Brussels, 8 September 2010. Yvo de Boer, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, will give the opening keynote address at a seminar on the Water Footprint and Water Stewardship, co-organized by the European Water Partnership (EWP) on 9 September in Brussels. The seminar, which is intended for journalists only, will outline the effects of growing water shortages and water consumption and will present a number of innovative solutions:

- The European Water Stewardship Program – EWP

- Growing trees and plants in the desert – Groasis Waterboxx

- 50% more crop per drop – DACOM Agri Yield Management System

- How your toilet can save you money – Landustrie

Date: Thursday, 9 September 2010

Time: 15:45-19:30

Location: International Press Centre, POLAK Room,

Résidence Palace ,Rue de la Loi 155, Brussels

For more information and registration, please contact Femke Smeets: f.smeets@nwp.nl