Current Water Management Plans in Andalucía and their Effectiveness Flashcards
Who participated in the latest Board of Directors meeting of the ASA?
Sergio Arjona, the Deputy Minister of Sustainability and Environment of the Junta de Andalucía.
What was the date and location of the ASA meeting?
The meeting took place on January 31 in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz.
What commitment did Arjona reaffirm during the meeting?
The commitment of the Andalusian Government to more efficient, agile water management adapted to climate change challenges.
What is the significance of the new Environmental Management Law (LEGAM)?
LEGAM is a key tool to expedite essential water projects, especially in the context of prolonged drought.
How will LEGAM affect the administrative processes for strategic projects?
It will streamline administrative procedures for projects like the construction of potable water treatment facilities.
What ongoing environmental issue is Andalucía facing?
Andalucía is experiencing one of the longest droughts in its history, with six consecutive years of low precipitation.
What does Arjona say about the recent rains in Andalucía?
While recent rains have provided some relief, they should not create a false sense of security due to the structural water deficit.
What alternative water sources does Arjona emphasize for climate adaptation?
The use of alternative sources such as regenerated water and desalination.
What does the Junta request from the European Union regarding water management?
A Specific Water Plan to address water scarcity challenges.
What role do water management companies play in Andalucía’s energy transition?
They contribute to the circular economy and energy transition, with biogas plants generating significant renewable energy.
What is the Andalusian Biogas Alliance?
A pioneering initiative in Spain aimed at developing biogas from organic waste.
What is the government’s vision for water management in Andalucía?
To lead in Spain and Europe with a water management model adapted to climate change and 21st-century needs.
What recent events have prompted the Social Table to express solidarity?
The recent floods and extreme weather events affecting Andalucía and other regions.
What has been the general impact of recent rains in Andalucía?
They have been beneficial in many areas, despite causing damage in some regions.
What is necessary for effective flood and drought risk management?
Rigorous planning to minimize damage to people, property, and ecosystems.
What do floods represent for communities and municipalities?
One of the greatest challenges due to the increasing frequency of extreme weather events.
What is essential for local governments to address flood risks?
Having a municipal action plan for flood risk prevention, mitigation, and response.
What should be prioritized in urban planning to address flood risks?
Adapting urbanization and infrastructure to the specific risks affecting each territory.
What is the relationship between floods and land degradation?
Flood severity is linked to aridity and soil loss, which can be mitigated through adapted cultivation systems.
What ongoing water crisis does Andalucía face?
A structural water scarcity crisis exacerbated by irregular rainfall and climate change.
What is unacceptable regarding the management of groundwater in Andalucía?
That no groundwater mass, except for a few exceptions, is declared overexploited according to current hydrological plans.
What is needed to improve the management of groundwater resources?
Involving users through governance and improving knowledge about groundwater quantity and quality.
What must be considered in water management objectives?
Social criteria that safeguard the fundamental rights of vulnerable sectors and support family agriculture.
What is necessary to address the impacts of droughts and floods on workers?
Implementing a social shield to protect their living and working conditions.
What is the importance of social interaction in water policy?
It is crucial for overcoming deficiencies and imbalances in water governance and decision-making processes.
What event is organized by EMASESA for its 50th anniversary?
The conference ‘The Integral Water Cycle: Digitalization, Innovation, and Challenges.’
What percentage of the national population do the participating companies supply?
Almost 80%.
What is EMASESA’s current investment for digitalizing the water cycle?
27 million euros, with 17 million subsidized by the European Union’s NextGenerationEU.
What did the Andalusian Minister highlight about EMASESA?
That it is a national reference in water treatment and distribution.
What major project is EMASESA working on with the Andalusian Government?
The modernization of El Copero, the largest purification project in Andalucía.
What are the two projects benefiting from PERTE aid?
‘Digital Reservoir 5.0’ and ‘CREANDO,’ aimed at transforming EMASESA’s management.
What is the goal of EMASESA’s digital transformation program?
To address crucial challenges like climate change and drought.
¿Cuánto asciende la subvención recibida a través del Plan de Recuperación del Gobierno de España?
La subvención asciende a 17 millones de euros.
Esta subvención es parte de los fondos NextGenerationEU.
¿Cuál es el tándem clave para enfrentar los retos del cambio climático en la gestión del agua?
La digitalización y la eficiencia son el tándem clave.
Estos son esenciales para transformar la gestión del agua ante el cambio climático.
¿Qué factores imponen nuevas exigencias en la gestión del agua?
La urbanización, el cambio climático y el crecimiento demográfico imponen nuevas exigencias.
¿Qué empresas han dialogado sobre la gestión del agua y el estrés hídrico?
Empresas públicas como Canal Isabel II, Consorcio de Aguas de Bilbao, y privadas como SACYR Agua han participado en el diálogo.
¿Qué se ha abordado en relación al PERTE del agua?
Se ha revisado el impacto de las inversiones, la implementación de tecnologías innovadoras y la coordinación entre actores.
Actores involucrados incluyen el MITERD y la Cátedra del Agua de EMASESA-Universidad de Sevilla.
¿Cuál es el objetivo del PERTE del agua en el futuro?
Contribuir a la sostenibilidad hídrica en un contexto de creciente presión sobre los recursos y las infraestructuras.
¿Qué prometió la Junta de Andalucía en 2023 respecto al anillo de agua en la Sierra de Huelva?
La Junta de Andalucía prometió el inicio de la construcción del anillo de agua con el compromiso de finalizar en medio año. Sin embargo, esto no ha sucedido y el gobierno ha ‘abandonado por completo’ el área local.
What has the Andalusian government promised since 2023?
The commencement of construction on the water ring in the Sierra de Huelva, with a commitment to finish in half a year.
What has been the outcome of the government’s promise regarding the water ring?
The construction has not happened, and the government has been described as having ‘completely abandoned’ the local area.
What would be the benefit of completing the water ring for the inhabitants?
Inhabitants would be able to live without water uncertainty and fear of drought.
How many municipalities in the Sierra de Huelva have had water regulations cut off?
14 municipalities have had water regulations cut off for up to 11 hours a day.
What project is La Junta de Andalucía carrying out?
El Proyecto de Mejora de la Eficiencia y Garantía del Abastecimiento de Agua a la Sierra de Huelva.
What does this project allow for?
The exploitation of the Molino del Bombo aquifer, which is a crucial water supply.
What does the Molino del Bombo aquifer provide?
Irrigation to nearby orchards and sustains the nearby population.
What regulations were set out by the Sierra de Aracena national park?
Regulations for the sustainable extraction of water.
How did La Junta de Andalucía respond to the regulations set by the Sierra de Aracena national park?
La Junta de Andalucía ignored the regulations.
