A - IBDM Case Study (Danube) Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the Danube’s rank in Europe by length and how many people rely on it for drinking water?
It is Europe’s second-longest river and provides drinking water to 20 million people.
Name four key natural habitats supported by the Danube basin.
Lakes, wetlands, floodplain forests, and meadows.
List four economic uses of the Danube River.
Industry, mining, farming, energy production, and transport.
By what percentage was the original floodplain lost before restoration efforts?
Over 80% of the original floodplain was lost.
How many countries share the Danube basin, and what Cold War obstacle hindered its management?
Seventeen countries share the basin, and Cold War divisions made integrated management impossible.
What is the role of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)?
It oversees water quality, accident risk, monitoring, information management, basin planning, and implements the EU Water Framework Directive.
What initiative did Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine establish for wetland conservation?
The Lower Danube Green Corridor.
What are the three main components (in hectares) of the Lower Danube Green Corridor?
400,000 ha of protected wetlands, 100,000 ha newly protected, and 200,000 other restored sites.
Name three environmental benefits achieved by the Lower Danube Green Corridor.
Reduced pollution, improved water purification, retained floodwaters, supported fisheries and tourism, and created new wildlife habitats.
What legacy has the Danube management success left for future river basin governance?
A model of multinational cooperation integrating biodiversity conservation, water quality, flood management, and sustainable development across political boundaries.
