Noticias sobre Luxembourg
Veolia appoints Richard Kirkman as CEO for Northern Europe and Head of Growth and Innovation
Veolia, the global leader in ecological transformation, has announced the appointment of Richard Kirkman as the new CEO for Northern Europe and the Group’s Head of Growth and Innovation, effective April 2, 2026.
EIB to support Romania in strengthening climate-resilient water infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise its Romanian counterpart on strengthening water networks across the country.
DEWA’s One-Way Data System enhances information security in power and desalination plants
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its One-Way Data System, which was designed and developed internally, has achieved more than AED 13 million (about USD 3.5 million) in financial savings, while enhancing information security and increasing the reliability of operational networks.
European Commission urges Denmark, Italy and Luxembourg to comply with Water Framework Directive
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Denmark, Italy and Luxembourg over shortcomings in their implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC), notably regarding the periodic review of water abstraction permits.
Aqua for All secures $40 million grant funding to accelerate water and sanitation finance
Aqua for All has announced two new strategic public and private partnerships that place financing at the forefront of efforts to scale access to water and sanitation.
EIB grants €500 million in promotional loans for flood protection & climate adaptation in Germany
River restoration, dykes and pumping stations will provide better protection for hundreds of thousands of people against heavy rainfall and flooding.
EIB supports hydropower expansion in Upper Austria with €400 million financing package
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Energie AG Oberösterreich in Upper Austria a financing package of up to €400 million to expand hydropower.
Harnessing sewer data: Shaping the future of urban flood modelling
As extreme weather events become more frequent and urban landscapes grow more complex, flood modeling has never been more critical.
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Water is an essential resource for life, the economy and ecological balance, but its management in the European Union continues to face major challenges.
Upcoming webinar: how sewer network data impacts urban flood modelling
The Autodesk Water Webinar Series by Smart Water Magazine explores the latest trends and innovative approaches in water management. Register now and join us on February 13 to discover how sewer network data influences urban flood modeling.
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.
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.
Burkina Faso confirms interest in joining the Water Convention
The rapid increase in demand for water and current security threats in the Sahel are posing ever-greater challenges to the sustainable management of the country's shared water resources Burkina's forthcoming accession to the Water Convention will help to give political priority to the issue of water resource management in the region.
Water cooperation must remain at core of climate action to address security and health risks
Climate change is a major stress factor for the world’s water resources, heightening risks of conflict in shared basins, threatening health and undermining sustainable development.
Looking beyond our borders would improve preparedness for extreme floods
Almost all extreme flooding across Europe could be anticipated by looking at previous major events in other similar parts of the continent, according to a new study.
André Weidenhaupt, new Chair of European Environment Agency´s Management Board
The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Management Board gets a new chairperson as André Weidenhaupt takes over from Laura Burke at the end of her term. Mr Weidenhaupt is Director-General at Luxembourg’s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development.
Djibouti: global gateway – €79 million EIB support for water desalination and wastewater treatment
Solar powered desalination scheme to transform water security for 550,000 people. Largest ever EIB engagement in Djibouti signed during working visit to Luxembourg.
Smart Data Management leads to important hydrological discoveries at University of Freiburg
The University of Freiburg is one of the top universities in Germany and has been recognized for excellence in research and education for the last 565 years.
Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high
The majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards in 2022, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published today.
Researchers determine how to digitalize, optimize and safeguard water management in smart cities
The UOC project has developed a network architecture and specific type of hardware required to secure the water supply chain.