For the 2023-2025 phase of the CHR SES project a project team of Deltares (Dutch research institute) co-designed shared socio-economic scenarios’ narratives for better drought risk understanding and water allocation. The three narratives are described in a qualitative and quantitative way, combined with regional climate change scenarios, and are modelled to conduct a comprehensive water balance and low flow assessment for the Rhine River basin. Collection of global, EU, national and more local datasets as well as information regarding socio-economic scenarios and water use in countries supported the execution of the project.
The findings of this project underscore the importance of transboundary coordination and adaptive governance in managing future droughts and water scarcity in the Rhine Basin. It contributes in raising awareness among stakeholders on water allocation, prioritization, and the risks of future water shortages. The project provides valuable information for fostering policy dialogue and basin-wide planning efforts.
Our report entitled “Impact of changing water demand on the transboundary Rhine River basin water balance and flow under climate change” can be found at our SES project page HERE or in our publication section.