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10 April: EU GPP Helpdesk Webinar 'Preserving water through public procurement'

The first Green Public Procurement webinar of the year, taking place on 10 April 14:00 - 15:30 (CEST), is entitled ‘Preserving Water through Public Procurement’ and seeks to explore how GPP can influence sustainable water management, promote water efficiency, sustainable infrastructure and practices that minimise water waste and pollution across the European Union. Registrations are open

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Date:  10/04/2025

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Preserving water through public procurement 

Water management and resources can impact a substantial portion of economic activities and industries. By incorporating water-related criteria into procurement decisions—such as prioritising water-efficient technologies, infrastructure, and practices that minimise water waste and pollution, public buyers can drive significant reductions in water consumption and scarcity while improving water quality. This is particularly vital given reports from the European Environment Agency (EEA) highlighting the ongoing challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and ecosystem degradation across Europe. Green public procurement not only mitigates environmental impacts but also supports the EU's broader environmental and climate goals, fostering healthier aquatic ecosystems and safeguarding water resources for future generations. Furthermore, public authorities can procure infrastructure that helps to manage droughts and floods. 

This webinar will examine the impact of public contracts on water resources in Europe through the presentation of analysis and practical procurement examples. 

Agenda: 

  • Welcome and Introduction from the EU GPP Helpdesk, Ivan Azevedo, Policy Officer, Unit B.1, Directorate-General for Environment, European Commission. 

  • Overview of the state of water in Europe, Dr. Caroline Whalley, Expert, Water Industries and Pollution, European Environment Agency. 

  • Use of water-saving techniques criteria in contracts, Andrea Sabbadini, Manager of the Expenditure Monitoring Department of the Regional Health Service, Lazio Region, Italy.

  • Improving water quality through public procurement, Anette Svensson, Sustainability Specialist, National Agency for Public Procurement, Sweden.

Registration is essential.

Language: English

Sign up today: https://iclei.webex.com/weblink/register/r64c1ae85c19156520bade074ba3f8679

Framework: The GPP Helpdesk Webinars provide a forum to inform stakeholders working in the field of public sector procurement about important new developments in the resources available and legislative context for Sustainable Public Procurement, and offer an opportunity for questions and discussion. For more information, visit the European Commission’s GPP website.