Bridging protected areas along the Danube

This paper examines the role of transnational cooperation in conserving the ecological integrity of the Danube River through the DANUBEPARKS network of protected areas. As Europe’s most species-rich river system, the Danube connects diverse biogeographic regions, yet faces increasing pressure from habitat degradation, pollution and hydrological modifications. Recognizing the need for a unified approach, protected area administrations across the basin have formed partnerships to address shared conservation challenges. The paper traces the evolution of this collaboration from early bilateral agreements to the establishment of the DANUBEPARKS Association, a network fostering ecological connectivity and…

• MO
  Ministry of Environment
• HE
  HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme