Nov. 21, 2025
On 21 November, a five-day training programme was launched as part of the international LIFE-U-SPRINGBOARD within LIFE Programme. The first module, Implementation of European Union Standards in Water Management: The Role of Local Governments and Opportunities for Attracting International Technical Assistance, was organised by the Regional Development Agency of Lviv Region in cooperation with Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Lviv Regional State Administration.
The first module covered a wide range of projects related to the implementation of European Union standards in water supply and wastewater treatment. Participants examined in detail the legislative changes that Ukraine has already implemented to align with European water legislation, as well as the decisive role of local governments, water utilities, and basin administrations in the practical implementation of these reforms. Considerable attention was paid to practical tools for regional water management, practical cases of European standards integration, and opportunities for international technical assistance — from finding relevant programmes to effective project management and resource mobilisation. Thanks to the expert presentations and practical examples, communities developed a broader understanding of how European integration approaches can strengthen regional development and improve the resilience of the region’s water infrastructure.
We would like to thank the speakers and participants for their expertise, active participation, practical questions, and shared commitment to European integration changes in the water management sector.
The international LIFE-U-SPRINGBOARD project is implemented as part of the LIFE Programme and funded by the European Union. It aims to promote sustainable water supply, modernise water treatment systems, and strengthen the institutional capacity of water utilities and local governments.
The project is co-funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed in the materials are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the EU or CINEA. Neither the EU nor the grant provider are responsible for their content.