This webinar will focus on sustainable water management in urban areas, emphasizing the balance between water quantity and quality within the concept of sponge cities. It will feature presentations from a European Commission representative and a city official sharing best practices and experiences.

• 11:00 – 11:05: Welcome Address by Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General
• 11:05 – 11:20: Keynote Presentation: "UWWTD Recast and Stormwater Overflow Requirements" by Alberto Pistocchi, Joint Research Center, European Commission
• 11:20 – 11:35: Keynote Presentation: "Berlin’s Water Challenges & Our Mission" by Anna Friedrich, Berliner Regenwasseragentur
• 11:35 – 12:00: Roundtable Discussion: "Management of Water Quantity vs. Quality in Sponge Cities: Feedback from Actors" featuring Moritz Gesterding, ACO Group Germany, Head of R&D for Separators & Stormwater Treatment Systems, and other panelists (to be confirmed)
• 12:00 – 12:15: Q&A Session with the Audience
• 12:15 – 12:30: Conclusion and Closing Remarks by Arthur Guischet

• Alberto Pistocchi, Joint Research Center, European Commission
• Anna Friedrich, Berliner Regenwasseragentur
• Moritz Gesterding, ACO Group Germany
• Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

Sponge city infrastructure, Sustainable urban water management, Best practices in water retention and quality control

Urban planners, environmental engineers, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in sustainable urban water management

Registration required