What we do
Evaluation, reflection and strategic advice
Evaluation, reflection and strategic advice
LIS-Water supports different levels of policy makers and decision makers in defining the best approach to addressing water challenges based on a robust and structured methodology of strategic assessment, reflection and advice.
This area of activity includes:
Evaluation
Development and application of a comprehensive and systematic evaluation system, benchmarking and identification of improvements in public policy, regulation and management.
High-level reflection sessions
Organization of high-level reflection and debate sessions on the main water challenges to support the definition and implementation of policies and strategies.
Strategic advice
Strategic advice provided to governments and entities (e.g. regulators, managers), based on a systematic approach to assessment, benchmarking, discussion and action plans.
Dialog with decision-makers
Participation in key events and international platforms for dialogue and networking with industry players.
High-level forums
Organization of high-level international forums on public policies and regulation of water services.
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LIS-Water Association
Lisbon International Centre for Water
NIPC: 515905623
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Welcome Message
The vision of Associação LIS-Water – Lisbon International Center for Water is to contribute to a better world through better water governance. It thus promotes more effective, efficient and resilient water supply and wastewater and rainwater management services, within the framework of sustainable development objectives.
These water services are essential for the well-being of citizens and for economic activities, with a clear impact on improving public health, environmental sustainability and mitigating risks, namely arising from climate change.. They generate benefits in terms of job creation, economic growth, increased social stability and reduced conflicts, contributing to a more developed, peaceful, equitable and healthy society.
LIS-Water’s mission is thus to reinforce public policies, regulation and management of water services for the benefit of society, integrating the best knowledge in management, economics, engineering, law, social sciences, communication and other relevant areas.
Together with its partners, the association intends to make available and produce the best and most up-to-date knowledge at an international level and to transfer it continuously to decision-makers, water professionals, industry and society.
In this way, we will make our contribution towards achieving the great goals of humanity regarding better water governance, for a better world.
The Board of Directors
Rita Brito
President of the Board of Directors
Eduardo Marques
Member of the Board of Directors
José Matos
Member of the Board of Directors
We take care of water services, essential to the well-being of society.
The members of LIS-Water represent the main players in the water sector in Portugal.
National Civil Engineering Laboratory (LNEC)
Public institution for research and scientific and technological development in Portugal, one of the largest civil engineering laboratories in the world.
Foundation for Studies and Training in Local Authorities (FEFAL)
Non-profit entity, formed by the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities, to carry out information, training, research, technical advice, international cooperation on relevant topics for Local Authorities.
Associação das Empresas Portuguesas para o Sector do Ambiente (AEPSA)
Business association that represents and defends the collective interests of private companies that intervene in the environmental sector, acting as a dynamic player in the development of the market in the environmental sector.
Portuguese Partnership for Water (PPA)
Network of entities that aims to develop synergies and maximize potential for the development of the water sector in the world, promoting alliances and partnerships between national institutions and nations committed to the sustainable use of water and the enhancement of water resources.
Grupo Águas de Portugal (AdP)
The AdP Group is responsible for the integrated management of the urban water cycle, providing services to Municipalities, which are simultaneously shareholders of the companies managing multi-municipal systems, and directly serving the population through municipal water supply and sanitation systems.