The Project in Numbers
36 Months
From 2024 to 2027
3.4 M €
Project Budget
16
Partners
4
Demo Cases
7
Countries
Main Objective
AWARD aims at enhancing water management by integrating Alternative Water Resources (AWR) into strategic planning.
The ambition is to provide evidence-based knowledge and lessons learned on the effective integration of affordable, acceptable, and reliable AWR solutions tested and monitored in 4 Demo Cases.
Specific Objectives
Objective 1
Co-develop a knowledge based on Alternative Water Resources solutions and their multiple benefits for water supply planners from AWARD demo cases and European experiences.
Objective 2
Raise societal awareness to face water scarcity and bridge the gap between local actors’ needs to become resilient to Climate Change impact on water resources availability.
Objective 3
Create a dedicated multi-level community of practices where stakeholders from different sectors can build trust and recognize their mutual accountability towards Alternative Water Resources solutions.
Objective 4
Test & monitor Alternative Water Resources solutions to develop evidence-based actions and support the development of water supply strategic plan supported by AWARD Deliberation Support Tool.
Objective 5
Demonstrate AWARD Demo Cases environment for Decision-Making in design, evaluation,and assessment to highlight recommendations for renewed strategic plan.
Objective 6
Provide a transfer-business framework based on the multi-benefit values of Alternative Water Resources solutions to complete the existing measures of water supply strategic plans.
Demo Cases Map
AWARD is funded by
