Who are we?
We are a Network of like-minded canal, river and lake waterway operators and promoters who have come together to celebrate and promote the economic, social and environmental benefits of Europe’s Inland Waterways.
Partners
What do we do?
celebrate and promote the economic, social and environmental benefits of Europe’s Inland Waterways
monitor and disseminate information on EU policy development and programmes
support members’ participation in European initiatives and funding programmes
promote the exchange of experience and knowledge transfer across NIWE – and among other relevant organisations and potential members
create stronger engagement with the EU institutions to ensure the potential of European Inland Waterways is understood and reflected in EU policy and programme development
collaborate with national and international organisations to achieve all of this
News, Events & Meetings
European Waterways: COVID Scan June 2020
As Europe begins to emerge from the toughest period of COVID 19, NIWE is offering a regular scan of European positions
Wellbeing & waterways – more relevant than ever
In the UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Sian Steel, a volunteer with Canal & River Trust takes a look at the
Development of the next North Sea Region Programme: NIWE UPDATE / RESPONSE
The European Commission set out an initial framework for new Interreg operational programmes for the 2021-2027 period in January. Shortly afterwards,