| projects-621 |
LIFE08 ENV/E/000114 |
POWER |
Project for Optimisation of Water and Emissions Reduction |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water scarcity and drought,Water resources protection |
2010-01-01 |
2013-09-30 |
Completed |
€ 001 311 453.00 |
The main objective of the POWER project was to implement additional monitoring devices to improve the water savings demonstrated by the LIFE OPTIMIZAGUA project in Spain. It aimed to do this by applying leak detectors with probes at various soil depths, as well as using new methods to calculate water needs relating to climate conditions. The project also aimed to demonstrate and quantify the potential energy savings derived from the use of efficient water management models and the use of renewable energy-based devices applied to water pumping systems. In addition, the project aimed to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with moving water sprinklers for irrigation, and to optimise the transferability of the project’s models and methodology to other EU countries. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE08-ENV-E-000114/project-for-optimisation-of-water-and-emissions-reduction |
Urban water' |
| projects-622 |
LIFE02 ENV/E/000183 |
DROPAWATER |
Durable Regions On Peripheal Areas for Water Reduction |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water saving,Public and Stakeholders participation,Water scarcity and drought |
2001-12-01 |
2004-12-01 |
Completed |
No data |
The main objectives of the project were: • To reduce the potable water consumption in the Autonomous City of Ceuta; • To prove that this reduction is possible with three concrete actions: o Installation of telemeters, o Detection of leaks and; o Better exploitation of subterranean water for cleaning streets and watering gardens. • To improve the efficiency of the potable water supply network. • To involve citizens (general population, young people and businessmen) in a responsible reduction of water consumption. • To spread the results of the project to other peripheral or ultra peripheral cities or regions who are have the same problem and to exchange experiences at the National, European and International levels. • To promote a modification in the current local legislation in order to oblige the installation of remote meters in new buildings. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE02-ENV-E-000183/durable-regions-on-peripheal-areas-for-water-reduction |
Urban water', 'Groundwater' |
| projects-623 |
LIFE22-ENV-ES-CYANOBLOOM/101114366 |
LIFE22-ENV-ES-CYANOBLOOM |
Advanced risk management tool for early detection and identification of toxic algal blooms |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water quality improvement |
2023-07-01 |
2026-12-31 |
On going |
€ 002 458 274.00 |
The CYANOBLOOM project aims to demonstrate a solution for the early detection of toxic cyanobacteria blooms in public water supply reservoirs through a combination of remote monitoring (i.e., data from public and private satellites) and on-site measurements (i.e., hyperspectral field measurements with genetic analysis of collected samples). As a result, it is expected that the chance of the timely identification of a bloom will be increased from the current 0.82-1.11% to 90%. The new solution will be tested in four water reservoirs located in Spain (2), Sweden and the Netherlands. The project’s specific objectives are: The collection and structuring of data obtained from very-high resolution (VHR), hyperspectral and Copernicus satellites. The implementation of production chains for processing satellite data, including atmospheric correction and pigment detection models, for the identification of harmful cyanobacteria algal blooms (HABs). The installation and calibration of an in situ hyperspectral system for validation and calibration of the satellite data. The early detection of HABs through genetic analysis. The design of a complete HAB early warning system by identification of correlations between toxic events and toxic potentiality from genetic analysis and in situ hyperspectral data and satellite data. To set up a risk management tool for HABs on which monitoring agencies can support their decision-making: a dashboard showing the cyanobacteria cyanoHAB indicator for selected waterbodies. To demonstrate the environmental and social benefits of the solutions from a life cycle perspective in current and future scenarios (i.e., considering climate change). To define the business model for the commercial exploitation of the innovative schemes developed by the project. To disseminate and communicate the results of the project, fostering social awareness of the environmental problems caused by HABs, paving the way towards the further commercialisation of the solution at European level. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE22-ENV-ES-CYANOBLOOM-101114366/advanced-risk-management-tool-for-early-detection-and-identification-of-toxic-algal-blooms |
Water reservoir' |
| projects-624 |
LIFE22-CCA-NL-GreenLED/101114560 |
LIFE22-CCA-NL-GreenLED |
Nature and LED based rain water treatment for reuse in green cities |
LIFE |
Climate Change Adaptation |
Resilient communities,Water scarcity and drought,Green infrastructure,Water management and supply,Climate change |
2023-07-01 |
2027-06-30 |
On going |
€ 005 081 631.00 |
The objective of LIFE GreenLED is to implement a circular water management strategy for the harvesting and reuse of rainwater in cities. It aims to remove contaminants to make it the water safe for subsequent use in urban applications with a high risk of human contact (but where the water will not be intentionally ingested, and fit-for-use requirements fall short of those for drinking water). The specific objectives of LIFE GreenLED are: 1. Prove the technical viability of the GreenLED integrated concept, combining biofiltration, ASR and UV-C LED to provide a safe and reliable source of water suitable for close-contact applications in urban areas. 2. Develop and validate the business case of the combined nature-based/UV-C LED solution for rainwater harvesting and reuse for two market applications with different technical and regulatory requirements at the demonstration sites. 3. Support the wider implementation of the GreenLED solution by developing a roadmap to market uptake, based on a sustainable business model, an optimised system and exploitation plan, considering the forecasts of climate adaptation growth and related markets. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE22-CCA-NL-GreenLED-101114560/nature-and-led-based-rain-water-treatment-for-reuse-in-green-cities |
Urban water' |
| projects-625 |
LIFE07 ENV/L/000540 |
M³ |
Application of integrative modelling and monitoring approaches for river basin management evaluation |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
2009-01-01 |
2012-12-31 |
Completed |
€ 002 477 981.00 |
The M3 project aimed to test in the field a combination of monitoring and modelling approaches that could inform decision-making processes concerning cost-effective measures for managing river basins in accordance with the WFD. Scientific concepts were to be tested to optimise their potential for supporting decision-makers during the planning and monitoring of the efficiency of river basin management measures in Luxembourg as well as the Dutch Delfland region and German Erft river basin. Specific objectives included demonstrating monitoring techniques that went beyond grab sampling techniques in terms of high-frequency sampling, continuous monitoring (passive sampling), sampling and analysis of different phases (solution, solids), flow component analysis and monitoring design using these techniques in an optimal fashion for the quantification of different pressures (e.g. included nutrients, pesticides, urban emissions like metals, PAHs and pharmaceuticals). Project funds were also used to test the applicability of emission models in catchments ranging from yearly substance flow analysis tools to process related dynamic models running on a daily or even sub-daily basis. Other proposed project features involved: carrying out scenario-building and outcome forecasts for river basin management measures; and demonstrating the usefulness of Water Quality models with a classical transport-chemical fate model for pollutant propagation and concentration prediction, as well as an ecological-ecotoxicological model that would be able to predict effects on food webs in surface waters. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE07-ENV-L-000540/application-of-integrative-modelling-and-monitoring-approaches-for-river-basin-management-evaluation |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-626 |
LIFE09 ENV/FI/000569 |
GISBLOOM |
Participatory monitoring, forecasting, control and socio-economic impacts of eutrophication and algal blooms in river basins districts |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
2010-10-01 |
2013-09-30 |
Completed |
€ 003 147 388.00 |
The objective of the GISBLOOM project was to build capacity to ensure better integration of climate change into river basin management plans in Finland. It demonstrated an integrated model to quantify the effects of different climatechange scenarios to help tackle threats of eutrophication and algal blooms. The project sought to improve understanding of algal blooms and their responses to management measures in lakes and coastal areas, using an innovative combination of nationwide data and models for hydrology, land-use changes and nutrient loads, with the goals of formulating cost efficient programmes of management measures and generating real-time forecasts for algal blooming in river basins and lakes. The aim was to make this information available through an interactive web service. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE09-ENV-FI-000569/participatory-monitoring-forecasting-control-and-socio-economic-impacts-of-eutrophication-and-algal-blooms-in-river-basins-districts |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Lake', 'Coastal waters' |
| projects-627 |
LIFE11 ENV/GR/000975 |
FLIRE |
Floods and fire risk assessment and management |
LIFE |
Environment |
Natural risks (Flood - Forest fire - Landslide) |
2012-10-01 |
2015-09-30 |
Completed |
€ 001 616 084.00 |
The aim of the FLIRE project was to introduce a combined, effective and robust risk-assessment and management system for both flash floods and forest fires, using state-of-the-art tools, technologies and methods, and taking into account prevention, adaptation and interaction issues. The project's main objectives were: To develop a Weather Information Management Tool (WIMT) that will receive short-term weather forecasting information and dynamically take account of local conditions to classify the risk of floods and fires; To develop a near real-time flood risk assessment and management tool, which will include a catchment modelling component, an urban modelling component and an Early Warning System (EWS). This tool will receive flood risk information from the WIMT and activate, if necessary, the corresponding EWS; To develop a near real-time forest fire risk assessment and management tool, which will include a fire modelling component and an EWS. It will receive forest fire risk information and, if necessary, activate the corresponding EWS; To develop a planning tool for flood risk assessment and management, based on the catchment modelling and urban modelling components of the flood management tool; To integrate these components into a common decision-support system for integrated flood and forest fire management. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE11-ENV-GR-000975/floods-and-fire-risk-assessment-and-management |
Urban water', 'Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-628 |
LIFE16 IPE/ES/000019 |
RBMP-DUERO |
Implementation of the river Duero basin management plan in the Central-South part of the river Duero basin |
LIFE |
Integrated Projects For Environment |
River basin management |
2018-01-01 |
2026-12-31 |
On going |
€ 011 166 700.00 |
The objective of LIFE-IP RBMP-DUERO is to support compliance with the Water Framework Directive (WFD), the Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive, the Groundwater Directive (GWD), the Floods Directive (FD) and the Habitats Directive, by implementing the Duero River Basin Management Plan (RBMP). The project will implement the RBMP in three sub-basins, those of the rivers Trabancos, Zapardiel and Arevalillo, where water bodies do not reach good ecological status, using a plan and corresponding measures. These will target issues like poor water body status, diffuse pollution and wastewater discharges, overexploitation of groundwater, river and wetlands restoration, biodiversity loss, and risk of floods or drought. Climate change is expected to have significant impacts, mainly by exacerbating existing problems. As a primary aim, the project will design integrated tools that combine innovative approaches, namely: Natural infrastructure (i.e. natural water retention measures); Improved public participation, stakeholder engagement and communication; Green economy (i.e. valuation of watershed environmental services); and Better governance of water resources to address known problems and challenges, in line with, and if possible beyond, regulatory requirements. In addition, a supporting objective is to help create synergies between water policies and other sectorial policies (e.g. agriculture), to develop effective and well-coordinated actions. A final supporting goal is to raise awareness of environmental problems and the importance of water and other natural capital in terms of climate change adaptation, to promote the participation of water users and relevant stakeholders. Expected results: Restoration of at least 80 km of sections of river courses; Achievement of good ecological status for 11 water bodies; Improved river continuity by actions on at least 10 existing barriers; Establishment of a wetland recovery strategy, and the recovery of at least 20 of the 30 wetlands located in the project’s area; Enhanced aquifer recharge, by improving the connection between surface water flows and groundwater; Creation of new economic activities related to eco-tourism; Recovery of at least 50% of the piezometriclevel of Medina del Campo aquifer to enhance its chemical status; Restoration of natural ecosystems using recycled water; Reduced flood risk and damage in the town of Medina del Campo; Creation of new recreational areas close to rivers and wetlands, including 25 wooden bird-watching huts; Restoration of 3 water mills and other hydraulic heritage; Draft of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan for a sub-basin; Transformation of at least 5 000 ha from irrigated to rain-fed crops, avoiding the extraction of 15 HM3 from the aquifer; Creation of 300 ha of new forested areas, improving the Nature 2000 network and increasing carbon sequestration; and Development of a training programme for farmers on environmentally-friendly practices. In addition to the IP budget itself the project will facilitate the coordinated use of 8,525,000 EUR complementary funding from ERDF, H2020 and other public national funds. These complementary actions aim to support the implementation of the UWWT Directive, the Operation Programmes and Rural Development Plans linked to environmental challenges and water governance. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE16-IPE-ES-000019/implementation-of-the-river-duero-basin-management-plan-in-the-central-south-part-of-the-river-duero-basin |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Groundwater', 'Wetlands', 'Urban water' |
| projects-629 |
LIFE16 IPE/MT/000008 |
LIFE-IP-RBMP-Malta |
Optimising the implementation of the RBMP in the Malta River Basin District |
LIFE |
Integrated Projects For Environment |
Water resources protection,Water quality improvement,River basin management,Water scarcity and drought |
2018-01-01 |
2025-12-31 |
On going |
€ 017 000 000.00 |
The main aim of the LIFE-IP RBMP-MALTA project is to support the implementation of Malta's RBMP (2nd and 3rd) through the establishment of an integrated framework for the optimised management of all water resources on the Maltese islands. To achieve this, it will seek to address the key horizontal challenges identified during a gap analysis undertaken as part of the development process for the RBMP. The challenges will be addressed through the implementation of best practice, demonstration, pilot study, and capacity building actions. The key horizontal challenges (i.e. the specific project objectives) are to: Increase the awareness of the need to conserve and protect water resources and dependent terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems; Facilitate the uptake of measures, through demonstration actions and cases of best practices in addition to fiscal incentives, to build up the confidence of stakeholders and water users in the solutions proposed; Improve the institutional approach to measure implementation, achieving a high level of institutional and stakeholder dialogue; and Reduce uncertainty in water body status assessments through improved knowledge of water-related processes, ecosystems and ecosystem services, as well as on interactions with anthropogenic activity, with a view to inform appropriate ecosystem-based management regimes and increase the trust of stakeholders in the status assessments. Expected results: Reduced domestic water demand by around 5%, thereby generating annual savings of around 850 000m3 in the municipal water supply; A net increase in the mean annual recharge of around 1.2 million m3, coming from alternative water sources such as rainwater runoff and highly-cleaned treated effluents; Increased capacity of wastewater treatment plants to produce highly-cleaned water and increased use of this treated wastewater (instead of groundwater); Reduced flood risk and improved groundwater status; Increased awareness on the challenges facing the water sector; and Optimised management of coastal ecosystems. In addition, the project will strive to: Conduct water audits in 25% of Maltas households; Reach 25% of Maltas school population every year; Restore 23 ha of Maltas coastal wetland area; Restore 30 ha of Maltas valley habitat (30ha); and Develop 3 systems of sustainable urban drainage. In addition to the IP budget itself the project will facilitate the coordinated use of 168 939 966 of complementary funding from ERDF, CF, EMFF, EAFRED, INTERREG, national and private funds, as applicable. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE16-IPE-MT-000008/optimising-the-the-implementation-of-the-2nd-rbmp-in-the-maltese-river-basin-district |
Groundwater', 'Urban water', 'Coastal waters', 'Wetlands' |
| projects-630 |
LIFE03 ENV/RO/000539 |
DIMINISH |
Development of an Integrated Basin Management System in order to correlate water quality and quantity analysis with socio-economical analysis, using Open-GIS technology |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
2003-12-01 |
2006-12-01 |
Completed |
€ 000 628 782.00 |
The aim of the project was to develop an integrated information system for water management capable of covering an area the size of the Bistrita river basin. This water management system would help to preserve and enhance the water quality while also promoting the sustainable use of the water resources. More specifically, the project aimed to adapt and combine a number of surveying tools in order to effectively monitor the sources of pollution in one of the most highly polluted river basins in Romania, the Bestride River Basin. These tools would then be able to predict the response of the Bestride River Basin ecosystem to modifications in the structure and intensity of anthropic pressures. The project also aimed to create a system that would reduce uncertainties related to basin management decisions and enable the authority to inform water-users about intended management measures and their environmental and economical advantages. In this way it would allow the users to be involved in basin management plans in advance of the adoption of final decisions. This system would include the following components: a) the observation and measurement of the quality of river waters and aquifers, in line with the Water Framework Directive b) the creation of an Open-GIS system integrating the available database, model outputs and water prices c) the development of a water quality models to analyse pollution in the surface water and groundwater d) the drafting of environmental and economic impact scenarios, including management measures e) the dissemination of project outputs and experience. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE03-ENV-RO-000539/development-of-an-integrated-basin-management-system-in-order-to-correlate-water-quality-and-quantity-analysis-withsocio-economical-analysis-using-open-gis-technology |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Groundwater' |
