SAWA

SAWA strives to strengthen the member states for their current implementation of the EU Flood Directive (FD) by developing a transnational implementation strategy. The aim is to adapt existing water management systems to the effects of extreme flood events due to climate change, focusing on sustainable development of society and regional economies.

Priority

2 – Promoting the Sustainable Management of our Environment

Area of Intervention

2.3 Adapting to and reducing risks posed to society and nature by a changing climate

Based on case studies and pilot implementations SAWA will test the new and innovative strategies in Flood Risk Management around the North Sea. The project integrates local, regional and national stakeholders, university and vocational training students, thus the project includes a broad capacity building process incorporating information, education and qualification.

Expected Outcomes

• Centres for education towards sustainable flood risk management around the North Sea,
• Adaptive strategy for implementation of Flood Risk Management Plans in the NSR,
• Decision support database for flood protection measures in the NSR,
• MSc/postgraduate course on flood risk management,
• Cost-benefit analyses of measures in relation to adaptive planning strategies to optimize the implementation of Flood Risk Management Plans and River Basin Management Plans.