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Urban population increase combined with the fragility of coastal ecosystems and pressures on underground water resources, pose a threat to water security in many coastal cities. Existing water supply infrastructure may not suffice in the future, under the uncertainty of demographic trends and climate change. Preparedness and adaptation are imperative.

Optimisation of large-scale water infrastructures is a non-regret measure for climate change adaptation at local level. Several technical solutions can be applied to increase the local water capacity and improve efficiency, with relatively small-scale interventions. Demonstrating such solutions is critical, as they can be replicated with a vital effect on local water security and sustainability.

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Alexandroupolis is a coastal city with an overspilling dam and salinised underground waters. Applying an innovative technical system to increase the reservoir’s storage capacity, coupled with activities that promote integrated urban water management and sustainable water use practices, will benefit local citizens, as well as neighboring communities.

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Alexandroupolis is a coastal city with an overspilling dam and salinised underground waters. Applying an innovative technical system to increase the reservoir’s storage capacity, coupled with activities that promote integrated urban water management and sustainable water use practices, will benefit local citizens, as well as neighboring communities.
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Urban population increase combined with the fragility of coastal ecosystems and pressures on underground water resources, pose a threat to water security in many coastal cities. Existing water supply infrastructure may not suffice in the future, under the uncertainty of demographic trends and climate change. Preparedness and adaptation are imperative.

Optimisation of large-scale water infrastructures is a non-regret measure for climate change adaptation at local level. Several technical solutions can be applied to increase the local water capacity and improve efficiency, with relatively small-scale interventions. Demonstrating such solutions is critical, as they can be replicated with a vital effect on local water security and sustainability.

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Global Water Partnership – Mediterranean (GWP-Med) aims at a water-secure Mediterranean, through application of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approaches. It brings together more than 100 stakeholders of different water disciplines, including 10 regional stakeholders networks. It was established in 2002, and is one of the 13 Regions of the intergovernmental organization Global Water Partnership (GWP).

More information is available at www.gwpmed.org, www.facebook.com/GWPMed. You can contact GWP-Med at secretariat@gwpmed.org

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Based in Alexandroupolis Greece, the local Water and Sewerage Enterprise (DEYAA) was established in 1981 and is responsible for the municipal regions of Alexandroupolis, Traianoupolis and Feres. Its operation includes the planning, study, construction, maintenance, management and operation of all water networks. It also includes any kind of infrastructure concerning water supply, sewerage, rainwater, waste water, processing and reuse. All works are supervised by its own technical service and the Environmental Service.

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The Municipality of Alexandroupolis includes the municipal cities of Alexandroupolis, Feres and Traianoupolis and covers an area of about 1,217 km2.

The city of Alexandroupolis is the capital of both the municipality and the regional unit of Evros in East Macedonia and Thrace. It is an important port and commercial center of Northeastern Greece, located about 14.5 km west of the Evros river delta and 40 km from the border with Turkey.

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The Coca-Cola Foundation is the international philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has donated over 820 billion dollars for the support of sustainable social initiatives across the globe.

For more information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, visit its webpage

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