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Supporting decision-making and adaptation policies to address water scarcity and water stress

MARCLAIMED is an EU-funded project aimed at integrating the solutions Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) with Alternative Water Resources (AWR) to mitigate water stress and proactively manage droughts. This integration is essential for the sustainable use of both surface and groundwater resources.

Supporting decision-making and adaptation policies to address water scarcity and water stress
Duration

Duration

36 months

Budget

Budget

€ 3 209 652.75

Partners

Partners

12

3 demo sites

Demo sites

3

demo sites

3 demo sites

Barcelona, Spain: Treated wastewater for aquifer recharge
Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Treated wastewater for aquifer recharge

Comporta, Portugal: Wastewater for irrigation
Comporta, Portugal

Comporta, Portugal

Improve effluent quality & preserve groundwater.

Wadden Region Netherlands: Agricultural water reuse
Breezand, Netherlands

Wadden Region, Netherlands

Agricultural water reuse

News & Events

Latest news & events

Persistent Droughts Threaten Water Supplies and Crops in Europe and Northern Africa

Persistent droughts are causing significant challenges for water resources and agriculture in Spain, Portugal, and the Netherlands, where the MARCLAIMED project hosts its demo sites. While Northern Africa continues to experience severe drought, southern Europe is facing its own crisis, with two consecutive years of below-average rainfall and higher temperatures impacting critical water supplies and crop yields. The situation is [...]

September 12, 2024|News|

New Study Reveals Self-Expansion of Drylands Contributing to Global Spread

Nearly half of the world's land surface is now classified as drylands, and new research indicates that these regions are accelerating their own expansion. Published in the journal Science on August 29, the study shows that around 45% of global land consists of deserts, shrublands, grasslands, and savanna woodlands, all characterized by water scarcity that impacts natural ecosystems and human [...]

September 9, 2024|News|

A Strong Start for the Barcelona Pilot of the MARCLAIMED Project

On May 15, 2024, the recharge of the Vall Baixa aquifer with reclaimed water officially began at the San Viçent dels Horts infiltration ponds. After months of preparation, including sensor installation and blank sampling, this milestone marks a significant achievement for the project. Led by MARCLAIMED partners from Cetaqua, Aigües de Barcelona, Agència Catalana de l’Aigua, and stakeholder CUADLL, this [...]

August 16, 2024|News|
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