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The project is continuation of the RER7013 project Evaluating groundwater resources and groundwater-surface water interactions in the context of adapting to climate change.
New RER7017 has more interest on surface waters and hydrology issues but with connection to groundwaters. It will help to improve evidence-based policy making in the integrated management of trans-boundary water resources in Euro-Asian area. Four thematic sub-projects are organized:
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Cryosphere/Glaciers
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Surface water-groundwater interaction
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Surface waters and modelling
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Water quality
The expected outcome is to achieve an enhanced evidence-based decision-making in integrated water management through improved characterisation, and monitoring of groundwater and surface water resources, including trans boundary water systems. By the end of the project, it is expected to have an:
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Enhanced understanding of climate change impact on water quality and quantity in transboundary basins
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Strengthened institutional and technical capacity of participating isotope hydrology institutions;
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Enhanced integration of isotope hydrology into the policy making.
Currently, 42 institutions from 28 countries are involved. Slovenian partners are: Geological Survey of Slovenia, Jožef Stefan Institute and Environmental Agency of Slovenia.
Slovenia has upgraded the existing research isotopic monitoring network along rivers Sava (Kredarica, Rateče, Zgornja Radovna, Zelenci, Radovljica, Ljubljana, Krka and Krško), Drava (Ptuj) and Mura (Radenci, Murska Sobota and Murska Šuma). We also observe mineral water and CO2 springs in Ščavnica river valley.
Monthly samples contribute to monitor dynamics of the water cycle and its changes – in precipitation, spring and river water, and groundwater. A sampling campaign of glacial and cave ice will also be performed. The JSI is verifying the comparability of samples for isotopic composition of water from different rain samplers.
Capacity building
We participate at annual project progress meetings in Vienna and plan several trainings, scientific visits, fellowships and expert missions.
K. Žagar (JSI) attended the Training Course on Isotope enabled Water Balance Modelling Using the JAMS/J2000 Modelling System in 2024.
N. Golob (UL BF) attended the Regional Training Course on Nitrate Isotopes Analysis and Applications in 2025.
Total project value: €1,064,449.25, TC funds: 52%, own funds: 48%.
Content
The project is continuation of the RER7013 project Evaluating groundwater resources and groundwater-surface water interactions in the context of adapting to climate change.
New RER7017 has more interest on surface waters and hydrology issues but with connection to groundwaters. It will help to improve evidence-based policy making in the integrated management of trans-boundary water resources in Euro-Asian area. Four thematic sub-projects are organized:
-
Cryosphere/Glaciers
-
Surface water-groundwater interaction
-
Surface waters and modelling
-
Water quality
The expected outcome is to achieve an enhanced evidence-based decision-making in integrated water management through improved characterisation, and monitoring of groundwater and surface water resources, including trans boundary water systems. By the end of the project, it is expected to have an:
-
Enhanced understanding of climate change impact on water quality and quantity in transboundary basins
-
Strengthened institutional and technical capacity of participating isotope hydrology institutions;
-
Enhanced integration of isotope hydrology into the policy making.
Currently, 42 institutions from 28 countries are involved. Slovenian partners are: Geological Survey of Slovenia, Jožef Stefan Institute and Environmental Agency of Slovenia.
Slovenia has upgraded the existing research isotopic monitoring network along rivers Sava (Kredarica, Rateče, Zgornja Radovna, Zelenci, Radovljica, Ljubljana, Krka and Krško), Drava (Ptuj) and Mura (Radenci, Murska Sobota and Murska Šuma). We also observe mineral water and CO2 springs in Ščavnica river valley.
Monthly samples contribute to monitor dynamics of the water cycle and its changes – in precipitation, spring and river water, and groundwater. A sampling campaign of glacial and cave ice will also be performed. The JSI is verifying the comparability of samples for isotopic composition of water from different rain samplers.
Capacity building
We participate at annual project progress meetings in Vienna and plan several trainings, scientific visits, fellowships and expert missions.
K. Žagar (JSI) attended the Training Course on Isotope enabled Water Balance Modelling Using the JAMS/J2000 Modelling System in 2024.
N. Golob (UL BF) attended the Regional Training Course on Nitrate Isotopes Analysis and Applications in 2025.
Total project value: €1,064,449.25, TC funds: 52%, own funds: 48%.