Press release | Green Deal;Water policy;Pollution control;Environment policy;Climate change policy;
Against the recurring floods, droughts, pollution and other water-related threats, EU regions and cities are urging the European Commission to make water a strategic priority for its upcoming mandate 2024-2029, as well as to appoint an EU Commissioner in charge of the water portfolio. Local and regional leaders warn that prolonged and widespread mismanagement of water resources and worsening climate change are impacting water availability for drinking, sanitation and agriculture and threatening the EU's food security, energy production and industry.