Shaunna Berendsen’s Post

Sustainable management of water resources can at times be challenging, but in rising to this challenge there is an opportunity collaborate across sectors to champion our collective stewardship of natural assets and resources. It was in recognition of this opportunity that the Catchment Management Declaration was launched by the (then) Prince of Wales in 2018, outlining six principles for sustainable management of water catchments: 💧Recognition that water is a valuable and shared resource 🤝Support for action through cross-sector partnership and collaboration ⚖️Support the improvement of existing governance frameworks to facilitate delivery 🧑🤝🧑Work together to increase awareness among citizens of their role in positive action ⌛Convene to share progress, best practice and demonstrate positive action 🖋️Commitment to deliver against these principles throughout business operations Over 110 organisations – leaders from business, agriculture, regulation, academia, government, the public sector and civil society – came together to sign the declaration. Today, we are reaffirming our commitment to these principles along with many of the original (and several new) signatories. Against the backdrop of the IWA World Water Congress and the UK government’s review of the Environmental Improvement Plan, this is the ideal time to highlight the ambition that UK water stakeholders have to chart a firm course towards cleaner, healthier and more resilient water catchments. Thank you to all those organisations joining us today – and to those who haven’t yet signed the declaration, you can still do so here: https://lnkd.in/e7FWMp8k EASTON CONSULT Elveden Farms Ltd Anglian Water Services British Water Westcountry Rivers Trust RSE Thames Rivers Trust Zoological Society of London (ZSL) WRc Group Wessex Water Mott MacDonald NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) TYNE RIVERS TRUST Morrison Construction Yorkshire Water Arup Tweed Forum Scottish Water Vyntelligence Klir Construk AtkinsRéalis Capgemini ASSURED BIOSOLIDS LIMITED United Utilities Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

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World Water Day - March 22 - is quickly approaching! To celebrate, we’re sharing water-related resources every week in March to help you better understand how water impacts your business operations and how you can become a better water steward. This week, we're covering water as a material topic in sustainability reporting. There are several compelling reasons why all companies, regardless of industry, should care about water as a critical business metric. Read our latest blog to learn more: #AnteaGroup #WaterStewardship #Water #WaterConservation #ESG #Sustainability #Environment

🌍 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐈𝐍𝐁𝐎 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱, 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞💧 On 7 October 2024, more than 80 experts and stakeholders gathered in person in the 2nd GOVAQUA seminar targeted at the river basin management community at the INBO General Assembly in Bordeaux. This event focused on innovative water governance practices and assessing water governance systems. ✨ 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: • Reflections from GOVAQUA event in Valencia 2023: The seminar began with insights from the first GOVAQUA event held in Valencia setting the foundation for the ongoing governance innovation discussions. An online survey of innovative water governance practices has since collected 40 examples across Europe, and still welcomes additional entries eventually listed in a good practices repository ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dwF2q-kY • Innovative governance practices: Key presentations GOVAQUA, InnWater and RETOUCH NEXUS projects together forming WaterGovernance 2027 Synergy Group covered topics such as water allocation and ecological flows, economic instruments, social innovation, citizen engagement, and digital solutions. 🚰 • GOVAQUA Assessment tool: This newly introduced tool is designed for river basin managers and stakeholders for self-assessing water governance systems and their development needs. Currently being tested in GOVAQUA Living Labs across Europe, the tool supports improving transparency, inclusivity, and cross-sectoral collaboration in water governance. 🛠️ • Interactive discussions: The seminar featured 2 interactive Wooclap sessions, where participants provided real-time feedback on governance tools and discussed how innovative practices can be applied across different regions. 🗣️📊 • Key messages: Participants emphasized that effective water governance is essential for building resilience against climate challenges like droughts and floods. Learning from innovative good practices put in place across Europe helps strengthening regulatory frameworks, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, integrating economic instruments, and encouraging citizen engagement. 🏞️💡 🌍 Looking ahead, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐄𝐔𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐄-𝐈𝐍𝐁𝐎 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚, 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲, 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, focusing on pathways to sustainable water governance.💧 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:  https://lnkd.in/dUxvnqYS https://lnkd.in/dC9ZVjsR   #watergovernance #HorizonEurope #GOVAQUA #sustainability #INBO2024 #resilience #innovation

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is crucial for sustainability reporting and ESG considerations due to its multifaceted impact: 🎯𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Preserving water resources reduces strain on ecosystems, fostering biodiversity. 🎯𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Efficient water management demonstrates responsible resource usage, benefiting operations. 🎯𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Mitigating water-related risks, like scarcity and drought, ensures operational continuity. 🎯𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Meeting stakeholder demands for environmental stewardship enhances reputation and trust. 🎯𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Adhering to water conservation regulations minimizes legal risks and ensures compliance. 🎯𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Reduced water usage leads to financial benefits, aligning with sustainability goals and improving the bottom line. Overall, prioritizing water conservation in sustainability reporting enhances environmental, social, and economic sustainability while meeting stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.

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The Vital Role of Wastewater Treatment in Environmental Conservation. We navigate the challenges of sustainability and environmental stewardship, one crucial aspect often overlooked is wastewater treatment. Every day, millions of gallons of wastewater are produced, containing pollutants that can harm ecosystems and human health if not properly managed. Wastewater treatment plants play a pivotal role in safeguarding our environment by removing contaminants and returning clean water to nature. From biological processes to advanced filtration techniques, these facilities utilize cutting-edge technologies to ensure that the water we release back into rivers and oceans meets strict quality standards. But our responsibility doesn't end with treatment. We must also strive to reduce the generation of wastewater and promote water reuse wherever possible. By embracing innovative approaches and investing in infrastructure, we can minimize our impact on freshwater resources and build a more sustainable future.

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World Water Day - March 22 - is quickly approaching! To celebrate, we’re sharing water-related resources every week in March to help you better understand how water impacts your business operations and how you can become a better water steward. This week, we're covering water as a material topic in sustainability reporting. There are several compelling reasons why all companies, regardless of industry, should care about water as a critical business metric. Read our latest blog to learn more: #AnteaGroup #WaterStewardship #materiality

Did you know that a third of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are closely linked to water? Achieving the SDGs requires collaboration, but the UN has stated that while 3 billion people rely on water sources across national borders only 24 countries have cooperation agreements for shared water. This means that by engaging in water stewardship, organizations are in a unique position to encourage collaboration, support the SDGs and drive positive change. Explore the key steps organizations can take to progress towards a water secure future for the benefit of society and the planet: https://lnkd.in/efwz6fts #WorldWaterDay #Water #Sustainability