Thematic Pole 5 - Cultural and natural values in the Danube Region

Sub-pole 5a - Cultural values

The six projects within thematic pole 5a are focusing on cultural heritage in the Danube area aiming at preserving and valorising its richness as a catalist for development. The portfolio of projects covers different topics from supporting and expanding the European cultural routes by unveiling hidden cultural heritage, management of Art Nouveau heritage, valorisation of prehistoric landcsapes, to creation of DANUrB promenade, WWI heritage management and valorisation and green tourism development.

POLE LEADER CONTACT DETAILS: the project ART NOUVEAU, Mr. Sebastian Bonis, artnouveaudanube@gmail.com / Oradea Municipality (RO)

                                 

                                     

                                  

Sub-pole 5b - Natural values

The five projects within Thematic Pole 5b are focusing on the natural values of the Danube Region seeking to preserve and valorise this richness from different aspects. Two projects are concentrating on ecological corridors by enhancing framework for management of Transboundary UNESCO Biosphere Reserve “Mura-Drava-Danube” and by addressing connectivity issues along the Danube river corridor in between the national parks. The other three project tackle issues like sustainable tourism development in geo-parks; triggering economic development in Natura2000 sites; and protection and sustainable use of natural heritage represented by karst bio-regions.

POLE LEADER CONTACT DETAILS: the project DANUBEparksCONNECTED, Mr. Georg Frank, g.frank@danubeparks.org / Donau-Auen National Park (AT)