{"id":2899,"date":"2025-08-12T21:58:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T19:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2025-08-18T23:39:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T21:39:15","slug":"german-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/en\/german-water\/","title":{"rendered":"German Water Partnership Annual Meeting &#8211; J&#038;S Engineers Actively Involved!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-74esnr-5cf7bd65e938da5602e4c63006b2bbd8 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5cpmnb-4a4d7930c19fab142c06187486b667dc av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-4uhrjb-7f1ba437896dad17cbd3669ed772a85d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><b>GWP Annual Meeting &#8211; J&amp;S Engineers Actively Involved!<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 25, 2025, 180 representatives from industry, politics, and academia convened at the GWP Annual Conference in Berlin under the theme \u201cGlobal Water Responsibility \u2013 Made in Germany?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachments-carousel_s5ZR8wp8xIbaSUTqNV36\" class=\"carousel slide cmb-10\" data-mdb-interval=\"false\" data-mdb-ride=\"carousel\" data-unn-component=\"global.attachments-carousel\" data-unn-component-instance-id=\"s5ZR8wp8xIbaSUTqNV36\">\n<div class=\"carousel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<div class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden ar-16-10\" data-unn-component=\"global.image\" data-unn-component-instance-id=\"0nRUqPQLMePinuQSRUiS\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.pressebox.de\/r\/d1d21108f0a91bec\/attachments\/14\/80\/68\/thumbnail_1480686_746x466.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.pressebox.de\/r\/af865786bb0fe4ca\/attachments\/14\/80\/68\/thumbnail_1480686_746x466.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-lwayue2x-c695518714a09cf0b0936b8b5d440b7f av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_post_metadata  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-author\"  itemprop=\"author\" ><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-author\">von<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-author-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/en\/author\/manu\/\"  rel=\"author\">Manuel Schmelzle<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\">\/<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published time\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published time-date\" >12. August 2025 21:58<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-lwaywp9s-06bd6d9277a229caecbe0ee624491bd5 av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_post_metadata  el_before_av_image  av-metadata-container-2'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-category\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/en\/constructed-wetlands\/\" >Constructed Wetlands<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/en\/domesticwastewater\/\" >Domestic Wastewater<\/a><\/span>, <span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/en\/innovation-en\/\" >Innovations and Research<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lway87xg-000345a058edad098a0f94baaef19468\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lway87xg-000345a058edad098a0f94baaef19468 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lway87xg-000345a058edad098a0f94baaef19468 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lway87xg-000345a058edad098a0f94baaef19468 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_post_metadata  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2880 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2880 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GWP_Versammlung-2025-1-1030x764.jpg\" alt='' title='GWP_Versammlung-2025 (1)'  height=\"764\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GWP_Versammlung-2025-1-1030x764.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GWP_Versammlung-2025-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GWP_Versammlung-2025-1-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GWP_Versammlung-2025-1-705x523.jpg 705w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GWP_Versammlung-2025-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwayvmak-dcf64a9227f33accbe15a73843a5c1ce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"d-inline\" lang=\"en\">\n<p><b>J&amp;S Engineers: Sustainable Innovations for Livable Cities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andr\u00e9 Sch\u00e4ller, environmental engineer and managing director of J&amp;S Engineers, took the stage at the GWP Annual Meeting to present our mission for a sustainable future. At the core of our presentation was our expertise in Constructed Wetlands (CW), which are far more than a solution for wastewater treatment: they are a key to resilient, green, and livable urban spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Constructed Wetlands: Sustainable Wastewater Treatment in Urban Areas<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an era where cities worldwide face growing populations and infrastructure challenges, Constructed Wetlands offer an innovative, decentralized alternative to conventional wastewater systems. Our CWs leverage natural processes, where plants and microorganisms purify wastewater without relying on complex and costly sewer networks. These systems are not only efficient but also aesthetically pleasing: well-designed CWs produce no odors and integrate harmoniously into urban landscapes. They reduce the strain on existing sewer systems and provide a cost-effective solution for cities seeking to sustainably modernize their infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Microclimate and Urban Heat Islands: Green Oases for Cities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Constructed Wetlands actively contribute to improving urban microclimates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-51355-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-51355-0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). By integrating green spaces and water surfaces into urban landscapes, including on rooftops, CWs help combat urban heat islands. The plants in our systems promote evaporative cooling, increase air humidity, and filter pollutants from the air. This creates not only cleaner water but also a more pleasant and healthier urban climate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Opportunities in Developing Countries: Sustainability Meets Social Responsibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our CWs demonstrate their full potential, particularly in developing countries. The cultivation of ornamental plants in the soil filters of our systems enables natural wastewater treatment while creating economic opportunities. The sale of these products, primarily cut flowers and young plants, generates new income sources for local communities. Thus, we combine ecological innovation with social responsibility, contributing to sustainable livelihoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strong Presence in Latin America: Pioneering Projects in Mexico<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J&amp;S Engineers is globally active, with a consistent presence of three engineers in Latin America (Mexico, Paraguay, Argentina). In Mexico, we are currently implementing groundbreaking projects that extend beyond wastewater treatment. Our systems integrate sludge humification and ecologically designed polishing ponds, which not only purify water but also create aesthetic and ecological value. These ponds serve as habitats for local flora and fauna, enhancing the landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Commitment to the GWP Working Group \u201cUrban Water Resilience\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dedication to sustainable water management goes beyond project implementation: J&amp;S Engineers is actively involved in the newly established GWP working group \u201cUrban Water Resilience.\u201d Here, we contribute our expertise to develop innovative concepts for resilient urban water systems. Our goal is to make cities worldwide fit for future challenges through nature-based water solutions and innovative engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germanwaterpartnership.de\/de\/global-water-respons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/germanwaterpartnership.de\/de\/global-water-respons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m70k8hc9-3147ac8b9ac5db6d454693a3c23f0868\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m70k8hc9-3147ac8b9ac5db6d454693a3c23f0868 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m70k8hc9-3147ac8b9ac5db6d454693a3c23f0868 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m70k8hc9-3147ac8b9ac5db6d454693a3c23f0868 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2883 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2883 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-1030x550.png\" alt='' title='gwp (1)'  height=\"550\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-1030x550.png 1030w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-1536x820.png 1536w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-2048x1093.png 2048w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-1500x800.png 1500w, https:\/\/janisch-schulz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gwp-1-705x376.png 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the 2025 GWP Annual Conference in Berlin, J&#038;S Engineers, represented by Andr\u00e9 Sch\u00e4ller, showcased sustainable solutions with Constructed Wetlands (CW). These provide decentralized, cost-effective wastewater treatment, enhance urban microclimates, and promote biodiversity. In developing countries, they create economic opportunities, notably in Mexico with projects involving sludge humification and ecological ponds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2980,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"German Water Partnership Annual Meeting - J&S Engineers Actively Involved!","_seopress_titles_desc":"At the 2025 GWP Annual Conference in Berlin, J&S Engineers, represented by Andr\u00e9 Sch\u00e4ller, showcased sustainable solutions with Constructed Wetlands (CW). These provide decentralized, cost-effective wastewater treatment, enhance urban microclimates, and promote biodiversity. 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