Imagine an island where the only fresh water is hidden deep underground, but climate change is making it disappear or get polluted. This project creates a natural 'sponge' system to catch rainwater and recycled water, filtering it back into the earth instead of letting it run off into the sea. It's like building a smart, natural reservoir that keeps the taps running even during severe droughts.
Oceanic islands face severe freshwater shortages and infrastructure vulnerability due to climate change, leading to soil erosion and inefficient water use.
A deep demonstrator and a full workflow for capturing, storing, and protecting water from sources like storm runoff and treated wastewater.
If you are a water utility dealing with dwindling groundwater levels and saltwater intrusion — this project developed nature-based intelligent solutions that protect critical water infrastructure and improve the efficiency of water reuse.
If you are an irrigation company dealing with water scarcity and soil erosion — this project developed a workflow to capture storm runoff and irrigation return flows to sustain economic activities during droughts.
If you are a construction firm dealing with flood-prone coastal zones — this project developed a deep demonstrator for nature-based solutions that minimize stormwater runoff and enhance underground storage.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided.
Yes, the project aims to deliver a deep demonstrator in the Macaronesian area to provide replicable infrastructure for other islands and vulnerable EU mainland zones.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding patents or licensing agreements.
The project focuses on nature-based solutions to protect critical water infrastructure and mitigate effects of climate change, aligning with EU climate resiliency goals.
The project runs from 2024-09-01 to 2028-08-31, indicating a multi-year development and demonstration phase.
The project features a diverse 20-partner consortium across 6 countries. With an industry ratio of 20% (including 4 SMEs), the project balances academic research (9 partners from universities and research centers) with practical application, ensuring that the nature-based solutions are grounded in both scientific theory and industrial feasibility.
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