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TALANOA-WATER
Talanoa Water Dialogue for Transformational Adaptation to Water Scarcity Under Climate Change
Starting Point
The objective of TALANOA-WATER is to inform and catalyze the adoption of robust transformational adaptation strategies to water scarcity under climate change that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Project Info
Call: Horizon 2020, Call 2020 Section 1 Water IA
Project starting date: 1 June 2021
Project end date: 31 december 2025 (amplio hasta el 30/11/2025)
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Introduction to the Project
The world is running out of water.
If we keep using water as we do now, global water demand could exceed supply by 40% by 2030, decreasing GDP growth in water-stressed areas by 6%. This is comparable to the economic slowdown induced by the COVID-19 in the worst hit economies during 2020-2021.
Objective
The objective of TALANOA-WATER is to inform and catalyze the adoption of robust transformational adaptation strategies to water scarcity under climate change that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Methodology
TALANOA-WATER develops an ecosystem of innovation to co-design and test transformational adaptation strategies for water management under climate change. The project combines:
- Engagement – creation of the Talanoa Water Dialogue to connect scientists, authorities, users, and industry through co-design, co-development, and co-evaluation of adaptation pathways.
- Data – collection and harmonization of key datasets to calibrate and drive the project’s modelling framework.
- Modeling – development of a multi-system, multi-model, multi-scenario ensemble to simulate and assess the performance and uncertainty of transformational adaptation options.
- Pilot Laboratories – implementation and testing of the ecosystem of innovation in six Mediterranean pilot sites representing diverse ecological and governance contexts.
The project also integrates gender-sensitive approaches and ensures inclusive participation in water decision-making, in line with EU and UN frameworks on gender equality and climate resilience.
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