"Enabling the SDGs via novel Research and Innovation solutions

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1 "Enabling the SDGs via novel Research and Innovation solutions Water Management and regional EU-ASEAN cooperation Pre 21st - EU-ASEAN Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting Brainstorming meeting, September 2016 P.FILLON Asean Desk, DG Research

2 The Water Challenge setting the scene as a contribution to SDGs EU-ASEAN cooperation Research and Innovation

3 Importance of water International context : Common vision on SDGs Water management WATER Preventing conflict Preserving the environment, Climate change impacts, food security Research and Innovation

4 well above average sea-level rise is found regionally near the Philippines (14.7+/- 4,4 mm/yr) and Indonesia (8,3+/-4.7mm :yr)..

5 Climate change, flood and sea water rise More intense rainfall and typhoons Bangkok, 2011 Sea water rise + soil subsidence End century Salinization rice fields

6 Contamination of rivers, impact on human health and ecosystems Cities Hanoi: m 3 /day, 90% untreated Countryside: Increased use of fertilizer and pesticides kg fertiliser.ha in Vietnam

7 Water : A priority within the EU-ASEAN context? EU and ASEAN Partnership" (Foreign Affairs council conclusions, June 2015) ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the EU (Vientiane, July 2016) Support from Reseach & Innovation, Danube-Mekong expertise Potential of identification or future actions

8 Narrowing the Development Gap (7 slides) EU-ASEAN cooperation on Research and Innovation Research and Innovation

9 The Nexus and the SDGs Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Water Nexus prespective Food Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Energy End poverty in all its forms everywhere Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all - Related goal 9

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11 Mekong Water Challenge : 3 key pillars to address Water management: promoting Promoting regional Integrated Water Resources Management SDG support: consequences of climate change, agricultural irrigation and food security impacts (aquaculture), waterborne diseases Regional issues: equitable use of water & water diplomacy (water access between the upstream and downstream countries ) Research and Innovation

12 Need for River Basin Management (pillar 1) Based on the European Water Framework Directive Develop Integrated Water Resources Management schemes (IWRM) at nation and international scales to obtain reasonnable and equitable use of water based on: -water fees for polluters, addressing pollution from urban water waste, from industry and from agriculture -Impact of sediments on ecosystems, fertility and sea shore erosion - unified quality standards for protection of aquatic ecology and habitat - - coordination of water quality monitoring methods with the objective of cleaner, safer, and available water for all Involve strongly the public participation to balance the interests of various groups and enforce the acceptability of measures Get adequate water pricing acts reflecting the true costs but still affordable

13 SDG support: Climate change, Urbanisation, nexus foodwater-health (pillar 2) - Reduce the occurrence of flooding (dykes, tidal barrier) - Increase parks, open water, infiltration zones in new urban developments - Secure sustainable provision of drinking water - Reconsider the drainage/ water sewage collection system - Systematize water treatment plans

14 Agriculture and aquaculture (pillar 2 cont'd) AGRICULTURE -increase good agricultural practices limiting pesticides and fertilizers -detect water born diseases and impact of food contamination AQUACULTURE -maintain connectivity for fish migration -control sediment loads (enough for nutrient, but below certain limit for eutrophisation) -address problem of impact on human health of contaminated species -inform population and fish farms owners -protect fragile ecosystems (mangrove..) and sea shore

15 Regional issues: water diplomacy & access within and between countries (Pillar 3) Within countries: allocation of water between agriculture, energy and human needs Between countries, ex. Mekong basin: 70Millions persons Production energy vs Water allocation during dry season Trapping of sediments by dams (50%of annual load) with HIGH IMPACT on - Fisheries and aqua food production (algae development) -Agriculture (loss of fertility) -Erosion of sea shore

16 Background : Water research in Horizon ) Details on the 3 key pillars 2) Examples of initiatives Research and Innovation

17 Water Management (pillar 1) Benefits of the EU approach and good practise (see water directive), - Support of EU experience with the Danube and gains to encompass Innovation Key element of several policies (environment, agriculture, climate change, development cooperation, ) Research and Innovation

18 Need & benefits of innovation in the water sector (pillar 2) Water listed as the number one global risk that can cause significant negative impact for several countries or industries within the next 10 years (World Economic Forum Global Risks 2015 report) Citizens, societies, agriculture and industries will increasingly need innovative solutions to meet the need of using water in a more efficient and effective way The 2011 Global Water Market survey from Global Water Intelligence, estimates that the global water market is USD 480 billion in 2010, including USD 175 billion for municipal and industrial water and wastewater capital expenditure Water sector creates new and significant market opportunities for water related innovation and technology Research and Innovation

19 Water Diplomacy (pillar 3) Foreign Affairs Council Conclusions (July 2013) Tensions and conflicts over access to water as aquifer systems do not necessarily follow state borders Manage effects of climate change, demographic and economic change; and reconcile different water uses Actions for equitable, sustainable and integrated management of trans-boundary water resources Water cooperation across the world can be built on the long tradition of managing trans-boundary waters in Europe Research and Innovation

20 Research Infrastructures: Danubius Research Infrastructure supporting the EU Strategy for the Danube Key focus on river-delta-sea systems Link to JPIs Joint Platform Initiatives (WATER JPI JPI OCEANS) Research and Innovation

21 Joint Programming Initiative: Achieving Sustainable Water Systems for a Sustainable Economy in Europe and Abroad Joint Calls with South Africa, Canada, Taiwan, Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, Thailand, Vietnam; discussions with India Research and Innovation

22 Water Research Focused examples (H2020) Potential of efficient nutrient recovery from water (CIRC ) Applied Geosciences (LCE ) Added value of climate services, market research (SC5-01& ) Regional modelling and climate prediction system (SC ) Demonstrators on nature-based solutions for hydro-meteorological risk reduction (SC ), solutions in cities (SCC ) Next generation of water systems &services (CIRC ) International cooperation, Food systems & water resources (SC :2016) Most recent: Next generation of water systems and services large scale demonstration projects (CIRC ) -indicative budget 2017: 30M Research and Innovation

23 Other calls (examples) Approaches for resource-efficient water management systems in process industries (SPIRE ) Water and nutrient use efficiency in crop production (SFS ) EU-ASEAN International cooperation on sustainable aquaculture (SFS ) Soil water resources in the EU & China -impact on agroecosystem functions (SFS ) Farming and supply of drinking water (RUR ) Other Calls in link to Food security, Sustainable cities Research Infrastructures See also SME and Fast Track to Innovation instruments

24 Other water-relevant international initiatives PRIMA : sustainability of food production and processing and water provision -Mediterranean Area Belmont Forum: Forum of funding agencies - global environmental change research (Nexus, e-infrastructures, Transformations to sustainability) International cooperation with India, China, Africa (water supply and sanitation) International 2017 Year of Water (in Brazil). Research and Innovation