Description du projet
Faire connaître les avantages de la réutilisation de l’eau en agriculture
La réutilisation des eaux usées traitées en agriculture est considérée comme une source d’approvisionnement en eau fiable, non tributaire de la sécheresse saisonnière et des aléas du climat. Il s’agit toutefois d’un moyen sous-utilisé d’augmenter l’approvisionnement en eau et d’atténuer les pressions exercées sur les ressources en eau surexploitées de l’UE. Dans ce contexte, le projet SuWaNu Europe, financé par l’UE, explorera la réutilisation de l’eau dans huit régions cibles: Belgique, Bulgarie, Allemagne, Grèce, Espagne, France, Italie et Portugal. Son objectif est de combler les lacunes actuelles en matière d’innovation et de mettre en œuvre de manière efficace des solutions de réutilisation dans l’agriculture. SuWaNu Europe synthétisera, partagera et présentera les connaissances et compétences existantes et à venir dans le domaine de la réutilisation de l’eau en agriculture aux parties prenantes concernées, comme les agriculteurs et les groupes consultatifs en matière agricole.
Objectif
Reclaimed water has a strong potential for complementing conventional water resources. According to the European Commission communication “Closing the loop - An EU action plan for the Circular Economy” (COM(2015)0614): “in addition to water-efficiency measures, the reuse of treated wastewater in safe and cost-effective conditions is a valuable but under-used means of increasing water supply and alleviating pressure on over-exploited water resources in the EU”. Water reuse is especially relevant in agriculture as this is one of the main water consumers, having additional benefits for farmers: lower cost compared to other solutions (e.g. desalination), reliability of supply regardless of season, climatic conditions and associated water restrictions, and nutrients contribution of the treated wastewater that can supplement or replace conventional fertilizers. Based on the results of a previous EU project called SuWaNu (contract number 319998) whose main result was to set research driven clusters in the field of water reuse in 5 target countries: Malta, Spain, Germany, Greece and Bulgaria, SuWaNu Europe is intended to bridge the current innovation gaps and achieve an effective implementation of reuse solutions in agriculture. SuWaNu Europe will extend the geographical coverage of its predecessor and will summarize, share and present existing and upcoming knowledge and skills in the field of water reuse in agriculture to the relevant stakeholders such as farmers and farming advisory groups. SuWaNu Europe will also create regional working groups for the development of action plans. These action plans will set strategies at regional level with the objective of boosting innovation in the agricultural and water sectors, improving best practice development and identifying the most appropriate channels to reach stakeholders. In addition to this, dissemination and training will create the capacity and competencies needed to implement these results.
Champ scientifique
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processeswastewater treatment processes
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrology
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture
- social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicssustainable economy
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.1. - Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.3. - Empowerment of rural areas, support to policies and rural innovation
- H2020-EU.3.2.2.3. - A sustainable and competitive agri-food industry
- H2020-EU.3.2.4.1. - Fostering the bio-economy for bio-based industries
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.4. - Sustainable forestry
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.2. - Providing ecosystems services and public goods
Régime de financement
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinateur
29001 Malaga
Espagne
L’entreprise s’est définie comme une PME (petite et moyenne entreprise) au moment de la signature de la convention de subvention.