The section of the portal is presenting an overview of the current environmental policies related to freshwater topics, the European policy agenda for the upcoming years and he EU Water policies contributing to the international context.
Environmental legislations
This section presents an overview of the European water related policies, focusing on their main scope and reporting process. It introduces the state of European freshwater section, where the outcomes - when possible - of the policies’ assessments are described.
Latest EU policy initiatives
Europe’s future depends on a healthy planet. Current climate and environmental-related challenges require an urgent and ambitious response. The EU has committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Reaching this objective will require a transformation of Europe’s society and economy, that will need to be cost-effective, just, and socially balanced.
Global Policies
In the international context, very relevant for water policies is the Sustainable Development Goal: ‘SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all‘.