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The Tisza–Túr reservoir: restoring habitats to help farmers adapt to floods and drought

Case study | 20 December, 2023 | Download PDF

This case study demonstrates the Tisza–Túr flood reservoir which uses controlled flooding and draining methods, and serves the dual purpose of preventing both floods and drought. 


Lessons from the ground: application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle under the Recovery and Resilience Facility

Briefing | 20 December, 2023 | Download PDF

This briefing outlines the key barriers preventing a more successful application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle, based on ongoing experience under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, and provides recommendations for improvement.


Following the money: Romania

Briefing | 19 December, 2023 | Download PDF

This briefing aims to comprehend the just transition outlined in the Romania’s Territorial Just Transition Plans for six designated regions – Hunedoara, Gorj, Dolj, Galați, Prahova, and Mureș – receiving funds from the Just Transition Fund.  


The Upper Horizons complex, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Briefing | 18 December, 2023 | Download PDF

The Upper Horizons hydropower complex has been planned since the mid-20th century, and is planned to consist of three plants — Dabar, Nevesinje and Bileća — linked by a series of tunnels and channels. If completed, it would have a devastating impact on the karst ecosystems of eastern Herzegovina and beyond.  


The Ulog hydropower plant on the river Neretva, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Briefing | 18 December, 2023 | Download PDF

The Ulog plant, with a 53-metre high dam, is currently being built on the upper Neretva in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the middle of a nominated candidate Emerald site – an area which should be protected under the Bern Convention.