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Event CIWEM International Event Water Management in Europe

CIWEM with the support of EWA, European Water Association and ASTEE, Association Scientifique et Technique pour l'Eau et l'Environnement, is organising a two day international conference. There will also be a special RESTORE EU-LIFE project workshop session.

Aim and Objectives

The aim is to provide an opportunity to share experiences and to gain feedback on innovative practical solutions and relevant applied research on key topics.

The objectives of the meeting will be to explore the key challenges facing European countries today.

The conference will:

  • Consider and discuss the main issues around water management in Europe
  • To provide a platform for a wide range of stakeholders to share their views and knowledge
  • To support future policy development in the sector
  • To highlight and share examples of best practice
  • To provide delegates with the opportunity to network with other professionals in the sector


Speaker Programme

New! Keynote Speakers

  • Peter Gammeltoft, European Commission, speaking on latest policy developments.
  • Plus David Balmforth, MWH on Global Innovation in Urban Flood Risk Management

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Topics include water security; flood risk management; water quality; sustainability; river restoration and the Water Framework Directive. There will be case studies from the UK, Netherlands, Scheldt River Basin and more.

Contact information Lauren Goozee, Events Officer (email: lauren@ciwem.org)
Event type Conference
File link http://www.ciwem.org/events/ciwem-international-event-2012.aspx
Source CIWEM
Subject(s) POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Geographical coverage France
Address World Trade Center, Lille
Organizer CIWEM with the support of EWA, European Water Association and ASTEE, Association Scientifique et Technique pour l'Eau et l'Environnement
Target audience International
Period [22/02/2012 - 23/02/2012]
Status Confirmed
Working language(s) ENGLISH , FRENCH
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