RDI needs and rel ated ob jecti ves
Time frame
5.1.4. Secur ing freshwater i n the Medi ter ranean and Bal ti c
basi ns
Developing a systemic approach to study, manage and protect Mediter-
ranean and Baltic catchments. There is a need to improve current knowl-
edge on hydrological and hydrogeological processes (water flow and
contaminants transfer). Balance between fresh and brackish water in
coastal areas will also be targeted.
Short
(regional)
5.1.5. Securing freshwater in the Danube (Danube Knowledge
cl uster , Ar ti c le 185
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Developing a systemic approach to protect water resources through an
integrated water resources management approach.
Short
(regional)
5.1.6. Mit igat ing water st ress in coastal zones
Developing a systematic approach to comprehensive coastal zone man-
agement based on monitoring and modelling. Integrate the different uses
on coastal zones to prevent water quality and quantity degradation.
Demonstrating the feasibility of Aquifer Storage and Recovery by using
various sources of water. Evaluating inter-seasonal freshwater storage
possibilities in existing aquifers.
Developing novel geophysical and hydro-geophysical models for charac-
terisation of water bodies at a finer scale. Models will include water supply
and demand-scenario builders and DSS.
Monitoring and dynamic modelling of artificial recharge and natural infil-
tration.
Short
5.1.7. I nnovati ng on pract ical , l ow-cost technol ogi es t reat-
ing wastewat er to produce resources safe for reuse.
L ink
with 3.1.6 and 3.5.2.
Removing emerging contaminants at an industrial scale.
Developing integrated approaches combining technological solutions with
social acceptability.
Short
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