Descrizione del progetto
Dimostrare i benefici del riutilizzo delle acque in agricoltura
Il riutilizzo agricolo delle acque reflue trattate è considerato un metodo di approvvigionamento idrico affidabile, che non dipende dalla siccità stagionale e dalla variabilità meteorologica. Tuttavia questo mezzo, destinato a incrementare l’approvvigionamento idrico e ad attenuare la pressione su risorse idriche sovrasfruttate, resta sottoutilizzato nell’UE. In tale contesto, il progetto SuWaNu Europe, finanziato dall’UE, esplorerà il riutilizzo delle acque in otto regioni bersaglio: Belgio, Bulgaria, Germania, Grecia, Spagna, Francia, Italia e Portogallo. Il suo obiettivo consiste nel colmare gli attuali divari in termini di innovazione e raggiungere un’attuazione efficace delle soluzioni di riutilizzo in agricoltura. Il progetto SuWaNu Europe riassumerà, condividerà e presenterà alle parti interessate pertinenti, quali agricoltori e gruppi di consulenza agricola, le conoscenze e le competenze attuali e future nel campo del riutilizzo delle acque in agricoltura.
Obiettivo
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.
Campo scientifico
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processeswastewater treatment processes
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrology
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture
- social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicssustainable economy
Programma(i)
- 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
Meccanismo di finanziamento
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinatore
29001 Malaga
Spagna
L’organizzazione si è definita una PMI (piccola e media impresa) al momento della firma dell’accordo di sovvenzione.