On 14 February 2025, representatives of the DANSER project, Brčko District and Vukovar-Srijem County met in Gradište, Croatia, to discuss regional water management challenges and opportunities for closer cooperation.
The meeting focused on the specific needs of the Posavina region, with particular attention to freshwater management, the navigability of the Sava River and the potential role of nature-based and small-scale interventions in improving local water systems.
Participants also explored opportunities for Brčko District to become more closely involved in DANSER activities, including through the project’s Open Call for Associated Regions. The discussion highlighted the value of connecting local challenges with DANSER’s work on wetland and freshwater ecosystem restoration and innovation.
A key outcome of the meeting was the agreement on a common approach for future cooperation: identifying the most pressing needs and challenges, defining regional priorities, and assessing local capacities to develop and implement innovation actions.
The meeting marked an important step in strengthening dialogue with public authorities in the region and laid the groundwork for further exchanges on potential solutions, stakeholder engagement and funding opportunities.