About Us

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A country called Portugal

The mild climate, 3000 hours of sunshine a year and 850 km of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean make Portugal a perfect destination for all seasons, just a few hours’ drive from any European capital.

In this country, which has the oldest borders in Europe, there is a great diversity of landscapes, many leisure activities and a unique cultural heritage, where tradition and contemporaneity come together in harmony. The gastronomy, the good wines and the friendliness of the Portuguese complete an offer of quality tourist services, whether for a weekend or a longer stay.

A universal country, full of global history, geographically the closest to the USA in Europe, historically connected to China, and in the same time zone as London. The heart of Lusophony with 267 million Portuguese speakers (the 5th most spoken language in the world and the third if we consider only European languages). In 2017 it was considered the 5th most peaceful country in the world and is among the 20 most visited countries in the world. It has a long tradition of activity abroad and a desire to share its experience with other countries around the world. It’s a new land of opportunity for tech startups.

In 2018, Portugal was named the best tourist destination in the world by the World Travel Awards.

Source: Turismo de Portugal

A city called Lisbon

Lisbon is Europe’s westernmost capital and a city that enchants visitors. With more than 20 centuries of history, it is located next to the Tagus River on Europe’s Atlantic coast. With the sun almost always present, its unique beauty and architectural singularity are internationally recognized. Rich in monuments, typical neighborhoods, riverside areas, parks, gardens and viewpoints, Lisbon offers countless opportunities to discover, visit and enjoy the city’s vast natural, historical and cultural heritage.

It’s a multicultural, open and vibrant city, a very safe place to live and work, and a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is attractive, with modern infrastructures, a competitive, qualified and flexible workforce, and a scientific and university system with more than 100 higher education institutions, 130,000 students, almost 30,000 graduates/year and more than 15,000 researchers. Lisbon was awarded European Green Capital 2020.

It is an unforgettable destination for all those who want a unique experience of living, working, hospitality, gastronomy, tradition, history, modernity, culture and leisure.

Source: Turismo de Portugal

A country and a city that leave no visitor indifferent.

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.

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