Advancing sustainable WATER management through the upscaling of INnoVative naturE-based SoluTions to promote climatic adaptation
Details
Acronym
INVESTWATER
Project title
Advancing sustainable WATER management through the upscaling of INnoVative naturE-based SoluTions to promote climatic adaptation
Coordinator Institute
ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence
Funding Body
PRIMA
Thematic Area
Water Management & Climate Adaptation
Keywords
climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, water scarcity
Description
INVESTWATER is a PRIMA-funded Horizon Europe project coordinated by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence that addresses the growing challenge of water scarcity and climate change across the Mediterranean region. The project develops and evaluates innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for sustainable water management, combining Earth Observation, satellite data, environmental monitoring, physical modelling, climate scenarios, and advanced decision-support systems. Through pilot implementations in Mediterranean regions and a strong participatory approach involving public authorities, researchers, businesses, and local communities, INVESTWATER aims to improve water resilience, support groundwater recharge, mitigate drought and water stress, and contribute to the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. The project will also establish a digital data hub integrating environmental, socio-economic, and regulatory information to support evidence-based water governance and climate adaptation strategies.