Objective In many parts of the world water resources traverse political boundaries. The sustainable management of these transboundary water resources by necessity requires regional cooperation among riparian states. Coupled with physical water scarcity is increasing demand for water by growing populations and expanding economic sectors. In regions in which political relations are fragile, these tensions can prevent the establishment of a lasting peace or even erupt into active conflict.In the proposed IRSES program, we will study the Jordan River basin, shared by Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority, and the Guadiana River basin, shared by Portugal and Spain. The objective of this program is to provide a scientific forum for the establishment of a common ground for these basins as case studies of conflict and cooperation in river basin management and to identify the principles and mechanisms that both promote and hinder cooperation. Lessons learned from this project can be applied to other transboundary river basins in Europe and throughout the world.The partners include: Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Center for Transboundary Water Research; University of Oxford, Wadham College; University Nova of Lisbon, Research Centre e-GEO; Masar Center, Jordan; Palestinian Wastewater Engineers Group; University of Sevilla, GIEST (Territorial Structures and Systems Research Group). These partners have a history of collaboration even when regional political tensions are high.Activities include exchange of Early Stage Researchers, visits from Experienced Researchers, and conferences and workshops for partners and for stakeholders. Dissemination to stakeholders is an important component of the program. The exchanges will be based on existing research projects that will be expanded to include a trans-European dimension. Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processeswastewater treatment processeshumanitieshistory and archaeologyhistorynatural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologydrainage basins Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES - Marie Curie Action "International Research Staff Exchange Scheme" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IRSES - International research staff exchange scheme (IRSES) Coordinator ARAVA INSTITUTE FOR ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION EU contribution € 503 500,00 Address KIBBUTZ KETURA D N EILOT 88840 KETURA Israel See on map Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Clive Lipchin (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Participation ended United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Deborah Sandler (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA Participation ended Portugal EU contribution No data Address CAMPUS DE CAMPOLIDE 1099 085 Lisboa See on map Region Continente Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Maria Jose Roxo (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA Participation ended Spain EU contribution € 1 900,00 Address CALLE S. FERNANDO 4 41004 Sevilla See on map Region Sur Andalucía Sevilla Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Margarita Martinez Pais (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data FUNDACAO DA FACULDADE DE CIENCIAS DA UNIVERSIDADE DE LISBOA FP Portugal EU contribution € 361 000,00 Address CAMPO GRANDE EDIFICIO C1 PISO 3 1749 016 Lisboa See on map Region Continente Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Carla Marques (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
