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Update on Water activities
EIONET CCIVATuesday 22/5/2012Brussels
Update on Water activities
• ClimWatAdapt & on-going studies• Blueprint• Expert Group Climate Change & Water
ClimWatAdapt and on-going DG ENV assessments.
Vulnerability of Water Resources & Adaptation
Driving forcesDriving forces PressuresPressures StateState PotentialImpactsPotentialImpacts
ExposureExposureClimate
scenariosNatural variability
Climate scenarios
Natural variability
PrecipitationSnow coverEvaporation
Sea level riseEtc.
PrecipitationSnow coverEvaporation
Sea level riseEtc.
Water availabilitySoil moisture
River flowWater
temperatureSalt intrusion
Etc.
Water availabilitySoil moisture
River flowWater
temperatureSalt intrusion
Etc.
costs/benefits (health, assets,
production, land, jobs, biodiversity,
ecosystem services, etc.)
from water stress, flooding,
etc.
costs/benefits (health, assets,
production, land, jobs, biodiversity,
ecosystem services, etc.)
from water stress, flooding,
etc.SensitivitySensitivityProduction
ConsumptionDemography
Etc.
ProductionConsumptionDemography
Etc.
Land-useProcesses
Flood defensesStorage capacity
Etc.
Land-useProcesses
Flood defensesStorage capacity
Etc.
WithdrawalsLocation
ecosystems, population,
activity, assetsEtc
WithdrawalsLocation
ecosystems, population,
activity, assetsEtc
Adaptation
Water and Adaptation ModellingClimWatAdapt project (2010-2011)
ClimWatAdapt Scenarios
• Socio-economic and land use: SCENES. • Main drivers (socio-economic,
electricity production, technological changes, …)
• Climate: ENSEMBLES• Long-term annual average bias-
corrected temperature and precipitation data (baseline, 2025s and 2050s), 11 GCM-RCM combinations, SRES A1B scenario
Change in annual precipitation between 2050s and baseline
Adaptation measures inventory
Example of ClimWatAdapt results:Summer Water Exploitation Index (excl cooling water)
FP6 SCENES Scenario «Economy First» 2050
FP6 SCENES Scenario «Sustainability Eventually» 2050
Low stress (WEI < 20%)
Medium stress (20% < WEI < 40%
High stress (WEI > 40%)
Source: DG Environment, ClimWatAdapt database, 2011
ClimWatAdapt policy recommendations:
• Knowledge Gap• Additional research: focus
uncertainty and adaptive capacity. Integration into CLIMATE-ADAPT and WISE.
• Economic analysis under WFD: forecasts about future water use and related investments)
• Embed EU and national forecast systems in CLIMATE-ADAPT.
• • Define and agree on EU wide set of vulnerability indicators to measure the success of implemented adaptation measures.
• Mainstreaming• Ecosystem-based approach /
transfer into all EU policies targeting land use changes (CAP, Energy, Transport)
• Climate proofing measures in 2nd RBMPs
• Funding priority to “green” or “soft” measures and multi-objectives measures
• Start assessment of long-term radical measures
• transboundary water management adaptation strategies.
Support actions at EU level to foster the uptake and implementation of technical
adaptation measures.
Knowledge Integration:
• ClimWatAdapt results integrated in the Clearinghousehttp://climate-adapt.eea.europa.eu/
Current work
• Modelling of the cost-effectiveness of measures in the context of the Blueprint to safeguard Europe’s waters• Natural water retention measures• Water efficiency measures
• Preparatory Action Climate of the Carpathian Region• Litterature review on the potential climate change effects
on drinking water resources across the EU and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies
Natural Water Retention Measures
Slow down or reduce the flow of water downstream, leading to a more natural flow regime within a catchment, alleviate the effect of droughts, and to prevent floods, desertification and salination by:
• improving soil’s water storage capacity
• limiting soil erosion
• increasing groundwater recharge
• conserving water in natural systems
• decreasing flow velocity, controlling runoff
• reducing flood peaks
Outcome
• Report on litterature review on costs, benefits and policy implication of measures• To be circulated for comments• To be integrated into WISE catalogue of measures
• Quantitative modelling at EU level (JRC)• First results to be presented at Green Week• Included into Blueprint Scenarios
JRC modellingApproach
Building scenarios of -land use-agricultural practice-water retention, etc.
Multi -models-Land use model-Climate models-Hydrological model, etc.
Assessment of effectiveness of measures at EU level (flood risk prevention, low flows)
JRC modelling: Provide a first quantitative pan-European overview of the effects of ‘green’ measures on dischargeEncouraging Member States to further explore the use NWRM, foster communication between stakeholders
Water scarcity and droughts
• GAP analysis on water scarcity & droughts • 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 in Buildings• Leakage reduction in water distribution networks
• 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• 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 pricing in agriculture
• Case studies on water pricing policies for the agricultural sector in selected river basins. Recommendation on best practices.
• Water saving in agriculture• 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.
Preparatory action — Climate of the Carpathian basin
• Objective approved by the European Parliament:
• 2010 Budget allocation:• Analysis of the
vulnerability of water and ecosystems of the region to climate change impacts and other man-made pressures
• Identifying potential adaptation measures, focusing on adaptive water management and ecosystem-based approaches..
Preparatory Action Climate of Carpathian Region (1/2)
• CARPIVIA project www.carpivia.eu • To gather information on vulnerability of environmental
resources to climate change in the Carpathian region, and on that basis identify and assess potential adaptation measures, with a focus on ecosystem based approaches
• To identify knowledge gaps to be filled in by additional field research or case studies (executed by a parallel project contract)
• To contribute to on-going national or regional adaptation strategies or related policy processes, and the EU Knowledge Base on Climate Vulnerability and Adaptation (a.o. EU Adaptation Clearinghouse)
• runs until 2013, complemented by the CarpathCC project started in 2012
Preparatory Action Climate of Carpathian Region (2/2)
• CarpathCC project: 6 in-depth studies for in-depth assessments of vulnerability of environmental resources and ecosystem-based adaptation measures:1. In-depth study on the key climate change threats and
impacts on water resources2. In-depth study on the impacts of climate change
threats on ecosystems3. In-depth study on the impact of climate change on
ecosystem based production systems4. In-depth study on adaptation measures 5. Supporting stakeholder interaction 6. Integral vulnerability assessments in focal areas
A Blueprint to safeguard Europe’s waters
EG CC & Water21/5/2012
What is the Blueprint?
• The Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water Resources will present the policy response to the challenges presented in the State of Water Report, • long-term aim: to ensure sufficient availability of good
quality water for sustainable and equitable water use.
• Closely linked to EU 2020 Strategy and Resource Efficiency Roadmap.
Why a Blueprint?
• Improving the implementation of current EU water policy
• Fostering the integration of water and other policies
• When necessary, seeking the completion of the current policy framework
Synthesis of policy recommendations building on on-going assessments
Nov 2012Blueprint
ToSafeguardEU Waters
Report on 2009River BasinManagement Plans
ReviewWater Scarcity& Droughts Strategy
Climate ChangeVulnerability& Adaptation
Report on 2009River BasinManagement Plans
ReviewWater Scarcity& Droughts Strategy
Report on 2009River BasinManagement Plans
Climate ChangeVulnerability& Adaptation
ReviewWater Scarcity& Droughts Strategy
Report on 2009River BasinManagement Plans
ReviewWater Scarcity& Droughts Strategy
Report on 2009River BasinManagement Plans
ReviewWater Scarcity& Droughts Strategy
Report on 2009River BasinManagement Plans
Outlook of sustainability and
vulnerability of EU water resources
« Fitness Check» EU water
policy instruments
Policy Options
Impact Assessment
Climate ChangeVulnerability& Adaptation
From Objectives to Policy Options
AdressingWater Stress
AdressingWater Stress
Resilience to Extreme EventsResilience to
Extreme Events
AchievementGood Ecological Status
AchievementGood Ecological Status
Increase the use of economic instruments
Increase the use of economic instruments
Achieve a more efficient water governance
Achieve a more efficient water governance
Improve knowledge and tools
Improve knowledge and tools
Foster integration of water into sectoral
policies
Foster integration of water into sectoral
policies
Unlocking MeasuresManaging water
demand
Soilmanagement
Restoring riparian area
Restoring lateralconnectivity
Reducing water pollutionat source
Water reuse& recycling
Water storage
Treatment of brackish or
sea water
Transfers
Restoring longitudinal continuity
Cropmanagement
Improvement of irrigation systems and management
Distribution networks
efficiency measures at the buildings level
water efficient products
Protecting the water ecosystems
Improvingavailability of clean water
Focus on measures serving multiple benefits
Unlocking barriers : Technical / Innovation
Knowledge (costs, benefits and impacts
of measures)Economic incentivesFinancial resources
Regulations
Managing water demand
Soilmanagement
Restoring riparian area
Restoring lateralconnectivity
Reducing water pollutionat source
Water reuse& recycling
Water storage
Treatment of brackish or
sea water
Transfers
Restoring longitudinal continuity
Cropmanagement
Improvement of irrigation systems and management
Distribution networks
efficiency measures at the buildings level
water efficient products
Protecting the water ecosystems
Improvingavailability of clean water
Drivers Pressures
Impacts
State
Responses
Identifying specific problems to be solved through the Blueprint
Level 1Level 2
Level 3Level 1
Level 2
Next Steps
• 15/3 – 7/6: 12-weeks public consultation on Policy Options
• Discussion options at 3rd EU Water Conference on 24-25 May
• Discussion at Informal ENV Council 7-8 July• 18 July : Impact Assessment Board• November: Publication Blueprint
Expert Group Climate Change & Water
Expert Group Climate Change & Water
• Main objective: Discuss how Member States and others Institutions are going about implementing the WFD-CIS Guidance document No. 24 “RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT IN A CHANGING CLIMATE”
• Share experiences and best practice• Look at emerging issues (to be taken into account
for the 2nd and 3rd RBMP).
Preliminary assessment River Basin Management Plans (RBMP)
• Most of the MS included significant information on climate change into the RBMP, however in a different level of detail
• Climate change issues have not influenced much the RBMP actions yet
• There is an indication in some plans that climate check of measures has already been done or preparations for it are started for the next RBMP cycles
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