CO-WATERS, the Coalition of Waterfront Cities, Regions, and Islands, is hosting an online Needs Assessment Workshop on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 13:30–15:30 CET.
Building on insights from our “Co-Create Your Support” survey, the workshop will gather perspectives from waterfront cities (including ports), regions, and islands to co-create the support and services they need to lead the transition to clean, healthy, and resilient water systems.
Why this workshop matters
Waterfront territories face growing challenges from climate change, pollution, and pressure on coastal and freshwater systems. This workshop invites participants to:
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Share key challenges in managing coastal and freshwater systems
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Discuss the types of support, services, and partnerships they find most useful
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Share their needs on citizen and stakeholder engagement
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Contribute ideas for the upcoming CO-WATERS Label, recognising ambitious blue transition plans
About CO-WATERS
CO-WATERS is a Horizon Europe project (2025–2029) empowering waterfront territories to act effectively through:
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Networking and peer learning, connecting with others and sharing experiences
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Interactive training to build capacity for a successful green transition
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Local citizen and stakeholder engagement to build momentum
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Guidance on securing financial resources
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Recognition through the Mission Ocean and Waters Label for strong, ambitious transition plans
Backed by 17 partners, including six pilot areas, CO-WATERS is building a connected coalition capable of achieving the goals of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030.”
Workshop details
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Date: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
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Time: 13:30–15:30 CET
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Format: Online via Zoom
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Register for the workshop here
