The Oder Delta is being used as one case study in which river, coastal and marine management is integrated. EUCC, EUCC – Poland and EUCC – Germany are participating in the Steering Group of this large ICZM project in the German Oder Delta that has recently been financed by UNEP and the German federal government. This will be linked to Agenda 21 and will reference the Water Framework Directive (water quality) and Natura 2000.

It will address the application of indicators, sustainable tourism and regional planning and a joint approach by the two countries (Germany & Poland), also considering climate change. In an effort to promote sustainable development and involvement of the regional population and coastal stakeholders, model simulations and existing river catchment scenarios including climate change and changes in land-use will be determined.

It is also intended to develop a multi-lingual platform for result discussion and dissemination. Altogether, 11 partners are involved in the € 2 million project.

Sponsors: BBI Matra, KNHM, Natuurmonumenten