Tools/Experts

1. nature area Top View Influence of desiccation by agriculture Tools/Experts Tools/Experts Tools/Experts Work package 1.4 Integration of IWRM (integrated water resources management) and ……………………………………………………………………………………… spatial planning Multi-level modelling Objectives of work package • simulation models • MODFLOW-SIMGRO-SOBEK-… • Open Modelling Interface compatibility • integrated model • hydrology, ecology, economy,… • optimization framework • analyse key factors involving use of space for transition to adaptive water management • Develop methodology for adaptive water management/space • integrated model • in consultation with stakeholders • test and apply at different scales Risk management Water-space interface • analogy with management of stocks through risk diversification (portfolio theory) • spatial variety of measures • incorporate uncertainty in model • vertical (topological) integration • horizontal (chorological) integration • temporal integration (transition) Building the water-space partnerships Case study participations • Kromme Rijn area • Nile basin • Guadiana basin Results so far • contribution to WB1 paper • deliverable 1.4.1 „Framework for integrated design of water and land management systems; towards robust water-space partnerships as a basis for adaptive water management“ NeWater partners involved Alterra, VU-IVM, UTW, RIZA, UPM