2-presentation-diktas_neno-kukuric 2-Presentation DIKTAS_Neno Kukuric

1. DIKTAS
Neno Kukurić

2. DIKTAS:
Protection and Sustainable Use
of the Dinaric Karst Aquifer System

3. • At the regional level the project's objectives are:
to facilitate the equitable and sustainable utilization of the
transboundary water resources of the Dinaric Karst Aquifer
System, and
to protect the unique groundwater dependent ecosystems
that characterize the Dinaric Karst region of the Balkan
peninsula.
The Dinaric Karst Aquifer System, shared by several countries and one of
the world's largest, has been identified as an ideal opportunity for applying
new and integrated management approaches to unique karst water
resources and ecosystems.
Full-size GEF regional project, implemented by UNDP and executed by
UNESCO (2010-2014). More info at/via http://dinaric.iwlearn.org
At the global level, the project aims to focus attention of the international
community on the huge but vulnerable water resources contained in
karst aquifers.

4. Activities:
Improving the understanding of the resource and of its
environmental status.
Establishing cooperation mechanisms among countries.
Facilitating the harmonization of policies and priority reforms.
Communication, dissemination and replication of activities.
Impressions: very challenging but rewarding and (with a
lot of effort and a bit of luck) achievable!
The first project year achievements:
Establishment of the project structure (PCU, NEUs, Project
Team, Steering Committee, Scientific advisory Board..)
Development and realisation of the Annual Working Plan,
mostly dedicated to Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and
Stakeholders Participation

5. bridging the people

6. bridging the people