Research Sites

Veluwe

• Making groundwater a more prominent topic in the overall management of the Veluwe and involving local stakeholders in different policy platforms
• More knowledge about effects of climate change on the groundwater system of the Veluwe
• Insight into the impact of possible adaptation measures

Tagus

• Testing adaptations plans (when available) to “next-decade” projections or guide users to adaptation measures, both in public water supply and in agriculture.
• Coupling hydrological and estuarine modelling to a Risk Management approach, proved to be of much help in assisting the decision making process.
• Reaching knowledge improvement on the vulnerabilities of key water dependent economic sectors, and how CC can affect their activities.
• IDF curves for future climate (S. Julião do Tojal station; Trancão river basin)
• Water cycle mathematical models prepared to be used in the future, supporting the management of the lower Tagus River and decisions taking

Wuppertal

• Relevant experience on how to handle climate data from circulation models
• For the interpretation of resulting discharge from decadal predictions, statistical parameters should be used for comparison instead of absolute quantities to avoid one-to-one correspondence,
• Land use changes only for the next decade do not play a significant role on runoff¬ generation Water use scenarios, on the other hand, proved to be most sensitive for the Größe Dhünn Reservoir - all decadal members reflected the same trend, indicating a slight diminishing of water availability for the next decade.
• Soil measurements can be easily implemented (new communication techniques) and are very helpful to improve modelling

Troodos

• Successful Downscaling at 1x1km resolution of rainfall extreme events
• Successful use of high-resolution downscaled rainfall events in hydrological models
  • Model used for Flood Directive Implementation  Observed Rainfall data from the relevant Meteorological Stations
  • Model used in BINGO  1×1 km high-resolution downscaled rainfall as derived from WP2
• One of the members of the ensemble set produced excellent results compared to the results of the model using observed rainfall data
• Calculation of flood flows of extreme future episodes under climate and land-use change conditions
• Understanding of the effectiveness of Tamassos Dam under various initial dam conditions scenarios
• Flood Maps

Badalona

• Innovative technological solutions supporting decision-making processes, such as:
  • 1D/2D coupled model for urban flooding impact assessment - Risk maps for pedestrians and vehicles in the event of flooding, which will be included in the current emergency protocols (civil protection)
  • Integrated sewer and marine modelling for CSOs impact assessment - Methodology for CSOs pollution estimation based on rain intensity
• Roadmap for an effective climate change adaptation: Consensual list of adaptation measures and CBA for each of the alternatives, including cost of inaction.
• Engagement and active participation of multiple stakeholders in: Flood and CSO risk management processes and climate change adaptation and resilience of urban drainage system

Bergen

• Future climate projections for Bergen, both Near- and long term, as well as planning and design tools.
• Impacts on Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs): Model development and identification of problematic CSOs
• Risk assessment: Frequency analysis and vulnerability analysis
• Adaptation measures and strategies: development of a digital platform for public involvement and decision support table for adaptation measures