Dr. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece Anastasia PAPADOPOULOU PhD Cand. Civil Engineering Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Wetland Restoration & Tourism Resource Efficiency & Green Economy
from theory to best practice(s)
International Workshop on Tourism, Culture and Wetlands
Feb 12th-13th 2014, Tunis, Tunisia
Contents
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Wetland Restoration Experience – Sigma for Water/
Interreg IVC project
Culture,Tourism & Wetlands
Resource efficiency & green economy
From Theory to Practice
CONTENTS
A PUZZLE?
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Water Ecosystem
Tourism Land
Approach Nature
W
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Development Sustaina-
bility
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Karla lake restoration
Greece (3/5)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
1. Evros delta
2. Lake Vistonis, Porto Lagos,
Lake Ismaris & adjoining
lagoons
3. Nestos delta & adjoining
lagoons
4. Artificial lake Kerkini
5. Lakes Volvi & Koronia
6. Axios, Loudias, Aliakmon delta
7. Amvrakikos gulf
8. Messolonghi lagoons
9. Kotychi lagoons
10.Lake Mikri Prespa
11.Rodopi, Xanthi
11
10
400 wetlands: rivers, estuaries, deltas,
lagoons, shallow lakes, shallow marine
formations, marshes.
total area: 210,000 ha
…Only In Greece
Source: The List of Wetlands of International Importance,
29 January 2014, www.ramsar.org
Karla
lake
Sigma 4 water (1/5) Financed by: INTERREG IVC program/ERDF
Partnership: 11 partners, 8 European countries
Province of Fryslân (NL, Lead Partner)
Municipality of Smallingerland (NL)
Merseburg Innovation and Technology Centre (D)
District Administration of Demmin (D)
International Resources and Recycling Institute
(UK)
Mineral & Energy Economy Research Institute of
Polish Academy of Science (PO)
Buzau-Ialomita Water Basin Administration (RO)
Development Agency GAL Genovese (IT)
University of Debrecen (HU)
South-Transdanubian Environment Protection &
Water Management Directorate (HU)
Thessaly Region (GR)
University of Thessaly (GR)
Total budget: € 2.5 million
Main goal:
Development of new lakes and wetland areas
which significantly increase water quality in the
water system and make the water system more
flexible in terms of quantity
improve the capacity of the partner regions for
the development of new lakes and wetlands
improve water and environmental quality of the
involved regions
Project duration: January 2010 - March 2013
www.sigmaforwater.org
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Main outputs:
10 master Plans including
action and funding plans
Three years of intensive exchange of experience in the partnership
resulted in raising awareness and improving the capacity of the
participating regions in the preparation of regional wetlands and lakes
Different instruments have been used to help the partners to define
the core qualities of the regions and to stimulate bilateral exchange of
expertise, sharing good practices among partners
Main result achieved
during the project:
Finalization and
presentation of master,
action and funding plans
for an integrated
approach to wetlands or
lake areas by all
participating partners
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Sigma 4 water (2/5)
Partner meetings
2010
• March, start conference in Eernewoude, The Netherlands
• September, 2nd partner meeting in Budapest, Hungary
• December, expert meeting in Cracow, Poland
2011
• March, 3rd partner meeting in Fryeburg, Germany
• September, 4th partner meeting in Glasgow, UK Scotland
2012
• April, 5th partner meeting in Genoa, Italy
• September, 6th partner meeting in Bucharest, Romania
2013
• February, final meeting in Thessaly, Greece
Sigma 4 water (3/5)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
MASTER, ACTION & FUNDING
PLAN
Cooperation
Master Plan
template
Methodologies
& Tools
Knowledge
Sharing
Literature
Review
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Sigma 4 water (4/5)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
A systematic five-step approach…
Identify responsible wetland restoration
issues Get the right
people involved
Develop your
plan
Put the plan into
action &
communicate
Evaluate how
well you did
…for practical guidance and tools for assisting organizations
in identifying and understanding the hazards and risks
related to wetlands restoration along the stakeholders
chain involved
Sigma 4 water (5/5)
Mecklenburg Pilot Area
Germany
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Further project results
•relevant stakeholders were involved (start, middle, end)
•exchange of information with the other project partners were discussed In the
international project meetings
main result
•the masterplan for the project area as a tool for later actions in different
wetland areas with the aim of sustainable water management for agriculture &
for natural development.
•The action plan with a prioritization of the measures and a funding plan based
on a cost estimation for the measures and an identification of possible funding
sources.
•the identified good practices
•the policy recommendations for local, regional, national and European level.
measures proposed:
•Reconstruction of 7 facilities
•Remodelling of 3 facilities for ecological continuity
•Preservation or rehabilitation of 26 facilities
areas identified:
•Supply areas for rewetting
•Supply areas for extensive land use
•Fen areas not effected by damming
Revitalization of the Cún-
Szaporca oxbow system
hungary
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Positive results:
•nature conservation
•biodiversity
•natural values
•flood-protection
•economy
•eco-tourism
•labour market
•population-retain
accomplishment
Connection to other projects, outputs and results:
•Innovative approach to stimulate and develop the regional economy sector
tourism by means of unlocking regional qualities along water areas for tourists
with ICT tools;
•Contribution to water management system in the region (thus contributing to
implementation of EU Water Framework Directive or WFD);
•Preparing for the impacts of the climate change for the water management system
in the region;
•Contributing to ecological values in the area;
•Creating opportunities for recreation and tourism by means of improving the
attractiveness of the area (nature and recreation).
Landscape-scale reconstruction
plan - Hortobágy wetlands
hungary
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Inscribed on the World Heritage List
cultural landscapes category
(UNESCO,1999)
A)River connected wetlands (River Tisza): more space
for the river : harmonization of interests: flood
protection - wetland reconstruction –biodiversity
(ecoservices)
•flood plain wetlands (between the dikes)
•traditional floodplain management
•biodiversity development
– fish spawning area development
B) Former flood plain (outside the
dikes): wetland development – rural
development – biodiversity
enhancement reconstruction and
rehabilitation of former wetlands
•wetland construction
•modelling of river flood dynamic in
reconstructed wetland water supply
•wetland development of Egyek-
Pusztakócs Area and Zám Area
•habitat development ongoing
Development Agency
GAL Genovese
italy
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Goals
- enhance the area's biodiversity
- generate new opportunities for
leisure, recreation and tourism
- establish the area as an attractive
place to live and to work
Focus on the pilot project
•construction of a small artificial lake
•connections to the cycle track & the new
wetland
•Renovation of the surrounding area
•realization of bike paths connecting with
the existing track
•infrastructure needed to maintain water
into the lake
Wetland restoration at the confluence
of Calmatui river with the Danube
romania
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Project Expectations
•Innovative approach to stimulate and develop the
regional economy- sector tourism
•Improving the water management system in the region
•improving the attractiveness of the area (nature and
recreation)
•development of local industries
Project benefits
•Achieving natural habitats and breeding areas for
native fish and waterfowl
•Creating a reservoir for biodiversity and securing
energy resources
•Improving water quality and trophic status of
ecosystems
•Retention of sediments and nutrients stabilization
•Development of traditional activities: fishing, reed
harvesting, farming, subsistence farming, etc.
•Tourism and recreation areas through ecotourism etc.
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
Scotland, uk
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Wetland Park
Glasgow
Edinburgh
specific aims of the wetland park:
•Protect, conserve and enhance the natural
environment, biodiversity and cultural heritage
of the Seven Lochs Wetland Park area for
present and future generations to experience
and enjoy.
•Promote understanding, awareness &
appreciation of the importance of the
uniquewetland environment and heritage, &
involve local communities in its developmentand
management.
•Support and deliver environmental, social &
economic regeneration of the area.
From development to delivery:
•Partnership working – across public
bodies &agencies
•Use of Integrated Habitat Network
mapping and analysis
•A holistic approach
•Stakeholder and community engagement
•Integrated Green Infrastructure
approach to planned development
•Detailed visitor planning and
recreation development strategy
•The time factor
Creating a strong identity
•Scotland’s largest urban nature park
•landmark destination within the central
belt of Scotland
•Clear identity, linked to clear and visible
signage and innovative marketing
Karla lake restoration
Greece (1/5)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
A master document (~350 pp):
– Inventory of all 29 drainage & restoration studies
(since 1887)
– Includes a full scale hydgo-geological study of the
Karla Lake wider area
– Integrates strategies/policies / suggestions of all
stakeholders involved (national, regional & local)
Chapter 1 (Intro)
Chapter 2 (Description of Karla Lake wider area)
Chapter 3 (Historical review of former Karla Lake)
Chapter 4 (Draining the Lake)
Chapter 5 (Restoring the Lake)
Chapter 6 (Utilizing the Lake)
Chapter 7 (Cost/Benefit Analysis)
ANNEX I (Studies Inventory)
ANNEX II (Maps & Figures)
ANNEX III (alternative ways towards
sustainable development)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
…A Good Practice
Case studies on
the cultural
aspects of
wetlands
Lessons learnt & how these
could be adopted at the
Karla Lake case
17 countries
(Gr, Ro, Tr, Uk,
Es, Eg, Al, Fr,
Pt, Tn, BiH, Cr,
It, FYROM, USA,
Sl & Al) Assist every
Master Planner
196 References
Karla lake restoration
Greece (2/5)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Karla lake restoration
Greece (5/5)
AXIS 1
The utilization of the
rowing centre as athletic
infrastructure
The utilization of rowing
center’s infrastructures
for beyond athletic use
AXIS 2
rationalization of
agricultural development
round the lake, aid and
support of agro-touristic
and eco-touristic actions
based on the lake
promotion of cultural
characteristics of the
region
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
•The State might not support the hosting of large
scale water-related international events and the
KRC might face economic feasibility problems
STERNGTHS WICKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Karla lake restoration
Greece (4/5)
The facilities are placed in the most central
region of Greece and can attract easily people
from every city around.
•Archaeological places nearby
•Exceptionally developed tourist city of Volos in
distance of few kilometers from the facility
•Existence of large hotel units in Volos
Ideal destination for school trips & student
environmental education programs
Good cycling paths for races
•The management body must have good
communication with the International Federations
of Rowing and Canoe-Kayak
•The State must show the willingness to support the
sport facilities and avoid their transformation into
“White Elephants”
•Seasonal activities in the wider region
•Weakness from the competition to provide
respectively large spaces to organize events.
•Weakness from the competition to provide original
and different other services to the rowing center
•Non developed tourist villages except the
mountainous region of Pilion in close distance from
the facilities
•Rowing and Canoe-Kayak athletes from nothern
countries don’t have the opportunity to train in the
winter period, because of hard weather conditions
in most of their countries
•Attracting Triathlon athletes thanks to the
existence of swimming course.
•The creation of the adventure park could provide
the KRCI with visitors all year round.
Source: THESSALY REGION --ACTION PLAN FOR THE UTILIZATION OF KARLA LAKE
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Karla lake restoration
Greece (5/5)
EVALUA-
TION
Products
and
services
Locatio
n
Pricing
Policy
Promoti
on
Target
Groups
Market Analysis
Sigma for Water
Policy Matrix – Overview of
Recommendations (1/2)
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No
reco-
mme-
nda-
tions
Further develop
local and regional
cooperation under
involvement of all
relevant
stakeholders
Establish
attractive tourist
destinations with
focus on USP
archaeology
Construction of
Central Visitor
and Information
Centre
Creation of
joint regional
location
marketing
concept
Further
networking with
nearby existing
tourist
destinations
Further
developme
nt of local
cooperation
under
involvement
of all
relevant
stakeholder
s such as
farmers
association,
land
owners and
farmers
represented
by Water
and Soil
Association
Obere
Peene
Ensure an
integrated
approach to
the wetland
planning
Think
about
rivers as
a
resource
and not
as a
problem
Involve the
key policy
level in the
local
planning
Ensure the
cooperation
about public
and private
key stake-
holders
Define
the
actual
threats
Karla
Lake’s
ecosyst
em is
facing
due to
the
related
environ
mental
stres-
ses
impo-
sed
Adopt an Integrated
Green
Infrastructure
approach to
planning and
design of
Community Growth
Areas
Develop clear
policies for
climate change
adaptation and
mitigation linked
to the
development of
the Wetland
Park and
associated
green network
Link the creation
and management of
the Wetland Park to
delivering local
socio-economic
regeneration and
economic
development
Develop a
project
attractive to
tourists,
increasing
biodiversity
developing the
potential to
create
employment
locally -
Introducing the
pilot zone into the
local Danube
tourism map
small affordable
projects that
demonstrate
positive actions
attractive to the
local population
Assessing water
balance
opportunities at
early stage
Give priority for
existing and
potential
wetlands areas
preservation and
development in
local
development
strategy and plan
Further
development of
cooperation with
involvement of all
relevant
stakeholders
Establish a
new eco-
touristic
center with
study and
cycling route
(and the
necessary
infrastructure)
The use of all the
advantages of Gorka
and Balaton tank
Creation of joint
regional location
marketing concept to
bundle and
strengthen activities
Improving the
efficiency of support
instruments of local
businesses involved
in revitalization
projects
Development of
cooperation
between local
actors and
businesses in the
development of
brownfield sites
around the Gorka
and Balaton
reservoir
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Sigma for Water
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Recommendations (2/2)
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Strengthen
the existing
touristic
connection
from
Drachten
with the
Frisian lakes
& become part
of the Frisian
Lake project
and the
provincial
policy
programme
'Gastfrij
Fryslân'.
Designate
Drachten
within the
Frisian lake
project as a
gateway to the
Frisian lake
area.
Develop a
master plan.
Inte-
grate
Geise-
ltal lake
in
regional
marke-
ting
strategy
Ensure
fina-
ncing
for
further
develo-
pment
of
touri-
sm
infrastr
ucture.
Create
of joint
Tourism
Develo
ment
strategy
.
Develo-
pment of
coope-
ration
with
other
water
authori-
ties.
Trans-
fer of
know-
ledge
and
experie-
nces
from
S4W
including
coordi-
nation
with
WFD
impleme
ntation
Ensure
the
Integra-
tion
between
water
manage-
ment and
water
planning
regulation
Ensure
financing
for further
develo-
pment of
integrated
projects .
Solve
conflict in
wetland
(water)
use and
managem
ent .
Ensure the
continuous
cooperation of the
Regional Authority
with the
Ecodevelopment
Management Body
of Karla -
Mayrovounio -
Kefalovriso –
Velestino.
Ensure the final
approval of Karla
Lake’s
Master/Action/Fund
ing Plan from the
Regional Authority
and integrate the
proposed actions
to the Regional
Operational
Programme of
Thessaly 2014-
2020.
Ensure that small
smart win-win
projects will be
appropriately
communicated to
potential investors &
local community
Adopt the
Integrated
Green
Infrastructure
approach
within
regional
planning
policy and
within
planning and
development
decision
making.
Secure the
long term
management
and
development
of the Wetland
park as a
flagship site
within the GCV
Green
Network and
Central
Scotland
Green
Network
including
linking the
Wetland Park /
green network
Being alert to climate
change and using
water bodies as an
important element of
adaptation to climate
change .
Influencing
funding bodies
into becoming
involved in
structural funds
consultation
stages to ensure
that funding for
wetlands is
incorporated into
the new EU
structural funds
and regional
funding
programmes.
Ensure the master
planning helps
develop the
maximum economic
opportunities whilst
ensuring
environmental and
social benefits.
Create a natural
resources preservation
and management
platform for efficient
participation of local
partners, stakeholders.
Develop strategic plan for
regional wetlands
development as a
highlighted element of
the spatial planning
process, decisions.
Integrated with
the Ancient Drava
Programme sharing
experience and future
possibilities of S4W in
order to provide a good
example for other
development project of
this region - which has
very bad state of
economy but a lot of
natural values .
Create
tourism
strategy
which
include
also
water
reser-
voirs.
Financial
support
for the
develop
ment of
water
reser-
voirs with
particular
empha-
sis on
the
needs of
small
retention.
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Sigma for Water
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Recommendations (2/2)
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Ensure sustainable developme
nt of the National park De
Alde Feanen (Natura 2000).
Ensure
sustainable development of
Geiseltal
with phasi
ng out of redevelopm
ent activit
ies
Raising awareness
for sustainable
wetland development on national
level - financing of
implementation in
underdeveloped regions
also from federal
sources to compensate
the decline in EU funding
To involve
the national key stakeholders
in nation
al planni
ng
The MB should be authorized to gather
and elaborate the local
population/end-users opinion on the subject
Green Networks
and Integrated
Green Infrastruc
ture highlighted as best
practice in national planning
policy and practice
Influencing funding bodies into becoming
involved in structural funds
consultation stages to ensure that funding for
wetlands is incorporated
into the new EU structural funds
and regional funding
programmes
Put the accent on
the restoration
and developme
nt of wetlands in the 2014-20
planning process and in the KEOP during the
realizations.
Promotion of PPP and the
development of legal
solutions for the
implementation of PPPs
Changes in ownership law
to facilitate the
management of "wild"
water reservoirs
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Sigma for Water
Policy Matrix – Overview of
Recommendations (2/2)
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Continue stimulating exchange
of experience
en cooperatio
n with European partners
(lake, wetland
and sustainable
tourism developme
nt).
Further
development of exchange of experience with other European
Lakes
Development of exchange
of experience regarding the implementati
on of the S4W
masterplans in the
involved regions EU
support also for the
financing of the
implementation of the
S4W masterplans
To involve the key stakeholders
in Europe
an planning to
ensure the
integration and
feasibility of
European
New regulat
ion
To ensure the
approval of Master
Plan from the EC
prior to be implemented as it has to do with
the Management of more than one
RBDs (River Basin
Districts)
Integrating green
infrastructure into
developments in
wetland areas which
aims to achieve
biodiversity, access,
water managem
ent benefits
Including the area into
Natura2000 network
Looking for partners
and funds to generate
further projects in connection
with sustainable
water management in order
to exchange more
experience and to meet
other similar
problems, methods,
aspects, etc.
Creation of common
network or cooperation platform
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Culture, Tourism &
Wetlands (1/4)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
• Alternative types of
tourism
• Agricultural tourism
(farm visitors)
• Therapeutic tourism
• Gastronomic tourism
• Education tourism
• Sports entertainment
(rafting, kayak, hang
gliding, paragliding, etc)
• Protection of cultural
heritage
• Observation and study of
the characteristics of
the area’s natural
environment
Culture, Tourism &
Wetlands (2/4)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
do we want
To invent
The wheel?
strategy
timing
Co-
operation
vision
people
Re-
sources
Know-
ledge
tools
Funds
Culture, Tourism &
Wetlands (3/4)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Source: www.ramsar.org
World Wetlands Day 2012
Message from Anada Tiéga, Secretary General, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
tourism in wetlands is here to stay and will continue to grow
Bad practice
Culture, Tourism &
Wetlands (4/4)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
ECO TOURISM
“RESPONSIBLE
TRAVEL TO NATURAL
AREAS THAT
CONSERVES THE
ENVIRONMENT AND
IMPROVES THE WELL
BEING OF LOCAL
PEOPLE
International eco
tourism society
Quality in tourism is "[…]
the result of a process which
implies the satisfaction of all the
legitimate product and service
needs, requirements and
expectations of the consumer, at
an acceptable price, in conformity
with mutually accepted
contractual conditions and the
underlying quality determinants
such as safety and security,
hygiene, accessibility,
transparency, authenticity and
harmony of the tourism activity
concerned with its human and
natural environment."
UNWTO Quality Support Committee
at its sixth meeting (Varadero,
Cuba, 9-10 May 2003)
INNOVATION
IN TOURISM SUSTAINABL
E TOURISM
Resource Efficiency
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Sustainable
Use of
Resources
Economic
Development
Find the Balance between….
Green Economy (1/2)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Which is the right way to keep balance?
Increase
Green Economy
Social Progress
Environmental
Awareness
Energy Use
Environmental
Pollution
Wasteful
Consumption
Decrease
..Focus on income and jobs
Green Economy (2/2)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Green Scenario
2 % of GDP or 1.3
trillion USD/year
in green
investments
Policies adopted
to help reduce
harmful CO2
emissions &
subsidies, &
incentives
created to
increase
investments, i.e., in
energy
efficiency
Business as Usual
continue with 2% of
GDP/year allocated
in a BAU process
Policies continue to
support investment in
non-green
infrastructure,
harmful fossil fuel
and fishing subsidies,
etc.
Source: Resource Efficiency, Sustainable Consumption and Production and Green Economy
Dr Stefanos FOTIOU, UNEP
10 key sectors
2010-2050
From Theory To
Practice (1/6)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
The final goal is not just to find
the fund source, but to find the
right fund source worth
applying for in terms of right
timing and what is necessary to
give in exchange for that
funding
From Theory To
Practice (2/6)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
•
KEY
FACTORS
wetland cover approximately
570,000,000 hectares – roughly
6% of the Earth’s land surface
Medwet Initiative: 27 countries,
343 Ramsar Mediterranean
sites, around 6 000 000
hectares classified (over an
estimation of 13 000 000
hectares).
The Mediterranean risks losing
56% of endemic freshwater fish,
36% of freshwater crabs and
crayfish, 29% of amphibians, 19%
of dragonflies during the next
decades.
Text17% of mammals, 13% of
reptiles, 42% skate and shark
species face a high risk of
extinction in the Basin (source
UICN).
By 2025, 95 million new inhabitants
are expected in the Mediterranean
Basin; 390 million international
tourists will visit the
Mediterranean Sea; 330 km3 of
freshwater will be mobilized every
year for the human activities
(source Plan Bleu).
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Some regions in the Mediterranean lost 60
% of their natural wetlands during the
20th century:
Italy: of the 3 million hectares of
wetlands existing at the time of the
Romans, only 190 000 hectares remain
today
Tunisia lost 28 % of their wetlands
during the last 100 years
Spain lost 60 % of its natural wetland
surface areas principally the last four
decades
Source: http://www.medwetlands-obs.org
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Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
WMP
From Theory To
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What we need
is….
Help….
let΄s ask for it
then (scientific
community…
experts…)
Extroversion…
let΄s help less
developed…
let΄s connect with
each other…
networking
Use the
appropriate tools
in order for
exchange of
experience to be
effective
Be realistic…
(ex-ante, on-going,
ex-post)
Be patient and
consistent…
dedication to the
basic target
We Should All
Learn To Speak
The Same
Language
(basic initiative)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
From Theory To
Practice (5/6)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
From Theory To
Practice (6/6)
Assist.Prof. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Civil Eng. Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
Dr. Vasilis KANAKOUDIS Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece Anastasia PAPADOPOULOU PhD Cand. Civil Engineering Dept., University of Thessaly, Greece
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…Nature never dies or lies
Wetlands existence is... a path to sustainable development…