Hydralab+ Project Overview and Objectives
Hydralab+
Adaptation for Climate Change
Europe’s focused approach to experimental hydraulic and environmental research
The HYDRALAB+ project brings together European researchers, industry and stakeholders to improve experimental research, related numeric modelling and field studies aimed at adapting to climate change.
Countries worldwide are facing climate change consequences
Due to climate change many countries worldwide are faced with extreme river discharges and higher sea water levels with more frequent storm events and increasing wave and river flow conditions along their coasts and riparian margins. New approaches and nature-based solutions are needed to avoid high-risk erosion and inundation events. Experimental research from our project will provide knowledge and tools to manage these problems more effectively. Experimental research, particularly at large scales, is an
indispensable step to provide sound and sustainable solutions because of the limitations present in numerical models and field data.
Extending the traditional research
One of the most urgent technical challenges regarding to Europe’s rivers and coasts is to extend the traditional research focusing on hydraulics and morphology with additional knowledge of eco-hydraulics to better understand the biological and ecological environment. This multidisciplinary approach is necessary for effective management of the natural environment under changing climatic conditions.
Three main components of HYDRALAB+
I. Joint Research Activities
II. Transnational Access
III. Networking Activities
Joint Research Activities
Through three joint research activities the HYDRALAB+ project, is facilitating progress in the discipline as well as strengthening the coherence of the experimental hydraulic and environmental research infrastructure.