In a new book, from the international research project CLIWAT, the main results and recommendations of the projects are highlighted. The book is aimed at politicians and decision makers on a local, regional, national level.
Climate changes alter the conditions for water supply and the way we build roads and houses. Project CLIWAT (CLImate Change and Ground WATer) aims to highlight impacts of climate change on groundwater. The project involves 16 partners from Belgium, Holland, Germany and Denmark. Funding for the project is part of EU development Interreg IVB.
The book "Ground Water in a future climate" describes the changes in groundwater resources due to saltwater intrusion, increased leaching to groundwater from pointsources, fields and urban areas. The book also describes the surface water and ecosystem impact on groundwater and an assessment of the demand on water resources in the future.
The climate changes described in the book are based on IPCC scenarios. And can serve as assess for decision makers dealing with the future impacts on groundwater resources and its consequences for the society. The book also serves as inspiration for the development of climate-proof wetlands, in line with EU directives.
CLIWAT project studies have been conducted in seven case areas in the North Sea region, where various measurements and groundwater mapping has been done. The project started in September 2008 and will end in March 2012.
Read more about the CLIWAT project by following the link in the box to the right.