RESCUE - Resources in Coastal Groundwater Under Hydroclimatic Extremes

Securing freshwater resources for a sustainable future

Scientific Question

The primary objective of the RESCUE project is to build knowledge of deep-coastal and offshore low salinity aquifers in European coastal areas, to evaluate novel water resources and to help secure a steady supply of water to both population and industry in times of hydroclimatic extremes.

RESCUE aims to address water scarcity in coastal regions by exploring deep, low-salinity aquifers. The project will map these aquifers, assess their sustainability, and develop policies for their use. This will help secure freshwater supplies for consumption, agriculture, and industry, especially during droughts.

RESCUE is expected to have several significant benefits and impacts

Environmental Benefits

  • Water Security: Ensures a more reliable and sustainable water supply in coastal regions, particularly during droughts.
  • Reduced Reliance on Desalination: Decreases the environmental impact of desalination processes.
  • Climate Change Adaptation: Contributes to climate change adaptation by providing alternative water sources.

Economic Benefits

  • Cost Savings: Reduces the economic burden of water shortages and reliance on desalination.
  • Economic Development: Supports economic growth in coastal regions by ensuring a reliable water supply.
  • Job Creation: Creates jobs related to project implementation, research, and data analysis.

Social and Policy Benefits

  • Improved Quality of Life: Enhances the quality of life for communities in coastal regions by ensuring access to clean water.
  • Informed Policymaking: Provides valuable data and insights to inform water resource management policies.
  • Sustainable Development: Promotes sustainable development practices in coastal regions.

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PhD Success for the RESCUE Project

Cristina Corradin, who contributes to the project RESources in Coastal groundwater Under hydroclimatic Extremes (RESCUE), funded by Water 4 All and co-funded by the European Union,  successfully defended her PhD thesis last

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The authors would like to thank the European Commission and  the Water 4 All Partnership for funding in the frame of the collaborative international consortium [RESCUE] financed under the 2022 Joint call of the European Partnership 101060874 — Water4All