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The role of natural heritage for the sustainable future of the Danube region
Haidvogl, Gertrud
2014
Abstract
The Danube River is known for its rich biodiversity resulting from the coupled evolution of specific natural and cultural characteristics. The Danube delta, for instance, is the largest remaining natural wetland in Europe. It is inhabited by 5,000 animal and plant species, many of which are endangered or close to extinction. Preserving and restoring this natural heritage often gets in conflict with traditional societal practices and future requirements. So far, compromise solutions are often lacking. At the same time legacies from the distant and recent past contribute to present environmental problems such as pollution or hydromorphological alterations. This paper presents examples for the long-term history of both natural heritage and environmental legacies, and discusses approaches to biodiversity conservation against the background of climate change.
Series
DIANET International School Proceedings
2014
Publisher
EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste
Source
Gertrud Haidvogl, "The role of natural heritage for the sustainable future of the Danube region" in: Stefano Brumat, Claudia Macchia (eds.) "DIAnet International School Proceedings, 2014. The role of natural heritage for the sustainable development of the Danube Region, Gorizia 22nd-31st March 2014", Trieste, EUT Edizioni Università di Trieste, 2014, pp. 29-43.
Languages
en
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