The GestEAUr project addresses one of the main challenges faced by rural areas in the SUDOE region: sustainable water cycle management in a context of climate change, which exacerbates water scarcity and affects the economic viability of local communities. Intensive agricultural activities and outdated infrastructure complicate both compliance with European regulations and the availability of drinking water.
With co-financing of 1,526,850.01 euros from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the GestEAUr project, supported by the Interreg SUDOE 2021-2027 program, seeks to implement innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure water quality in rural areas of southern Europe. Led by the University of Salamanca, and in collaboration with a consortium of nine entities from Spain, Portugal, and France, the project proposes a strategy to improve the efficiency and sustainability of water management.
GestEAUr will extend until 2026 and focuses on implementing five action plans across various organizations to optimize water supply and treatment services, as well as three pilot tests of sustainable and low-cost solutions adapted to the specific needs of rural areas in the SUDOE region. The project will also develop SID_AQUARURAL, a digital management tool based on artificial intelligence that will enable local authorities to monitor and improve water management.
This project will strengthen the water resilience of rural communities in the SUDOE region, improving their ability to adapt to climate change and promoting collaborative governance that fosters the responsible and efficient use of water, essential for the future of these regions.
