Noticias sobre Belgium
Arcadis and Sweco are working together on studies for the Seine-Northern Europe Canal
The Seine-Northern Europe Canal is the central link in the European priority project Seine-Scheldt.
Belgium: Aquafin gets EUR 100m EIB loan to finance wastewater treatment in Flanders
Eleventh loan agreement between EIB and Aquafin; EUR 100 mln to expand waste water treatment infrastructure for Flemish cities and municipalities. Financing will be used to finance investments that will further boost the percentage of treated waste water in Flanders between 2020 and 2022.
2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat and high-impact weather
The year 2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by greenhouse gases from human activities.
Bertrand Camus announces SUEZ’s new organization
As part of the deployment of the "Shaping SUEZ 2030" strategic plan, Bertrand Camus, SUEZ CEO, announces a new organization as of January 1st, 2020.
Karin Gardes is appointed new Chief Operating Officer at SIWI
The Stockholm International Water Institute has appointed Karin Gardes to SIWI.
Great Britain second highest rated in the world for water and sewerage services
New global survey shows very high satisfaction with British water and sewerage services compared to other countries. Second top infrastructure sector in Britain after an 8% improvement. Strong support for private investment in infrastructure.
EU urges Belgium to protect its waters from nitrate pollution
In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.
Mapping international drug use through the world’s largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that cocaine use was skyrocketing in Europe in 2017 and Australia had a serious problem with methamphetamine.
“Water makes up 95% of beer. It is the most important ingredient and resource for us”
Optimising water management is one of the priorities of AB InBev, the world's leading brewing company.
Nicolas Foret (Schneider Electric): “Digital solutions in water promise greater business value”
As part of our interviews on digitalization in the water industry, we interview Nicolas Foret, Global Solution Architect and Water Competency Center Director at Schneider…
A new heatwave hits Europe
For the second time in less than one month, a widespread and intense heatwave impacted Europe, with many new maximum and minimum temperature records, disruption to transport and infrastructure and stress on people's health and the environment.
CDP announces first global index of top-ranking environmental stocks with Goldman Sachs
CDP has announced the introduction of two new indices, created by Euronext, that select stocks based entirely on their performance on the three key environmental challenges of climate change, water security, and deforestation.
Almar Water Solutions attends Water Innovation Europe 2019
Almar Water Solutions took part in the Water Innovation Europe 2019 held last Wednesday in the BluePoint Conference Centre of Brussels, in Belgium.
Besix, Shurooq begin construction on Sharjah water reuse plant
Besix and Shurooq joint venture starts construction on the Sharjah project which intends to cut the demand for desalinated water.
EurEau elects Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as President
Europe’s water services elected Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as EurEau President for the next two years.
Iván Tallón (Schneider Electric): “The digital transformation in the water sector is a reality”
Schneider's focus on the digitalisation of the water sector becomes consolidated in Spain and internationally.
Brazilian and Australian researchers estimate the impact of gold panning on the Madeira River
By Elton Alisson | Agência FAPESP.
Arctic warming contributes to drought, new study shows
When the Arctic warmed after the ice age 10,000 years ago, it created perfect conditions for drought.
Pesticides and antibiotics polluting streams across Europe
Tests of Europe’s rivers and canals have revealed more than 100 pesticides – including 24 that are not licensed for use in the EU.
Manneken Pis has been wasting drinking water, but no longer
This little boy, standing 61 cm tall, in the centre of Brussels, and considered the best-known symbol of the people of Belgium’s capital, will also be helping the environment from now on, according to The Brussels Times.