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SedAlp - Sediment management in Alpine basins: integrating sediment continuum, risk mitigation and hydropower (SedAlp)

Start date: Aug 31, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

SedAlp contributes to integrated management of sediment transport in Alpine basins directed to an effective reduction of sediment-related risk while promoting the enhancement of riverine ecosystems and reducing the impacts of hydropower plants (balancing the implementation of EU Directives e.g. RES, Floods and WFD). The project includes piloting actions in various representative Alpine river basin ...
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Improving the Conservation Status of Fauna Species in Cyprus: from microhabitat restoration to landscape connectivity (ICOSTACY)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

...ction of publicity material (a video, book, TV spots), publication of press releases, and print and Internet articles. Training seminars and workshops were also organised; and an environmental education kit produced. Preliminary monitoring of the impacts of the project actions was performed, albeit to a lesser extent than expected. The monitoring of species and landscapes and is expected to cont ...
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Strengthening the scientific foundation of water quality programs (WATER)

Start date: Feb 1, 2010, End date: Jul 31, 2013,

...grammes. To achieve this goal, the project planned to establish and demonstrate an innovative set of methods and tools for the design and implementation of programmes for the preservation of the high environmental quality and good ecological status of water bodies. The major technical objective of the project was to establish and implement detailed, distributed dynamic simulation models in terms ...
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Establishment of a Plant Micro-reserve Network in Cyprus for the Conservation of Priority Species and Habitats. (PLANT-NET CY)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

...ect team defined the boundaries of five PMRs of less than 20 ha each based on an initial inventory of the target species and habitats in four Natura 2000 locations. Meanwhile, environmental scientists in Cyprus engaged in international visits and training to familiarise themselves with how PMR has been used effectively in other EU countries. GPS devices and GIS software were used to provide more ...
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Demonstration of an integrated waste-to-energy system for energy generation from biodegradable organic waste and wastewater (INTER-WASTE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

... Finding alternatives to fossil fuels is a fundamental challenge as the world faces up to the threat from climate change. At the same time, agricultural and municipal solid biomass waste also pose an environmental challenge. Use of biomass wastes as fuel-stock for energy generation could reduce environmental impacts, while maintaining viable energy supplies. Such an approach could offer particular ...
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Advanced systems for the enhancement of the environmental performance of WINEries in Cyprus (WINEC)

Start date: Feb 1, 2010, End date: Oct 31, 2012,

... winemakers [industry sources 2010]) is also on the increase internationally, with exports to other EU countries and worldwide, for example, to Russia and the United States. There is, however, an environmental downside as the winemaking process also produces large volumes of liquid and solid waste. Wastewater originates from various washing steps during the crushing and pressing of grapes, as wel ...
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actical Use of MONITORing in Natural Disaster Management (MONITOR II)

Start date: May 31, 2009, End date: May 29, 2012,

Management of natural hazards constitutes a common challenge in the SEES. Until now, neither hazard mapping nor contingency planning have been transnationally coordinated and defined in a sufficient manner. These gaps will be tackled in MONITOR II with the development of a common methodology and a CSA ("Continuous Situation Awareness") system. The integration of monitoring systems facilitates peri ...
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Conservation management in Natura 2000 sites of Cyprus (Comanacy)

Start date: Nov 1, 2004, End date: Oct 31, 2008,

...oject instigated the preparation of another 21 management plans for Natura 2000 sites: 8 of these were completed within the project duration. The project contributed to public awareness on the environment and Natura 2000 through radio and TV spots, participation in events, brochures, open air and mobile exhibitions, and signposting at the project sites. Further information on the project can b ...
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Eastern Mediterranean Biodiversity Panorama (EMBD PANORAMA)

Start date: May 31, 2006, End date: Apr 29, 2008,

The Eastern Mediterranean (EMed) biodiversity is threatened by the increased exploitation of the environment. Currently, related knowledge and collections are scattered around the EMed area and northern European institutions. The project EMBD PANORAMA will establish a network of reference for EMed biodiversity where scientists, government officials, students, and potentially anyone may be informed ...
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Guidelines to the Cyprus Competent Authorities for Policy Formulation for Sustainable Management of pig-farming wastes in Compliance with EU Practice (PIGWASTEMAN)

Start date: Jan 1, 2004, End date: Dec 31, 2006,

Background The treatment and use of pig waste constitutes a serious source of annoyance and environmental pollution in Cyprus. Odour problems, deterioration of the quality of surface and ground water and soil, and restrictions on the use of land have been noted in areas with high concentrations of pig farms. At present, the lack of proper handling of pig ...
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