The Besòs river plays an important role in replenishing Barcelonese groundwater yet its high pollution is threatening not only aquatic life but also the drinking water supply.
The EU Horizon project UPWATER will test Nature Based Solutions to mitigate the pollution of the Besòs river & groundwater.
- nature-based solutions
- Monday 5 June 2023, 08:30 - 17:30 (CEST)
- Barcelona, Spain
- Country
- Spain
Practical information
- When
- Monday 5 June 2023, 08:30 - 17:30 (CEST)
- Where
- Institute for Environmental Assessment and Groundwater PollutionCarrer Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Part of
- Website
- Event website
Description

UPWATER project
- objectives, partners, case study sites. Besòs river – role in groundwater recharge and contamination.
Nature Based Solution (NBS)
- expected outcomes. Discussion of requirements, challenges & concerns related to the implementation of NBS