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
Building drought resilience underground
Europe is facing a dual water challenge, with prolonged scarcity affecting some regions while intense rainfall and flooding threaten others. Declining rainfall and excessive groundwater extraction are reducing natural aquifer recharge, while flooding can overwhelm drainage systems, damage infrastructure and contaminate water sources. Responding to these pressures requires water to be retained during wet periods rather than drained away immediately. [...]
AWR4Climate Cluster to Host Joint Webinar on Building Trust in Alternative Water Resources
As Europe confronts intensifying water scarcity, the AWR4Climate Cluster, a collaborative initiative between the MARCLAIMED, AWARD, and RECREATE projects, is set to host a pivotal webinar titled "Building Trust in Alternative Water Resources" on 23 June 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM (CEST). The 90-minute online session will tackle one of the most critical hurdles in the water sector: the gap between innovative [...]
MARCLAIMED Hosts 4th Stakeholder Workshop in the Llobregat Basin
The MARCLAIMED project has reached a new milestone in its mission to enhance water security in the Mediterranean. Recently, the project held its fourth stakeholder workshop, bringing together the Community of Practice (CoP) to continue advancing toward water resilience in the Llobregat basin (Baix Llobregat). Testing the Future of Water Management: The IDST This session served as a hands-on platform for key agents in the [...]
