Transboundary river basin water balance with integrated methodologies and adaptation to climate change
WABIN is a cross-border cooperation project co-funded by the Interreg VI-A Italy–Slovenia Programme. It promotes the sustainable management of water resources and the protection of aquifers by integrating hydrogeological, geophysical, geochemical, isotopic and climate data at river-basin level. Focusing on the Isonzo/Soča basin, the project combines an integrated methodological framework, a three-dimensional hydrogeological model and water-balance forecasting to improve knowledge of water availability, use and future climate-related pressures. WABIN also brings together public authorities, researchers, businesses, territorial stakeholders and citizens to strengthen shared, participatory governance of cross-border water resources.
WABIN is developing practical knowledge, tools and cooperation mechanisms for more resilient cross-border water management. Key achieved and expected results include:
