ClimASed

ClimASed stands for Climate change Adaptation for and with Sediments. Climate change is leading to increased soil erosion and a disruption of the sediment balance. This poses risks to water quality, river ecosystems, navigation and flood management. This has consequences for biodiversity, infrastructure and economies across North-West Europe.

ClimASed includes nine pilot areas spread across the Shannon (Ireland), Scheldt (France/Belgium) and Rhine (Germany) river basins. With this, we support the development of a transnational sediment strategy and action plans for different river sections, from upstream to downstream in the entire catchment area.

The ClimASed project will develop climate-resilient sediment management strategies for the Scheldt (FR; BE), Shannon (IE) and Rhine (DE) river basins. Using monitoring, modelling and adaptation planning, the project aims to propose sustainable solutions for the management of sediment, sediment transport and water quality under changing climate conditions.

A key approach is the use of adaptive pathways, which help waterway managers anticipate future tipping points and implement long-term strategies. ClimASed will also apply advanced monitoring and modelling tools to assess climate impacts.

ClimASed is 60% supported by InteregNWE and 40% from project partners resources. EU funding of €4,776,096.66 has been approved, with a total project budget of €7,960,161.11.

Ireland, Belguim, France, Germany