Launch of Europe Facing Water Scarcity

Tuesday 8 November, Brussels, the KNOSSOS project launched a policy dialogue in the European Parliament while presenting its first briefing on Water Scarcity. Hosted by UNEP and MEP, GLOBE EU Chair, Sirpa Pietikäinen, the event brought together both policy makers and researchers to explore water scarcity-related issues and to discuss future policy options. The following paragraphs summarise the key points made by each of the speakers. more

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