Interreg Danube Region projects at EU Green Week

This week, Interreg takes stage at the #EUGreenWeek 2024, proudly showcasing the impactful work of its programmes in enhancing water resilience. Between 2014 and 2020, Interreg successfully implemented over 430 projects in the field of water management, with a total budget of €948 million.

The Danube Region Programme is also present at the joint Interreg stand during high-level conference taking place in Brussels on 29-30 May 2024, showcasing its significant contributions to enhancing water resilience across the Danube region with projects from the 2014-2020 period.

At the opening of the event, Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal, emphasized the critical importance of collaboration, stating, "water resilience is the only result of coordinated efforts."

Title photo by Intaract

During 2014-20 period, numerous projects made significant impact in water management, and we were proud to present their results to Europe. 

Tidy Up
One notable initiative is the Tidy Up project, which worked to enhance water quality and reduce plastic pollution in the Tisza River through cross-border cooperation in the Danube Basin. Building on its success, the new AQUATIC PLASTIC project continues this mission by implementing practical solutions to combat plastic waste pollution.

Danube Sediment
Another key project, Danube Sediment, focused on restoring the sediment balance in the Danube River. This project not only reduced flood risks but also improved navigation, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to water management. The project continues as DanubeSediment_Q2 also in DRP.

Danube Hazard M3C
Addressing hazardous substances in the Danube River Basin, the Danube Hazard M3C project improved cross-border management of pollutants. Leveraging its outputs, the new Tethys project aims to further tackle water pollution with innovative solutions and tools.

LifelineMDD
Lastly, the LifelineMDD project worked to improve ecological connectivity within the Mura-Drava-Danube river corridor. By restoring natural river dynamics, this project significantly enhanced biodiversity in the region.