Date of latest update:
2021-04-06
Description
Description (EN): Although the general condition of most European rivers has improved over recent years, accidental spills of chemicals in rivers remain a severe threat to the environment. This risk is characteristic of all regions involved in the RIVER SHIELD project, as the areas are crossed by rivers which flow through more than one country, such as the Danube, Oder, Strimon and Nestos. To overcome the problem of accidental industrial pollution a close co-operation of all involved authorities, services and organisations from all countries concerned is necessary. River Shield targets the protection of rivers from pollution caused by industrial accidents through development and implementation of risk management, prevention and response good practices. The project partners are public authorities and environmental protection organisations from Greece, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Bulgaria. River Shield increases the capacity of the involved environmental protection and emergency response services to minimise the impact of potential industrial accidents. Regional Networks will be formed to strengthen know-how exchange and transnational co-operation. Emergency response guides will be compiled and disseminated. Spatial planning and land-use measures and policies will be developed and proposed. As a supportive mechanism, the River Shield Unit for the future utilisation of the project outcomes will be institutionalised. Dissemination actions will be carried out at regional, national and European level.
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Expected Results (EN): Although the general condition of most European rivers has improved over recent years, accidental spills of chemicals in rivers remain a severe threat to the environment. This risk is characteristic of all regions involved in the RIVER SHIELD project, as the areas are crossed by rivers which flow through more than one country, such as the Danube, Oder, Strimon and Nestos. To overcome the problem of accidental industrial pollution a close co-operation of all involved authorities, services and organisations from all countries concerned is necessary. River Shield targets the protection of rivers from pollution caused by industrial accidents through development and implementation of risk management, prevention and response good practices. The project partners are public authorities and environmental protection organisations from Greece, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia and Bulgaria. River Shield increases the capacity of the involved environmental protection and emergency response services to minimise the impact of potential industrial accidents. Regional Networks will be formed to strengthen know-how exchange and transnational co-operation. Emergency response guides will be compiled and disseminated. Spatial planning and land-use measures and policies will be developed and proposed. As a supportive mechanism, the River Shield Unit for the future utilisation of the project outcomes will be institutionalised. Dissemination actions will be carried out at regional, national and European level.
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Partners (8)
Lead Partner:
Region of East Macedonia Thrace
Address:
G. Kakoulidou 1, 69100 Komotini, Greece
Legal status:
n/a
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Regional Development Agency for Central Moravia
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Name:
Regional Development Agency for Central Moravia
Address:
Horni namesti 5, 77200 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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n/a
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Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας
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Name:
Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας
Address:
Kath. Roussidou 11, 54008 Thessaloniki, Greece
Legal status:
n/a
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VITUKI Kht, Environmental Protection Institute
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Name:
VITUKI Kht, Environmental Protection Institute
Address:
Kvassay J ut 1, 1095 Budapest, Hungary
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n/a
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Regional Development Centre of Koper
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Name:
Regional Development Centre of Koper
Address:
Zupanciceva 18, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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THESIS Consultants Ltd
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Name:
THESIS Consultants Ltd
Address:
2 P. Ioakeim Str., 546 22 Thessaloniki, Greece
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n/a
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Institute of Environmental Protection
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Name:
Institute of Environmental Protection
Address:
Krucza 5/11, 00548 Warsaw, Poland
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n/a
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Foundation Regional Development
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Name:
Foundation Regional Development
Address:
Vladayska 75, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria
Legal status:
n/a
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Summary
Project name (EN): Protecting Rivers from Accidental Industrial Pollution
Project acronym:
RIVER SHIELD
Project start date: 2006-05-01
Project end date: 2008-04-30
Project status:
closed
Total budget/expenditure:
EUR 1 280 000.00
Total EU funding (amount):
EUR 870 000.00
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