Research Project
IDEATION: Inland Waters in the Digital Twin Ocean
We support the management, conservation, and protection of inland waters in the face of environmental challenges and climate change by integrating them into the Digital Twin Ocean (DTO).
Where: international
Where: international
Challenge
IDEATION arises from the need to integrate inland water data — including rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, snow, and ice — into the Digital Twin Ocean, creating an interoperable digital model. This integration aims to support informed decisions regarding the health and management of water resources, addressing challenges such as climate change and environmental conservation.
Approach
The project uses a participatory approach based on Water-oriented Living Labs (WoLLs) and Multi-Stakeholder Forums (MSFs) to jointly address inland water management challenges. By actively involving stakeholders through workshops, focus groups, interviews and questionnaires, it promotes the co-creation of innovative solutions. This methodology enables the collection of real needs and the creation of an interoperable Digital Twin for inland waterways, in synergy with the Digital Twin Ocean.
Digital Ecosystem
Solution
Digital Ecosystem
IDEATION develops OpenKIWAS, an open and shared inventory of knowledge about water systems, which brings together useful data, models, and information for monitoring inland waters. Additionally, a strategic roadmap is developed that provides recommendations for implementing the DT of inland waters. These tools provide a solid foundation for making more informed, targeted decisions that promote sustainable water resource management, protect ecosystems, and facilitate climate change adaptation. Engineering is responsible for designing the reference architecture, integrating enabling standards and technologies, and ensuring interoperability and scalability.
The project is funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe program, Grant Agreement No. 101157371.
Results
Engagement of European stakeholders in discussions through the forum
Creation of the OpenKIWAS inventory, which includes over 200 data sources on inland waters
Enablement of a modular roadmap for digital twin adoption
Impacts
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