Be water wise
Understand why Europe’s water systems are under increasing stress. Find out how we can all work together to transform the way water is managed, used and valued. Discover why we need to protect nature and ecosystems that are at the heart of the water cycle. Learn about the many water solutions out there.
Together, we have what it takes to get this right. We can fix the water cycle. We can use water efficiently across the EU. We can make sure we all have access to clean and affordable freshwater. The time is now to be a # WaterWiseEU.
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- Belgien
From the medieval waterways of Bruges and the bustling fishing towns on the North Sea to the mineral-rich waters of the Ardennes, Belgians have mastered water for centuries.
- Ungarn
Landlocked in the centre of Europe, Hungary’s culture has long been shaped by water, thanks to its many lakes, hot springs, and rivers.
- Litauen
Located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea, with a rich maritime history, water is crucial to Lithuania's trade and prosperity.
- Irland
Ireland is nicknamed the ‘Emerald Isle’ due to its lush greenery and plentiful rain, and water has played an integral part in defining Ireland’s cultural heritage as well as in supporting its rich biodiversity.
- Italien
From ancient aqueducts and historic landmarks like the city of Venice to its river basin districts which drive the country’s economy, Italy has been shaped by water.
- Polen
Poland has a dense water network with lakes, rivers and coastal areas contributing to the country’s economy and culture.
- Rumänien
Nestled within the Danube River basin, Romania boasts abundant freshwater resources but grapples with water pollution, flooding and water management challenges.
Actions on the ground
In Enschede, Netherlands, low-lying districts of Stadsveld and Pathmos are dealing with flooding. Where a stream used to run, the Stadsbeek has now been constructed.
A new technology developed in Portugal can save millions of cubic metres of water being wasted each year, whilst reducing use the use of chemicals.
Using source separation to recover and reuse energy, nutrients and water.
Water Matters
Euronews visits a treatment plant to discover how wastewater is being transformed into biogas for electricity and heat.
This episode of Water Matters takes us to Sicily, where scientists take us back in time to better understand the impact of climate change on the island.
In the latest Water Matters video from Euronews, we look at Hadrian’s Aqueduct and how it flows some 23km from Mount Parnitha to Hadrian's Reservoir in the heart of Athens