Overview
- 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.