to engage with stakeholders and learn more about the WRS.

The program of the webinar is available below.

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Program

Time

Topic

Speaker

11:00 - 11:05

Welcome address

Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

11:05 - 11:35

Key note speakers

  • Pernille Weiss-Ehler, Member of Cabinet DG ENV, responsible for Water Strategy
  • Hildegard Bentele – MEP EU Parliament and Chair of the MEP Water Group

11:35 - 12:00

Roundtable with all participants

Moderation:

Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

Participants:

  • Keynotes speakers
  • Jan van der Steen, European Affairs Brussel, VEWIN
  • Tania Pentcheva, Director Europe Government and Industry Relations, Xylem

12:00 - 12:20

Q&A with the audience

 

12:20 - 12:30

Conclusion and closing

Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

     

Registrations Details

This webinar is offered free of charge thanks to Xylem.

Date: 14.05.2025

Time: 11:00-12:30 CET Time

The webinar will be streamed via Zoom Webinar.

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