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[Fresh Thoughts Consulting @Fresh_ThoughtsC]

An inspiring week! A TAIEX workshop on disaster risk management & climate adaptation was held in Nicosia, Cyprus (13-15 Oct). 70+ representatives and experts shared best practices and enhanced skills to strengthen implementation of Cyprus' updated National Adaptation Strategy.

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

👨‍🌾What happens when you connect #wastewater innovators with organic #farmers? You find massive potential!

🌿Our latest workshop highlighted surging demand for recovered #nutrients. Now, it's time to tackle the hurdles.

➡️Read the main insights: https://t.co/u0VlFK5t0W

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

🗓On June 23, @BOOSTIN_eu & @cirseau will demonstrate pathways to build a resilient water future for 🇪🇺 at the Water Projects Europe event.

📣We invite policymakers, innovators, and stakeholders at all levels to join this vital conversation.

Info at🔗https://t.co/OCzCBNmca4

[Mission Ocean Waters @OurMissionOcean]

📢 Open call for Associated Regions 📢
#MissionOcean & Waters project @rhemediation is looking for Associated Regions to replicate its technologies in mitigating chemical pollution in European seas 🌊.

Apply before 31 May 2025 🗓️!
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/VxopOQhctC

@Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @HorizonEU @HorizonMagEU @BlueMissionAA @BlueMissionMed @MissionBanos

[MARCLAIMED 🇪🇺 @marclaimed]

📺New @marclaimed Interview!

🎙 Acacia Water experts shared insights from the MARCLAIMED Demo Case 3, located in the Wadden region of the #Netherlands.

🌾Learn how MARCLAIMED will intervene to support the Dutch famers.

➡️Watch now: https://t.co/vRMoAwyzaa

[Mission Ocean Waters @OurMissionOcean]

📢CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS for V.ECOP Days 2025! Are you an Early Career Ocean Professional (ECOP) shaping the Ocean's future? Join KDM and the ECOP Programme for V.ECOP Days 2025, a global hybrid gathering amplifying ECOP contributions to SDG 14 & the #UNOceanDecade.

V.ECOP Days 2025 will take place alongside the #UNOceanConference (UNOC 3) in Nice, France, starting onboard the RV Meteor on June 9 at 09:00 CEST.
You can expect:
✍️ Live reports from the Green & Blue Zones
🎙️ Interviews with ECOPs and ocean leaders
💪 Training sessions on networking & career skills
🛜 Online, free, and open to all - by ECOPs, for ECOPs, with ECOPs

✨ Interested? Apply here before 2 May: https://t.co/NnW3mEPpBe

More information on V.ECOP Days 2024, and the upcoming V.ECOP Days 2025 can be found on the V.ECOP website: https://t.co/F2GIkfUVyo

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

Join us in #Leeuwarden on May 19 for the workshop:
"Unlocking Circular Innovation: Overcoming End-of-Waste Barriers"💧♻️

Hosted at #IWA2025, we’ll explore how to bring circular water solutions to market.

Interactive & solution-focused!

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/qbPBxMqKpB

[MARCLAIMED 🇪🇺 @marclaimed]

🌊 Want to learn about Managed Aquifer Recharge (#MAR)?

Join us April 15th for the 3rd online #MAR seminar by @IAHMARCom featuring Manuel Sapiano (EU governance) & Rudy Rosetto (Nature-based solutions).

🟢Free & online!

Register here: https://t.co/4tnINSPmyC

[EU Maritime & Fish @EU_MARE]

Today, the SOS Ocean! event brings together global leaders, policymakers, scientists, and ocean advocates.

We share the ambition for a transformative roadmap towards the UN Ocean Conference #UNOC3

[Mission Ocean Waters @OurMissionOcean]

The new edition of the #MissionOcean & Waters newsletter is out💧!

Read about the latest developments of Mission projects with a special focus on the third annual Mission Ocean and Waters Forum and the #EuropeanOceanDays 🎉.

Subscribe to the newsletter today 👉 https://t.co/hhE8KMA1Lf

@Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @HorizonEU @HorizonMagEU @eli_balzi @BlueMissionAA @BlueMissionMed @MissionBanos

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

🔁 KWB is shaping the future of #EndOfWaste for circular water products!

They’re engaging with JRC, ESPP, Cirtec & more to review regs & challenges.

📍 Open workshop: IWA Resource Recovery Conf, May 2025

Learn more: https://t.co/yy7ls0PLFT

#CircularEconomy #EUProjects

[REGILIENCE @regilience]

🌍 The European Climate Pact Annual Event 2025 is kicking off! 🚀

Don't miss the breakout session on "Mobilising Communities for Climate Adaptation: From Engagement to Impact."

🔹 Joanna Makocka from F6S Innovation presenting on policy implications and how REGILIENCE is tackling stakeholder engagement in climate adaptation

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

👏On March 13, @bioazul_spain hosted the #PublicPerception Workshop on #Water Reuse in #Agriculture. Key insights:

✅Public perception = technical feasibility
✅Transparency builds trust
✅Cross-sector collaboration is key

Thanks to all participants👉https://t.co/8106uHuxm7

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

Milestone Achieved!🎯

During our last BOOST-IN monthly meeting, our partner ISLE shared exciting news: the 10 innovative solutions selected to receive a tailored business plan are now confirmed!
This is a significant step forward in our mission!

[Drying River Networks and Climate Change @DRYvER_H2020]

Don't forget, the #DRYvER Final #Webinar is almost here!
⏰ 20 March 2025 | 14:00 CET
👇 #agenda below
🗓️ pre-registration: scan the QR code, or use this link:
https://t.co/YADBhy09D0
Don't miss out on this opportunity!

[Drying River Networks and Climate Change @DRYvER_H2020]

Exciting news! #DRYvER has released a #NatureBasedSolutions catalogue for drying river networks, developed by @Zavod_REVIVO.💧
Explore innovative #NBS measures which can be applied to remedy/reverse the drying of local freshwater ecosystems! Check it out👉https://t.co/MCXlGQyQ8k

[Mission Ocean Waters @OurMissionOcean]

Missed the third #MissionOcean & Waters Forum? Don’t worry – you can read all about the insightful discussions and inspiring speeches that took place at the event 💡.

Learn how the Mission has progressed and what lies ahead 👉 https://t.co/lPpoR0Bukq

@Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @HorizonEU @HorizonMagEU @eli_balzi @BlueMissionAA @BlueMissionMed @MissionBanos

[BOOST-IN 🇪🇺 @BOOSTINeu]

🌷As #WomensDay approaches, we celebrate the remarkable women who have advanced water research, innovation, and policy, yet their contributions often go unrecognised.

👩‍⚕️Among them, Ellen Swallow Richards, the 1st woman at MIT.

Discover more: https://t.co/VVC54LoAEN

[Mission Ocean Waters @OurMissionOcean]

Kestutis Sadauskas, Mission Manager, opened the third annual #MissionOcean and Waters Forum by highlighting the progress of the Mission 💡.

💧 The Mission now has over 60 projects achieving its objectives in protecting and restoring the health of our ocean by 2030!
🌎 Over 800 actions are already part of the Mission Charter 👏!

Learn more and follow the event online 👉 https://t.co/j0G1JfS6uC

@Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @HorizonEU @HorizonMagEU @eli_balzi @BlueMissionAA @BlueMissionMed @MissionBanos

[REGILIENCE @regilience]

🌍 A few weeks ago, we shared key insights from our Citizen Survey in Central Macedonia. Now, we’ve gathered everything in one place! 🌿

What did we learn?
☀️ Heatwaves, rising temperatures, and droughts are top climate concerns.
💦 Water management and sustainable consumption are seen as urgent adaptation measures.
👩‍💼 Women and younger citizens express greater concern about climate change impacts.
🌐 Social media, the internet, and TV are the main sources of climate information.

🔍 Want to explore the full findings? Check out our dedicated page 👉 https://t.co/HpkN0tGYTC

#ClimateResilience #CitizenSurvey #ClimateAwareness #Adaptation #Sustainability