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BLUE RECHARGE

Blue credits for water aquifers recharge and sustainability

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Information

Start date
01/02/2024
End date
31/07/2026
Total budget
1.989.789,43
Partnership
IT - 4
HR - 4
Project typology:
Standard project

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Project specific objectives

  • The goal is to ensure the sustainable management of groundwater by balancing abstraction with natural recharge and improving aquifer resilience.
  • The goal is to introduce an innovative incentive system (Blue Credits) to promote aquifer recharge through technical, financial, and market-based mechanisms.
  • The goal is to develop a shared knowledge system and raise public awareness to support data-driven decision-making and community engagement in groundwater protection.

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Project main outputs

  • Output 1.1 - How to create a mechanism of blue stewardship
  • Output 2.1 - Pilot actions in Italy and Croatia: blue credits and
    MAR
  • Output 3.1 - Blue Stewardship connected to MAR as adaptive
    strategic approach

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About

The project aims to address these challenges in Croatia and Italy by promoting sustainable groundwater management. It focuses on maintaining good groundwater quality and quantity, enhancing aquifer recharging rates, and fostering collaboration between public authorities, research institutions, and private companies. The project will introduce an incentives system called Blue Credits to support aquifer recharge actions, creating a market for buying and selling credits.

Additionally, the project will develop an integrated knowledge system to identify aquifer recharge areas and vulnerabilities, raise awareness among water users, and demonstrate the feasibility of technical solutions like managed aquifer recharge. Ultimately, the project seeks to provide guidelines for implementing groundwater resource policies in Croatia and Italy, ensuring the long-term sustainability of groundwater management.

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

City of Vodnjan-Dignano
Department for Economy and Environmental Protection

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News & Events

  • NEWS
    25/05/2026

    Environmental Impact Assessment of the Case Studies Published

    A comprehensive report presenting the environmental impact assessment of pilot MAR demonstrations, highlighting sustainable groundwater management solutions, climate resilience, and monitoring results from Italy and Croatia.

  • NEWS
    25/05/2026

    Handbook Published: Results of the Case Studies and Blue Credits Implementation

    A practical handbook presenting the results of pilot case studies and innovative approaches to sustainable groundwater management, MAR systems, and Blue Credits implementation across European regions.

  • NEWS
    21/05/2026

    International Workshop on Blue Stewardship: Agenda and Expert Speakers Officially Announced

    The official workshop agenda presents a comprehensive programme featuring international experts discussing Blue Credits systems, certification frameworks, groundwater management, and climate adaptation strategies across European regions.

  • NEWS
    21/05/2026

    Newsletter #9: International Events, Innovation and Upcoming Workshop Activities

    The latest newsletter highlights project participation in international conferences, innovative approaches to sustainable groundwater management, and the upcoming online workshop on Blue Stewardship and climate adaptation.

  • NEWS
    21/05/2026

    Technical Visit and Workshop on Aquifer Recharge and Blue Credits Held in Bologna

    International experts, project partners, and stakeholders gathered in Bologna to discuss innovative approaches to aquifer recharge, Blue Credits systems, and sustainable groundwater management for climate adaptation.