INTEGRATED APPROACHES ON CALCAREOUS ROCKY HABITATS IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES' PROMOTION IN THE DANUBE REGION
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Project idea information
Priority
Environment and culture responsible Danube region - Improve framework conditions for innovation - Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources - Support environmentally-friendly and safe transport systems and balanced accessibility of urban and rural areas - Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges
Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Moldova
Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)The calcareous rocky habitats type are locally distributed in the Danube region, with rich, many endemic and threatened plant species, and specific fauna, soil, and interrelations within habitats’ components. They are endangered by land use, atmospheric d
Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)1. Evaluating impact factors on calcareous habitats for their conserving and appropriate management, within the requirements of EU Directives (identify habitat areas, and mapping their boundaries; assessing the current environmental status of petrophyte e
Main results and core outputs
- Improve the conservation status and adequate management of calcareous rocky habitats (assess impact factors, mapping habitats, identify and planning joint actions to protect and conserve the natural heritage in the Danube region, develop common conserva
Main foreseen activities
- Identify and assess natural and anthropogenic factors with impact on calcareous habitats in the Danube region.
- Creation of a regional working group for identify and promote solutions, instruments and legislative measures to protect and conserve the
Innovative character of the project idea
The project aims to develop and implement common orientations, frameworks and strategies, tools at transnational level, preparation of transnational investments (for future projects based on ecosystem services developed by habitats, demonstrating benefits
Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)Not defined yet
Estimated duration
(in months)24-36
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Partners involved at this stage
ERDF Partners
no
IPA Partners
no
Associated Strategic Partners
no
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Partners requested
ERDF Partners
all eligible countries
IPA Partners
all eligible countries
Associated Strategic Partners
all eligible countries
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Contact Person
Name
Ala Donica
Address
1 Academiei street, Chisinau
Country
Moldova
Telephone number
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