On 2nd December, the General Assembly of the European Irrigation Association (EIA) convened in Lyons during the Paysaliatrade show. Over 14 participants togetherwith EIA President Carlo Fontana and Vice-PresidentDamirCizmektook the opportunity to discussextensively the future work and strategy of the association.
The GA clearlydecided to revitalise both the successful EIA Irrigation days and the EIA Award Show in 2016 whileaiming to takeintoaccount country-specificneeds and enhanced promotion of theseactivities, in close cooperationwith national associations.
Furtheractivities for 2016 to beconsidered are involvement in European Standards relevant for the irrigation industry, EIA actions on certifications and training complementary to national association trainings and, where relevant, monitoring of EU policydevelopments, in particular on waste water reuse.
About the EIA: The mission of the EIA is to improve the products, practices and services used to manage water resources and to contribute to the global improvement of the environment. With 63 cooperatemembers in 2015, the EIA informs and collaborateswith
European Agriculture, the green spacesector and Golf Clubs to promote the conservation, distribution and recovery of water resources for the needs of the economy.
