US EditionIs Europe Prepared for Worsening Drought and Water Scarcity?
- Europe faces worsening drought and water scarcity, especially in Southern and Central regions, with extreme heat and shrinking water reserves reported in 2024.
- This crisis results from climate change, outdated water management, pollution, and overexploitation of freshwater ecosystems, demanding urgent systemic reform.
- Nature-Based solutions like restoring wetlands and removing river barriers are cost-effective alternatives to energy-intensive infrastructure like dams and desalination plants.
- The European Investment Bank pledged $15 billion from 2025 to 2027 to fund water technologies and infrastructure, aiming to attract $25 billion more in private investment.
- The EU is developing a Water Resilience Strategy focused on sustainable water use, improved access, and enhancing water industry competitiveness to address escalating water challenges.
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18 Articles
The Netherlands must change from a champion in draining water to a champion in retaining water. That advice was given after the bone-dry summer of 2018. A lot has happened in recent years, but concerns about the future remain. This spring was one of the driest since measurements began: it hardly rained for months. In order to retain rainwater, the water board in the Achterhoek took measures in recent years. The drought hit nature and agriculture…
Cálin Georgescu was right when he spoke about food, water and energy, since the EU is faced with a water deficit due to pollution and climate change, which could lead to a water shortage. Cálin Georgescu was right. Over 40% of the EU population is faced with the water deficit for the first time in Romania TV.
The Greens warn of the consequences of the dry spring for people, nature and the economy – and call on the government to act.
The strategy will support Member States in more effective water management - What are the main objectives?
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