The Danube River and Black Sea GEF Financed Investment Program: The GEF/WB Nutrient Reductions Partnership
The Black Sea and the Danube River are facing a Potential Ecological Disaster from Nutrification Ten fold drop in fish catches. From 26 to 6 viable species. Over $300 million/year decline from mid 1980s to 1990.Loss of 10,000 km2 of ecologically most valuable algae beds. Bloom of exotic species. Anchovy catches down 80% or 400,000 t/y . Tourism revenue losses (400 million $/year) and poor environmental conditions (over 20,000 water related illnesses). The severity of current degradation will be aggravated with the economic recovery. A regional solution is required Despite knowledge and awareness, lack of financial resources to solve regional environmental problems (mainly in Black Sea).
The Danube River and Black Sea GEF Financed Investment Program: The GEF/WB Nutrient Reductions Partnership.ppt
