Water Challenges for a Changing World - Water JPI
The need for the development of an efficient and effective common public research programme dealing with water issues is obvious. The demand for water grows faster than the world population. In the coming bio-based economy, anticipated to emerge in the 21st century, agriculture will become as an even more intensive water user. This means that, in situations of relative scarcity, competition between the different user groups (agriculture, municipalities and industry) will be strong. This will also have a great impact on European ecosystems. In addition, climate change is expected to have a strong impact on Europe, affecting the intensity and the spatial and temporal distribution of temperature and precipitation events. The variability in precipitation is also expected to increase, leading to a higher probability of extreme events such as droughts and floods. The JPI “Water challenges for a changing world” (Water JPI) deals with research in the field of water and hydrological sciences.
Important documents
- Water JPI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
(2016) - Water JPI Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda; public friendly version (2016)
- The Water JPI Key Achievements since 2011 (April 2016)
- Water JPI Implementation Plan, 2014-2016 (2014)
- Water_JPI ImplementationPlan, 2017-19 (2017)
- Water JPI activities, instruments, management and procedures (2014)
Joint Calls
The ERA-NET Cofund Water Works 2014 was launched in 2014 in support of the Water JPI. It is funded by the EC under Horizon 2020. WaterWorks2014 aims at tackling European water challenges through the development of transnational and trans-disciplinary research and innovation actions. The Water Works 2014 cofunded call with the topic “Research and Innovation for Developing Technological Solutions a nd Services for Water Systems" was launched on 2 March 2015. A total of 16 transnational collaborative research projects were selected for funding by the Call Steering Committee. Read more.
The ERA-NET Cofund WaterWorks 2015 was launched in 2016 in support of the Water JPI, as a result of joint collaborative effort with the FACCE JPI. It is funded by the EC under Horizon 2020. WaterWorks2015 aims at tackling water challenges at European and international levels through the development of transnational and transdisciplinary research and innovation actions. In the frame of WaterWorks2015, the Joint Call 2016 was launched on 16 February 2016. Proposals were invited on the topic "Sustainable management of water resources in agriculture, forestry and freshwater aquaculture sectors". The Call Steering Committee has recommended 21 research projects for funding. The list of funded projects will be definitively known upon national decisions by WaterWorks2015 partners, in April 2017 at the latest. Read more.
