DaWetRest
Danube Wetlands and flood plains Restoration through systemic, community engaged and sustainable innovative actions
DAnube WETlands RESToration (DaWetRest) aims to develop and demonstrate concrete solutions applied on the Danube and the Black Sea to address the challenges faced by inland and coastal wetland ecosystems. These transformative and innovative solutions will be validated by local communities and by key stakeholders at regional and European level.
COMPLEX DELTA is involved in the ecological reconstruction of the DEMO site Caraorman, Danube Delta, and in building the RAS Pilot bases that will ensure the reduction of pressure on the fish resources in the Danube Delta.
Our team in the field of Innovation:
Florin Moldoveanu - Innovation Manager
SWIM
Sustainable Water and Integrated Management of Fish Migration and their Habitats in the Danube RiverBasin and NW Black Sea
The SWIM project aligns with the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters", aiming to restore, protect, and enhance the habitats of migratory fish species in the Danube Basin and the north‑western Black Sea region. By developing and implementing innovative, sustainable, and scalable solutions across 14 activities carried out in 7 pilot sites, SWIM seeks to improve habitat connectivity and conservation, water quality, and, overall, the health of ecosystems.
The project will set new benchmarks in habitat restoration and will actively contribute to the implementation of EU environmental policies through a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. A key element of the SWIM strategy is the promotion of transnational cooperation among a diverse range of actors, including governmental authorities, NGOs, researchers, and local communities. This collaboration will ensure the long‑term sustainability of migratory fish populations and the aquatic ecosystems they depend on, supporting biodiversity conservation, increased ecological resilience, and the socio‑economic well‑being of communities in the region.
SWIM's comprehensive approach to ecological restoration and environmental management has the potential to serve as a model for similar initiatives across Europe and beyond, with a significant impact on the health and sustainability of aquatic ecosystems.
COMPLEX's involvement focuses on testing and implementing innovative solutions for sturgeon reproduction, leveraging its expertise in valorizing results, and exploring the transition toward industrial‑scale application.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the granting authority, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.