Integrated Drought Management System and Measures to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change in Kosovo (2022– 2024)
Led by GWP CEE and funded by SlovakAid, this project addresses severe drought issues in Kosovo by integrating sustainable water management solutions. The initiative aims to improve water resource management, enhance technical capacity, and raise awareness about drought mitigation. Key outcomes include a Draft Action Plan for the Drin River Basin, a Drought Management Platform, and targeted training for experts and farmers.
More information about the project.
Knowledge Transfer on Drought Issues Due to Climate Change for Armenia (2022 – Ended)
This Visegrad Fund project facilitated knowledge transfer from Visegrad countries to Armenia, focusing on drought management and adaptation to climate change. It promoted cross-sectoral collaboration and proactive drought planning through training and the development of a Drought Platform.
More information about the project.
TEACHER-CE (2020 – Ended)
TEACHER-CE combined results from previous EU-funded projects to develop an integrated toolbox for climate-proof water management in Central Europe. The project focused on adapting to climate change impacts such as floods, heavy rain, and droughts through sustainable land-use management and water retention measures.
More information about TEACHER-CE.
COST Action Circular City (2019 – Ended)
The COST Action “Circular City Re.Solution” aimed to create an interdisciplinary platform for urban sustainability by integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and Green Infrastructure (GI). The project explored circular economy concepts to address challenges such as urban heat islands, flooding, and resource management.
More information about COST Action Circular City.
Danube Floodplain (2018– Ended)
The Danube Floodplain project aimed to enhance flood risk prevention and transnational water management while supporting biodiversity. It developed strategic tools for floodplain restoration and sustainable management across the Danube River Basin.
More information about Danube Floodplain.
Water Agent (2018-2020)
Water Agent aimed to enhance environmental education by introducing water management topics to elementary school pupils in Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. The project developed a handbook for teachers, providing interactive materials to educate students on water in landscapes, households, and cities.
More information about Water Agent.
DriDanube (2017 – 2019)
The DriDanube project aimed to strengthen the Danube region's capacity to manage drought risks by shifting from reactive to proactive drought management. It developed a Drought User Service for improved monitoring, early warning, and decision-making.
More information about DriDanube.
FramWat (2017 – 2020)
The FramWat project aimed to enhance flood, drought, and pollution mitigation by promoting small water retention measures (N(S)WRM). It developed tools to integrate natural water retention solutions into river basin management plans.
More information about FramWat.
JOINTISZA (2017 – Ended)
The JOINTISZA project aimed to enhance water management and flood risk prevention in the Tisza River Basin by integrating river basin and flood protection planning. It fostered collaboration among Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Ukraine to improve implementation of the Floods and Water Framework Directives.
More information about JOINTISZA.
WaterInnEU (2015–2017)
WaterInnEU aimed to create a virtual marketplace to enhance the exploitation of EU-funded ICT tools, models, and policy briefs related to water management. The project gathered research outcomes to support the Water Framework Directive, assessed standardization levels, and facilitated knowledge exchange between researchers, policymakers, and businesses. It conducted case studies in the Maritsa and Scheldt River Basins and organized an international seminar in Bulgaria.
More information about WaterInnEU.