ASSESS-HKH project
The project developed scientifically-based, but applicable tools for the detection and evaluation of affected river reaches in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region.. » more

AQEM project
It serves the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive and provides a system for assessing ecological quality in European streams with benthic macroinvertebrates.. » more

BioFresh
BioFresh is an EU-funded international project that aims to build a global information platform for scientists and ecosystem managers. » more

Euro-limpacs project
The project addresses the impact of climate change on lakes, rivers and wetlands in Europe, through the pathways temperature increase, impact on hydromorphology, eutrophication, acidification, the release of toxic substances, and invasive species.. » more

Endocrine disruption and parasites project
Recently evidence evolved that environmental compounds can interfere with the endocrine systems of wildlife and humans. Surface waters are suggested to be the main sink for these so called endocrine disruptors (ED).. » more

IMPACT
Developing an Integrated Model to Predict Abiotic Habitat Conditions and Biota of Rivers Application in Climate Change Research and Water Management » more

REFRESH
This project is the follow-up project of EURO-LIMPACS, which will evaluate a series of specific adaptive measures that might be taken to minimise adverse consequences of climate change on freshwater quantity, quality and biodiversity. » more

Rubicode Projekt
Rationalising Biodiversity Conservation in Dynamic Ecosystems
Biodiversity provides many services from which humans benefit, such as the provision of food, fibre and fuel, regulation of air and water quality, flood protection, pollination, control of pests, recreation and ecotourism.
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RiverCross project
Throughout Europe there are new challenges in river management. Climate change, grand-scale water pollution, water supply problems or sea intrusion are problematic developments. » Project website

STAR project
Framework method for calibrating different biological survey results against ecological quality classifications to be developed for the Water Framework Directive.. » more

WISER
WISER will support the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) by developing tools for the integrated assessment of the ecological status of European surface waters. » more