Noticias sobre Netherlands
Cybersecurity, a must for European water utilities
Cybersecurity has become a major issue for companies in the water sector. In recent years, there have been multiple attacks on utilities, given the importance of this sector as an essential service.
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.
New study emphasizes tradeoffs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security
A study by authors from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), published today in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world’s growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems.
EBRD, UK and EU extend $30 million financing package for wastewater infrastructure in Jordan
EBRD, UK and EU provide financing of up to €27.1 million to Jordan’s water authority.
Climate change, El Niño and infrastructure failures behind massive floods in southern Brazil
Between 24 April and 4 May 2024 over 420 mm of rain fell in Brazil’s southernmost state Rio Grande do Sul, leading to more than 90% of the state being affected by flooding.
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.
Study attributes intensified UAE floods to global heating and urban development
Heavy precipitation hitting vulnerable communities in the UAE and Oman becoming an increasing threat as the climate warms.
Researcher uses quantum chemistry and AI to purify drinking water
At age 17, Diana Virgovicova discovered a molecule that can eliminate pollutants from water when exposed to sunlight.
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.
Dutch water utility considers price hike for heavy water users
Vitens, a Dutch publicly owned water company serving nearly 6 million customers in several provinces, is considering an increase in water prices for heavy water users, reports De Telegraaf.
Human activity transforms over 250,000 acres of estuaries into cities & farms in past 35 years
Worldwide over the past 35 years, dams and land reclamation activities converted 250,000 acres of estuary — an area roughly 17 times the size of Manhattan — to urban land or agricultural fields, with most land conversion and estuary loss in rapidly developing countries, a new study finds.
Arcadis secures strategic design role with South West Water
Arcadis has been selected as one of four strategic design partners by water and wastewater provider South West Water.
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.
South Africa and Netherlands recommits their cooperation in the water and sanitation sector
Signed a Blue Deal agreement which aims to support water management by exchanging knowledge and experiences, assist the national, regional and local organisations.
Netherlands: EIB and NWB Bank join forces to improve flood protection and surface water quality
Dutch public sector bank NWB Bank and the EIB have signed an agreement to make €400 million available to on-lend to Dutch water authorities.
Climate change main driver of exceptional drought in Amazon River
Since mid 2023 the Amazon River Basin (ARB) has been in a state of exceptional drought, driven by low rainfall and consistently high temperatures for the entire year 2023 across the basin.
Henk Ovink appointed Executive Director of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water
Henk Ovink has been appointed Executive Director of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water.
EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement for more cost-effective urban wastewater management
The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission's proposal revising the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
“Utilities are coming together to look for county-wide solutions in ways that also promote equity”
In the future of water, the patterns we are used to no longer apply.