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Climate change increases the business risk of banks and insurance companies. With the help of active management, however, climate-related risks can be largely contained, opening up new business opportunities. In addition, the finance and insurance industry can create incentives for adaptation measures through product design, investment decisions and risk reporting. read more

ReedBASE identified potentials for the revitalisation of degraded areas through reed cultivation in the project region and created a platform for the development of reed biomass under sustainable wet management. A ReedBASE innovation centre was established in the region to promote the implementation of sustainable reed management. read more

This project practically supported efforts towards an education for sustainable development, by testing the feasibility to implement the Green Pack in Croatia and to assist teachers/educators and government authorities in fulfilling their roles in raising awareness of sustainable development. read more

With 20 % of the state territory, the Kyrgyz UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Issyk-Kul covers a large area within the country. The broad diversity of the landscapes challenges a sustainable development of the Biosphere Reserve. The Agency of Environment and Forests requested expert advice on the current conditions in the protected area to stimulate its extension. read more

The project carried out several-day workshops in each country on the interrelated topics of environment and health, thereby focussing in particular of an implementation of the SDGs. A study upraised for each country, determining the national status of the environment, situation of health and target SDGs provided a sound basis for a discussion. read more

Depending on the region and tourism offer, tourism destinations and businesses have a repertoire of different adaptation options to climate change at their disposal. Adaptation can take place on both the demand and the supply side. read more

The Balkan Green Belt is essential for the development of Green Infrastructure at EU level. Nevertheless, the intensification of land use and infrastructure development is putting pressure on Green Belt habitats and their connectivity. Improved legislation and the consistent implementation of spatial and land use planning are important instruments for balancing different interests. Based on th... read more