| projects-641 |
LIFE22-CCM-ES-LIFE-TURBINES/101113749 |
LIFE22-CCM-ES-LIFE TURBINES |
Empowering smart renewable cities through hydropower technology in urban drinking water supply systems |
LIFE |
Climate Change Mitigation |
Energy efficiency,Renewable energies,Urban design (urban-rural),Water saving |
2023-10-01 |
2027-03-31 |
On going |
€ 002 518 001.00 |
The main objectives of the project are to boost the development of smart cities, and to demonstrate in a real environment a technology for generating electrical energy from a renewable resource – i.e. 100% clean energy obtained from the drinking water supply network in urban areas by turbination. More specifically, the project foresees the following technical objectives: Design and build a system to produce electricity from the energy dissipated in drinking water supply networks, at distribution points with flow rates and pressures that are variable over time. Development of a digital tool to facilitate the implementation of the LIFE TURBINES solution. Promote the management, production and implementation of sustainable consumption models and the efficient use of resources through the production of renewable energy in drinking water supply networks. Reduce GHG emissions by decarbonating the drinking water supply, promoting self-consumption in drinking water supply network installations. Promote clean and sustainable mobility. Ensure universal access to affordable, safe and sustainable energy. Catalysing the large-scale deployment of the developed solutions. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE22-CCM-ES-LIFE-TURBINES-101113749/empowering-smart-renewable-cities-through-hydropower-technology-in-urban-drinking-water-supply-systems |
Urban water' |
| projects-642 |
LIFE17 CCA/EE/000122 |
LIFE UrbanStorm |
Development of sustainable and climate resilient urban storm water management systems for Nordic municipalities |
LIFE |
Climate Change Adaptation |
Resilient communities |
2018-09-01 |
2023-02-28 |
Completed |
€ 001 686 093.00 |
The main objective of the LIFE UrbanStorm project was to increase the climate resilience of Estonian municipalities, especially their ability to manage flush flooding caused by heavy rainfall. It facilitated the development and implementation of integrated approaches for climate change adaptation strategies and action plans, at local, regional or national level, prioritising, where appropriate, ecosystem-based approaches. The project also focused on setting up an innovative complex storm water management system, which entailed storm water collection and re-use. The demonstration site was the focal point for engaging local inhabitants to promote the sustainable use of storm water and a change in water habits. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE17-CCA-EE-000122/development-of-sustainable-and-climate-resilient-urban-storm-water-management-systems-for-nordic-municipalities |
Urban water' |
| projects-643 |
LIFE04 ENV/GR/000099 |
Water Agenda |
Development and implementation of integrated water resources management policy to a river basin, through the application of a social wide local agreement, based on the principles of Agenda |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management,Public and Stakeholders participation |
2004-09-15 |
2007-10-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The core objective of this LIFE Environment project was to reverse current water degradation trends in the Anthemountas river basin in northern Greece. This was to be achieved by developing and applying a sustainable water resource management policy approach. Additional project objectives included: integrating the policy approach within other sectoral policies in a wider area and across Greece; developing social, technical and administrative water resource management tools; and utilising European good practice in water resource management, particularly those relating to the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Agenda 21. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE04-ENV-GR-000099/development-and-implementation-of-integrated-water-resources-management-policy-to-a-river-basin-through-the-application-of-a-social-wide-local-agreement-based-on-the-principles-of-agenda- |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-644 |
LIFE07 ENV/IT/000497 |
SALT |
Sustainable management of the Esino river basin to prevent saline intrusion in the coastal aquifer in consideration of climate change |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management,Water resources protection |
2009-01-01 |
2011-12-30 |
Completed |
€ 001 447 112.00 |
The overall objective of the SALT project was to contribute to the efficient use of groundwater resources in the lower Esino river valley and thus their protection from saltwater intrusion. The project aimed: To analyse the trends of saltwater intrusion into the Esino River and related aquifers and their effects; To simulate future scenarios of salt intrusion in the project area; To define remediation actions to prevent salt intrusion increase and develop a tool to evaluate the impact of different management options on the quality and quantity of the aquifer; and To disseminate information on the proposed solutions that address saltwater intrusion in the Marche Region and elsewhere in Italy and Europe. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE07-ENV-IT-000497/sustainable-management-of-the-esino-river-basin-to-prevent-saline-intrusion-in-the-coastal-aquifer-in-consideration-of-climate-change- |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Groundwater', 'Coastal waters' |
| projects-645 |
LIFE95 ENV/DK/000110 |
No data |
Remote sensing coastal zone management |
LIFE |
Environment |
Sensitive and protected areas management |
1996-01-01 |
1999-01-01 |
Completed |
No data |
Coastal zone management is an increasingly important aspect of EU environmental policy. The project seeks to develop improved means of assessing the environmental quality of coastal waters to facilitate the implementation measures aimed at protecting marine environment. Submerged vegetation plays a key role in coastal ecosystems and can be used as an indicator of environmental quality. The project seeks to develop a robust operational and cost effective remote sensing system for mapping submerged vegetation as a means to assess the environmental quality of coastal waters. The field exercise area of the project is the Eastern cost of Zealand. The projects seeks to develop a remote sensing system based on aerial photographs, airborne scanner data and/or satellite images, accompanied by a computerised decision support system. This decision support system will advise on the selection of input data and analysis methods in order to tailor the system for different coastal waters and different environmental management purposes. The system will combine remotely-sensed data with data sets from Geographic Information Systems and with background knowledge on vegetation characteristics. The remote sensing system will be applicable to different geographical areas by adjusting the background information in the database. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE95-ENV-DK-000110/remote-sensing-coastal-zone-management |
Coastal waters' |
| projects-646 |
LIFE12 ENV/AT/000128 |
LIFE-URBANLAKE |
Integrated Lake Management of the Urban Lake "Alte Donau" |
LIFE |
Environment |
Natural resources and ecosystems,Sports and Recreation activities |
2013-07-01 |
2018-03-30 |
Completed |
€ 003 275 800.00 |
The LIFE-URBANLAKE project intended to define strategies to reduce the vulnerability of the “Alte Donau” to the effects of climate change and anthropogenic pressures. The strategies would focus on maintaining the lake’s current good environmental status and bathing water quality. Integrated lake management and risk management systems would be deployed as part of the strategies and these would comprise innovative methods for holistic governance of the water resource, as well as its ecologic and socio-economic environment. Support to facilitate the putting in place of highly competent staff, and rapid, cost-effective counter-measures for tackling potential disruptions were envisaged. A key goal of the project was also to improve stakeholder support for and participation in the lake’s management. Specific objectives included: 1. Implementation and demonstration of integrated lake management in an intensively used urban environment, in the context of the city’s governance practices. 2. Reduction of the vulnerability of the “Alte Donau” to climate change impacts and other anthropogenic pressures. 3. Maintaining and ensuring good ecological status (in relation to the Water Framework Directive) and good quality bathing water (Bathing Water Directive) through the implementation of innovative technologies and methods, adapted to the special conditions of the “Alte Donau”s urban environment. 4. Achieving and maintaining a stable aquatic environment in an intensively-used urban environment through sustainable management procedures. 5. Maintaining and improving the socio-economical benefits for the city population and other stakeholders. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE12-ENV-AT-000128/integrated-lake-management-of-the-urban-lake-alte-donau |
Lake', 'Urban water' |
| projects-647 |
LIFE22-CCA-SK-FLOPRES/101113988 |
LIFE22-CCA-SK-FLOPRES |
Flash Flood Prediction and Prevention System |
LIFE |
Climate Change Adaptation |
Awareness raising - Information,Knowledge development,Human health protection,Natural risks (Flood - Forest fire - Landslide),Risk assessment and monitoring,River basin management,Natural resources and ecosystems,Spatial planning |
2023-09-01 |
2026-08-31 |
On going |
€ 003 201 130.00 |
The project aims to contribute to participatory NBS decision-making processes in the management of water risks and disasters, based on up-to-date information, increased knowledge and strengthened collaboration among stakeholders, experts and public. Specific objectives: Develop and pilot a smart Web GIS-based system which enables end users to access, analyse and model different hydro-meteorological scenarios for simulating and predicting their impact in particular locations (e.g. storms, flash floods, floodplain restoration). Improve and update data about current climatic and hydrological characteristics in the selected areas, in order to provide reliable and accurate information for regional planning authorities, which can then be used to formulate nature-based climate change adaptation measures, implement risk reduction interventions and manage land use. Help to reduce the negative impact of flooding incidents by developing an innovative early warning system for flash floods based on real-time data monitoring and integrating it into the national (regional) emergency system. Increase the capacities and knowledge of water management and planning authorities in Poland and Slovakia about climate change adaptation, flash floods risk, implementation of NBS for landscape sustainability and natural water retention measures. Raise awareness of land use and flood risks amongst citizens, relevant stakeholders, and local authorities, and to promote their collaboration on climate change adaptation actions. Ensure the transferability, replicability, and sustainability of the project results through market uptake of the key exploitable outputs and stimulation of international cooperation. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE22-CCA-SK-FLOPRES-101113988/flash-flood-prediction-and-prevention-system |
Rivers and estuaries', 'Urban water', 'Coastal waters' |
| projects-648 |
LIFE93 ENV/NL/003543 |
No data |
Demonstration project for the development of integrated management plans for catchement areas of small trans border lowland rivers : the river Dommel |
LIFE |
Environment |
River basin management |
1994-01-01 |
1998-11-01 |
Completed |
No data |
The water quality of many trans-border rivers crossing the boundaries of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands fall short of the standards of the European Community. To find sustainable solutions for the allied environmental problems, trans-border land and water management plans have to be developed on the level of the river catchment areas. Therefore it is necessary to develop integrated policies, management plans and organisations in cooperation between regional authorities of the different countries. The Provincie Noord-Brabant has developed within this LIFE-project a decision support system for land and water management policy development for the catchment area of the river Dommel. This project is realised in cooperation with the Utrecht University, the Water Board of the Dommel (The Netherlands), the Province of Limburg, the Flemish Environmental Company and the Administration for Environment, Nature and Land Use Planning (Belgium). Ecological and hydrological simulation sub-models are integrated into an overall landscape model, the Regional Landscape Ecological Model (RELEM). Coupling socio-economic data to RELEM, this support system is able to evaluate policy scenario's and regional human activities on their impacts and consequences on the ecological and hydrological systems. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE93-ENV-NL-003543/demonstration-project-for-the-development-of-integrated-management-plans-for-catchement-areas-of-small-trans-border-lowland-rivers-the-river-dommel |
Rivers and estuaries' |
| projects-649 |
LIFE10 ENV/IT/000394 |
WARBO |
Water re-born - artificial recharge: innovative technologies for the sustainable management of water resources |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water scarcity and drought,Water quality improvement |
2012-01-01 |
2014-12-31 |
Completed |
€ 001 724 280.00 |
The objective of the WARBO project was to provide the basic technical knowledge for the development of regulations for Aquifer Recharge (AR), and to provide tools to protect and enhance water and water-related ecosystems. The project focused on demonstration sites hosting ecosystems of Community interest, where urgent measures are needed to combat water scarcity. Specifically, the project aimed to develop protocols for the management of recharge activities, by the application of several direct and indirect investigation and monitoring methodologies. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE10-ENV-IT-000394/water-re-born-artificial-recharge-innovative-technologies-for-the-sustainable-management-of-water-resources |
Groundwater' |
| projects-650 |
LIFE00 ENV/E/000539 |
ACUĂŤFERO TORDERA |
Sustainable management, at local level, of the alluvial aquifer of the River Tordera, through the reuse of waste water |
LIFE |
Environment |
Water scarcity and drought,Water resources protection |
2001-07-02 |
2003-12-31 |
Completed |
No data |
The Tordera Aquifer project will strive to reverse this trend by improving water management in the Tordera municipality. The objectives are as follows: •Improve quality of the sewage system. •Recycled treated water for conservation (aquifer recharge, establishment of wetlands). •Use of renewable energy and low-maintenance, soft treatment systems in the processes. •Serve as a pioneer example for other communities in the same river basin which can manage their water resources in a similar way. |
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/life/publicWebsite/project/LIFE00-ENV-E-000539/sustainable-management-at-local-level-of-the-alluvial-aquifer-of-the-river-tordera-through-the-reuse-of-waste-water |
Groundwater', 'Wetlands', 'Urban water' |
