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
Advancing Water Quality Monitoring in Soil-Aquifer Treatment Basins
On April 24th, 2024, teams from LNEC and AgdA successfully installed six steel soil water samplers at the Comporta demo site in Portugal. These samplers were placed in three Soil-Aquifer Treatment (SAT) Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) basins to monitor water quality in the unsaturated zone. The samplers are strategically positioned at two depths, 25 cm and 50 cm, to assess [...]
Desertification and drought day 2024: A call for global land stewardship
On June 17, 2024, the world will observe Desertification and Drought Day, marking the 30th anniversary of the Bonn-based United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This year’s theme, “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future.”, emphasizes the critical need for sustainable land stewardship to combat the alarming rate of land degradation. Every year, 100 million hectares of land become [...]
Spain faces record warmth and intensified drought conditions
Spain has experienced its warmest first quarter since records began in 1961, with an average temperature of 9.5°C, which is 1.9°C above the seasonal average. The National Meteorological Agency, Aemet, reported that this rise in temperatures has exacerbated water shortages, despite recent rains partially refilling reservoirs. Several regions, including Barcelona and Tenerife, have declared drought emergencies, highlighting the severe impact [...]
