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Threats to Danube river 2007 – 2013 ?

Threats to Danube river 2007 – 2013 ?. Ákos Éger , National Society of Conservationists Friends of the Earth Hungary/CEE Bankwatch Network. Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005. Threats to Danube river 2007 – 2013 ?. Background Danube and programming

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Threats to Danube river 2007 – 2013 ?

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  1. Threats to Danube river 2007 – 2013 ? Ákos Éger, National Society of Conservationists Friends of the Earth Hungary/CEE Bankwatch Network Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  2. Threats to Danube river 2007 – 2013 ? Background Danube and programming „Beszédes” plan Danube-Tisza Channel What to do.. Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  3. Background Danube: sensitive issue. Political changes linked with the Danube river. Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  4. Danube and programming Danube river in the draft National Development Concept: „..on the Hungarian section of Danube river .. aim is a homogeneous transport corridor.” Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  5. „Beszédes” plan Aim of the plan is to develope the Danube Valley József Beszédes: big channel builder in the XIX. Century. Made by local experts and Academic of Science with the support of the local politicians to influence programming. Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  6. „Beszédes” plan 4 pillars of the plan Dunabe-Tisza Interfluve Region Ráckeve-Soroksár Region Budapest Danube Bend Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  7. The Danube-Tisza Channel History of the channel Plans to connect the rivers since 1774. Starting the construction several times. 1948: 10-15 km was built. Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  8. The Danube-Tisza Channel Channel as planned in 1948: - 11 water-gate - Water level: Danube: 98,2 m Maximim water gate: 212,76 m Tisza: 80 m - 32-33 m wide - Suitable for 1000-1200 tonnes barges Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  9. The Danube-Tisza Channel • WHY? • Desertification of the Region • Shipping • Competitiveness (yacht ports) • Agriculture / irrigation Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  10. The Danube-Tisza Channel Situation now: Strong lobby with the „Beszédes” Plan. Possible funding from the EU (estimated cost in 2004: 360 million € / 50 km motorway). Developing Danube-Tisza Interfuve Region as an accepted major project for 2007-2013. Content of the project? Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  11. The Danube-Tisza Channel What we can do: Strong lobby against the channel on all level, in time. Greening the program „Developing Danube-Tisza Interfuve Region”. Greening Danube part of NSRF and OPs of affected regions. Cooperation just started between MoE and ENGOs on major projects. Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

  12. Thank you for your attention! akos@mtvsz.hu www.mtvsz.hu Programming the EU funds for 2007-2013 Krakow, Poland, November 25-26, 2005

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