On Friday 23 November, President János Áder met King Willem-Alexander for talks on climate change and measures to prevent a water crisis. The heads of state reviewed ways to make changes in energy production and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Flood protection is crucial for the low-lying Netherlands, and the country is seeking effective measures to ensure its safety in the long run. The Dutch government is also paying attention to the connection between climate change and global security, especially when it comes to raising public awareness of these issues.
During his visit, the Hungarian president was explained the cornerstones of Dutch policy on integrated water management at the Maeslantkering, the largest movable storm surge barrier in the world.
Later during the day, President Áder observed the operation of a Hungarian developed biological waste water treatment plant at the abbey in Koningshoeven. Using plants and algae in an alternative technology, the facility has the capacity to filter the waste water of a community of 20,000 residents, Áder told journalists at the site. It can also be used for filtering out residues of drugs and chemicals in industrial waste water in a process faster and more effective than conventional ones, the president said. Áder hailed that Biopolus, the Hungarian project company, has entered the market of a country that had amassed hundreds of years of experience in water purifying technologies with its innovation.
Source: MTI
Photos: MTI / Tamás Kovács
