Water resources in the basin Dniester vulnerable to climate change both quantitatively and qualitatively. According to estimates of experts available surface water resources will decrease by 16 - 20% by 2020. Thus, according to climate forecasts, there is a threat to economic development associated with water use.
Project goal: Developing the understanding of climate change problems by communities and reducing the communities’ vulnerability and increasing its ability to adapt to climate change in the Dniester River basin
Objectives:
• To increase general public awareness on adaptation to climate change in the Dniester river basin issue.
• To increase the adaptive capacity of Dniester river water protection zones through their forestation.
Activities:
• Providing the seminars and trainings on water resources in the basin Dniester adaptation of to climate change.
• Information materials preparation.
• Holding basin contest "Colours of the Dniester"/
• The 3 sites in water protection zone of the Dniester River and the river Kuchurgan forestation.
Project duration 01.08.2014 – 01.03.2015