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.
Duration
36 months
Budget
€ 3 209 652.75
Partners
12
Demo sites
3
Latest news & events
Overcoming Barriers to Circular Economy Solutions in Water Reuse Projects
In the MARCLAIMED Work Package 3, Fresh Thoughts Consulting is focusing on the challenges faced by circular economy initiatives, particularly those centred on treated water reuse. The objective is to identify, classify, and address the various barriers hindering the implementation and uptake of these initiatives. The barriers are categorised into six key areas: Technology, Economic, Financial, Social, Institutional, Regulatory, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
