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Jean-Philippe Torterotot, EWA President, Explains The Importance Of EU Water Policies

Posted by ewa on 19/11/09

Blogactiv asked European Water Association President, Jean-Philippe Torterotot, for a summary after their 5th Annual Conference in Brussels. He explained the importance of flood related issues to European water policy.

Maria Brattemark Discusses European Water Directives

Posted by ewa on 18/11/09

Maria Brattemark, Desk Officer for Protection of Water and Marine Environment for DG Environment of the European Commission speaks about EU water policies. This indepth interview was conducted at the 5th Annual Conference of the European Water Association.

Evzen Zeman Speaks To Blogactiv

Posted by ewa on 17/11/09

At the 5th Annual Conference of the EWA in Brussels, Blogactiv spoke to Evzen Zeman, Managing Director of DHI Group. He explained some of the issues in the Czech Republic.

Water Policy In Croatia?

Posted by ewa on 17/11/09

Blogactiv spoke to Bojan Zmaic, Chairman of the European Technical and Scientific Committee (ETSC) for the European Water Association. We spoke at the 5th EWA Annual Conference in Brussels about the experience of his native Croatia with water policy.

Dr Loek Knijff Speaks About Water Management Policy In The Netherlands

Posted by ewa on 16/11/09

Blogactiv was able to speak to Dr Loek Knijff, Senior Advisor for International Coordination at the Centre for Water Management in the Netherlands. He spoke to us at the 5th EWA Annual Conference about the vital need to communicate policy ideas and best practices across Europe.

Mike Donaghy Speaks About Flood Management Techniques

Posted by ewa on 16/11/09

Mike Donaghy, Senior Development Manager at MNV Consulting Ltd spoke to Blogactiv during the 5th European Water Association Annual Conference in Brussels. He explained the ways in which natural features can be used to assist in flood prevention.

Paul Horton Speaks About Climate Change And EU Water Policy

Posted by ewa on 15/11/09

Paul Horton, Director of Internation Development for The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, spoke to Blogactiv at the 5th Annual Conference of the European Water Association. Mr Horton spoke about the impact of climate change on the Water Framework Directive and the Floods Directive.

Andreas Gaul Explains Austrian Flood Prevention Policies

Posted by ewa on 15/11/09

Andreas Gaul spoke to Blogactiv at the 5th European Water Association Annual Conference in Brussels. Mr Gaul explained to us the situation in Austria regarding flood prevention policies and the impact of the two European Water Directives.

Rudiger Heidebrecht Explains The German Experience Of The Water Directives

Posted by ewa on 12/11/09

Mr Rudiger Heidebrecht spoke to Blogactiv at the 5th Annual European Water Association Conference. He works for the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste as Head of Department for Training and International Cooperation. He explains the experience of Germany in implementing the two European Water Directives.

Geoff Darch Explains The Role Of Finance In Water Policy

Posted by ewa on 12/11/09

Geoff Darch, Senior Consultant for Atkins and Deputy Chair of the EWA’s Climate Change Working Group. He explains some of the issues surrounding the financing of compliance with the two water related EU Directives.

European Water Association rss

EWA is a pan-European association of Water professionals and brings together a wide range of water actors: operators, engineering companies, academics, regulators, etc. It has keen interest in taking part in EU forums that shape policy and review implementation in relation with the Water Framework Directive. Click here to learn more.



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