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ICPDR Publishes Guidance Document and Policy Paper on Sustainable Agriculture
The ICPDR has published a Guidance Document on Sustainable Agriculture, along with a Policy Paper.
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ICPDR Position Paper on Water and Agriculture IC 212-final (209.7 KB)
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ICPDR Policy Paper on Sustainable Agriculture (20.11 MB)
A Policy Paper on Sustainable Agriculture in the Danube River Basin. -
ICPDR Guidance Document on Sustainable Agriculture (5.32 MB)
A guidance document which shall contribute to achieve sustainable agriculture and rural development in the Danube countries by considering the economic, environmental and social aspects together and... Navigation
Historically, the Danube and some of its tributaries have formed important trade routes across Europe. The harnessing of these rivers to facilitate navigation has radically changed their physical and ecological characteristics, while pollution from ships and boats is also a significant problem. In order to address this problem, the ICPDR is undertaking various activities.
Agriculture
Agriculture has long been a major source of income for many people living in the Danube River Basin. Today however, it is also a major source of pollutants – including fertilizers and pesticides and facing emerging issues like water scarcity and droughts.