Coordinador del proyecto

Who are we ?

Founded in 1868, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities committed to excellence in interdisciplinary research, inclusive teaching and active promotion of young scientists. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. TUM is organized in 14 departments that provide an excellent environment for research and for the education of 49,000 students with a total budget of EUR 1,770 million euros. TUM is represented in this project through two groups: the group of Production and Resource Economics and the group of Hydrology and River Basin Management.

What is our role in the project ?

The TUM group of Production and Resource Economics is the project coordinator and leads the WP1 activities that focus on the development of a robust monitoring framework of water governance. In addition, the group of Production and Resource Economics is leading WP6, associated with the management and coordination of the project’s activities.

The TUM group of Hydrology and River Basin Management is the German Case Study leader and with the support of Regierung Oberfranken are exploring the water governance challenges in the Upper Main region.

While the Upper Main region offers a strong interconnection of all the WEFE aspects, a regular stakeholder communication platform is missing. In addition, due to the hydrological extremes (floods and droughts), tensions among stakeholders are expected to increase. Therefore, there is an urgent need to map and overcome tensions among different water users, while ensuring environmental sustainability.

Who are we ?

The Government of Upper Franconia (die Regierung von Oberfranken) carries out tasks within the competence of various ministries. Its task is to weigh the various interests against each other, place them under one and the same umbrella, and reach a decision that is both prompt and rational. In order to perform its duties in the field of co-ordination proficiently, the Government employs many experts in different fields.

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Who are we ?

The Hydroeconomic Modelling Group at IIAMA-UPV is a multidisciplinary team of researchers led by professor Manuel Pulido-Velazquez focused on researching the economic valuation and improvement of water resources and environmental management, as well as the use of economic instruments to achieve sustainable use and management of water.

What is our role in the project ?

We are leading Work Package 3 “Economic and financial schemes of water systems”. In the WP we will examine the use of various tools and methods, such as pricing policies, water markets, crop insurance, and payments for environmental services, to achieve sustainable use and management of water incorporating a WEFE perspective.

Who are we ?

Euroquality is a consulting company specialised in European projects setting up and management. Since 1997, Euroquality supports technological and methodological innovation within all organisations active in R&D (SME, industries, research centres, NGOs, universities, etc.). Euroquality has supported the consortium in the setting up of the RETOUCH NEXUS proposal.

What is our role in the project ?

Euroquality will lead the work package on the communication and dissemination activities in order to reach the greatest possible audience; promote Project Results across external stakeholders and the general audience, to maximise its impacts and visibility across Europe and beyond.

EQY will use its large experience to propose a tailored Communication and Dissemination Plan (D5.1) and will implement communication activities for general audience (T5.2) and dissemination to various target audiences (T5.3).

Who are we ?

The Slovak University of Agriculture provides education in the field of agriculture and related research areas. The University cultivates close and productive links with its local and regional community and continually expands its work at an international level in both teaching and scientific research. The university has a strong tradition of working in collaboration with business and industry and playing an active role in economic regeneration.

What is our role in the project ?

Slovak University of Agriculture will be task leader on the definition of case study baseline for economic, financial and business instruments (T3.1) and for water governance schemes and institutional settings (T4.1).
SUA will manage the Slovak case study and will work closely with the local associated partner, the Slovak Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic. The case study will focus on increasing water retention capacity, improving irrigation systems and enhancing the landscape structure that have a direct impact on reducing the risks of floods and droughts in the southwest part of Slovakia, ensuring water security, eliminating desertification and reducing the loss of biodiversity.

Who are we ?

Greening the Islands is an innovative start-up company committed to building a network of key stakeholders working together for self-sufficiency, sustainability, resilience and improved livelihoods on islands and in remote locations. It facilitates cooperation between local, regional and national governments, institutions, utilities, innovation providers, investors, industry associations, academics and media. It supports the development and the dissemination of the best innovative, sustainable solutions for islands involving and creating value for local communities.

What is our role in the project ?

Greening the Islands will lead a task dedicated to the design business modelling approaches (T3.4) that will be combined with the economic instruments proposed and validated in WP3 to promote a financially sustainable water future.
GTI will also support EWA in the management of the Maltese case study. The case study will focus on the water supply for the municipal sector and recently for the agricultural sector that is becoming increasingly dependent on non-conventional water resources (sea-water desalination and water reclamation) – hence directly drinking water supply and food production to the energy requirements for the treatment and distribution of the produced water. 

Who are we ?

De Watergroep is the largest drinking water company in Flanders. Yearly, they supply 130 million cubic meters of water to their 3.3 million customers through more than 34,000 km of pipes. Client-driven thinking and acting is the hallmark of all their business practices. As a water company, they have developed a strong technological edge to support their passion for water as a source of life and health. Furthermore, they are strongly committed to innovation and have already participated in various European projects (f.e. B-Water Smart and Superlocal). Their mission is to supply water in a sustainable way today, for tomorrow’s generation. This is achieved by ensuring the economically and ecologically responsible management of every link in the water chain: rainwater, groundwater, surface water, drinking water and wastewater.

What is our role in the project ?

De Watergroep, an affiliated partner, will support VITO on the implementation of Belgian Case Study Leader. The case study focuses on the rainwater collection in a business park. Rainwater collection is an obligation in Belgium for industrial companies. However, its reuse is currently limited and unevenly distributed (low demand for application for most companies, higher demand than supply). The main challenge is the development of water pricing mechanisms for secondary water. This mechanism is not available yet and is needed for the sustainable management of the actual ongoing investments in the Waterproof project.

Who are we ?

The Slovakian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development performs state administration within the scope of its remit, including specialised state supervision in the areas of agriculture and rural development. It directs, guides and inspects the execution of the state supervision of irrigation systems, drainage systems and the execution of the program of agricultural activities in the declared vulnerable areas.

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