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The Road To Green
No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity
In partnership with The European Commission
With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.
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The Road To Green
The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity
In partnership with The European Commission
The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.
Water Matters
Circular economy: Can hotels recycle wastewater from tourism?
In partnership with the European Commission
In regions of Europe where water is scarce, hotels are looking for ways to rationalise and recycle the water consumed by tourists. Some initiatives have been highlighted by the European project WAT'SAVEREUSE, led by Pyrenees–Mediterranean Euroregion.
Water Matters
Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe's freshwater needs?
In partnership with the European Commission
The process of desalination has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing freshwater for humans. The EU is exploring ways to make it a viable solution to future water shortages.
Water Matters
Battle for water in the Algarve : farmers innovate to keep their soil fertile
In partnership with the European Commission
In the Algarve, a region of southern Portugal regularly hit by drought, farmers are showing the way towards rational consumption of the water they have to share with millions of tourists.