Cofunded by the European Union

In this interview for the Water4All newsletter, Andrea Rubini – Director of Operations at Water Europe – presents Water Europe as an important member of the Water4All Partnership.

He explains that Water4All Partnership has the potential to involve all partners and countries in the pathway towards an efficient solution for water management in the long run. 

He also talks about Pillar D, which is led by Water Europe and focuses on demonstrating innovation through Water-Oriented Living Labs and demo sites. The objective of Pillar D is to support the transition from research innovation to market uptake by involving all actors of the quadruple Helix, which includes public authorities, businesses, academia, and citizens. 

Finally, Andrea Rubini discusses the expected outcomes of Pillar D, which include the development of policies, the demonstration of innovation, and the market uptake of validated innovations and solutions to ultimately maintain the stability and wellness of societies.

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.