The high-level session provided an opportunity to adopt the Marseille Appel, a non-binding political declaration resulting from a consultation with all WICD members, to which 18 member countries contributed directly.

On 9 September, Farm Europe published a new study “Water crisis: a European plan to be implemented region by region”. This study was presented in an event at the European Parliament hosted by MEP Crespo Díaz (EPP, Spain) entitled “Water crisis in agriculture: time to move from words to action” on 8 September.

On 8 September, Agriculture Ministers of all EU Member States met in Dublin for an informal meeting.

On 14 October, the European Commission presented the EU Water Resilience Investment Accelerator by Green Assist (advisory initiative under InvestEU, funded by the LIFE programme).

VegInnov is an agritech innovation accelerator and water engineering company founded by Jean-Michel Mahé, former founder and president of Groupe Divatec, which specializes in equipment for professional vegetable growers.

On 15 October 2026, the European Irrigation Association (EIA) Working Group on Training and Education met to discuss the development of irrigation training, professional certification and opportunities for European cooperation.

EIA President Moshi Berenstein participated in a World Bank Group (WBG) panel, sharing the European industry's perspective on the conditions needed to make irrigation investments effective and sustainable.

The two-day event explored how the irrigation sector can respond to Europe’s evolving water policies, market developments and growing need for efficient, resilient water management.

“The new European Water initiative announced yesterday must deliver for farmers: efficient irrigation, modern infrastructure and AI technologies that help us use this precious resource wisely”

On 7 September 2026, the EIA Working Group on Sustainability in Agriculture held a meeting to discuss ongoing activities and priorities related to water resilience, sustainable investment, circularity, certification and communication.

Faced with recurring droughts and growing tensions over water resources, the French government intends to provide more resources to secure the water supply for agriculture. The Agricultural Emergency Act, enacted in August 2026, thus provides for several measures designed to increase the volume of water available for irrigation.

Rain spa is pleased to welcome Davide Parolin as new International Regional Sales Manager.