German National Water Strategy

Description

The National Water Strategy of the German Government was presented at the 4th  National Water Forum on 15^th of March 2023.

The National Water Strategy looks at the challenges of the water sector in Germany up to the year 2050. It is broken down into ten strategic issues that chart the course for the next 30 years and describe the required goals and measures. Precautionary measures as a public service are at the core of the strategy. All members of the general public must be able to rely on safe, affordable and efficient water supply and wastewater disposal systems now and in the future. The National Water Strategy also focuses on precautionary measures for plants and animals. Healthy water bodies and a functioning water regime are key requirements for preserving the diversity of our flora and fauna. This links the National Water Strategy to the Action Plan on Nature-based Solutions for Biodiversity and Climate. However, the strategy also addresses the importance of a safe and reliable water supply and the high quality of our water bodies as an economic factor. We must prevent water from becoming a limiting factor for regional development.

The National Water Strategy is based on the results of a two-year National Water Dialogue. More than 200 participants from the water industry, agriculture and research, from associations, federal states and municipalities, together with the German Federal Environment Ministry, have compiled the most important challenges and goals for the development of water management. The National Citizens' Dialogue on Water contributed further ideas and collected the public's demands on policymakers.

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