Climate Change Adaptation Measures Toolbox

Removing of hydraulic obstructions

Conservation, effectively protection and restoration of floodplains

Promotion of transnational conservation of the remaining floodplains along the entire length of the Danube by completing existing initiatives and promoting new ones

Avoiding possible negative effects on agriculture, rural settlements and water pollution from contamination due to intensive use of chemicals on agricultural lands in planning the reactivation of protected floodplains

Adaptation of juridical issues like water laws

Consideration of how adaptation can be integrated into the three strands of rural development and give adequate support for sustainable production including how the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) contributes to the efficient use of water in agriculture

Force interaction with stakeholders and agricultural decision-makers to point out which other relevant policies, as CAP, WFD, etc. could interact with the foreseen agricultural climate risks

Implementation of rural development funding, provided under the second pillar of the CAP, could be used to directly support measures aimed at adaptation, such as the development of water efficient technologies or the production of water-extensive crops

Implementation of Best Agricultural Practice (BAP), e.g. organization of a workshop focussing on the relevant instruments of the EU Common Agricultural Policy and Best Agricultural Practices for ensuring reduction of agricultural pollution by the ICPDR in close cooperation with the European Commission and involving both the agricultural and water management ministries of the countries

Modification of crop calendars (e.g. timing or location of cropping activities) to the new climate conditions (e.g. changing sowing dates in relation to changing precipitation seasons)