Lausitz Water Conference Highlights Urgent Need for Sustainable Water Management

Stakeholders at the Cottbus event emphasize water's critical role in the region's transition from coal to renewable energy and its economic future.

The third Lausitz Water Conference in Cottbus brings together 250 participants, including top water authorities from Saxony, Brandenburg, and Berlin.
Discussions focus on addressing water scarcity in one of Germany's driest regions to support the transition from coal mining to renewable energy.
André Fritsche of IHK Cottbus stresses that water availability is a key factor for attracting and retaining businesses in the Lausitz region.
The conference explores strategies for sustainable water management to ensure economic stability and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Organized by Wassercluster Lausitz, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, and IHK Cottbus, the event seeks actionable solutions for the region's structural transformation.