Resources Management Vital for Europe, Commissioner Says

Ljubljana, 25 March - Responsible resources management is vital for Europe, European Environment Commission Janes Potočnik told a panel on water in Ljubljana on Monday, adding that the EU's imports of raw materials exceed exports six times. Climate change expert Lučka Kajfež Bogataj underlined that the state should play a more active role in water protection.

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European Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik addressing a panel on water.
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Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec addressing a panel on water in Ljubljana.
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President Borut Pahor addressing a panel on water.
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Climate expert Lučka Kajfež Bogataj (right).
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