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Building on the success of the first Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs) Network Webinar Series, a new cycle of discussions is being launched. 

The first series concluded with an in-person event in Banyuls-sur-Mer in December 2025. Since then, the WOLLs Network has further expanded, bringing together a growing and diverse community committed to advancing water-smart solutions.

This new series will consist of 

three webinars followed by an in-person event at the end of November, which will bring together the entire WOLLs Network to consolidate insights, strengthen collaboration, and further advance the role of WOLLs in shaping resilient water systems.

The first session of this new series

The theme of this first session is “Climate-ready cities & regions: embedding WOLLs into local adaptation strategies”. It will explore how WOLLs can evolve beyond experimentation to become integral components of local and regional climate adaptation strategies.

It will take place on 26 May from 10:00 to 12:00 CET.

  • The webinar will focus on how WOLLs can:
    • Link results, evidence, and practices to formal planning processes and governance frameworks
    • Support long-term resilience agendas at city and regional levels
    • Generate actionable knowledge, engage stakeholders, and bridge the gap between experimentation and policy

Through case studies, expert insights, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical perspectives on scaling the impact of WOLLs and strengthening their role in climate-resilient planning.

  •  You can register to attend the webinar here

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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.