Aviva and Raphaela: “EJWP participants are very engaged”

Aviva Zimbris, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning officer and Raphaela Bigler, reporting coordinator, with EcoPeace Middle East in Israel participated in the EJWP Training Week in Tel Aviv 11-15 June. They shared their combined views on the collaboration opportunity and about the water sector with Water News Europe. What are the objectives and actions of EcoPeace?  […]

Chiara and Carla: “Participating in EJWP can lead to better business results”

Chiara Brioschi and Carla Lanzini are both working in the Waste Water Treatment Division of MM Spa, a public-owned company responsible for water services in the city of Milan in Italy. Chiara and Carla were guest participants in the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP) Lombardia Training Week in January with EJWP groups 3 and 4. […]

European Junior Water Programme (EJWP): Registration now open for junior water professionals

We empower young professionals for sustainable water management in Europe – through collaborative learning, networking, and coaching for personal & career development The European water sector needs to ensure continuous innovative leadership to adapt to climate impacts, new circular economies, digitalisation and a more diverse labour market. Are you ready to invest in the future […]

Manon: “EJWP provides opportunities for new partnerships”

Manon Berge from France is participating in the second group of the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). She is sharing her experiences on Water News Europe. Manon is enthusiastic about sharing experiences with other international water professionals during the Programme. “I think that my EJWP experience can bring us new perspectives on interdisciplinary work. EJWP […]

Esther: “We need to focus on regeneration and digitalization”

Esther Gómez Herrero is part of the 6th European Junior Water Programme (EJWP) group. She is a Research and Development Project Manager at SOCAMEX in Valladolid in Spain and specialized in European projects within the Horizon Europe and LIFE programs. In this interview, Esther discusses her role, the most interesting aspects of her job, and […]

Gaia: “I want to stand up for the inclusion of young professionals”

Gaia Zanzi participated in the EJWP Water-Smart Bootcamp from 19-22 June as part of Water Innovation Europe 2023 with Water Europe. She realised how inspiring a boot camp with young professionals is and she shares her experiences with Water News Europe. What is your current work position? “I currently work at Water Europe as an […]

Sandra: “Mitigating the impacts of climate change”

Sandra Rizzo Calderon from Spain is participating in the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). She conducts research as a PhD student at the University of Cadiz, focusing on the microbial ecology and biogeochemistry of coastal areas. “My research delves into how extreme climatic events impact the biogeochemical dynamics of shallow coastal systems,” explains Calderon. What […]

Iulian: “I am passionate about integrated urban wastewater systems”

Iulian Vasiliev from Romania is part of the 7th group participating in the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). He tells more about his academic and research pursuits at the Dunărea de Jos University of Galați. His role as an Assistant Professor in Automation and Electrical Engineering allows him to delve into the complexities of urban […]

Milan: “Studying drought should be one of our priorities”

Milan Gocić from Serbia is part of the 7th group of the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). He is sharing his expertise and insights in hydrological hazards especially drought with Water News Europe. “My work is focused on applying various techniques to analyse drought and meteorological parameters.” What is your current work position? “My current […]

Ira: “Improve water quality monitoring sensors with machine learning algorithms”

Ira Simionov from Romania is part of the 7th group of the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). She is sharing her expertise and insights in water quality and technology with Water News Europe. Ira emphasizes innovation and collaboration within the water sector. “My work is deeply focused on applying virtual sensors through machine learning algorithms […]

Leo: “Water justice is the most pressing issue”

Leo Mensel from Germany has joined the 5th group of young water professionals and their organizations from around Europe in EJWP. We live in a world where many people do not have access to safe and clean drinking water due to unjust distribution. Therefore environmental justice and climate justice are the most pressing issues”, states […]

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