This section presents on-going and previous studies that will help bridge the important knowledge gaps as regards water scarcity & droughts in the EU. These studies will feed into the Policy Review of the Strategy for Water Scarcity and Droughts, which will be integrated in a "Blueprint to safeguard European waters", to be finalised by the end of 2012. Studies cover the following areas:
Completed reports of studies relating to the different areas are also available for download – please click here for a list of all completed studies 2007-2010.
Theme |
Duration of study |
Main Deliverables |
GAP analysis |
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GAP analysis on water scarcity & droughts |
12/10 – 02/12 |
Identification of the extent of water scarcity & droughts in Europe and assessment of existing and potential selected measures for tackling water scarcity & droughts. |
Water efficiency activities |
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Buildings and water efficiency |
12/10 – 03/12 |
Recommendation on policy options for improving the water efficiency of buildings |
Leakage reduction in water distribution networks |
12/10 – 07/12 |
5-8 pilot studies in water-scarce parts of Europe to analyse and quantify factors of relevance for leakages at a river basin level. Identification of best practices for reducing water-losses in the EU or other countries. Recommendations on policy options for water efficiency in distribution systems. |
Activities to halt desertification in Europe |
12/10 – 07/12 |
3-5 pilot projects on innovative technologies, techniques or practices in order to contribute to the exchanges of good practice and innovation at the local level for halting desertification in Europe. |
Water use in agriculture |
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Water pricing in agriculture |
12/10 – 12/11 |
Case studies on water pricing policies for the agricultural sector in selected river basins. Recommendation on best practices. |
Water saving in agriculture |
12/10 – 12/11 |
Clarification on the current situation of agricultural water use in Europe, and compilation of conclusions from a range of studies on possibilities for water saving in agriculture. |
Instruments for better planning |
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Water footprinting and product labelling |
12/10 – 08/11 |
Review of water footprinting applications and water related information in food labelling and recommendations on how these can be applied in policymaking. |
