On 25 November 2025, DANSER partners joined the SUNDANSE “International Cooperation on Shared Goals” Workshop in Galați, Romania, bringing together researchers, public authorities, NGOs and technical experts working across the Danube–Black Sea region.
Hosted aboard the REXDAN research vessel, the workshop focused on key challenges for the Danube River Basin, including sediment management, water quality, microplastics, flood risk and cross-border cooperation.
DANSER was represented by the Danube Delta National Research Institute (DDNI) and the River Administration of the Lower Danube (AFDJ), with Matei Simionov and Adina Airinei contributing as speakers. A central outcome of the workshop was the identification of strong synergies between DANSER and SUNDANSE, two Horizon Europe initiatives working towards the restoration of the Danube River Basin. Discussions highlighted opportunities to align approaches, share data and coordinate research activities in order to avoid duplication and strengthen the overall impact of both projects.
The exchange also showed how the two projects can complement each other: while SUNDANSE focuses on tools such as on-vessel monitoring and microplastic analysis, DANSER contributes through approaches including 3D geophysical reconstruction and historical mapping.
The workshop reinforced the value of cooperation between European projects addressing common river basin challenges and created a basis for closer scientific and technical collaboration across the Danube region.