Expanding AWARD Approach Across Europe

 

 

 

From Demonstration to Adoption

 

The AWARD Project supports the transfer and uptake of an innovative approach to integrating Alternative Water Resources (AWR) into territorial planning across Europe.

Developed and tested through four demonstration cases, this approach combines practical experience, stakeholder engagement and decision-support tools. It provides a structured framework that can be adapted to different environmental, regulatory and socio-economic contexts.

 

 

 

Why it matters

 

Water challenges are context-specific, but the way we address them can be shared.
AWARD helps stakeholders move from exploration to implementation by providing a clear, tested approach to assess the feasibility, relevance and integration of AWR solutions within their territories. This contributes to more resilient, sustainable and forward-looking water management strategies across Europe.

 

 What AWARD offers

 

  • A structured and tested methodology
    Developed and implemented in real-life demonstration sites

  • A Good Practice Guide
    Bringing together lessons learned, practical recommendations and transfer criteria

  • A digital platform (DST-TSD)
    Supporting knowledge sharing, stakeholder dialogue and informed decision-making

  • A European learning network
    Connecting stakeholders, territories and expertise across sectors

 

 From knowledge to action

 

AWARD goes beyond knowledge production by creating the conditions for real-world uptake.

Through a dedicated Working Group and interactive workshops, stakeholders can:

  • Follow the project’s progress,

  • Exchange with Demo Cases,

  • Explore how the approach can be adapted to their own context.

These activities foster collaboration, support peer learning and help turn insights into concrete projects.

 

Tools and resources for replication

To support implementation, AWARD is developing a set of practical resources, progressively made available:

  • Good Practice Guide – methodologies, lessons learned and transfer criteria

  • Visual materials – key concepts, approaches and outcomes

  • Digital tools – supporting assessment, planning and decision-making

  • Additional resources – policy briefs, workshop materials and methodological documents

These resources will be progressively made available on AWARD website

 

Join the first online workshop

Replication of the AWARD Approach for Integrating Alternative Water Resources into Territorial Strategic Planning

Local, regional and national authorities, water managers and planning stakeholders are invited to an online workshop to explore how the AWARD approach can be adapted and replicated in their territories.

Date & Format

  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CET)
  • Online workshop — In english

What to expect

  • Discover the AWARD approach and methodology
  • Learn from Demo Cases
  • Explore how to adapt it to your context

Register for the workshop

Register here: https://forms.gle/fE3CapbY6TGWoh6W9

Participants will receive the connection link by email after registration.