NATURE
NbS Fundraising Consultancy in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
Period of implementation:
October 2023 – ongoing
About:
Working closely with the IUCN project management team, relevant IUCN units, project partners and experts in order to develop a concept note and a pre-feasibility analyses for future Nature based Solutions (NbS) pilot project(s) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
The concept note will focus on addressing selected societal challenges through implementation of Nature-based Solutions in mapped areas.
Development of an ecosystem restoration plan to ensure biodiversity conservation in the Tišina protected landscape in Šamac municipality
Period of implementation:
April 2024-ongoing
About:
The project aims to develop an ecosystem restoration plan for the protected Tišina wetland complex located in the Šamac municipality. Hydrological and hydrogeological processes, biodiversity, and socio-economic conditions will be thoroughly assessed to pinpoint major degradation causes.
Based on the obtained results, the plan will then be designed with a focus on restoring and enhancing natural habitats, promoting biodiversity, and implementing sustainable management practices to safeguard the ecological integrity of the area.
Development of an ecosystem restoration plan to ensure biodiversity conservation in the Tišina protected landscape in Šamac municipality
Period of implementation:
April 2024-ongoing
About:
The project aims to develop an ecosystem restoration plan for the protected Tišina wetland complex located in the Šamac municipality. Hydrological and hydrogeological processes, biodiversity, and socio-economic conditions will be thoroughly assessed to pinpoint major degradation causes.
Based on the obtained results, the plan will then be designed with a focus on restoring and enhancing natural habitats, promoting biodiversity, and implementing sustainable management practices to safeguard the ecological integrity of the area.
Integrated Danube Environmental Assessment and Monitoring for Nature Based Solutions – IDEAM NBS
About:
IDEAM NBS project focuses on enhancing blue infrastructure through nature-based solutions (NbS) within the Danube River Basin by integrating various data sources, including remote sensing and modelling data, into the IDEAM NBS decision-support tool. This tool will aid in identifying, planning, and implementing natural water retention measures across the region.
The project involves collaboration with state environmental agencies and institutions from several countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia, aiming to standardize data and improve water management practices. It will address issues such as flood prevention, drought management, and water quality enhancement in the Danube’s unique hydrological landscapes.
· Project is financed by the Interreg Programme Danube Region and its Seed Money Facility and co- funded by European Union.
· Duration of the First Phase of the Project is 12 months.
The project’s platform will address key challenges and accelerate the implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS) in the Danube basin by:
· Providing standardized, harmonized datasets across the region, which will bridge data gaps, enhance collaboration, and support shared knowledge among stakeholders, fostering joint efforts in NbS implementation
· Streamlining environmental data access, reducing the need to navigate multiple sources and institutions, making the process more efficient and user-friendly
· Delivering site selection algorithms, enabling the identification of ideal locations for NbS using an ecosystem-based approach, which will support more informed decision-making
· Facilitating faster data acquisition and automated analysis, lowering costs and improving the efficient allocation of financial resources for NbS projects