Sustainable Water Infrastructures: Impact on Personnel Qualification through the Manufacturing Lifecycle

EWF organized a hybrid event on the 27th of June as part of the Green Week 2024: Sustainable Water Infrastructures: Impact on Personnel Qualification Throughout the Manufacturing Lifecycle - European Union (europa.eu)

Date: 27th June
Location: Museu da Água de Almada & Live streaming (online)

Our Speakers Included:

• Naomi Timmer: Director of H20 People, B.V European Junior Water Programme (EJWP), Working Group Leader Human Capital, Water Europe.
  
• Paulo Gonçalves: Coordinator of the energy management system of SMAS de Almada.
• Ana Estela Barbosa: Vice President of the Directive Committee of the Portuguese Association of Water Resources (APRH).
• Rita Serra: Environmental Footprint Manager at Suez Group.
• Amoung others.
  
  

The event focused on the considerations surrounding the manufacturing lifecycle and sustainable water infrastructures, highlighting their profound impact on personnel qualification. 

Key topics explored included:

• The European and national landscapes in water resilience and the main challenges.
• How the manufacturing industry is addressing water challenges, including water infrastructure and management.
• The importance of integrating sustainability principles throughout the lifecycle of water infrastructures, from initial design and construction to operation and maintenance.
• The role of education and professional development programs in equipping personnel with the necessary knowledge, skills, and certifications for sustainable water infrastructure projects.
• Case studies showcasing successful approaches to integrating sustainability considerations into personnel qualification frameworks and training initiatives.
• Opportunities for collaboration between education providers, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to enhance personnel qualification standards and ensure a skilled workforce capable of building and managing sustainable water infrastructures.
  
  

You can find the presentations done by the above speakers, here:

Naomi Timmer - Presentation

Paulo Gonçalves - Presentation

Ana Estela Barbosa - Presentation

Rita Serra - Presentation

This event was organized as part of the European Green Week initiative and was sponsored by SMAS Almada.

This event provided valuable insights and opportunities to connect with experts in the field.