EDAPHIC-BLOOM Danube

Starting with the year 2021, a number of 33 stakeholders (central and regional authorities, research institutes and universities, the private sector) have signed up to now THE COVENANT OF STAKEHOLDERS FOR DECARBONISATION IN THE LOWER DANUBE FLOODPLANS & DANUBE DELTA.
The stakeholders share a vision for a sustainable future in the Danube Delta and Lower Danube floodplains. This common vision drives their action to tackle interconnected challenges: climate change mitigation and adaptation through sustainable activities. Together, they stand ready to deliver concrete, long-term measures that provide an environmentally, socially and economically stable environment for present and future generations.
Following this first stage of coagulation of stakeholders, we will set up at the beginning of 2023 a Cluster for the decarbonization of Danube Delta and Lower Danube floodplains, as a form of association that integrates synergies between the 4 categories of stakeholders (authorities, the academic environment, the private environment and the citizens of the region). The purpose of the Cluster is to promote sustainable activities and especially bio-dynamic agriculture. Concretely, we want as many private companies as possible to switch from intensive activities that deplete natural resources and pollute with greenhouse gases, to sustainable activities.
Also, in the same period, we will complete a Master Plan for decarbonization of Danube Delta and Lower Danube floodplains, 2 Good Practice Guides (one for the authorities and the other for the private sector) and a Standard for decarbonization in wet areas. This represents the scientific basis of actions to promote sustainable activities in the region. We are trying to attract as many stakeholders as possible in the future Cluster, who share the values assumed in the Decarbonization Convention and move to sustainability.
In conclusion, we propose to boost capacities for GHG mitigation in the target region by improving mentalities, promoting networking, raising awareness, transfer of knowledge and experience on best practices and optimizing the dialogue between authorities, universities, research institutes and the private sector.