11% of European Union inhabitants suffer from the lack of access to safe drinking water

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and Solidarity Water Europe have presented the book “No one left behind: Good practices to ensure equitable access to water and sanitation in the pan-european region”. This document highlights geographical, economic and social issues of this access, which is lacking for most vulnerable peoples. According to Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response, “11% of European Union inhabitants suffer from the lack of access to drinking water”.  Speakers insisted on the importance of Public-Private partnerships, the concrete application of the Water Framework Directive, and women awareness on water management.

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