General objective:

Enhance the institutional capacity of ICDEAPA and its partners for applied research aiming to capitalize the cross-border potential of aquatic resources in a sustainable manner in the Lower Meadow Prut area.

Specific objectives:

• Conducting research activities aiming to analyze the aquatic resources potential in the Lower Meadow Prut area and identifying the best solutions for a sustainable management of the resources.
• Evaluating the socio – economic potential of Galati-Cahul border region and assessing the needs of the local population regarding the economic activities and sustainable use of aquatic resources in protected areas.
• Research for innovative solutions to develop the “green economy” as a prerequisite for sustainable economic development in the Lower Meadow of Prut River.

Results of the project:

• 2 biodiversity Scientific RESEARCH activities on Lower Meadow of Prut River
• 80 specialized determinations tests: heavy metals analysis (40) and pesticides analyses (40)
• 2 field analysis for Cross-border research socio – economic potential on territory along cross-border Prut River
• 10 local events for socio-economic research: 5 events in Galati County and 5 events in Cahul District.
• 295 participants at the socio-economic field research.
• 1 final Cross-Border Integrated Research Study named “Research on biodiversity and resource status”
• 2 panels on Green economy organized in Galati and Cahul.
• 1 “Manual of Green Economy as priority of sustained cross-border cooperation contributing to economic development in in the Lower Meadow of Prut River”.