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7 projects
Network on Governance Science and Technology for Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Mediterranean The role of DSS tools (NOSTRUM DSS)
The Nostrum-DSS EU funded Co-ordination Action (CA) aims at contributing to the achievement of improved governance and planning in the field of sustainable water management within the Mediterranean Basin by establishing a network between the science, policy, and civil society spheres and through the development and dissemination of Best Practices Guidelines (BPGs) for the design and implementation of DSSs for IWRM in the Mediterranean Area. Decision Support Systems (DSS) have a great theoretical potential as tools for the identification of optimal water resource management regimes in the Mediterranean basin, thus helping policy makers (PMs) to bring the principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) into practice. However, such tools are only episodically exploited outside the academia.
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Sustainable Irrigation Water Management and River-Basin Governance: Implementing User-Driven Services (SIRIUS)
SIRIUS was an EU-funded project that developed innovative Earth Observation (EO)-based services to support agricultural production and water management in water-scarce regions. The project provided irrigation management, drought management, and farm advisory services to assist water authorities, irrigation associations, and farmers in making informed decisions regarding sustainable water use.
View ProjectOptimization for Sustainable Water Management (OPTIMA)
The overall aim of OPTIMA was to develop, implement, test, critically evaluate, and exploit an innovative, scientifically rigorous yet practical approach to water resources management intended to increase efficiencies and to reconcile conflicting demands, applied to 7 pilot case studies around the Mediterranean.
View ProjectParticipatory multi-Level EO-assisted Tools for Irrigation Water Management and Agricultural Decision-Support (PLEIADeS)
PLEIADeS was an EU FP6 research project aimed at improving the efficient and sustainable use of irrigation water in water-scarce environments. The project combined Earth Observation (EO), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and participatory decision-making approaches to develop multi-level decision support systems for river basins, irrigation schemes, and farms. By integrating technological innovation with stakeholder participation, the project sought to enhance irrigation efficiency and agricultural water management.
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FArming Tools for External Nutrient Inputs and Water MAnagement (FATIMA)
FATIMA was a Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation project aimed at improving the efficiency of water and nutrient use through precision agriculture technologies. By integrating Earth Observation (EO), wireless sensor networks, WebGIS-based decision support systems, and socio-economic analyses, the project developed innovative farm management tools for farmers, irrigation authorities, and policy makers, promoting sustainable agriculture while improving environmental performance and economic competitiveness.
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LEarning and action alliancEs for NexuS EnvironmentS in an uncertain future (LENSES)
LENSES is a PRIMA-funded Innovation Action aiming to operationalise the Water-Ecosystem-Food (WEF) Nexus approach across the Mediterranean. Through Learning and Action Alliances (LAAs), the project develops resilient Nexus management strategies that improve water allocation, enhance food security, preserve ecosystems, and strengthen climate change adaptation by fostering inclusive stakeholder participation and collective learning.
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Nexus Living Labs for Multi-Level Innovation in Mediterranean Irrigated Agriculture (NEXUSLABS)
NexusLabs is a PRIMA-funded Innovation Action that promotes sustainable irrigated agriculture across the Mediterranean through the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus approach. The project combines smart farming technologies, Nature-based Solutions, and participatory Living Labs to reduce water consumption and energy footprints while improving agricultural productivity, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability.
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