Noticias sobre Belgium
Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities
During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.
From contamination to accountability: Europe’s drive to regulate PFAS and protect water resources
PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals", have emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern.
European Commission proposes ban on PFAS pesticides to combat TFA pollution
The European Commission is set to propose a landmark ban on two PFAS pesticides, flufenacet and flutolanil, informs the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) in a press release.
European Investment Bank €22.5 million financing will advance technology to remove PFAS from water
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €22.5 million non-dilutive financing to Chromafora, a Swedish cleantech company, to step up Europe’s fight against widespread pollutants known as “forever chemicals”.
The European Commission calls on Sweden to comply with the Water Framework Directive
The European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Sweden (INFR(2024)2236) for failing to comply with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC).
De Watergroep secures €350M EIB loan for sustainable Flemish water network
Flemish water company De Watergroep has agreed a €350 million loan with the European Investment Bank to fund its 2023-2038 investment programme.
The European Commission calls on Belgium and Cyprus to comply with the Water Framework Directive
The European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure by sending letters of formal notice to Belgium (INFR(2024)2231) and Cyprus (INFR(2024)2227) for failing to periodically review water permits in line with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC).
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
No progress on water security amid complacency in most countries, finds study
The US has been rated as facing the highest level of water security challenge alongside relatively limited progress towards solutions in new analysis published by BSI and Waterwise.
New study highlights expansion of drylands amidst impact of climate change
Nearly half of the world's land surface is now classified as drylands and these areas are accelerating their own proliferation, according to new research.
Storm overflows in England and Wales: understanding the controversy and challenges
In March 2024, the English water community unveiled a comprehensive plan to eliminate 150,000 annual sewage spills by 2030 through nearly 9,000 storm overflow improvements.
Commission refers Belgium to EU Court for insufficient nitrate pollution action
The European Commission decided to refer Belgium to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to take sufficient action on nitrate pollution in the Flemish region, as required by the Nitrates Directive (Council Directive 91/676/EEC).
EU green light: Nature restoration law finally adopted after prolonged negotiations
In a pivotal decision, the Nature Restoration Law was passed by environment ministers in Luxembourg today, following months of arduous negotiations between the EU Council and the European Parliament, reports EuroNews.
European rivers found contaminated with “forever chemicals”
The Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) carries out an analysis in 10 EU countries that shows the widespread presence of high levels of trifluoroacetic acid, a member of the PFAS family.
Water Sector Fund by EIB Global will provide €10M for water investment across Africa and Asia
The investment through the Water Access Acceleration Fund, a €70 million private equity fund. Investment to improve safe drinking water access in Africa, Asia and Latin America. First fund investment by the Water Sector Fund, financed by the Netherlands and managed by the EIB.
“The Underground Asset Register demonstrated that technology is not a barrier but an opportunity”
The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR), a digital map of utility assets under the ground, promises to make planning and executing excavations much easier for underground asset owners and save the UK economy billions, as just the economic costs of utility strikes alone are estimated at £2.4 bn a year.
U.S. and EU will seek alternatives to the use of PFAS in chip manufacturing with the help of AI
The joint US-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) will explore the use of AI capacities and digital twins to find PFAS replacements in semiconductor manufacturing.
Latest wastewater data from 88 European cities reveal cocaine detections on the rise
New study on wastewater testing uncovers city drug-use habits in Europe.
Where does the water go during a drought?
Even as we suffer through droughts, the amount of water on Earth stays the same. So where does it go during this time, and what makes it return? Our font of knowledge is hydrology expert Diego Miralles.
LIFE Waste2Coag is revolutionising the wastewater treatment process
The LIFE Waste2Coag project co-funded by the EU LIFE programme (LIFE20 ENV/ES/000430) has recently entered its 3rd year and is making great strides in its transformation of the wastewater treatment process.