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AER Breakfast Briefing, 8th July 2009
European Water Partnership European Water Partnership aisbl
Agnès Vaillier, Project manager
The European Water Partnership is an
independent, non-profit organisation initiating
and coordinating projects and activities to
promote sustainable water management in
Europe.
Who are we?Who are we?
We are a value-based member association
welcoming any new partner committed to achieve
the principles of the Water Vision for Europe.
We have achieved a modern water efficient society
We manage our water resources sustainably, across
political boundaries
We treat water as our common heritage
We recognize the universal access to water & sanitation
based on ethical requirements
Europe is a responsible partner in the world
We manage supply & demand in an integrated way
We have adapted our infrastructure and processes to
natural phenomena
Water services are prized by transparent, sustainable and
efficient economic instruments
We continuously improve our water technology & know-
how
We have achieved a true “water-democracy”
Principles of the Water Vision for Europe, in 2030:Principles of the Water Vision for Europe, in 2030:
WATER, ENERGY & CCPROPOSED SOLUTIONS
DEMONSTRATION
APPLIED SOLUTIONS
WATER VISION10 Principles
FOR SUSTAINABLEWATER MANAGEMENT
IN EUROPE
VALUE-BASED
COORDINATOR
ACTION-ORIENTED
AQUAWARENESSGOOD PRACTICES
Who are we?Who are we?
@ AER Youth Summer School
Wednesday, 26th August 2009
11:00 – 13:00
Pool 3. Water governance and communication
Summer school “Aquawareness”
Participant at the AER Summer SchoolParticipant at the AER Summer School
Contact:
Agnes Biesiekierska
Project manager Aquawareness
Tel. 0032 2 735 06 81
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1. The Context
2. The Concept
3. One Location
WATERWATER
Health
Food
ECONOMY
ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL
Education
CultureBiodiversity
Energies
Well-being
Industry R & D
Agriculture
WATER IS THE HEART OF HUMAN SUSTAINABILITY
Climate Change
1 – 1 – The ContextThe Context
Global crisis
Sanitation
THE EUROPEAN WATER HOUSE IS THE HEART OF INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Participative
Partnerships
Eco- restored
Castle
Natura 2000
Park
Demonstration
Site
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
MANAGEMENT
BIODIVERSITY
MANAGEMENT
2 – 2 – The ConceptThe Concept
3 – 3 – One locationOne locationChâteau Tournay-Solvay in Watermael-BoitsfortChâteau Tournay-Solvay in Watermael-Boitsfort
- A Natura 2000 area -- A Natura 2000 area -
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1. Eco-restoration
2. Initiating debates for solutions
3. Didactic demonstration site
ACTIVITITES
1. Apply eco-construction to Heritage building
1 – 1 – First activity:First activity: the Eco-restorationthe Eco-restoration
Small Hydro
VISIBLE
CONSTRUCTION SITE
PARTNERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL SECTORS
WINDOW FOR R & D
SAVEGARDE HERITAGE BUILDING
PROMOTION SUSTAINABLE
SITE MANAGEMENT
ECO-RESTORATION2. Integrate low water &
energy solutions
4. Use eco-construction site as exemplary show-case
3. Integrate park-biodiversity management
to demonstrate possible
safeguard of
Culture & Environment
for the future
1. Organisations of seminars on
- Water & Energy
- Climate change and adaptation
- Standards setting for water stewardship in Europe
- Water, Culture & Ethics
2 – 2 – Initiating proposals for solutionsInitiating proposals for solutions
3. Initiating a European Water Think-Tank gathering
- Academics and scientists
- Decision-makers
- Philosophers and Artists
- Sectors representatives
2. Exhibitions of existing campaigns and good practices
- through Aquawareness programme
- EWP communication services (multi-media)
- Arts & Culture
2. Show case sustainable innovative technologies and latest researches in the water sector
3 – 3 – Didactic demonstration siteDidactic demonstration site
4. Organise practical workshops for good practices: sustainable agriculture, domestic small hydro-station, etc.
1. Visit and learn about the eco-restored Castle and its surroundings
3. Visit and experience of the virtual water cycle
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1. Participative process
2. Planned Coordination
3. Planning
PROCESS
Demonstration site
Didactic workshops
Proposing solutions
EWP
Coordinator for:EU
Regional
Local
Participatory
partnership
process
Partners’ involvement
Natura 2000
Park Management
1 – 1 – Participative processParticipative process
PARTNERSHIPSPARTNERSHIPS
1. EWP’s network Members & Partners
2. Brussels Region:
1. Administration of Monuments & Sites
2. Administration of Environmental Agency (IBGE)
3. CERAA (Federation for Research & innovative actions in Architecture)
4. Urban planning Division of Commune of Watermael-Boitsfort
5. Any new interested Partner!
2 – 2 – Planned CoordinationPlanned Coordination
EWP Project
coordinatorAdvisory Committee Communication
Technical
Advisory Committee
Financial
Team
Water House Activities Team
Jan. 09 2010
•Investigation on site accessibility
•Check up admin and legal procedure to access site
•Prepare a full dossier to be handed to Minister of Environment
•Preparation of fundraising strategy
•Network Bxl potential partners to achieve feasibility study
•Green light from EWP Board to
do Feasibility study (22nd April)
•Official launch of a Brussels Technical Advisory committee
•Preparation of terms of reference for the feasibility study
•Preparation call for architectural designer for pre-project
•Legal and admin preparation to get provisional ownership
•Request for regional subvention (feasibility study)
•Approval of provisional ownership
•Appointment of architectural designer
•Launch of feasibility study
•Political process (official approval by new appointed Ministers (Bxl Region)
Building Bxl network
Creation of technical
Advisory committeeFeasibility study
3 – 3 – PlanningPlanning
Mar. 09 Sept. 09Jun. 09
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Agnès Vaillier – Project manager
European Water Partnership aisblAvenue de Tervueren 1681150 Brussels - +32 2 735 06 81
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