Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1
1 Introduction
3
1.1 The Water Challenge
4
1.2 Joint Programming Initiatives (JPIs):
A new framework to address societal challenges
5
1.3 The Water JPI: Its mission
5
2 Methodology: The Process towards
the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) 1.0
7
2.1. Information Sources Review: Collecting and processing of information
9
2.2. Critical Review: Framework and context analysis
10
3 Research and Innovation Challenges
12
3.1. Maintaining Ecosystem Sustainability
13
Expected Theme Impacts
3.1.1. Developing Approaches for Assessing and Optimising Ecosystems Services
15
3.1.2. Integrated Approaches: Developing and applying ecological engineering
and ecohydrology
17
3.1.3. Managing the Effects of Hydro-climatic Extreme Events
and Multiple Pressures on Ecosystems
20
3.2. Developing Safe Water Systems for the Citizens
23
Expected Theme Impacts
3.2.1. Emerging Pollutants: Assessing their effects on nature and humans
and their behaviour and treatment opportunities
26
3.2.2. Minimising Risks Associated with Water Infrastructures and Natural Hazards
28
3.3. Promoting Competitiveness in the Water Industry
31
Expected Theme Impacts
3.3.1. Developing Market-Oriented Solutions for the Water Industry
33
3.3.2. Enhancing the Regulatory Framework
37
3.4. Implementing a Water-Wise Bio-Based Economy
39
Expected Theme Impacts
3.4.1. Improving Water Use Efficiency for a Sustainable Bio-economy Sector
41
3.4.2. Reducing Soil and Water Pollution
43
3.5. Closing the Water Cycle Gap
45
