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Water Matters

How does the EU manage its shared waterways?

In partnership with the European Commission

Nearly half of the world’s freshwater is shared between at least two or more countries. In this Crash Course, we examine why water cooperation between states is increasingly vital to prevent conflict.

Climate

Britain’s sewage pollution crisis has become an election issue

Politicians are capitalising on the sewage pollution crisis with promises ahead of the general election.

Water Matters

How Flanders is harnessing nature to prevent deadly floods

In partnership with the European Commission

The last few months have been a stark reminder in Europe of the power of flooding and the devastation it can cause. But could nature, rather than heavy engineering, solve our flood management problems?

Europe News

Bratislava braces for major flooding as Danube continues to rise

A flood warning has been put in place for the Slovakian capital after heavy rainfall in Germany and Austria.

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Climate

Why a wetter Europe doesn’t necessarily mean more hydropower

Despite increased potential in some countries, hydroelectric plants are having to contend with more extreme conditions.

Smart Regions

Green Win, greener waterways

In partnership with the European Commission

Green Win, the system set up at the University of Liège, has made it possible to test the operation of large pumps, which can weigh up to one tonne, and pump 300 litres per second in waterways.

Nature

The dark truth behind a 5* resort planned on an Albanian wetland

A new international airport and luxury tourism developments could spell the end for one of Europe’s last pristine deltas.

Green News

London’s flood defences need to be raised due to climate change

Sea levels are projected to rise by around a metre by 2100 and storms are becoming increasingly intense due to climate change.

Nature

London’s Thames will be safe for swimming in 10 years, mayor vows

A 25-kilometre super sewer is set to help - but campaigners say the scale of the challenge remains ‘absolutely massive’.

Climate

These 5 European rivers breached the ‘severe’ flood threshold in 2023

A new Copernicus and WMO report highlights the need for flood defences, the potential for hydropower and the urgency of climate action.

Nature

‘Environmental healing’: Syrians plant trees near oil-polluted rivers

More than a decade of conflict has cost Syria at least 25 per cent of its forest coverage, while drought rages on.

Green News

Could sewage pollution put a stop to Olympic events in the Seine?

Only one out of 14 water samples show the river to be safe for swimming, according to analysis by Surfrider Foundation.

Green News

‘Frankly disgusting’: What’s behind Britain’s sewage pollution crisis?

Campaigners say a car crash of different disasters has left the UK with some of the worst bathing water quality in Europe.

Culture news

Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to go ahead despite E Coli risk

This Saturday, the UK's oldest universities will face each other for their annual boat race, despite concerns over sewage in the Thames.

Green News

Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge

The race will put even more pressure on authorities to clean up rivers across the country, including the Thames.

Climate

World Water Day: Water is a human right so why are so many struggling?

From dried-up rivers to poisoned water, people around the world are struggling to meet a basic need.

Green News

400 French climate activists storm chemical site in PFAS protest

The Pierre-Bénite plant has been targeted before, as local health concerns grow.

United Kingdom

London police recover body linked to partner's chemical attack

Authorities “strongly believe” that the body they pulled from the River Thames is that of a man wanted over a chemical attack

Art

River based project wins award to produce European Pavilion 2024

Four boats on four rivers on a journey to make new stories and help redefine culture across the continent. The European Pavilion 2024 will be produced by a young artistic collective that includes creatives from Austria, Serbia, Poland and Portugal.

France

Floating science lab makes its way around Europe's coastline

Since April 2023, a team of scientists has been collecting data from around Europe's coastline on a mission which will run until July 2024.