1. Ecosystem services in water management
Fabio Masi, Giulio Conte
IRIDRA
Brussels, 28 October 2015

2. Role in OpenNESS
Designers of the ”neo eco-system” used as case study (constructed wetland for combined sewer overflow on-site treatment)
Monitoring and quantification of some indicators used to assess ecosystem services (water pollution control and flood prevention)
Support to Joint Research Center for the quantification of ESs (JRC)
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3. Main expected outputs
Quantification of the different ecosystem services of the ”neo ecosystem” (pollution control, flood prevention, recreation, habitat to support biodiversity)
Publications providing scientifically sound arguments on ecosystem services provided by an artificial wetland
Quantification of benefits of green in comparison with grey (conventional) options in water management
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4. Main expected benefits to the company
Deepening the market application of green infrastructure in water management , thanks to ecosystem services they can provide
Increase of awareness of key stakeholders on opportunities offered by green infastructure
Entering in OPPLA network as expert consultants in water management
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5. Generic lessons for SMEs
Possibilities to test innovative solutions currently not ready for the market
Strict collaboration with high quality international research centers
Interaction with key stakeholders at different levels
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