{"id":50323,"date":"2026-05-12T12:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/event\/shared-knowledge-shared-future-spanish-dutch-expertise-for-a-water-resilient-europe\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T12:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:31:56","slug":"shared-knowledge-shared-future-spanish-dutch-expertise-for-a-water-resilient-europe","status":"publish","type":"wa_events","link":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/event\/shared-knowledge-shared-future-spanish-dutch-expertise-for-a-water-resilient-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Shared Knowledge, Shared Future: Spanish\u2013Dutch Expertise for a Water Resilient Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"99\">Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 20 May<br data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"119\"><strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"128\">Time:<\/strong> 15:30 \u2013 19:00<br data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"><strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"155\">Venue:<\/strong> Residence of the Ambassador, Calle Isla de Oza 24, Madrid<br data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\"><strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"229\">Language:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Spain invites you to a roundtable discussion and dialogue on water resilience at the Dutch Residence in Madrid. The event is organised on the occasion of the first official visit of the Dutch Water Envoy to Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water resilience is the ability to withstand, recover from and adapt to challenges such as water scarcity, flooding and other systemic disruptions. As climate change continues to intensify, strengthening water resilience has become increasingly important across Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will bring together Spanish and Dutch stakeholders from government, public water utilities, knowledge institutions and the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain has developed strong expertise in addressing structural water scarcity, recurring droughts and extreme rainfall events. This is reflected in its leading position in water reuse, efficient irrigation and innovative approaches to securing water resources for people, agriculture and ecosystems. The dialogue also contributes to the preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, where Spain will co-host the interactive dialogue \u201cWater for Prosperity\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Netherlands is internationally recognised for its expertise in coastal protection, integrated water management and water governance, particularly in low-lying delta regions and urban environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event also aligns with the European Water Resilience Strategy (EWRS), which focuses on strengthening Europe\u2019s water resilience by protecting and restoring the water cycle, promoting a water-smart economy and ensuring access to clean water and sanitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals of the event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>share lessons learned on drought management, resilience and climate adaptation in both urban and rural areas;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>discuss the relationship between water, food systems and biodiversity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>explore circular approaches to reduce pressure on scarce water resources;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contribute to a stronger European water and climate agenda;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthen collaboration between Spanish and Dutch organisations and companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2327\">15:30<\/strong> \u2013 Walk-in coffee and meet &amp; greet with the Water Envoy<br data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2385\"><strong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2394\">16:00<\/strong> \u2013 Welcome remarks by Deputy Ambassador Daniel Kooij<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panel 1 \u2013 From Scarcity to Resilience: Spain\u2019s Leadership in Circular Water and Reuse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>circular water use and reuse;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>efficient water management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digitalisation, data and technology;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water reuse for sustainable food production;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the role of public water companies in driving innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panel 2 \u2013 From Too Much Water to Climate Resilience: Integrated Flood Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>integrated water management as a key element of climate adaptation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water as a leverage for climate resilience;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>digitalisation and risk management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>climate-resilient cities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>local and global climate adaptation strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18:00 &#8211; Networking cocktail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id='block6a1fa438db3aa' class=\"wp-block-acf-buttons\">\n\n  <div class=\"buttons \">\n          \n        \n          <a class=\"btn-small arrow-right default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.handelmetspanje.com\/es\/event\/water-resilience-dialogue-spain-netherlands\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <span>Aanmelden<\/span>\n              \n          <\/a>\n\n        \n      <\/div>\n\n  \n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: Wednesday 20 MayTime: 15:30 \u2013 19:00Venue: Residence of the Ambassador, Calle Isla de Oza 24, MadridLanguage: English The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Spain invites you to a roundtable discussion and dialogue on water resilience at the Dutch Residence in Madrid. 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