As historical hydrological patterns can no longer be solely relied upon to forecast future water conditions, a new paradigm for water management is needed. The WaterCAP cluster connects six INTERREG IVB funded projects (CPA, Aquarius, SAWA, C2C-islands and CLIWAT) working with issues relating to water. It will focus on recommendations relevant to policy-makers on: 1) Water quantity/quality issues, 2) Climate change impact assessment on different types of water bodies and 3) Adaptation strategies including cross-sector involvement and participatory approaches.
The aim of the WaterCAP cluster project is to match individual project findings with EU, national and regional policies and to give specific feedback to the EU policy level and the newly established Adaptation Steering Group in relation to ‘Climate Proofing’ present and future initiatives such as the Water Framework Directive, Groundwater Directive, Floods Directive, the Habitats Directive, Research directive and Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Background:
Water Management is one of the key elements when preparing for future challenges related to climate change. Climate change models indicate that temperatures as well as precipitation will increase in Northern Europe. This will result in a spatial and temporal change in water quality, drought and flooding. Furthermore, sea level rise will increase the risk of coastal flooding. These challenges call for integrated management in the private and public sector.
The overall theme in this cluster project will be adaptation to climate change, i.e. its effects on the hydrological cycle and how we can deal with the challenges it creates for our society and natural habitats in order to better manage these and ensure greater resilience.
Expected Outcomes
Synthesis of knowledge on water quantity/quality
Synthesis of tools for analysing climate change effects on the water cycle
Best practice guide on adaptation measures identified in the involved projects
Policy recommendations on water quantity/quality issues, climate change impact assessment and adaptation strategies
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