The seminar

September 6th, 2011. European Parliament, Brussels



In order to cope with the increasing scarcity of raw materials and energy sources Europe has been making the correct choices with regards to resource efficiency and innovation. The water sector not only supports these choices, but is also able to contribute substantially. The use of hydropower is well known, however the possibilities to create energy from water are much more extensive. Heat or coldness from water can also produce energy. Likewise, the chemicals in wastewater can be used as fuel or to provide other valuable matters such as phosphate and nitrogen. The possibilities of water as a resource are multiple and fit closely with the European Union’s policies on innovation and resource efficiency.



The seminar will be hosted by Judith Merkies ME P and will be held at the European Parliament in Brussels. The initiative is organised by the Dutch Union of Water Authorities, the Dutch association for drinking water companies (Vewin) and Waternet, Amsterdam with the support of Eureau and WssTP, the European Water Technology Platform.



We look forward to your participation at the seminar and recommendations for other participants are most welcome.



The organisation committee includes:

Peter Pex, European Affairs, Brussels

Raphael Lazaroms, Union of Dutch Water Authorities, The Hague

Hendrik Jan IJsinga, Vewin, The Hague

Eilard Jacobs, Waternet, Amsterdam (secretariat)

André Struker, Waternet, Amsterdam (co-secretariat)



Please register by 15 August 2011 at resources@waternet.nl



For more information please contact:
Eilard Jacobs +31 20 608 2910 or André Struker +31 20 608 6033