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We are thrilled to announce that the initial version of RIs (Research Infrastructures) platform is now live giving you for the first time an overview of more than 150 water infrastructures across Europe !

This new functionality on the website has been implemented within the frame of Water4All activities.

You can find it on the homepage and in the ‘resources’ section. Different drop-down menus are available to facilitate the research according to relevant criteria such as keywords, services provided, equipment, etc. For each infrastructure registered, further accurate information is also available to help users.

This platform is the first step and result of the "Mapping of Water Research Infrastructures and Observatories activity". This platform results from a survey launched in February 2024 on existing RIs involved in water research activities.

The RI project within the Water4All Partnership.

The development of this platform is part of the “Science – policy – end-users interface” section (Pillar C) and has been conducted in the frame of the sub-task C4.1, which aims to strengthen the link between policies, observatories and research infrastructures.

What can you find on the platform? 

The platform provides instant access to 152 research infrastructures spread over 18 countries, allowing to explore infrastructures using filters including:

  • Country
  • Water4All Keywords
  • Domains And Thematic Area (such as Ecosystems, Health Value and Usage, Sustainable Water Management
  • Services Provided (ranging from numerical modelling to technical and logistical support)
  • Equipment

Alternatively, you can consult the interactive map for a visual overview of the infrastructure.

The platform will be updated and enriched during the following phases of the Water4All partnership, while the usefulness of the platform for the end users will be upgraded

How can we define RI:

“RI are facilities, resources and services that are used by the research  communities to conduct research and foster innovation in their fields”  They include

  • major scientific equipment or sets of instruments
  • collections, archives or scientific data
  • computing systems and communication networks
  • any other research and innovation infrastructure of a unique nature which is open to external users

(quote from the EC, Research & Innovation website)

What is the objective

The objective is to draw up an inventory of Water Research Infrastructures and to promote the use and sharing of water data and network reinforcing, exchanging with the relevant European Union and international networks. It is also a way to facilitate access to the Research Infrastructures themselves.

Explore the platform now and discover the research infrastructures available and how they can support your projects!

Visit the platform on the Resources page of the Water4All Partnership website at the following link.

 

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.