Building water resilience in times of floods and droughts

Europe faces escalating challenges from rising temperatures, with record heat contributing to drier soils, wildfires, droughts, and flooding. One in eight Europeans lives in areas prone to river floods, while 30% in southern Europe face chronic water stress.

In 2023, extreme heat stress reached record levels, amplifying health impacts from climate-related events. Despite this, Europe was 7% wetter than average, with significant river flooding observed.

European regions, cities, farmers, industries and citizens are not yet adequately prepared for these intensifying extreme weather events and must build water resilience to adapt, recover, and address issues like drought, floods, and water pollution.

This workshop will explore policies and strategies to enhance water resilience, featuring insights from European experts and practical examples on water availability, water efficiency, floods and extreme weather events.

Sessions will combine keynote speeches, Interreg Europe good practice presentations, and interactive working groups, fostering learning and capacity-building.

The event will conclude with a study visit to explore the topics discussed more concretely. 

Registration is now closed. For any questions, feel free to send us an email.