The Water4All partnership is honoured to count a new member within its Stakeholder Advisory Group, EurEau. Their long European experience of around 50 years in water services is valuable for the partnership.
- What is the Stakeholder Advisory Group
The Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) represents the water industry, users, related economic sectors (e.g., agriculture, energy production), NGOs, etc. with one representative per institution. The SAG gives advice on specific issues as requested to different Boards that structure the partnership. In particular, the purpose of the SAG is to:
- Serve as the key means for stakeholders to interact with Water4All
- Define urgent research, development and innovation needs in synergy with those mentioned by the EC, within each Work Programme or in other initiatives and by Water4All Members;
- Advise on the implementation of the SRIA and on the impact of the Partnership actions for the stakeholders.
The Water4All SAG is shared with the Water JPI to ensure a good complementarity and synergy between the two initiatives. For more information: Link to the Advisory Boards
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Who is EurEau
EurEau is the European Federation of National Associations of Water Services. They represent national drinking and waste water service providers from 30 countries, from both private and public sectors. They bring together water professionals to agree on European water industry positions regarding the management of water quality, resource efficiency and access to water for citizens and businesses. Having a wide knowledge-sharing network for Europe’s drinking and waste water professionals.
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EurEau vision and mission
Its vision for the future consists of having enough clean water for all uses, where society handles its water with care so that only necessary treatment is carried out, and where drinking and waste water services are professionally and efficiently delivered in a climate neutral way.
EurEau mission is to resolve shared water challenges and help sustain Europe’s water heritage for generations to come. They engage with policy makers to support a European legislative framework that best enables the provision of efficient water services for all uses.
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EurEau & Water4All common view
EurEau & Water4All believe that water is a unique sector and a precious resource. Water is shared beyond borders and common concerns with other partners shall be identified to work together. Encouraging responsible approaches to water use is the best way to value and protect Europe’s water and beyond. It is also a way to ensure its availability, both now and in the future.
