Www.euraqua.org Merete Ulstein Chair of EurAqua Research Director Norwegian institute for Water Research (NIVA) Regions for Economic Change Networking.

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Merete Ulstein Chair of EurAqua Research Director Norwegian institute for Water Research (NIVA) Regions for Economic Change Networking for results

What is EurAqua? The vision of EurAqua: EurAqua is the leading European network for facilitating improved and co-ordinated water research, in support of knowledge-based water management and policy.

Why EurAqua? The aim of EurAqua is to: To contribute substantially to the development of European freshwater science and its dissemination on a European scale, having a significant impact on the development of the scientific basis of European management and policy

How - Overall objectives Involvement in the programming processes of the EC on water-related research Promoting the collaboration and integration of research resources and efficient transfer of knowledge between scientific institutions and between researchers Bridging science and policy by providing support to the development of European water related policies Contributing to sustainability and competitiveness of the European water sector on a global scale

EurAqua today

EurAqua -15 years of networking At present 24 members One member per country Leading national water management institutions MBM twice per year Scientific activities Advice/notes etc Participation

Keeping a network on the track Clear strategy and work plan operational and annually reviewed Involvement of members Action groups for specific deliverables Rotating chairmanship No secretariat fee from members Voluntary hosting of meetings, web, etc Exclusivity and commitments to members MoU giving responsibility on national level

How to be interesting to busy people? Agenda Balance new items and continuity Towards surroundings Early news Sharing experience Mainstream science policy Cooperation with PEER RIWM – net Building personal relationships HR requirements - mobility

EU funded projects with EurAqua partners EUROHARP RECOVER 2010 INCA STRIVER HarmoniCAIBM HarmoniQuA REBECCA COMET Care-W WISER APUSS

Scientific Activities Position Papers EurAqua position papers are developed by working groups and circulated to a wide audience of decision makers Scientific advice to EU FP7 EurAqua Recommendations and views Strategic and technical reviews Address topics at the forefront of European freshwater research, forwarded to decision-makers and stakeholders

EurAqua conference October 2008 Invitations spread by members Speakers from members Invited speakers Scientific results and summaries New effort of EurAqua in creating knowledge and awareness for management and new challenges

Conference message: EurAqua strongly recommends that instruments for policy support are reintroduced in FP7 to address issues associated with policy development or implementation of European legislation, such as the Water Framework Directive.