UK-EU research deal at a glance
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The post-Brexit agreement between the EU and the UK has set off a scramble to work out what it means for individuals, businesses, research labs and universities.
News for: Europe
Water Europe launches Online Public Consultation
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Have your say by the 18th of May 2020!
Europe’s Rivers Are the Most Obstructed on Earth
Friday, February 14, 2020
By analyzing satellite imagery of rivers worldwide, researchers have pinpointed over 35,000 obstructions like dams and locks that affect an environment’s ecology, hydrology, and water resources management.
Innovating cities in Europe and Worldwide
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The European Union has recognised sustainable urbanisation as a global challenge. EU research and innovation programmes are helping cities to become inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable in Europe and other cities worldwide.
Removing tens of thousands of obsolete dams in Europe will bring life back to rivers, says new report
Friday, July 20, 2018
With only 40 percent of Europe’s waterways in good condition, a new study published today calls for tens of thousands of redundant dams and other barriers to be removed to help restore rivers and lakes – boosting wildlife populations and benefiting communities across the continent. A new initiative called Dam Removal Europe aims to start an era of dam removal.
European Waters - status and pressures
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
A new European Environment Agency (EEA) report published this week found that around 40% of monitored rivers, lakes, transitional waters and coastal waters are currently in good ecological status, while only 38% are in good chemical status. 9% of natural rivers are classified as being in high ecological status. The most commonly reported pressure related to ecological status concerns hydromorphological pressures affecting over 40% of surface water bodies. The report includes important statements and conclusions supporting the WFD and recommends better implementation.
