Theme1
Sub-Projects – Theme 1 – Environment
“RiverCross” - Many Rivers to cross
General description of the project
Climatic changes lead to an increased risk of flooding in Europe's rivers, as Rhine, Elbe and Danube have shown in the last few years. At many rivers the concept of "river basin management" has been developed in order to face these challenges through an integrated and interactive water management approach. Especially when border areas share the same river basin, the cooperation between the neighbouring countries is necessary since flooding does not stop at the border. But this is easier said than done because cultural differences, differences in perception or organisational barriers often hinder the cooperation and thus an effective cross-border water management.
Partners from Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Greece are investigating the different exposures to river basin management activities in the participating border regions. In particular, the institutional tuning between cross-border regions is important to be able to solve common river-related problems: which are the different institutional opportunities and barriers for cross-border cooperation? Which cross-border policy arrangements can help to solve problems? These questions are to be answered in the project. RIVERCROSS is trying to contribute to solutions for river basin management in cross-border regions by facilitating reflection, information sharing and policy learning about cultural and institutional barriers and opportunities.
For further information see also: www.rivercross.nl
