DALIA Danube Lighthouse

🚨 Calling all Business & Research Experts! 🚨 DALIA is currently seeking external experts to evaluate the Open Call proposals on a voluntary basis. If you have a business or research background and are passionate about contributing your expertise, we want to hear from you! 🌍📊 👉 Please note: This opportunity is voluntary with no funding support. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 16 October How to apply: Send an email to opencall@dalia-danube.eu, using the subject: Call for External Experts. Don’t miss the chance to make an impact! 💡 #ExpertCall #Business #Research #Opportunity #Volunteer #OCProposals #DeadlineApproaching ______________________________________________ DALIA Participants The General Directorate of Water Management (OVF) Hungarian Innovation Agency The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) https://lnkd.in/dQSVYA_8 BIOPOLUS BIOEAST HUB Czech Republic Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce Prețuim apele Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze The Institute for Development and Innovation meteoblue The National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management Széchenyi István Egyetem The T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute Plastic Cup Society People and Water The UGAL - ''Dunarea de Jos'' University of Galati UNSFA - University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection - INCDPM Czech Center for Science and Society FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt F6S Innovation Hungarian Innovation Agency Mission Ocean Convention on Wetlands #PREP4BLUE

🌊 The EU is launching a second cycle of technical support for projects dedicated to restoring our ocean and waters by 2030! This program assists coastal communities, ports, and fisheries in assessing feasibility and project impact. Apply by December 13, 2024, to join a wave of change for our blue economy. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d5EJDnig #RestoreOurOceans #BlueEconomy #SustainableFuture #EUClimateAction Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) BioGov.net BIObec BIOEAST & BOOST4BIOEAST Cascade Project - Circular Economy  ShapingBio RuralBioUp Bioloc Project BIOTRANSFORM project Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE Programme VisegradFUND

🔔 Reminder: Danube & Black Sea Pilot Stakeholder Assembly in Batumi! 🌊 This Mission Ocean event, organized by the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) and Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche in collaboration with our EcoDaLLi project, will bring together key stakeholders to co-create a roadmap for the preservation and restoration of the Black Sea and its connection to the Danube River. This roadmap will form part of the Danube Innovation Strategic Action Plan, the main outcome of EcoDaLLi. 🗓️ Agenda Highlights: 5️⃣ November: Connecting Black Sea & Danube stakeholders to collaborate in Mission Ocean & Waters 6️⃣ November: Co-creating the roadmap for Mission Ocean & Waters implementation in the region 7️⃣ November: Field visit to Kolkheti National Park (tbc) 🌳 🔍 Key Content: Through an interactive world café format, participants will discuss and set priorities around critical topics such as: 🌊 Water systems (river-sea connectivity)  🌿 Biodiversity 🌡️ Climate change 🌍 Nature-Based Solutions 💡 Innovation ecosystems for restoration 👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of our waters! Find more details, the draft agenda, and registration here: https://lnkd.in/ezBqFwGq Steinbeis Europa Zentrum | ICLEI Europe | University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) | WWF Magyarország | University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture | Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad | Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development | GeoEcoMar | ADRM | ACTeon environment | ICARTI | Bundesministerium für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft | MMAP | IP Tulcea | EAMA | DBC diadikasia | Opcina Draz | SMS DANUBE4all Project | DALIA Danube Lighthouse | DaWetRest | Restore4Life Mission Ocean | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | EU Science, Research and Innovation | BlueMissionAA | Blue Mission Banos Project | BlueMissionMed #MissionOcean #DanubeLighthouse #BlackSea

🌍 EcoDaLLi Partners Engaged in Key Events Across the Danube and Black Sea Regions! 🌊 Our partners have been actively sharing their expertise and promoting nature-based solutions and sustainable blue economy practices in two significant events this October: 🔹 Danube Academies Conference (DAC) | 9-10 October | Belgrade, Serbia Our partner Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad presented "Nature-Based Solutions for the Danube River Basin Ecosystem Restoration" at the Thirteenth DAC. This sparked great interest among experts discussing topics like clean air, water, and ecosystem restoration as part of the European Green Deal. 🔹 Blue Economy Workshop | 17 October | Sofia, Bulgaria At the 'Blue Economy for a Sustainable Black Sea' workshop, our partner ADRM presented on "From Source to Sink – The Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters" and the EcoDaLLi project, thereby fostering connections among Black Sea stakeholders for sustainable maritime networks. 🌊 Both events highlight our collective efforts in promoting ecosystem restoration and sustainable practices across these regions. DANUBE4all Project | DALIA Danube Lighthouse | DaWetRest | Restore4Life Mission Ocean | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | EU Science, Research and Innovation | BlueMissionAA | Blue Mission Banos Project | BlueMissionMed #MissionOcean #DanubeLighthouse #BlackSea #NatureBasedSolutions #SustainableBlueEconomy

🌊 Building Resilience: From the Danube to the Black Sea On October 15, the conference “From the Danube Source to Black Sea – Healthy Waters and Healthy Life” brought experts together at Burgas Free University to discuss strategies for a sustainable and resilient future for the Danube and Black Sea. 🌍 Moderated by Florence Ranson, the panel included insights from key figures like Julian Popov, Boyan Zhekov, and others who highlighted the importance of integrated river basin management, ocean economy perspectives, and youth involvement. 🌿 The BIOEAST HUB Czech Republic Initiative remains committed to advancing these priorities, with upcoming discussions on the Water-Soil-Climate Nexus at the High-Level Event in Budapest, Dec 4-6. https://lnkd.in/dUU34eR9 #Sustainability #Danube #BlackSea #BlueEconomy #BIOEAST #WaterManagement #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #PolicyInnovation

🌊 Join our Innovation Stream for Ecosystem Restoration! Thanks to Mission Ocean and the #DanubeLighthouse, an innovation stream is now flowing across the Danube region: it spreads across rivers, wetlands, and urban areas all the way down to the Black Sea. This wave of best practices and cooperation structures is driving ecosystem restoration, leveraging the opportunities of our rapidly evolving world. 🔎 Want to know more and be part of this wave? On November 19th, in collaboration with the UrbanByNature programme and organized by our project partners ICLEI Europe and ACTeon environment, we are hosting a webinar to explore the many dimensions of innovation in ecosystem restoration. Experts and innovators will share their experiences with: 🌐 Innovative governance structures 📊 Data sharing protocols 🤝 Restoration practices 🚀 Upscaling innovation from research to real-world impact 👉 Please find all information and the registration here: https://lnkd.in/ebRaBgvd Join us and surf the innovation stream with us, shaping a more resilient future for the Danube and Black Sea region! 💧🌍 Steinbeis Europa Zentrum | ICLEI Europe | University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) | WWF Magyarország | University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture | Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad | Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development | GeoEcoMar | ADRM | ACTeon environment | ICARTI | Bundesministerium für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, Regionen und Wasserwirtschaft | MMAP | IP Tulcea | EAMA | DBC diadikasia | Opcina Draz | SMS DANUBE4all Project | DALIA Danube Lighthouse | DaWetRest | Restore4Life Mission Ocean | CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency | EU Science, Research and Innovation | BlueMissionAA | Blue Mission Banos Project | BlueMissionMed #MissionOcean #DanubeLighthouse #InnovationForRestoration #BlackSeaRestoration #InnovationLeadership

DALIA's 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 Open Call is now closed and is no longer accepting proposals. Thank you to all of those who applied! Stay tuned for updates. ______________________________________________ DALIA Participants The General Directorate of Water Management (OVF) Hungarian Innovation Agency The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) https://lnkd.in/dQSVYA_8 BIOPOLUS BIOEAST HUB Czech Republic Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce Prețuim apele Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze The Institute for Development and Innovation meteoblue The National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management Széchenyi István Egyetem The T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute Plastic Cup initiative People and Water The UGAL - ''Dunarea de Jos'' University of Galati UNSFA - University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection - INCDPM Czech Center for Science and Society FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt F6S Innovation Hungarian Innovation Agency Mission Ocean Convention on Wetlands #PREP4BLUE

🚨 Last chance to apply to DALIA’s 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 Open Call for river restoration. ⏰ The Open Call closes at 5 PM CET today! Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6m3pkxi ______________________________________________ DALIA Participants The General Directorate of Water Management (OVF) Hungarian Innovation Agency The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) https://lnkd.in/dQSVYA_8 BIOPOLUS BIOEAST HUB Czech Republic Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce Prețuim apele Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze The Institute for Development and Innovation meteoblue The National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management Széchenyi István Egyetem The T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute Plastic Cup initiative People and Water The UGAL - ''Dunarea de Jos'' University of Galati UNSFA - University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection - INCDPM Czech Center for Science and Society FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt F6S Innovation Hungarian Innovation Agency Mission Ocean Convention on Wetlands #PREP4BLUE

Floodplain forests play a vital role in water management, slowing floodwaters and releasing moisture during dry periods, all while supporting unique ecosystems. But their future is at risk due to climate change and groundwater overuse. Learn more about the issue through Demo Site 3: Dyje sub-catchment of the Danube River Basin https://lnkd.in/dJxEdTZ5 #FloodplainForests #ClimateAction #Sustainability #DanubeBasin #WaterManagement #Biodiversity TGM WRI - T. G. Masaryk Water Research Institute OVF Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze