Promoting and implementing ecofriendly technologies for purifying water in Danube river ecosystems
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Project idea information
Priority
Environment and culture responsible Danube region - Strengthen transnational water management and flood risk prevention
Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)Ecological Society Aquaterra
Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)Countries along the Danube River face pollution of aquatic ecosystems from industry and agriculture. Of the many water purification technologies now in existence only a few are eco-friendly, sustainable and can be used to purify water at reasonable cost i
Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)1. Increase public awareness and access to information regarding eco-friendly technologies used to purify and release water in natural ecosystems.
2. Compare costs and efficiency of various bio-filter technologies and technology transfer toward speciali
Main results and core outputs
1. On line academic courses and training with students, NGOs, developers of water purification systems, legislators and environmental managers, and investors in wastewater treatment industry.
2. Production of a guide on the impact and nature-friendly p
Main foreseen activities
Project management;
Pilot actions to demonstrate and compare the efficiency of the various water treatment biofilter technologies with minimum negative impact on the environment;
Elaborating a strategy for the implementation and management of environme
Innovative character of the project idea
Development of water/wastewater management in the Danube river basin.
Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)1,500,000-2,000,000
Estimated duration
(in months)30
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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
Yes
IPA Partners
Yes
Associated Strategic Partners
Yes
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Contact Person
Name
Ioana Corina MOGA
Address
Bucharest, Romania
Country
Romania
Telephone number
E-mail address
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