Join the movement for a cleaner, more sustainable future! Water fuels life, shaping communities and ecosystems. Bold action drives real change, and the Water Framework Directive continues to spark progress. In 2025, World Water Day on March 22 shines a spotlight on Glacier Preservation, uniting people worldwide to protect Earth’s vital water sources. Last year’s theme, Leveraging Water for Peace, showed how water connects and strengthens communities. This year brings fresh opportunities to make an even more significant impact. Stay tuned for updates from UN-Water, get inspired by global efforts, and participate in the change!
“Have your say” on water and more
The European Commission invites voices to be heard. The Have Your Say’ portal, available in 24 EU languages, welcomes stakeholder feedback for four weeks after publication.
The European Commission prioritizes ‘Water Efficiency First’ to tackle water management challenges. This approach boosts water reuse and circularity, driving sector-wide investment and innovation. A key moment in this effort occurs on March 6 in Brussels, when stakeholders gather for the ‘Towards a Water Resilience Strategy for the European Union’ roundtable. This event aligns with European Ocean Days and the Mission Ocean and Waters Forum.
Solutions emerge worldwide. The third UpLink Aquapreneur Challenge seeks innovations to reduce water contamination. In China, the Sponge City initiative uses nature-based strategies to retain water at its source, with 16 pilot cities leading the way.
India, set to surpass 1.5 billion people by 2029, is turning a major challenge into an opportunity. With growing urbanization, cities and regional governments are driving ambitious water reuse initiatives, scaling sewage treatment, and investing in innovative infrastructure to secure a sustainable water future.
Singapore steps up with the Research, Innovation, and Enterprise Plan 2025, allocating $220 million for water technology and resource circularity, including Imagine H2O. Meanwhile, Africa’s Water Vision 2025 provides a strategic framework to combat extreme water challenges across the continent.
The momentum is growing. Governments, businesses, and innovators are reshaping the future of water. Join the conversation. Be part of the solution!
Algae and regenerative agriculture offer answers
Climate shifts and water scarcity fuel a surplus of algae—and new opportunities. AlgaePrize 2025–2027, the U.S. Department of Energy’s third algae innovation challenge, invites students to unlock its potential. Already, algae transforms industries, from food and cosmetics to biofuels and pharmaceuticals. As research advances, its impact will only grow.
Leaders in algae innovation will gather at ACI’s 13th European Algae Industry Summit, held on April 2 and 3, 2025, in Antwerp, Belgium.
Algae-based textiles are becoming the next frontier sustainably. Dutch designer Tjeerd Veenhoven pioneered algae as a biodegradable paint, paving the way for fabric innovation. Unlike polyester, which lingers for 200 years, algae textiles compost naturally, providing UV protection and moisture-wicking benefits.
Algae-based products are transforming industries, with a market projected to hit $6.6 billion by 2027. As science and design merge, algae is a powerful force for a sustainable future.
Regenerative and precision farming benefits the planet and boosts profits. Some studies suggest farmers using these methods see earnings grow by up to 120%. Technology transforms agriculture. Predictive performance analytics, powered by AI and machine learning, turn historical data into actionable insights. Farmers forecast conditions, prevent losses, and optimize yields, shifting from reactive to proactive strategies. The impact reaches far and wide. AI in agriculture will grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2028. Digital agriculture elevates the agricultural GDP of low- and middle-income countries by $450 billion, or 28% per annum.
With Earth Month approaching, Symrise is advancing sustainable solutions with innovative algae and regenerative farming initiatives. These efforts restore ecosystems, improve soil health, and cut agriculture’s carbon footprint. The goal? Climate neutrality by 2030 and a push to keep global warming below two degrees Celsius. Sustainable change starts with action. What steps drive the future of farming? Join the conversation below!
