Tag: “water”

1. Grand opening of the Mobile Film Festival: ACT NOW on climate change

   The 15th Mobile Film Festival (MFF) opened its ACT NOW edition in partnership with YouTube Creators for Change and United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC). The…

   https://www.europarc.org/news/2019/11/grand-opening-of-the-mobile-film-festival-act-now-on-climate-change/

2. A tap on the sea can save the world

   Last week it was decided to build the largest renewable energy-run desalination plant designed for drinking water and irrigation. The new installation will be located in Agadir, Morocco. The conversion of seawater into worldwide drinking water by desalination – and put a tap on the seas – is probably the best climate adaptation measure ever. The idea of installing a tap on the seas is a multi-win solution: it tackles climate change, climate migration, … it brings back healthy ecosystems and peace!

   https://www.europarc.org/news/2017/08/tap-sea-can-save-world/

3. Water Governance Across Europe: the EU Water Framework Directive

   The EU Water Framework Directive (WDF) is EU’s forefront legislative instrument to protect European water resources. But how is it being implemented by the State members? What are the challenges for the governance and management of water resources? Learn the resume of an interesting meeting held in Brussels this week.

   https://www.europarc.org/news/2017/02/eu-water-framework/