IWRM and Water Transport

In order to advocate for the application of IWRM principles in the design of waterways and their operation, GWP Romania took part in the government-organised 13th Shipping Conference on 2-3 December 2009.

Transport on the DanubeGWP Romania Chair, Liviu Nicolae Popescu, stressed that stakeholder participation in navigation projects is crucial in order to minimize the impact on water resources during waterway maintenance and harbor operation. Participants called for respecting recommendations of the Environmental Impact Assessment process, including the involvement of civil society in potentially affected areas.