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
Business Models for Alternative Water Resources: Ensuring Economic Viability
Strategies for scaling up MAR solutions, including cost recovery models and market potential At MARCLAIMED, we are developing business models that ensure Alternative Water Resources (AWR) and Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) are not only technically feasible, but economically viable. With water scarcity threatening agriculture, industry, and ecosystems across Europe, the case for MAR is growing. Yet scaling up requires more [...]
Europe’s Worsening Drought Crisis Sparks Urgent Call for Wastewater Reuse and Innovative Water Management
With the European Drought Observatory issuing stark warnings for Southern, Eastern, and Central Europe, a consensus is emerging among experts: the continent's escalating water crisis is a problem of management, not just scarcity. As leaders seek solutions, attention is turning to the vast, untapped potential of treated wastewater. According to the European Investment Bank, over 80% of Europe's wastewater is [...]
MARCLAIMED Launches AWR4Climate Cluster Official Webpage to Unite European Efforts on Water Resilience
The MARCLAIMED project launched the official webpage featuring the Alternative Water Resources for Climate (AWR4Climate) Cluster, click here. This new digital hub serves as a central platform for three leading Horizon Europe projects, MARCLAIMED, RECREATE, and AWARD, uniting their efforts to enhance Europe’s water resilience against climate change. The newly launched website is designed to be the primary source of information [...]
