Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) & Nature-based Solutions (NBS) CoP
Leaders
Daniela Benedicto.
Rudy Rossetto.
How to join
We invite all interested professionals in the field of hydrogeology, water resources management, and related disciplines to join this initiative. If you are interested in participating, please contact coordinators for more details or to express your interest in becoming a member.
Motivation
An initiative by scientists and professionals engaged in groundwater management to share expertise, foster collaboration, and enhance global efforts in MAR and NBS technologies.
Why this initiative?
The increasing demand for sustainable water resources, compounded by climate change impacts and growing urbanization, presents significant challenges to water availability worldwide. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is a crucial technology for addressing these challenges, offering solutions for water storage, groundwater sustainability, and climate resilience. Hence, when combined with Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), the potential for enhanced ecological and hydrological outcomes increases, providing additional benefits such as improved ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation.
Aims
A working group dedicated to MAR and NBS could address several pressing needs within the hydrogeology community, such as:
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Facilitating closer ties between hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers to drive innovation and solve complex water-related problems.
- Knowledge sharing and capacity building: Increasing awareness of the benefits of MAR and NBS, promoting knowledge transfer, and offering guidance on the best practices and technologies for implementation in diverse global contexts.
- Policy advocacy: Strengthening the role of MAR and NBS in national and international water management policies.
Intended Outputs
The goal of this Working Group is to consolidate expertise in MAR and NBS, creating a platform for hydrogeologists and related professionals to work together on the following objectives:
- Facilitate exchange of knowledge: Share scientific research, case studies, and practical insights on MAR and NBS implementation across various regions and hydrological settings.
- Develop new strategies for MAR-systems: Innovate and refine MAR and NBS approaches to meet the emerging challenges of climate change, water scarcity, and ecosystem restoration.
- Strengthen the global network: Connect experts, organizations, and governmental bodies working on MAR and NBS to enhance collaborative efforts and leverage collective resources.
- Highlight the benefits for low-income countries: Advocate for the implementation of MAR and NBS in national and international water management policies, with a focus on climate adaptation and sustainable groundwater use as a low-cost intervention.
