Noticias sobre Slovenia
Europe’s stormwater market to climb to €643 billion by 2036, still 70% short of needed investment
Europe’s stormwater infrastructure is at a breaking point.
A shared language for corporate water risk: the water scopes initiative
A coalition of leading sustainability organisations has launched what could become a defining moment for corporate water management: an initiative to develop the first standardized guidance for assessing water risk across entire value chains.
Drinking water, permits and wastewater in focus of EU December infringement package
As part of its December infringement package, the European Commission has taken a series of enforcement actions under EU water legislation, addressing shortcomings in drinking water quality rules, water resource management and urban waste water treatment across several Member States.
CircSyst partners meet in Lahti to advance sustainable circular models
On November 4th-5th, 2025, the 3rd General Assembly meeting of the CircSyst project) was hosted in the city of Lahti, Finland.
Nordic countries contribute to the modernisation of wastewater treatment in Lviv, Ukraine
At the eve of the fourth annual Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome, Nefco announced three key financing agreements with Lviv related to the modernisation of their wastewater treatment infrastructure.
Extreme weather in a changing climate: Is Europe prepared?
With European countries facing another year of damaging heatwaves, drought and other extreme weather events, how prepared and resilient are they to handle these events?
Circsyst General Assembly in Maribor: advancing Europe’s circular economy
On June 18-19, 2025, Maribor, Slovenia, hosted the 2nd General Assembly of the CircSyst project (HORIZON-CL6-2023-CIRCBIO-02), a transformative initiative accelerating Europe’s shift to a circular economy.
EU invests €86 million to improve climate resilience and water security
The Commission invests €86 million in new Strategic Integrated Projects focusing on improving water quality and availability, cleaning up polluted rivers, improving fire and flood protection, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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).
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).
Climate change intensified 2022 drought in Central and Southern Europe, study finds
UFZ researchers estimate that climate change contributed to roughly one third of the drought intensity.
Five countries to receive over €1 billion in EU aid following natural disasters
Support from the EU Solidarity Fund for Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France following severe floods in 2023 Assistance will cover part of the costs of emergency and…
Zambia joins UN Water Convention to boost cooperation to address drought and water challenges
In response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management both within and across its borders.
EU southern states join forces to address urgent water scarcity in agriculture
Officials from nine countries in southern Europe have committed to collaborate on the advancement of water-efficient technologies and practices for agriculture, informs Associated Press.
Zimbabwe joins United Nations (UN) Water Convention
Zimbabwe’s accession further reinforces the strong momentum for water cooperation in Africa, where over 90% of water resources are in 63 basins shared by two or more countries.
Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join UN Water Convention
Faced with increasing water stress and climate change impacts on the water resources it shares with its neighbours, Cote d’Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a UN treaty to improve joint water management across borders.
Record numbers of dams removed from European Rivers in 2023, says report
Dam removals hit another all-time high in 2023: New Dam Removal report reveals a 50% increase in barriers removed across Europe.
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.
UNESCO new report: Water crises threaten world peace
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. To preserve peace, States must boost international cooperation and transboundary agreements.