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Enhancing water governance

Protecting our water resources for future generations.

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Natural water systems are under unprecedented pressure from climate change, pollution, and overuse. Floods and droughts are on the rise, and the growing scarcity of clean water is of grave concern.

EU water policy and regulations such as the Water Framework Directive and the Floods Directive reflect the importance of water governance. As presented below, North Sea Region projects are making headway towards sustainable water management.

Project highlights

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Using water bodies to enhance climate resilience and liveability in cities

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Building with Nature

Unleashing natural water systems as part of nature-based solutions

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Restoring natural wetlands and their ecosystem services

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Supporting midsize cities to cope with weather and water extremes

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Reinforcing flood defense infrastructure to withstand future pressure

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Handling floods from risk to recovery using the Multi-Layer Safety approach

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Managing upsteam pressures on estuaries to keep aquatic ecosystems healthy

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Saving fresh water through saline farming to cope with climate stress

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Developing filters to capture and recycle naturients in agricultural runoff

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Water pollution

Sullied Sediments

Managing harmful chemicals found in waterways and sediments

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Managing groundwater resources in the face of droughts and floods

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Facilitating water co-governance to protect wetlands and build climate resilience

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