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Project involvement

Water Europe is dedicated to using its vast network and expertise to boost visibility and impact for European water projects. We join forces with project consortia as either a partner or a subcontractor, focusing on projects that meet two key criteria:

Member Involvement: We only participate in projects that include at least one Water Europe member in the consortium.
Vision Alignment: Projects must align with Water Europe’s Water Vision for a Water-Smart Society.

By engaging in these projects, we aim to support our members and bolster our programmes in Collaboration, Advocacy, and Implementation, complemented by our efforts in Communication. This ensures projects not only gain visibility but also achieve their highest potential for contributing to building a Water-Smart Society.

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Task involvement

We create powerful strategic communication plans tailored to each project. Our approach includes:

– Defining clear communication goals and objectives;
– Analyzing key stakeholder audiences;
– Crafting compelling key messages;
– Selecting the most effective channels;
– Creating a clear roadmap defining responsibilities across the consortium;
– Measuring the impact of communication and dissemination efforts

We also provide a comprehensive content generation plan to ensure a continuous flow of fresh and relevant content, enabling all partners to effectively execute communication and dissemination activities.

Our branding services give each project a distinctive brand identity that captures its core values, vision, and mission. Our approach includes:

– Crafting a compelling visual identity with an eye-catching logo, memorable tagline, document templates and a consistent style guide.
– Creating a series of online and printed materials: poster, rollup, flyers and factsheets.
– Ensuring consistent brand messaging across all platforms.

These steps create a strong, recognisable presence, helping every project build lasting connections with stakeholders and stand out in its field

We offer customized training programmes tailored to the needs of each project consortium. Our workshops cover everything from the fundamentals of effective communication and news writing to social media and media relations.

Designed to enhance each project team’s ability to deliver their messages widely and consistently, our trainings sharpen participants’ communication skills in both their personal and professional spheres.

Our online content generation services ensure that every project delivers fresh, engaging, and relevant content that resonates with its key target audiences.

We specialize in creating diverse content, including blog posts, articles, newsletters, social media updates (X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instragram), videos, and factsheets, all tailored to each project’s unique voice and objectives.

Disseminated through various channels, we ensure that the there is a clear plan of content generation that drives organic traffic to the project’s websites and outcomes. Overall, our content strategy is keeping every project’s digital presence dynamic, informative, and impactful.

We offer website development services, creating user-friendly websites that represent each project’s brand and engage its audiences.

We specialize in designing responsive sites that provide seamless experiences across all devices.

From concept to launch, we handle every aspect of development, working closely with the projects’  teams to ensure that the website is not only visually appealing but also serves as the central hub for the project’s online presence, providing access to key information and outcomes.

Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs) are dynamic real-life environments where public and private institutions, government, civil society, and academia collaborate to test, validate, and adopt innovative solutions.

Water Europe connects a vast network of WOLLs, providing a robust testing ground for solutions and outcomes from various EU projects and technology providers, while driving tangible advancements in technology know-how, governance, and business models.

With extensive experience in planning, executing, and participating in a wide range of events – from conferences and webinars to interactive workshops—we ensure that our projects gain the right exposure to the right audience.

Throughout the year, we organise four key events that bring together the whole water sector: Water Innovation Europe, Water Knowledge Europe, Water Market Europe, and Water Projects Europe.

By aligning our project’s efforts with these events, we maximize efficiency and collaboration, delivering valuable insights and opportunities.

By clustering our water-related projects’ activities, we enable EU funded projects to streamline their efforts, avoid duplication, and leverage collective expertise. Our Water Europe approach not only fosters synergies among EU projects but also boosts their visibility and impact across regional, national, and EU levels and beyond.

Through joint events, workshops, and shared dissemination channels, we organise activities to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our projects’ outcomes, paving the way to a Water-Smart Society.

At Water Europe, we facilitate EU research projects to shape EU policy and its priorities. By leveraging targeted policy strategies and impactful policy briefs, we ensure that our project’s results provide evidence for policy development and design, as well as identify gaps or barriers in current frameworks and approaches.

Our recommendations foster innovative activities, influencing policy-making across Europe and beyond.

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Current Projects

Explore our current projects and see the latest innovations driving progress in water management and sustainability. From tackling water scarcity to improving wastewater treatment, these initiatives show our commitment to addressing challenges in the water sector. Join us in making a real difference in our water resources and communities across Europe.

 

WATERGRID

WATERGRID will develop and showcase the efficacy and replicability of the Smart Water Grid (SWG) concept by collecting data on the benefits for drought resilience and biodiversity. The project moves beyond theory to prove exactly how much water can be saved and how much biodiversity can be restored. The project aims to bridge the gap between ecology and economy by developing business cases, while collecting evidence for their long-term financial benefit. By revitalizing wetlands and natural landscapes, the project creates “co-benefits” for local communities, such as enhancing biodiversity and improving the overall quality of life and mental well-being.
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POST-PURPLE

POST-PURPLE aims to transform urban wastewater and organic waste into valuable resources by developing innovative bio-based technologies that produce nutrients, proteins, and microbial biomass, including microalgae and purple bacteria. The project will enhance the environmental performance of processes that convert organic waste and biomass into valuable products, moving them closer to the ambition of zero waste and zero pollution. Integrated pollution prevention and control will be advanced within POST-PURPLE to systematically address impacts on soil, water and air quality, as well as noise levels across bio-based systems.
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SOLUCIR

As urban populations swell and climate change reshapes our environment, traditional centralised water systems are struggling to keep up. SOLUCIR is an EU-funded project dedicated to accelerating the transition toward circular and decentralised water and wastewater solutions. By integrating local, modular systems with existing infrastructure, we create a “hybrid” model that is more flexible, cost-effective, and resilient. Our vision is to unlock the full potential of water reuse at the source, reducing pollution, saving energy, and securing water supplies for urban, peri-urban, and post-disaster environments.
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UrbanM2O

The EU-funded project uses effective monitoring and modelling solutions for data-driven holistic management of urban water quality. The project aims to empower urban water managers with all the necessary information to develop and implement integrated, data-driven water quality management plans. To address current and future threats to urban water systems, regardless of a city’s geography or its specific pollution sources and to support the transition towards climate-resilient cities by protecting and restoring water bodies for safe human and ecological use.
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NPOWER

NPower seeks to advance sustainable nutrient management through innovation, collaboration, and EU alignment integration. Our consortium, composed of 25 partners from the agricultural, industrial, research, and governance sectors, works together to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.
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QleanUP

Europe’s urban water systems face mounting pressure from climate change, emerging pollutants like PFAS and microplastics, and the complexities of rapid urbanization. The EU-funded QleanUP project unites a multidisciplinary consortium of technology providers, research institutes, and water utilities to deliver a next-generation water quality management platform. By merging innovative hardware sensors with AI-driven digital twins and inclusive stakeholder engagement, QleanUP is transforming urban water management from reactive monitoring to proactive, risk-based resilience.
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PIPEON

The PIPEON project is developing AI-driven robotic solutions to optimise sewer inspection and maintenance across Europe. Currently, sewer networks suffer from outdated monitoring, frequent blockages, and costly reactive maintenance, leading to wastewater spills and infrastructure failures. PIPEON’s autonomous robots navigate harsh sewer environments, detecting defects, removing blockages, and installing sensors in inaccessible areas. The project aims to enhance predictive maintenance by enabling real-time defect detection and improve sewer network mapping and monitoring.
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GEORGIA

The GEORGIA project is dedicated to turn water management and soil health challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation. Aligned with Europe’s Green Deal objectives, GEORGIA is driving an agricultural transformation that is environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable. By combining agricultural expertise with AI-powered digital tools and technologies, GEORGIA advances water management and irrigation practices, while utilizing alternative and recycled water sources. The project promotes sustainable crop production and improved soil health, building resilience to climate change. Through holistic agricultural approaches and the integration of advanced technologies, GEORGIA empowers farmers with enhanced competitiveness and fair income opportunities.
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RAINS

The RAINS project aims to help European farmers, especially in southern regions such as Greece and Spain, be more resilient against extreme weather events such as drought and torrential rains. The project aims to tackle water scarcity and extreme weather conditions in EU agriculture by testing practical solutions like biofertilisers, improved soil water retention, and smart tools such as Optifangs-IA and WaterIQ. Both Greece and Spain belong to the Mediterranean region, which is the region most affected by drought and water scarcity forecasts in Europe.
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CIRSEAU

CIRSEAU wants to engage with relevant actors and to involve them in this collective process, where water is the protagonist and cross-sectorial collaboration is key to achieve a circular water cycle in Europe. The project has launched five working groups, which will operate during the project to foster market uptake of water-innovative solutions, knowledge exchange, education, process analysis and policy improvement proposal.
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NAMOR

Europe’s urban water systems face mounting pressure from climate variability, rapid urbanization, and outdated infrastructure, making decentralized and innovative treatment approaches increasingly necessary. The EU-funded NAMOR project unites 14 partners across Europe and beyond to create a next-generation modular treatment platform.
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UNIVERSWATER

UNIVERSWATER intends to develop innovative sensors, earth observation imaging, AI techniques, and sustainable remediation methods. These technologies will integrate into decision support systems tested in various case studies, ultimately creating a universal, adaptable platform for optimising water resources.
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RESURGENCE

RESURGENCE has the overall objective of boosting the transformation of EU process industries into Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities to achieve 3 of the key EU 2050 objectives: climate neutrality, circularity, and competitiveness.
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BOOST-IN

BOOST-IN is dedicated to implementing a successful strategy to promote technological changes, governance schemes, shifts in mindset and organizational structures the water sector needs to become circular.
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MARCLAIMED

MARCLAIMED aimD 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.
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Water4All

The Water4All Partnership is a significant funding program dedicated to supporting scientific research on freshwater. It focuses on addressing global water challenges, contributing to climate change mitigation, achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and enhancing EU competitiveness and growth. Its aim is to advance knowledge and solutions for water security worldwide, aligning with the Horizon Europe programme for research and innovation. The partnership is set to continue for seven years, starting from 2022.
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intoDBP

This project focuses on developing innovative tools and methodologies to manage and mitigate the presence of organic matter and disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water. It aims to ensure safer drinking water quality by addressing one of the key challenges in water treatment processes. The primary objective is to enhance drinking water safety and compliance with health standards by innovating control mechanisms for organic contaminants and byproducts resulting from disinfection processes.
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ToDrinQ

ToDrinQ is an EU-funded initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive toolkit comprising technologies, systems, and decision-making tools. This toolkit is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of water systems and ensure the provision of high-quality drinking water. The primary goal is to develop adaptable and resilient solutions that secure the supply of high-quality drinking water, addressing current and future challenges in water system management.
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Aachen University
AquaSPICE

AquaSPICE aims at materializing circular water use in the European process Industries, fostering awareness in resource efficiency and delivering compact solutions for industrial applications.
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University of Cyprus
PathoCERT

The project will develop a set of technologies to increase water efficiency through three main solutions: exhaust condensation, water treatment and waste valorisation. Other than water.
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University of Modena
iWAYS

PathoCERT project aims to strengthen the coordination capability of first responders in the event that they have to work in places where the risk of contamination via water is high.
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University of Cyprus
PathoCERT

The project will develop a set of technologies to increase water efficiency through three main solutions: exhaust condensation, water treatment and waste valorisation. Other than water.
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University of Cyprus
PathoCERT

The project will develop a set of technologies to increase water efficiency through three main solutions: exhaust condensation, water treatment and waste valorisation. Other than water.
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University of Cyprus
PathoCERT

The project will develop a set of technologies to increase water efficiency through three main solutions: exhaust condensation, water treatment and waste valorisation. Other than water.
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University of Cyprus
PathoCERT

The project will develop a set of technologies to increase water efficiency through three main solutions: exhaust condensation, water treatment and waste valorisation. Other than water.
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Completed projects

Explore our portfolio of completed projects, each a testament to our dedication to advancing water management and sustainability. From innovating water recycling in industrial processes to safeguarding our water infrastructures and fostering water-smart societies, these initiatives have paved the way for significant advancements in the water sector.

IDEATION

IDEATION aimes at developing a digital twin for inland waters-rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, snow, and ice-ensuring its integration and interoperability with the Digital Twin Ocean (DTO). This ambitious project unifies the hydrosphere by leveraging cross-border cooperation and engaging European stakeholders through Water-oriented Living Labs (WoLLs) and Multi-Stakeholder Forums (MSF).
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IMERMAID

iMERMAID focuseS on protecting the Mediterranean Sea and its surroundings, which play a crucial role in various socioeconomic activities. It aims to address the growing threats of chemical contamination and pollution caused by human activities.
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SAIS

SPIRE-SAIS is focused on creating a comprehensive blueprint for addressing new skill demands in cross-sectoral industrial symbiosis (IS) and energy efficiency within European Energy Intensive Industries. It aims to facilitate the immediate implementation of strategies to update workforce qualifications, knowledge, and skills in response to economic, digital, technological, and environmental advancements. The goal is to overcome skill shortages and equip the EU workforce with future-ready skills, by developing a cross-sectoral skills blueprint. This initiative seeks to enhance industrial symbiosis and energy efficiency practices through updated curricula and skillsets, fostering essential cross-sectoral collaboration.
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AfriAlliance

AfriAlliance focuses on fostering collaboration between African and European stakeholders in water innovation, research, policy, and capacity development. The initiative aims to equip Africa with the necessary tools and knowledge to tackle future Climate Change challenges effectively. The main goal is to strengthen Africa’s resilience to climate change by enhancing cross-continental partnerships that drive innovation and knowledge sharing in water management and climate adaptation strategies.
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Sim4Nexus

SIM4NEXUS focuses on bridging knowledge and technology gaps to support policy design within the Nexus framework. The project introduces a Serious Game as a cloud-based, integrated tool designed to test and evaluate the impact of policy decisions on sustainability goals. Its objective is to improve understanding and decision-making across various spatial scales through the Nexus approach, applying it in 12 diverse case studies globally. These case studies aim to explore decision-making interlinkages and support short-, medium-, and long-term planning up to 2030, 2050, and beyond.
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REWATCH

REWATCH is dedicated to reducing the environmental footprint of the petrochemical industry through an innovative water recycling scheme. This project combines various high-efficiency biological and separation technologies to treat wastewater, aiming for more sustainable water use within petrochemical plants. Its goal is to demonstrate the technical feasibility of this new recycling process, contributing to the protection of Europe’s freshwater resources by promoting efficient water use in regions affected by water scarcity and stress due to various socio-economic activities.
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IC4WATER

IC4WATER is centered on enhancing international cooperation among funding agencies by sharing best practices, fostering networking, and ensuring closer coordination of existing activities. It aims to establish new partnerships to promote multidisciplinary networking that addresses a broad spectrum of water challenges, expanding both in terms of research focus and geographical reach. The objective is to facilitate comprehensive networking across various water-related challenges, supporting the development of innovative solutions by connecting research initiatives across different regions and disciplines.
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STOP-IT

STOP-IT addresses the critical need to safeguard water infrastructures from both physical and cyber threats. It unites 23 partners from across Europe and Israel to enhance the strategic, tactical, and operational protection of vital water infrastructures. The project focuses on risk identification and the co-development of a comprehensive risk management framework for the dual protection of these essential assets. The goal is to fortify critical water infrastructures against severe societal threats by implementing an all-encompassing risk management framework that covers both physical and cyber security challenges.
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ZEROBRINE

Zero Brine adopts a circular economy approach to redefine the value and supply chain of water and minerals. It focuses on the resource recovery from saline impaired effluent (brine) produced by process industries, aiming to innovate sustainable solutions for waste and resource management. The objective is to transform the process industry’s effluent management by recovering valuable resources from brine, reducing environmental impact, and promoting circular economy principles in industrial practices.
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HYDROUSA

HYDROUSA tackles critical environmental and socio-economic challenges faced by tourist-heavy regions, including water scarcity, wastewater management, biodiversity and nutrient depletion, seasonal employment fluctuations, and the strain on infrastructure during peak tourist periods. The project proposes innovative solutions to sustainably manage water demand and supply. The aim is to create sustainable water management systems that address the multifaceted challenges of seasonal tourism and environmental conservation, ensuring resilience and sustainability in water resource management.
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NEXTGEN

NextGen is dedicated to assessing and promoting innovative circular economy solutions within the water sector. It focuses on rethinking and transforming traditional resource use practices by implementing financially viable innovations. The project’s objective is to challenge and revolutionize conventional approaches to water management by introducing sustainable and economically feasible circular economy models.
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RIMA

The RIMA project focuses on establishing a Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) to promote the use of robotics in inspection and maintenance within the infrastructure sector, including energy, transport, and civil engineering. By automating tasks traditionally performed manually, the project aims to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness. RIMA intends to accelerate the adoption of robotic inspection and maintenance technologies through a network of 13 Digital Innovation Hubs, offering education, training, and sharing best practices to boost the EU’s competitiveness in the robotic inspection and maintenance industry.
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aqua3S

Aqua3S aims to enhance water safety and security by integrating innovative sensor technologies, developing early warning systems for water authorities, and establishing a collaborative platform for addressing water safety challenges. It focuses on enabling efficient response to water-related crises, assessing infrastructure resilience, and leveraging citizen mapping for extensive data collection. To standardize and augment water safety measures through advanced detection mechanisms and collaborative efforts, ensuring the security of drinking water sources and reducing societal vulnerabilities to potential water-related disasters.
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ULTIMATE

ULTIMATE focuses on valorizing resources within the water cycle to foster economic value and sustainability. The project views wastewater as a resource for energy and recoverable materials, advocating for its treatment, storage, and reuse under the concept of “Water Smart Industrial Symbiosis” (WSIS), thereby promoting wastewater recycling across various industrial sectors. To transform wastewater from a waste product into a valuable resource, enhancing sustainability and efficiency in industries through innovative water recycling practices.
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B-WaterSmart

B-WaterSmart aims to foster the shift towards water-smart economies and societies in coastal Europe and beyond through systemic innovation. It focuses on integrating technology, management, and smart data solutions across various water-using sectors, emphasizing circular economy principles and water-smart business models. To expedite the transformation to smarter water usage by demonstrating adaptable solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability for multiple water stakeholders.
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Water Mining

WATER-MINING addresses the urgent need for clean water and sanitation by pioneering innovative solutions for the sustainable utilization of alternative water sources. The project focuses on urban and industrial wastewater treatment and seawater desalination, aiming to improve water resource management and access. To contribute to water security by developing and implementing sustainable technologies for alternative water source use, ensuring broader access to clean water.
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PathoCERT

The PathoCERT project focuses on developing technologies, tools, and guidelines for emergency response to pathogen contamination in water, aimed at first responders. Its primary goal is to enhance the coordination and response capabilities of first responders in high-risk contamination scenarios, enabling rapid pathogen detection and improved emergency situation management.
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iWAYS

IWAYS aims to develop innovative technologies enhancing water efficiency, focusing on exhaust condensation, water treatment, and waste valorisation. It also targets energy and material recovery from exhaust gases, aiming to improve raw material efficiency and reduce environmental emissions. The project seeks to significantly reduce freshwater consumption by 30% to 64% and recover 30% of water and heat from humid gases, contributing to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency.
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AquaSPICE

AquaSPice is dedicated to advancing circular water use across European process industries. It focuses on enhancing resource efficiency awareness and developing compact, innovative solutions tailored for industrial applications. The goal is to facilitate the adoption of circular water use practices within the industrial sector, promoting sustainability and efficiency in water and resource management.
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MULTISOURCE

MULTISOURCE focuses on collaborating with stakeholders at various levels to demonstrate Enhanced Natural Treatment Solutions (ENTS) for diverse urban waters. The project aims to develop innovative tools, methods, and business models to support comprehensive city planning and sustainable management of nature-based solutions for water treatment, storage, and reuse in urban settings globally. Its primary objective is to advance the implementation and maintenance of nature-based solutions for enhancing water management practices in urban areas worldwide, promoting sustainable treatment, storage, and reuse of water.
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NEXOGENESIS

NEXOGENESIS is set to develop and validate a multifaceted approach to address climate and socio-economic changes through: (a) a cross-sectoral policy-making framework, (b) a Self-Learning Nexus Assessment Engine (SLNAE) utilizing reinforcement learning for integrating water-related policies into the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus, and (c) a WEFE Nexus Footprint tool to support the SLNAE. The project’s methodologies will be applied in four European case studies and one in southern Africa, engaging stakeholders, policymakers, and academics. The aim is to forge a coherent, scalable framework for policymaking that effectively addresses the challenges posed by climate change, socio-economic transitions, and transboundary issues, fostering sustainable management of natural resources across different sectors and regions.
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TransformAr

TransformAr is dedicated to developing and showcasing innovative products and services designed to initiate and expedite transformative adaptation processes in vulnerable regions and communities throughout Europe. Its goal is to foster large-scale, disruptive adaptations that significantly enhance resilience and adaptive capacities in areas most susceptible to environmental and socio-economic challenges.
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ARSINOE

ARSINOE aims to integrate the System Innovation Approach (SIA) with the Climate Innovation Window (CIW), establishing a methodological framework to foster an ecosystem for climate change adaptation solutions. It employs a structured three-tier approach to create and support this ecosystem effectively. The project’s objective is to catalyze the development and implementation of innovative climate change adaptation strategies, facilitating systemic innovations and solutions across diverse sectors.
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Waterverse

This project focuses on establishing a comprehensive Water Data Management Ecosystem tailored for Water Data Spaces. It aims to create a robust infrastructure for the efficient handling, sharing, and utilization of water-related data across various sectors. The primary goal is to enhance water management practices and decision-making processes through advanced data integration and accessibility, promoting sustainability and innovation in water resource management.
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Hubs4Circularity Europe

Hubs4Circularity focuses on accelerating the transition towards industrial and urban-industrial symbiosis, and the circular economy. It establishes socio-technical ecosystems that aim to close energy, resource, and data loops on a regional scale, supporting full-scale industrial symbiosis and circular economy practices. The initiative’s goal is to contribute significantly to achieving climate neutrality targets by 2050 through the development and implementation of circular economy hubs across Europe.
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H2OforAll

H2OforAll is a Horizon Europe-funded initiative addressing the challenge of Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) in drinking water. It focuses on assessing DBP sources, developing advanced sensor monitoring devices, modeling DBP spread, studying toxicity and environmental impacts, and innovating water treatment methods to reduce or prevent DBP formation. Aimed at safeguarding drinking water quality amidst industrialization, agricultural activities, and climate change, H2OforAll seeks to enhance water safety and public health through technology, awareness, and policy guidance, supported by a comprehensive Central Knowledge Base on DBPs.
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