XEROCHORE
An Exercise to Assess Research Needs and Policy Choices in Areas of Drought
| Coordinatore | FONDAZIONE ENI ENRICO MATTEI
Organization address
address: Corso Magenta 63 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Italy [IT] |
| Totale costo | 1˙831˙002 € |
| EC contributo | 1˙500˙889 € |
| Programma | FP7-ENVIRONMENT
Specific Programme "Cooperation": Environment (including Climate Change) |
| Code Call | FP7-ENV-2007-1 |
| Funding Scheme | CSA-SA |
| Anno di inizio | 2008 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2008-05-01 - 2010-04-30 |
Partecipanti
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FONDAZIONE ENI ENRICO MATTEI
Organization address
address: Corso Magenta 63 contact info |
IT (MILANO) | coordinator | 0.00 |
| 2 |
"Water Management Center, Bauer & Olsson GbR"
Organization address
address: Callinstr. 14 contact info |
DE (HANNOVER) | participant | 0.00 |
| 3 |
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE EN SCIENCES ET TECHNOLOGIES POUR L'ENVIRONNEMENT ET L'AGRICULTURE
Organization address
address: RUE PIERRE GILLES DE GENNES 1 contact info |
FR (ANTONY CEDEX) | participant | 0.00 |
| 4 |
JRC -JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE- EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Organization address
address: Rue de la Loi 200 contact info |
BE (BRUSSELS) | participant | 0.00 |
| 5 |
MINISTERIO DE MEDIO AMBIENTE Y MEDIO RURAL Y MARINO
Organization address
address: Plaza San Juan de la Cruz s/n contact info |
ES (MADRID) | participant | 0.00 |
| 6 |
MINISTERO DELL'AMBIENTE E DELLA TUTELA DEL TERRITORIO E DEL MARE
Organization address
address: Via Cristoforo Colombo 44 contact info |
IT (ROMA) | participant | 0.00 |
| 7 |
NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS - NTUA
Organization address
address: HEROON POLYTECHNIOU 9 ZOGRAPHOU CAMPUS contact info |
EL (ATHINA) | participant | 0.00 |
| 8 |
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL
Organization address
address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue contact info |
UK (SWINDON WILTSHIRE) | participant | 0.00 |
| 9 |
STICHTING DIENST LANDBOUWKUNDIG ONDERZOEK
Organization address
address: Costerweg 50 contact info |
NL (WAGENINGEN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 10 |
UNION INTERNATIONALE POUR LA CONSERVATION DE LA NATURE ET DE SES RESSOURCES
Organization address
address: RUE MAUVERNEY 28 contact info |
CH (GLAND) | participant | 0.00 |
| 11 |
UNIVERSITETET I OSLO
Organization address
address: Problemveien 5-7 contact info |
NO (OSLO) | participant | 0.00 |
| 12 |
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY
Organization address
address: DROEVENDAALSESTEEG 4 contact info |
NL (WAGENINGEN) | participant | 0.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'In recent years large parts of Europe suffered from extreme drought, a phenomenon that likely will become more frequent and more severe, as predicted by the climate models. This will lead to significant socio-economic and environmental impacts and associated damages. There is therefore an urgent need to develop a roadmap toward a European Drought Policy, in accordance with the EU-Water Framework Directive (WFD) and related EU Legislation and Actions. The aim is to mitigate and to adapt to droughts, and hence reduce the risks they pose in Europe. XEROCHORE SA compiles a roadmap that comprises of: 1) a state-of-the-art review and identification of the research gaps in the natural system, in impact assessment, in policy-making and in integrated water resources management, and 2) an assessment of the possible impacts of droughts and guidance on appropriate responses for stakeholders. An extended network of experts will gather inputs for the roadmap through focussed workshops, round table discussions, which integrate the various aspects, and a concluding conference. A Core Group will guide and facilitate the discussion and synthesis process, and eventually write the integrated roadmap. The project network consists of over 80 organizations including research institutes, universities, ministries, water management organizations, stakeholders, consultants, international organizations and programmes. It includes key members of the European Drought Centre and the WFD-CIS Working Group on Water Scarcity and Drought and representatives from overseas and neighbourhood countries, in particular around the Mediterranean Basin. The large number of organizations covering different aspects and geographic regions guarantee that all drought aspects will be covered. The drought network will be embedded in the already-existing European Drought Centre to reach the wider scientific and to provide research advice and policy support to the EC beyond the lifetime of this action.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
Guidance and recommendations evolving from a recent study on droughts are designed to make sure that Europe is well prepared for a drier future.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
The world is experiencing droughts with greater frequency and intensity. If the climate models are right, even more droughts can be expected in the coming years.
This challenge of preparing for the future was taken up in the context of the Xerochore project, which received funding from the EU. An extensive network of experts on water issues was assembled from universities, research institutes, government authorities and relevant stakeholders.
The scientific aspects of the problem were thoroughly assessed, including all aspects of the hydrological cycle. Recommendations followed for several important issues such as addressing the weaknesses and uncertainty associated with computer models. The need for reliable short and long-term drought forecasts was also emphasised.
In order to evaluate the impact of this natural disaster on both society and the environment, data was collected for a number of recent droughts. The methodology employed integrated concepts of water demand and supply management.
Finally, the Xerochore team turned its attention to the role of policy in helping to avoid drought or mitigate its impacts when it occurs. The scope of the study extended beyond Europe's borders in an effort to identify best practices from around the globe.
Looking to share these important findings, several workshops and conferences were organised which were well attended by members of the European Parliament, European Commission and other high-ranking authorities. A guidance document and targeted policy briefs have also been produced. Finally, many of Xerochore's experts will be continuing their fruitful collaboration through the European drought centre.