Innovation in the European water sector

This Future Brief was researched, written and edited by the Science Communication Unit, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol

Water is vital for life on Earth. To safeguard sufficient quantity and quality for both humans and ecosystems, we must carefully manage this precious resource, especially in the face of new challenges created by climate change and population growth. In this Science for Environment Policy Future Brief we examine innovations within the water sector to help meet these challenges. We provide an overview of research into the best ways to recycle and re-use water, the latest water treatment technologies, and innovation within water governance itself