Rådet sigter i sine konklusioner mod at bidrage til Kommissionens meddelelse om begrebet europæiske vande, der forventes vedtaget i 2012, og som vil understrege vigtigheden af en bæredygtig forvaltning af vandressourcerne i EU's medlemsstater og af at beskytte vandressourcerne og vandforsyningen.
The Council conclusions intend to contribute to the European Commission's communication on the concept of European waters, which is foreseen to be adopted in 2012, and which will highlight the importance of the sustainable management of the water resources of EU Member States and of maintaining the security of water resources and water supply.