Drought and Water Scarcity

Climate change results in increased risks for drought and water scarcity. Adaptation strategies and measures to reduce the impact are needed.

Our hydrology experts have the expertise to design management scenarios to adapt to or reduce the impact of these risks. The design is built on water system knowledge and modeling tools for soil, groundwater and surface water.

Portfolio

Models and sensor networks to protect our groundwater resources

16/05/2023

Drought/Water Scarcity

Soil and Groundwater Management

Salinisation in the Belgian coastal area

12/05/2023

Drought/Water Scarcity

Decision Support

Dashboards and Digital Twins

Water quality sensoring in the port of Antwerp and at the Albert Canal

15/11/2022

Drought/Water Scarcity

Decision Support

Dashboards and Digital Twins

Thematic challenges

Water Quality

Water quality is one of the biggest challenges in densely populated areas. Diffuse pollution with nutrients and pesticides in agricultural land is a continuing concern.

Soil and groundwater management

Groundwater is a valuable water resource and is increasingly put under stress due to drought and pollution.

Urban hydrology and water quality

Climate change and population growth in cities increases the risk of floodings, soil and water pollution.