Future Forward Talk: Farys
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At the Future Forward Talk Joachim De Vos sits down with a key figure from one of our partner companies. He had a conversation with Marleen Porto-Carrero, managing partner of Farys, the Intermunicipal Company of Flanders for water distribution.
At the Future Forward Talk Joachim De Vos sits down with a key figure from one of our partner companies. He had a conversation with Marleen Porto-Carrero, managing partner of Farys, the Intermunicipal Company of Flanders for water distribution.
At the Future Forward Talk Joachim De Vos sits down with a key figure from one of our partner companies. He had a conversation with Marleen Porto-Carrero, managing partner of Farys, the Intermunicipal Company of Flanders for water distribution. She outlines the water landscape and the challenges posed by the sharp fluctuations in supply and demand, as well as the impact of climate change. She explains how Farys intends to continue to ensure water supplies by protecting existing sources, underground water storage and alternative production techniques.
View the full interview here.
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