Agenda

Agenda

N₂O Day at KWR

Evenement details

From Insight to Impact: Reducing N₂O Emissions in the Water Sector

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly visible, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a growing priority for industries, governments and society. Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is one of the most potent greenhouse gases, with a global warming potential approximately 273 times greater than that of CO₂.  

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are recognised as important sources of N₂O emissions, making this topic increasingly relevant for the water sector. To support knowledge exchange and collaboration, KWR is organising its 1st N₂O Day: a dedicated event bringing together experts, water utilities, technology providers, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders involved in greenhouse gas emissions within the water cycle. 

The event will provide opportunities for participants to share experiences, practical insights and latest developments related to: 

  • Monitoring campaigns and field measurements
  • Modelling and prediction of N₂O emissions
  • Mitigation and adaptation strategies
  • Operational optimisation approaches
  • Guideline and framework development
  • Policy and regulatory perspectives

Together, the sessions create a valuable platform for exchange between science, practice, industry and government, with a focus on both current knowledge and practical steps forward. 

For whom 

This event is intended for all professionals involved in N₂O emissions in the water sector, including water authorities, utilities, knowledge institutes, technology providers, consultants, and governmental organisations. 

Link to registrate: KWR

Please note: digital participation will not be available. 

Program

TIME SESSION
09:00 – 09:30 Walk-in & Registration — Networking coffee
09:30 – 09:45 Welcome — KWR Water Research Institute
09:45 – 10:00 Opening Address — CEO, KWR Water Research Institute
10:00 – 10:25 National Policy Perspective on N₂O Emissions — Ministry representative
10:25 – 10:45 N₂O Initiatives in the Netherlands — Representative of the Dutch Union of Water Boards
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee/Tea Break
11:15 – 12:00 International Perspectives

  • N₂O Developments in Denmark — Aarhus Vand representative
  • N₂O Monitoring and Mitigation in Switzerland — Co-Founder of Upwater
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Networking — Theme: pilots and monitoring equipment
13:00 – 13:45 Technical Session: Monitoring, Modelling and Reducing N₂O — KWR, Emerson and Douna
13:45 – 14:30 Water Utility Experience Session — Practitioner perspectives from operational N₂O monitoring and mitigation
14:30 – 15:00 Coffee/Tea Break
15:00 – 16:15 Interactive Round Tables — Key challenges, opportunities and collaboration actions
16:15 onwards Closing and Networking Reception