The European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Water has launched its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP). The Water EIP is aslo currently calling for expressions of interest for its Action Groups, which will be central to its implementation. The initiative brings together the water industry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the research community, local governments, major water users and finance in order to speed the development and uptake pf innovative solutions to water challenges in Europe and beyond.
The SIP includes details on the structure and governance of the EIP, as wellas its priorities. The five priority areas of the Water EIP are:
- Water re-use and recycling;
- water and wastewater treatment;
- water and energy;
- risk management of water-related extreme events;
- and ecosystem services.
The Water EIP is also currently holding a call for expressions of commitment to the Water EIP Action Groups, whichcloses on 4 April 2013. These Action Groups are a central element of the implementation of the Water EIP. Action Gropus are invited to commit to work on one or more priority areas. The Groups are expected to report on an annualbasis on their progress.
Further information
EC website on the Water EIP:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/innovationpartnership/index_en.htm
The Call for Expressions of Interest for the Action Groups can be seen at:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/innovationpartnership/pdf/Call_expression_commitments.pdf
