Water is vital to our ecosystems, our economy and our society as well as for human life. There needs to be a strategy for developing a water-resilient Europe, one that will prepare for a stable water supply in times of climate adaptation. It will strengthen sustainable development and deliver a strategic advantage to the Union. Scandinavia is rich in freshwater and seawater, providing an important resource for our societies and for our competitiveness. It is essential to recognise that this water abundance differentiates us from other European countries, which needs to be considered in policy making and in legislation. Currently, we are experiencing more-frequent droughts and floods, and we face a more rapid temperature increase than in other parts of Europe. This underscores the need to boost resilience and preparedness at both national and local levels throughout the Union, taking into consideration regional differences.