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Restoration and management of Danube floodplain habitats (LIFE Danube floodplains)

Start date: Aug 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2022,

Background In past 200 years, the water and wetland habitats of the Danube region have undergone great change: dams have been constructed; flood protection introduction; navigation improved; agricultural and forestry activities intensified; and land drained. Large continuous flood areas have been reduced and divided by dykes, while numerous branches have ...
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Implementing Alpine Governance Mechanisms of the European Strategy for the Alpine Region (AlpGov)

Start date: Jun 7, 2016, End date: Jun 6, 2019,

... Expected Outputs (EN): AlpGov turns a political will of states and regions for transnational and multilevel cooperation in the scope of EUSALP into practice. As the projects starts simultaneously with the EUSALP implementation, outputs and deliverables of the ...
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Network for the Conservation of Cetaceans and Sea Turtles in the Adriatic (NETCET)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2015,

...eans and sea turtles (C&ST) in the Adriatic through regional cooperation. Due to the migratory nature of these species cross-border collaboration and shared management responsibility between Adriatic states is crucial in order to plan effective long-term conservation strategies. The Adriatic sea hosts several species of cetaceans and sea turtles protected according to Directive 92/43/EEC and is co ...
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moting nature education as efficient mean of awareness raising (People with nature)

Start date: Mar 31, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

The main objective of the project is to unite ideas, capacity and tools for improvement of nature education situation and so awareness of the society on sustainable development and integrated nature conservation in the project region of territories of Estonia, Latvia and Russia. During the project it is foreseen to create cooperation network between public and non-governmental organisations in Est ...
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Sustainable Integrated Management of International River Corridors in SEE Countries  (SEE RIVER)

Start date: Sep 30, 2012, End date: Sep 29, 2014,

Rivers in SEE region are often threatened by unsustainable use, increasing human pressure, and problems of increased floods and droughts driven by climate change. Inhabitation of floodplain areas, hydropower utilization, navigation, gravel and sand extraction, unsustainable tourism etc. lead to changes in morphology, increased pollution, degradation of aquatic habitats, as well as land use conflic ...
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Integrated management of biological and landscape diversity for sustainable regional development and ecological connectivity in the Carpathians (BIOREGIO Carpathians)

Start date: Dec 31, 2010, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

BIOREGIO Carpathians is aimed at enhancing the integrated management of the Carpathians protected areas and natural assets in a transnational context and thereby increase the attractiveness of the region. The Carpathians, the largest mountain range of Europe, harbour a unique natural heritage and act as a major ecological link within Europe. Experiences e.g. from the Alpine Space demonstrate that ...
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Sustainable Uses of Baltic Marine Resources (SUBMARINER)

Start date: Jun 10, 2010, End date: Sep 9, 2013,

...nts provide opportunities for innovative uses of marine resources which do not only have the power to generate sustainable regional economic development but also proactively contribute to improve the state of the ecosystem. SUBMARINER focused attention on:• Macroalgae Harvesting & Cultivation for nutrient recycling&biogas• Microalgae Cultivation for biofuel production• Mussel Cultivation for nutri ...
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Marine protected areas in the Eastern Baltic Sea (Baltic MPAs)

Start date: Aug 1, 2005, End date: Nov 30, 2009,

... relevant Annexes of European Directives. The detailed project objectives were to: 1. Obtain better information about species and habitats of European importance in the coastal waters of the Baltic States. 2. Assess and reduce the impact of fishery by-catch on target bird and mammal species, e.g. the priority species for LIFE funding Polysticta stelleri. 3. Assess and address other threats to ...
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Protection of Triturus cristatus in Eastern Baltic Region (BALTRIT)

Start date: Jun 1, 2004, End date: Dec 31, 2008,

Background The great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) is widespread in Europe but has suffered from habitat decline over large parts of its range, which is why the species is listed in Annex II of the Habitats Directive. The problems it faces include the loss of ponds and other small bodies of water, overgrowth of freshwater habitats and the introduction ...
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ion and valorisation of the longest habitat system in Europe (GREEN BELT)

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

Borders separate, nature unites: Along the former "Iron Curtain", the longest European system of habitats has been preserved due to decades of inaccessibility. However, the location within border areas did not only help to protect nature, but also limited the economic development of the adjacent regions. GREEN BELT aims at transforming the former "death belt" into a green "life line" by focusing o ...
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Improvement of flood management system (MOSES)

Start date: Jun 30, 2005, End date: Apr 29, 2008,

...ons and management activities and to the public, professionals, organisations and the media. The main output of the project will be a digital flood information system for Slovakia and the German Free State of Saxony. The system should be compatible with systems that are used in adjacent countries. Moreover, guidelines for a methodology for GIS-based flood hazard mapping will be developed and a sys ...
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Coastal Sustainability as a Challenge (COASTSUST)

Start date: Jan 11, 2005, End date: Jan 10, 2008,

The coastal areas of the Baltic Sea are facing new challenges and pressures. The problems are often the same on the coasts and in different coastal national parks and biosphere reserves, and that is why, not only local, but also transnational cooperation and communication is needed. The main goal of the project was to strengthen the cooperation and information exchange between the protected areas ...
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AGORA -Network Sustainable Tourism Development in the Baltic Sea Region (AGORA)

Start date: Jun 30, 2005, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The BSR is characterised by large areas of unspoilt countryside. Because of strong economic problems just in these rural areas tourism seems to be a promising opportunity to support regional development. Sustainability considered as a guiding principle can ensure that such a development will lead to economical benefits without threaten the nature and the social structure. Consequently a lot of sus ...
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Lighthouse Tourism in the Archipelagos of South-West Finland and Estonia

Start date: Mar 31, 2007, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

Lighthouses are interesting tourist resorts, but often difficult to reach. This project will create connections between the various actors administering, exploiting and developing the lighthouses, in order to make the lighthouses easier to reach. This process includes producing directions to the lighthouses. In addition, new products for lighthouse travelling will be produced in Finland and in Est ...
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Nature Centres and Environmental Interpretation in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR EAGLE)

Start date: Sep 2, 2004, End date: Nov 29, 2007,

... EMAS Award 2005. The pilot nature centre in Alatskivi, Estonia, was finalized and new nature center in Palade, Estonia, is developed in cooperation with local municipality, county administration and state Environmental fund.WP3 Building up network of Nature Centres by exchange of experience and best practiceExtensive twinning and exchange of experience on Nature Interpretation for specialists was ...
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Development of new modules for international bachelor and master programmes in sustainable tourism management.

Start date: Oct 15, 2012,

This multi-country project is designed to modernise curricula in sustainable tourism management (STM) in selected HEI in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. Tourism is a regional priority for the Caucasus. The project focuses on the development of new study modules and teacher trainings in STM, a hitherto underdeveloped field in all three countries. The new modules cover innovative topics, such as th ...
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