Lead Partner: The Legal Successor of Technologiko Ekpedeftiko ldryma Anatolikis Makedonias kai Thrakis-Special Account for Research Funds (TEIEMT-SARF), the International Hellenic University Special Account for Research Funds (IHU-SARF), GREECE

 

Address: 14th km Thessaloniki - N.Moudania   National   Road, 57001   Thermi, Thessaloniki,   GREECE Tel.: +302521060416 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: https://www.ihu.gr

 

 

The Department of Forestry and Natural Environment Science is based in Drama and belongs to the School of Geotechnical Sciences. The Department is one of the most dynamic and productive departments with state-of-the-art facilities and laboratory-research equipment, housed in a new privately owned building with a net area of ​​4,500 m² and is directly connected to the labor market and businesses. Teaching and Research Staff has been distinguished internationally and in innovative technological activities.

The education it provides, as it emerges through the innovative and dynamic curriculum, is one of the best at European level as it provides not only a multilevel knowledge in a variety of subjects but, and this is the important, up-to-date knowledge in fields that will be tomorrow's challenges and needs for the forester. The curriculum includes the latest developments in Forest Science (breakthrough technologies) and is built on the combination of fields: (j) Ecology & Biodiversity Conservation, (ii) Management, Natural Resources & Climate Change and (iii) Architecture & Landscape Restoration. The Department therefore focuses its interests on the sustainable development and reusable management of forest resources and mountainous area, the study of fauna and flora, ecosystems and the general natural environment, the protection and promotion of nature and natural processes for providing ecosystem services to human societies, preserving, highlighting and shaping the urban and suburban landscape based on defined social, economic and developmental standards but also tackling hydrological and meteorological disasters with simultaneous protection from strong natural phenomena related to nature.

The Department successfully operates three Postgraduate Programs: (j) Man and Water, (ii) Urban Green Planning and Management, Interdepartmental in collaboration with the Department of Forestry and Natural Environment of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and (iii) Analysis and Management of Man-made and Natural Disasters, Institutional in collaboration with the Fire Academy.

The Department hosts the UNESCO Con-E-ECT headquarters "Protection and Conservation of Riverside and Deltaic Ecosystems and Development of Ecotourism", which is the first of its kind in the world. Its purpose is to create an international framework of a common strategy for the protection and conservation of riparian and deltaic ecosystems as well as the development of ecotourism in them.

 

Partner 2. Buzau-Ialomita River Basin Water Administration, ROMANIA

 

Address: Bucegi Street, 20 bis, 120208, Buzau, ROMANIA Tel.: +0040742231508 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.rowater.ro

 

 

As a subunit of the National Administration “Apele Romane” (NARW), the Buzau – Ialomita River Basin Water Administration (BIRBWA) is in charged with the implementation of national strategy in the field of water resources management on the Buzau – Ialomita River Basin.

The Buzau – Ialomita River Basin Water Administration (BIRBWA is located in the south-eastern part of the country, bordering in the north-west part with the Olt River Basin, in the north-east with the Siret River Basin, in the west and south-west with the Argeş River Basin, in the south with the Danube River (which forms the border between Romania and Bulgaria for 75 km), and in the east with the Dobrogea-Litoral River Basin.

The Buzau Ialomita River Basin Water Administration manages 5 river basins (Buzau, Calmatui, Ialomiţa, Mostistea, Berza) and part of the Danube River and has the following main tasks:

• hydrological, hydro-geological and quality monitoring of water resources as well as elaboration of the forecasts;
• administration and exploitation of the national water management system infrastructure;
• application of the national implementation program of harmonized legislation with the EU directives in the field of the sustainable water management;
• ensuring the unitary development of the water management system in the water management field;
• notification, authorization and control of water uses, water works built on rivers or related to rivers and assuring the inspection activity;
• warning and realization of prevention, control, mitigation of flood effects and accidental pollution measures.

 

Partner 3. Young Foresters Union NGO, ARMENIA

 

Address: v. Koghb, 4110, 0027, Yerevan, ARMENIA Tel.: +37493453070, +37477988389 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: -

 

 

 

Since its establishment in 2007 the organization has realized a number of national and international projects aimed at sustainable development, conservation of natural resources, inventory and stocktaking of forests/SPNAs, identification of threats and development of measures, community welfare, awareness raising, dissemination of knowledge among the population, students and pupils and etc.

The organization successfully cooperates with NGOs and respective national agencies. It has a vast experience in inventory and mapping of forests and SPNAs. The specialists of the organization have implemented several projects on the inventory and mapping of Lake Sevan coastal zone areas, as well as a   Project under Greek leadership on topic: “Utilizing Stream Waters in the Suppression of Forest Fires with the Help of New Technologies” within the scope of the EU Black Sea Joint Operational Program (2007-2013), project period 2013-2015 realized in partnership with entities from several countries of Black Sea region including Greece, Moldova, Ukraine, Turkey and Romania (Details are on project site www.suppressfires.eu). The staff of the organization is trained in watershed management and point and non-point source pollution of water resources. Hydrologists, data analysts, environmental/forest, GIS experts and etc have come together to bring solution to the modern environmental problems. Trans-boundary river pollution and joint monitoring program development is of prime interest for the Black sea countries and Armenia. Thus the united efforts within the scope of this project will lead to improvement of the environmental state of trans-boundary rivers and streams and better understanding of measures for minimizing the pollution.

 

Partner 4. Eco-TIRAS International Association of River Keepers, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

 

Address: Str. Teatrala 11A, Chisinau 2012, Moldova Tel./Fax:, +373 22 225615, +373 22 550953 Mob. +373 69121726 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.eco-tiras.org

 

 

Eco-TIRAS International Association of River Keepers was established as an international non-profit nongovernmental association of registered NGOs from the predominantly Dniester River Basin on October 10, 1999. The Eco-TIRAS registered by the Ministry of Justice of Moldova on January 14, 2000. Currently it has 51 NGOs-members with about equal membership from Moldova, its Transdniestrian region, and Ukraine. The Board is composed from 9 members from all geographical parts of the Dniester watershed.

The Eco-TIRAS has the main spheres of activity:

• Promotion of sustainable development in the Dniester basin region, shared by Moldova and Ukraine, by involvement of all stakeholders;
• Development of public participation to promote the interests of population of the Dniester River basin in riparian states;
• Coordination of activity and support of transboundary cooperation of NGOs inside the sector, with the state, scientific community and population in general.

 

The most important action of Eco-TIRAS was the lobbying of the Dniester River transboundary basin agreement, signed by the governments of Moldova and Ukraine, and support of its promotion with participation in the Dniester River Commission.

‘Eco-TIRAS’ has substantial experience in commenting of environment legislation drafts coming to the Parliament. Eco-TIRAS realized more than 50 projects, organized about 20 international conferences, 13 Dniester River youth summer schools, 20 Dniester River kayak expeditions, published 50+ books, which are also placed to its website (see www.eco-tiras.org, Publications, books).

Eco-TIRAS is a member of Freshwater Action Network, European ECO-Forum, WECF and INBO. It is presented at the IUCN Law Commission and the IUCN/ESUSG Commission. From 2014 Eco-TIRAS is a member of the European Environmental Bureau, the biggest European environmental NGOs umbrella (Brussels).

 

Partner 5. Artvin Coruh University, TURKEY

Address: Seyitler Yerleşkesi, Merkez, 218A, 08100, Artvin, TURKEY Tel.: cell: +905464980540, Office: +904662154131 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.artvin.edu.tr

 

Artvin Coruh University was founded on 17th May, 2007 and has been undergoing some rapid developments and changes ever since. The present situation of the university in the year 2020 is summarized below:

The Campuses: Artvin Coruh University continues its educational, research and socio-cultural activities in two main campuses, one to be found in the city center of Artvin, and the other located 3 km away at the Seyitler Campus. The main building in Seyitler Campus hosts the President's Office, the Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Engineering, Artvin Vocational School, Institute of Graduate Education and the Graduate School of Natural Sciences. Additionally, a plan is underway to build a "Social and Cultural Center" which will include a cinema, seminar rooms, banks, a hairdresser, a cafeteria for students and university staff, a medical center, and a pharmacy (in order to fulfill the requirements of the students and the staff). In additon to the "Social and Cultural Center", a "Sports Center" with an audience capacity of 900 will be built within Seyitler Campus. The university hopes that with the completion of all the planned social and educational buildings the campus will be able to provide all the necessary facilities for its students. The city center Campus, located near the River Coruh, hosts the Faculty of Science and Letters, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Art and Design and Nihat Gökyiğit Culture and congress center. Other than these two main campuses, The town of Arhavi hosts the Arhavi Vocational School and Department of Landscape Architecture. The town of Hopa hosts the Faculty of Teology, Faculty of Management and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. The town of Borcka host the Borcka Acarlar Vocational School. The town of Yusufeli host the Yusufeli Vocational School. The town of Savsat host the Savsat Vocational School. The town of Ardanuc host the Ardanuc Vocational School.

Education: We offer education in different academic areas (vocational school, college, faculty and graduate school) and in different levels such as associate, bachelor and graduate. An academic year consists of two semesters, Fall and Spring, which average 14 weeks each. The students in the vocational school, college, faculty or graduate school must renew their registration with the supervision of their advisors at the beginning of each semester. The students must attend the courses: students who have not attended more than 20% of the practical courses and 30% of the theoretical courses cannot take the final exam at the end of the semester. Additionally, in the Continuing Education Center (which will open soon) there will be various courses that will help students develop their abilities and enlarge their knowledge. In order to introduce the university to newly-registered students and help them accomodate easily to their new environment, the departments and faculties organize orientation programs. Currently, Artvin Coruh University does not have summer school or preparatory class practices. However, Trainings continues on distance education platforms due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Computer and Internet Facilities: The University has an internet connection with a speed of 20 Gbit, to which all the departments have access. The Seyitler Campus comes fully equipped with both wireless and ethernet internet connection, in addition to six computer labs in the building with 160 computers. In addition, Artvin Coruh University offers a "distance education class" with a capacity of 40 students.

Scholarship Opportunities: Multiple associations in Artvin, in addition to the Turkish Educational Organization, provide scholarship opportunities to students lacking economic means but showing sufficient academic merit. Students also have the opportunity to contribute to their financial budget by enrolling in part-time work at the university. The university offers a myriad of student work placements, such as the president's office, the international relations office, various academic and administrative departments, in addition to the health and sports complexes.

Mission of the University: To provide education at national and international level, to raise qualified individuals, to conduct scientific research, to present science, art and cultural values to the service of the society by being sensitive to the problems of the country with the awareness of social responsibility.

Faculty of Forestry: Artvin Faculty of Forestry, founded within the scope of University of Kafkas in 1992, started education in 1993. When Artvin Coruh University was founded in 2007, the name and link of Artvin Faculty of Forestry in University of Kafkas was changed into Faculty of Forestry and became a part of Artvin Coruh University. The department of Forest Engineering started education in 1993; the department of Landscape Architecture started education in 2006; the department of Forest Industry Engineering started education in 2009. Our mission is to be an institution that is, to contribute the sustainable admission and industry of natural resources, notably forestry resources, to train forestry engineers who are the pioneer administrators, managers and enterpreneurs of public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations and to train landscape architectures and forest industry engineers. Our vision is to be an institution that is to offer education, investigation and consultancy services at an international level notably in local, regional, national, Caucaisa and Central Asia; to contribute the development of the environment at an social, cultural, physical and financial level; to have healthy relationships with its partners.