Posted on September, 24 2024

Our society relies on clean and abundant water for drinking and sanitation, crop production, 
cooling down power plants, and manufacturing goods. However, mismanagement and accelerating climate change are making Europeans increasingly vulnerable to water pollution, water scarcity, and floodings. The EU has a role to play in ensuring Europeans are protected from these risks, that farmers are adequately supported in the transition to climate-resilient agricultural models, and that Europe remains an attractive place for businesses.

In this handbook, the Living Rivers Europe coalition offers key recommendations for decision-makers to mainstream the protection of water and freshwater ecosystems across the policy spectrum in the upcoming mandate.