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 & CC PROPOSED SOLUTIONS DEMONSTRATION APPLIED SOLUTIONS WATER VISION 10 Principles FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT IN EUROPE VALUE-BASED COORDINATOR ACTION-ORIENTED AQUAWARENESS GOOD PRACTICES Who are we? Who are we?

@ AER Youth Summer School Wednesday, 26 th August :00 – 13:00 Pool 3. Water governance and communication Summer school “Aquawareness” Participant at the AER Summer School Participant at the AER Summer School Contact: Agnes Biesiekierska Project manager Aquawareness Tel

® 1.The Context 2.The Concept 3.One Location

WATER Health Food ECONOMY ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL Education Culture Biodiversity Energies Well-being Industry R & D Agriculture WATER IS THE HEART OF HUMAN SUSTAINABILITY Climate Change 1 – The Context 1 – The 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 – The Concept 2 – The Concept

3 – One location 3 – One location Château Tournay-Solvay in Watermael-Boitsfort - A Natura 2000 area -

® 1.Eco-restoration 2.Initiating debates for solutions 3.Didactic demonstration site ACTIVITITES

1.Apply eco-construction to Heritage building 1 – First activity: the Eco-restoration 1 – First activity: the Eco-restoration Small Hydro VISIBLE CONSTRUCTION SITE PARTNERSHIP PROFESSIONAL SECTORS WINDOW FOR R & D SAVEGARDE HERITAGE BUILDING PROMOTION SUSTAINABLE SITE MANAGEMENT ECO- RESTORATION 2.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 – Initiating proposals for solutions 2 – Initiating 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 – Didactic demonstration site 3 – Didactic 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

® 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 – Participative process 1 – Participative process

PARTNERSHIPS PARTNERSHIPS 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 – Planned Coordination 2 – Planned Coordination EWP Project coordinator Advisory CommitteeCommunication Technical Advisory Committee Financial Team Water House Activities Team

Jan 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 committee Feasibility study 3 – Planning 3 – Planning Mar. 09Sept. 09Jun. 09

® Agnès Vaillier – Project manager European Water Partnership aisbl Avenue de Tervueren Brussels CONTACT