The European Commission has requested from the EESC an exploratory opinion on industrial and technological approaches and best practices supporting a water resilient society. Building on EESC's previous work on the EU Blue Deal, this exploratory opinion aims to make concrete recommendations on how to boost the development and uptake of new water technologies and best practices in the EU and support notably industries in the transformation towards a water-resilient society, taking into account sectoral constraints.
EESC section opinion: Industrial and technological approaches and best practices supporting a water resilient society
This subject of this own-initiative opinion is multidimensional, requiring from the opinion to address a wide spectrum of subtopics, while having a clear and logical thread.
Adopted on 25/10/2023 - Bureau decision date: 25/01/2023
The opinion will provide few but meaningful and concrete recommendations, reflecting the contributions made in the sections' and CCMI own-initiative opinions addressing the Blue Deal from their respective perspectives.
EESC opinion: Umbrella Opinion "A call for an EU Blue Deal"
All industries rely on water. Anticipating future risks related to water scarcity as well as quality and increasing pricing of water is vital for industries, particularly for water-intensive sectors. Many industries are increasingly facing the pressure to progressively adopt more water-efficient production processes and reduce their environmental impact.
EESC opinion: Water-intensive industries and water-efficient technologies
Milena ANGELOVA (Employers - GR I/Bulgaria), Milena ANGELOVA (Employers - GR I/Bulgaria)
Plenary session number
580
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The opinion looks into the needs and measures to ensure more efficient water consumption in the EU by consumers, taking into account the main environmental issues, knowledge gaps and state of play of related technologies.
EESC opinion: Water efficient consumption and consumer awareness about their water footprint
