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New systemic solutions to improve the climate resilience of coastal landscapes The COAST-SCAPES project develops and demonstrates innovative solutions to increase the climate resilience of land-coastal-sea systems, addressing the challenges arising from climate change, ecosystem degradation and socio-economic pressures on coastal areas. The project promotes a systemic approach that integrates different sectors and territorial scales to co-design climate resilience plans based on nature-based solutions (NbS) that reduce climate risks and improve ecosystem services. This approach combines advanced scientific tools, climate alert systems, risk analysis models and innovative governance mechanisms to facilitate the implementation of adaptation measures. [...]

Innovative solutions to integrate decentralized and circular water systems that enhance urban resilience to water scarcity. The SOLUCIR project promotes new ways of managing water in cities through decentralized and circular systems that enable resource reuse and reduce dependence on ageing infrastructure. Its goal is to address water scarcity and climate-related challenges. The project analyses the main technical, financial, regulatory and social barriers that hinder the large-scale adoption of these solutions. Based on 23 real-life experiences already in operation, SOLUCIR develops demonstration studies in collaboration with water utilities and local stakeholders to demonstrate their feasibility, scalability [...]

Advancing urban water quality through digital monitoring and management. QleanUp aims to develop an advanced water quality platform to improve resilience, robustness, and adaptability of urban water systems. The project’s ambition is to deliver an integrated, risk-based decision support platform for authorities and utilities to improve water quality.This platform seeks to provide decision-makers with real-time sensor data, digital tools, and water monitoring and management strategies to effectively plan, implement, and manage protection measures. By developing integrated monitoring and decision-support solutions, QleanUp addresses key barriers in urban water management. This approach improves the detection, understanding, and management [...]

Integrated methodology for PFAS removal in drinking water based on advanced technologies Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a growing challenge in drinking water management due to their persistence and their potential impact on public health and the environment. The detection of concentrations exceeding the limits established in the Spanish Royal Decree 3/2023 at various water intake points highlights the urgent need to develop effective solutions that ensure regulatory compliance and the protection of public health. In this context, the PFAS-CLEARWATER project develops and validates an integrated methodology that combines advanced technologies for the effective removal [...]

Production of vehicular biomethane from agro-food waste in rural areas. The LIFE CHANDELIER project demonstrates an innovative solution for the production of high-quality vehicular biomethane in rural areas, using agro-food waste. LIFE CHANDELIER addresses one of the great environmental challenges of our time: the mitigation of climate change through the efficient and traceable production of biomethane, a renewable fuel with a significantly lower environmental impact than traditional fossil fuels. The project focuses on the integration of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of biomethane production, while ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability [...]

Design, manufacturing and validation of the next generation of battery packs for the automotive mass-market. The MARBEL project develops an innovative and competitive lightweight battery with increased energy density and shorter recharging times with the objective to accelerate the mass market take-up of electric vehicles. The project innovation is based on the following main pillars: Advanced battery packaging using a Design for Assembly (DfA) and Disassembly (DfD) methodology. Lightweight and sustainable Battery Packaging. Solutions and processes for the sustainable dismantling and 2nd life Flexible advanced battery management systems. Ultra-Fast Charging strategies and enhanced thermal management Procedures for [...]