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The European Water Strategy and the Challenge of Implementation in Cyprus

Published January 25, 2026, 07:14
The European Water Strategy and the Challenge of Implementation in Cyprus

The European Strategy for Water Resilience, published in June 2025, recognizes water as a matter of security and preparedness within the EU. The strategy aims to readjust industrial and investment policy to ensure the resilience of economies affected by water resource use. For Cyprus, which faces significant water stress and relies on desalination, the strategy must serve as a horizontal policy framework. The European Commission emphasizes the priority of reducing demand and efficient water use, as well as leveraging renewable energy sources in desalination plants. Furthermore, the strategy is expected to impact the tourism sector and environmental licensing.