Water Diplomacy

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Water Diplomacy

In July 2013, the EU has adopted Council Conclusions on water diplomacy which lay out the strategic framework and the policy objectives and priorities of the EU on water diplomacy.

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World Water Day – Water is Life

World Water Day 2020 is about water and climate change… and human beings. Especially in these difficult times when the whole humanity is tackling the outbreak of Coronavirus, we realise the priceless value of the right to health and to other social and economic rights. We cannot have health without clean water. These are basic human rights, essential to survive, not only for humans but also for the whole planet Earth.

Sunday, 22 March, 2020 - 08:19
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The EU shares its experience on water quality management with Central Asia

NUR-SULTAN – More than 30 Kazakh national experts, representatives of ministries and industries learned from the European Union (EU) experience on water quality management. The three-day training was organised by the EU-funded project WECOOP in cooperation with International Green Technologies and Investments Centre (IGTIC) and aims to assist Kazakhstan in improving its water quality management capabilities.

Friday, 28 June, 2019 - 10:53
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From land to the sea: How the EU is working for safer and cleaner oceans

With 60% of the oceans relying outside nations jurisdiction, ensuring good governance at sea and securing the maritime domain becomes a challenge for every international actor. With a revised Action Plan and a Maritime Security Strategy under the umbrella of the Global Strategy, the EU has been working closely with international partners towards a safer maritime environment and a sustainable use of its resources.

Monday, 31 December, 2018 - 06:00
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Water... a tool for peace

A combination of a growing population and climate change makes water one of the most pressing challenges the world faces in the 21st century. The EU is committed to enhancing its diplomatic engagement to make water a tool for peace, rather than a source of tension. We shall use many means at our disposal to promote and protect the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Monday, 19 November, 2018 - 19:45
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#BeatPlasticPollution beyond #PlasticBagFreeDay - EU rules on single-use plastics

The sales are on and after a day's successful shopping spree you return home with bags full of bargains. Now what happens to the plastic bags and wrappers thoughtlessly tossed aside? Out in the ocean floating islands of plastic waste reach hundreds of miles, and plastic bags play heavily among them… Plastics are even reaching people's lungs and dinner tables, with micro-plastics in the air, water and food having an unknown impact on their health and playing havoc with marine life. Tackling the plastics problem is a must.

Wednesday, 4 July, 2018 - 15:44
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