Strengthening Crossborder Solutions for Managing Allergenic Plants and Enhancing Climate Resilience
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - MontenegroDescription
Testing of the jointly developed tool - Air quality Monitoring platform(EN)
Joint Action plan created(EN)
Thematic information
Priority: (VI-A_HR-B-ME_2) Green investments in environmental protection and efficient risk management
Priority specific objective: RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches
Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility
Type of intervention: 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructure
Partners (3)
Lead Partner: Zavod za javno zdravstvo Zadar
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR 30765863795
Department: Department for Environmental Protection and Health Ecology
Address: Ljudevita Posavskog , 23000 Zadar, Croatia
Department address: Ljudevita Posavskog, 23000 Zadar, Croatia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Regional public authority
Website: https://www.zjz-zadar.hr/
Total budget: EUR 362 532.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 308 152.20
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 54 379.80
- Agencija za zaštitu životne sredine
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Name: Agencija za zaštitu životne sredine
Department: Sector environmental monitoring
Partner’s ID if not PIC: N.a.
Address: IV Proleterske, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Department address: IV Proleterske , 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Legal status: public
Organisation type: National public authority
Website: http://www.epa.org.me
Total budget: EUR 216 594.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 184 104.90
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 32 489.10
Contractors:
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Name: G TECH
VAT registration or tax identification number: 30/31-09535-1 -
Name: DANLAB
VAT registration or tax identification number: 30/31-00062-8
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Name: G TECH
- JNU Institut za zaštitu i ekologiju Republike Srpske, Banja Luka
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Name: JNU Institut za zaštitu i ekologiju Republike Srpske, Banja Luka
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 401020860005
Address: Vidovdanska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.institutzei.net/sr/
Total budget: EUR 228 690.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 194 386.50
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 85.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 34 303.50
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Lead partner
Project partner
Summary
Project acronym: AllerShield
Project ID: HR-BA-ME00225
Project start date: 2024-07-01
Project end date: 2027-06-30
Project status: ongoing
Relevant linked projects:
- ECOWAVES (EN) | As part of the ECOWAVES project (Program Interreg ADRION 2014-2020), a weather station with sensors for air quality monitoring was installed in the area of the Zadar Port Authority, which contributed to the improvement of air quality with the aim of reducing harmful effects on the environment, human health and increasing the ecological sustainability of the port area.
- The synergy between project ALLERSHIELD and the previous project ECOWAVES is of utmost importance for the successful implementation of ALLERSHIELD. While ALLERSHIELD is a project aimed at addressing air pollution and allergens in the air in a holistic manner, the prior ECOWAVES project also tackled issues related to air pollution, particularly in the context of waste management and prevention of pollution diffusion in port areas. The experiences and insights gained from ECOWAVES can offer valuable lessons and best practices that can be applied to the development of effective strategies and solutions within the scope of ALLERSHIELD. By leveraging the knowledge and outcomes of ECOWAVES, ALLERSHIELD can benefit from a well-rounded approach that considers not only ambient air pollution but also factors in waste management practices, port area protection, and sustainable cooperation among different stakeholders. This collaborative approach will create a more comprehensive and robust initiative in tackling air pollution and allergens, ultimately leading to more significant and sustainable environmental improvements. (EN), HALT Ambrosia Complex research on methods to halt the Ambrosia invasion in Europe HALT Ambrosia (EN) | Scientific article HALT Ambrosia - complex research on the invasive alien plant ragweed ( Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) in Europe will be used for building of knowledge.
- Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) spread, biology, ecology, damages and control measures will be used for preparing educational materials ffor workshops and e-learning course. (EN), COST FA1203 "Sustainable management of Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Europe (SMARTER)" (EN) | Publications, APP (SMARTER Ambrosia Reporter, leafleta, a poster, and a number of press releases produced in this project will will be used for for preparing educational and promo materials for public. (EN), LIFE CONTRA Ailanthus which plans to establish control of Ailanthus in protected habitats of two Natura 2000 sites and historic cities of Mediterranean Croatia). (EN) | Publications produced in this project will be used for praparing educational materials for experts and general public. (EN), Urban Green Belts (EN) | The application developed in the project will be used to obtain data on the distribution of woody allergenic taxa in the urban area of the city of Zadar. (EN), EU Action Plan: "Towards a Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil" (EN) | "Towards a Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil" is an EU Action Plan that aims improving air quality to reduce the number of premature deaths caused by air pollution by 55% and reducing by 25% the EU ecosystems where air pollution threatens biodiversity; AllerShields focus on reducing air pollution aligns with Action Plans goals. Activities and guidelines from EU Action Plan will be of great benefit to the AllerShield project. (EN), Sofia declaration on the green agenda for the western balkans (EN) | Develop and implement Air Quality Strategies and increase the uptake of Best Available Techniques in accordance with the Industrial Emissions Directive;
- Establish adequate air quality monitoring system, including through accreditation of air quality monitoring networks; (EN)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 807 816.00
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 686 643.60
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 85.00%
Co-financing sources:
- IPA/IPA II/IPA III: Amount, EUR 686 643.60. Co-financing rate, 85.00%.
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Deliverables:
- Equipment for monitoring pollen pollution
- Pilot locations report about allergenic pollen concentration
- Report on communication plan, preparation of basic comm. tools & establishment of comm. channels
- Digital campaign for the dissemination of monitoring results implemented
- Workshops for children
- Educational video
- Education of aerobiologists
- Expert guide
- Scientific article published
- International conference participation
- Online webinar with focus group
- Organized workshops for local stakeholders - public authorities
- AllerShield CrossBorder General Strategy
- Created Joint Action Plan for local decision makers
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Project in accordance with the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region which clearly states that the quality of the environment is of crucial importance for securing the economic and social well-being in the regions. The proposed project is directly related to actions Improving and harmonizing environmental quality management, in the part relating to air quality control, which is the goal of the project. Air quality (from transport as sources of heavy metals in the air) and strengthening the region (by strengthening its environmental services-institutional capacity) is proposed in the strategy. One of the priorities of Area 4 in Strategy is air quality. The Danube Air Nexus cluster covers all countries of the Danube region. It aims to deal with air-related issues in the region and especially, the assessment of air quality sources and the assessment of the impacts of air pollution on health. This will be possible because the analysis of pollen in air (in BA) by reference methods will be done for the first time. In addition to establishing pollen monitoring in BA, the existing pollen monitoring system in HR and ME will be significantly improved.
- The contribution to Topic 2 referring to Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems will be achieved by developing joint solutions for the implementation of preventive measures to different sources of pollution. Also, the project will result with the specific application for sustainable air quality monitoring including aerobiological quality (with predictive model).
- By providing publicly available pollen calendars which are based on 3 years of monitoring the project will also contribute to Pillar 4, Topic 1 regarding the Sustainable Tourism since it will enable tourists to choose their destination and vacation activities based on the air quality of the certain area.
- EUStrategyDanubeRegion EU Strategy for the Danube Region is based on four pillars and the present project touches three out of four of them: connecting the region (the CBC regions related to vulnerable points of Danube tributary Sava), protecting the environment (by bringing more efficient management of the air and etc.). Some of issues (Priority Areas) Strategy (Four Pillars) are protecting the Environment in the Danube Region, to manage environmental risks and to preserve the quality of air, which is the goal of the project. Also, strengthening the Danube Region and to step up institutional capacity and cooperation. Strategy Action plan defined action in Improvement of air quality “To decrease air pollutants”- All Danube region countries have signed the Convention on long-range trans-boundary air pollution. In compliance with this Convention, there is a need to report about the level of air pollutants in the region. The project should concentrate on data collection and reduction measures. The result of the proposed project is analysis, data collection and reduction measure, as a result of the environmental state test.
- EuropeanGreenDeal The project is fully aligned with the objectives of the European Green Deal, especially A zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment. Protecting the environment is very important and pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems after climate change. The project addresses the air quality as extremely important factor of humans lives and ecosystem in general. The AllerShieldCation delivers an implemented system for real time pollution monitoring and forecasting of allergenic pollen in projects area that will contribute to life quality of local inhabitants as well as tourists visiting the area.
- The European Green Deal calls for the EU to better monitor, report, prevent and remedy air, water, soil and consumer products pollution, so activities of the project include exchange of knowledge, education and creation of methodology for monitoring air quality.
- Other N 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has 17 different goals. One of them is health and well-being which is a very important factor when it comes to sustainable development. Threats to the environment are largely reflected in economic and social inequalities. The project’s activities and outcomes are perfectly aligned with the objective of the strategy since it will contribute to environmentally sustainable tourism due to 2 years of monitoring of pollen grains at several locations in the county arranged in a way to cover a number of different areas for different forms of tourism.
- The project's activities and objectives are perfectly aligned with the objective of the Territorial Agenda 2030 for the Health Environment. The project will contribute to the improvement of air quality since one of its objectives is to collect aerobiological and air quality data in areas which have never been researched. The collected data will be used to influence local authorities, for developing and adaptation of policies and measures to improve air quality in the project area. The Target group's education will contribute to raising public awareness and will encourage positive practices in the direction of preserving good air quality and the environment in general.
- Other Environmental Strategy of Republika Srpska 2022-2032.
- The situation in this area: insufficiently developed system for collecting data on emissions and air quality, lack of adopted measures in periods of increased air pollution, lack of a system for ensuring the quality of measurement of emissions and ambient concentrations.
- Chapter 2.4: Strategic objectives
- Thematic area: Air quality, climate change and energy
- Strategic goal: Improving mitigation and adaptation to climate change and improving air quality
- Priority 4.1: Reduction of air pollution by pollutants to levels that are safe for human health, which will be achieved by reducing emissions from large combustion plants, harmonizing industrial plants with the best available techniques, reducing emissions from domestic heat sources and service activities, increasing the share of remote of heating in total heating and by reducing the emission of pollutants from traffic.
- Priority 4.2: Improving the air quality management system that supports strategic decision-making and informs citizens about air quality, which will be achieved by further developing a network of monitoring stations, improving the existing system of informing citizens in real and integrated time about air quality and developing a reporting system according to international institutions on emissions and air quality.
- Priority 4.3: Reducing the impact of Republika Srpska on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the carbon sink, which will be achieved by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the carbon sink.
- Priority 4.4: Strengthening resistance to the effects of climate change, which will be achieved by increasing the capacity of institutions and infrastructure, as well as the strategic and legislative framework.
- Other Nature protection strategy and action plan of the Republic of Croatia for the period 2017-2025 sets out 5 Strategic goals. The following goals are important for this project: 1. Increase effectiveness of key nature protection mechanisms, 1.1. Ensure a clear, harmonized and feasible legislative and institutional framework for the implementation of nature conservation mechanisms, 2. Reduce direct pressures on nature and promote sustainable use of natural resources, 2.6. Establish management system for alien species, and implement measures for the prevention of introduction, spread and control of Invasive Alien Species; 4. Increase the knowledge and availability of data on nature, 4.2. Increase the availability of data on the state of nature.
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 084 - Pilot actions developed jointly and implemented in projects, Measurement unit:
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RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
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RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
Programme Common Result Indicator:
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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
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RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR
EUSAIR Priority (Policy) area / Horizontal action:
EUSAIR Degree of compliance:
Information regarding the data in keep.eu on the programme financing this project
Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Montenegro
Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme
2025-02-07
No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)
34 / 34 (100%)
No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)
143 / 147 (97.28%)
Notes on the data
The end dates of project: - RACE 2 - APOLLO - CODES - SMART STEP are an approximation based on the programme's List of Operations available on the programme's website on 2024 -09-18. There the end date is marked in quarters. Combined total of all projects partnerships (11764705.89) in field total_budget is larger than projects total (1499618.4) of total_budget.