In light of the lack of knowledge on the status of lakes, whether natural or artificial, Onema & Cemagref have joined forces to create a specialised research unit in Aix-en-Provence. The goal is to produce the knowledge required to restore the good status of lakes in compliance with the WFD.
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New unit for research on the status of lakes
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Economic instruments in support of water policies
Onema organised a meeting in Paris for 120 environmental economists and river-basin managers from 11 European countries to discuss economic instruments used to support management efforts for water and aquatic environments. -
Endocrine disruptors in aquatic environments
The relations between endocrine disruptors in the environment and human health have raised a number of questions because a causal link between exposure and an effect via an alteration in hormonal functions has not yet been clearly demonstrated. -
Water contamination by medicinal residues
Antibiotics, antidepressants, beta blockers & oral contraceptives are all medicines that are subsequently found in natural surface and groundwater, as well as in treated water intended for human consumption.Their presence has been proven, however...
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Stimulate Research and Development
Encourage research
Evaluating the good ecological status of water resources and aquatic environments, anticipating the effects of climate change, assessing the impact of human activities, determining the long-term risks of emerging pollutants, etc. are all major challenges for which new knowledge and innovative technologies are required. Sustainable management of water resources and aquatic environments must therefore be based on high-level research targeting directly useable results.
Onema acts as the "ways and means" agency in that it stimulates French public research, sets priorities for research on water and ecosystems, build partnership with research organizations and funds research targeting directly useable results in the public interest. With the necessary scientific and technical personnel to direct the research, it devotes a significant part of its budget (12%) to R&D work. It participates in European networks and contributes to their development.
Develop science advice and support engineering work
Onema produces tools to diagnose, manage and restore aquatic environments. It leads a network of experts who assist in negotiating and in implementing water policies. It designs the media used to disseminate technical knowledge and organises training courses.