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MARCLAIMED Showcases Innovative Water Reuse Solutions for Dutch Agriculture in New Interview with Acacia Water Experts
The MARCLAIMED project has released a new video interview featuring experts from partner organisation Acacia Water, delving into the complexities and potential solutions for water challenges in Dutch agriculture, specifically focusing on MARCLAIMED's Demo Case 3. The interview features Daniela Benedicto and Joren Verbist, both from Acacia Water. They provide a detailed overview of the critical issues facing the agricultural sector in the Netherlands – a region known for its high productivity but also intensive practices leading to [...]
MARCLAIMED Project Set to Present Innovative Oasis Flow Tool at ISMAR 12 in South Africa
The MARCLAIMED project announced its participation in the upcoming 12th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR 12), the premier global event for MAR research and practice. The symposium will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from April 28 to May 2, 2025. Recognised as a crucial gathering under the auspices of the IAH, ASCE, and UNESCO, ISMAR 12 presents a unique platform for international regulators, researchers, and practitioners to converge. This year's symposium holds particular significance as it [...]
Water Europe opens the registrations for the Water Knowledge Europe Blue Deal event
For the first time, Water Knowledge Europe is heading to Warsaw in Poland, on 13–15 May for a special edition of WKE2025, held under the patronage of the Polish EU Presidency and combined with the Blue Deal Congress. Organised by Water Europe, this unique 3-day event comes at a critical time for Europe, bringing together research, innovation, and policy to tackle urgent water challenges and strengthen Europe’s global leadership in sustainability and resilience. Don’t miss the chance to connect with key stakeholders and shape [...]
EGM Showcases MARCLAIMED Project at Innopolis Expo Paris 2025
On April 1st and 2nd, 2025, our partners from EGM took part into the Innopolis Expo Paris to present the MARCLAIMED project during the event's dedicated sessions on smart and sustainable territories. Hosted at the Espace Champerret, this annual gathering brought together innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the future of smart cities and digital transformation. At the heart of EGM's showcase was MARCLAIMED, a forward-thinking initiative that integrates Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) with Alternative Water Resources [...]
Understanding stakeholder perceptions towards Alternative Water Resources and Managed Aquifer Recharge in the Netherlands: Celebrating the first Dutch stakeholders workshop
What do stakeholders see as benefits/opportunities and risks/barriers of MAR and AWR in Netherlands and how can these be overcome? One of the foundations of the MARCLAIMED project is the belief that scaling Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) and Aquifer Water Recharge (AWR) depends on collaboration and co-creation with stakeholders. To this end, Acacia Water as one of the demo-sites leaders—following the lead of Spanish and Portuguese demo sites -hosted an interactive online stakeholder workshop, bringing together water boards, [...]
Improving Monitoring Capabilities at COMPORTA TWWP, Portugal
To strengthen monitoring efforts at the MARCLAIMED Comporta TWWP demo site, several measurement points have been established across Infiltration Basins 1, 2, and 4. A Volumetric Water Content TDR probe is being used for long-term monitoring, capturing sequential measurements in each basin. This probe provides continuous data recorded by a datalogger, measuring volumetric water content in the vadose zone at four depths: -90 cm, -50 cm, -30 cm and -20 cm. Measurements officially began in January 2025, marking [...]
MARCLAIMED Demo Site 2 Showcased at the United for Water Day in Portugal
On the 20th of February, Nuno Correia from Águas de Portugal presented the MARCLAIMED Comporta Demo Case 2 at the Unidos pela Água | XV Jornadas de Engenharia, held at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia in Lisbon. This annual event, organised by AdP VALOR, focuses on innovation, digitalization, engineering, and the circular economy within the water sector. The event brought together leaders from various sectors, including Tourism, Health & Safety, Agriculture, and the Marine Economy, to discuss the [...]
First MARCLAIMED Newsletter released: check it out!
The EU-funded MARCLAIMED project released of its first newsletter, marking one year of innovative work tackling water scarcity across Europe. Launched in Barcelona on February 20-21, 2024, MARCLAIMED brings together 12 dedicated partners to pioneer sustainable water management solutions. The newsletter offers exclusive updates on case studies, stakeholder workshops, and demo site advancements in Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands. It highlights groundbreaking approaches in managed aquifer recharge, reclaimed water reuse, and more. This release is a must-read for [...]
MARCLAIMED General Assembly in Lisbon: Advancing collaboration for Managed Aquifer Recharge
On February 11-13, the MARCLAIMED project consortium gathered in Lisbon for its General Assembly, marking a crucial milestone in advancing Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) solutions. Over the three-day meeting, project partners engaged in comprehensive discussions on the progress of work packages, challenges faced, and the next steps in achieving MARCLAIMED’s objectives. The first day of the General Assembly focused on reviewing key project components and addressing strategic bottlenecks. The agenda included detailed updates on the project's main progress. [...]
New Technical Insight Series on Co-Managed Aquifer Recharge (Co-MAR) Now Available
MARCLAIMED is proud to announce the release of the “Co-Managed Aquifer Recharge (Co-MAR) Technical Insight Series”, a comprehensive resource designed to enhance understanding of groundwater management and integrated water resource strategies. This document offers in-depth insights into how Co-MAR fosters collaborative governance, engaging stakeholders—from groundwater users’ associations to water authorities—in sustainable aquifer recharge practices. The series highlights real-world case studies from Spain and Peru, illustrating how bottom-up and multilevel governance approaches can significantly improve water security, rural development, [...]
Co-Creating Solutions for Sustainable Water Management at MARCLAIMED’s Second Workshop
On January 29, 2025, the MARCLAIMED project successfully hosted its second stakeholder workshop in Barcelona, bringing together experts, local stakeholders, and project partners to advance sustainable water management solutions. The session focused on co-developing strategies to enhance the adaptive capacity of water systems and ensure economic sustainability. Participants from the Baix Llobregat Community of Practice collaborated with the Spanish demo site team, contributing valuable insights to refine the project's innovative tools. Key discussions revolved around operational strategies for [...]
Second MARCLAIMED Stakeholders Workshop: Enhancing Water System Resilience
The MARCLAIMED project organising its second stakeholder workshop, scheduled to take place in Barcelona on January 29, 2025from 9:00 to 12:35. This session will bring together the Community of Practice of El Baix Llobregat to co-create and refine the innovative tools developed by the project. The workshop will focus on improving the adaptive capacity and resilience of water systems to address climate change challenges. Key topics include operational strategies for controlled aquifer recharge using alternative water resources and ensuring [...]
World Drought Atlas Launched: A Wake-Up Call for Global Drought Resilience
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) and partners – CIMA Research Foundation, United Nations University, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – has officially launched the World Drought Atlas at COP16 in Riyadh. This Atlas highlights the systemic risks of drought across critical sectors like energy, agriculture, river transport, and trade. Through maps, infographics, and case studies, it illustrates how drought exacerbates inequality, public health crises, and even [...]
Advancing Managed Aquifer Recharge with the MARCLAIMED Project Community of Practice
On the 28th of November 2024, MARCLAIMED project held its first Community of Practice (CoP) workshop with entities and organizations from the Baix Llobregat region. This event, organized in collaboration with Aigües de Barcelona, focused on advancing the innovative use of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) techniques with alternative water resources. The workshop served as a platform for experts, organisations, and stakeholders to come together, share insights, and discuss strategies for integrating MAR solutions in regional water management. Managed [...]
MARCLAIMED Comporta Demo Site to be Showcased at the 14th Seminar on Groundwater
The 14th Seminar on Groundwater in Portugal is set to take place on December 5th and 6th, 2024, in Lisbon. This annual gathering brings together experts, researchers, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to managing groundwater resources and addressing emerging challenges in the field. MARCLAIMED partners from LNEC will showcase insights from the Comporta Demo Site and the work within the scope of the project, with a presentation titled "Managed Aquifer Recharge Using Alternative Water Sources: The Case [...]
