Preparation Activities of the Szigetköz-Žitný Ostrov Nature Park and Further Joint Nature Protection Initiatives

Nat-Net Duna/Dunaj 2


Description

The development of the Szigetköz and Žitný ostrov (Szigetköz-Csallóköz) areas is due to similar reasons (the role of the Danube in shaping the landscape) and the proximity of protected areas justifies the coordination of nature conservation activities in the area. In order to enhance cooperation and institutionalize cross-border nature conservation relations, the former NAT-NET DUNA/DUNAJ project partners worked on the preparation of a joint nature park (national park in Slovakia) in the Szigetköz and Žitný ostrov areas. As part of this, the Foundation and Development Documentation of the Szigetköz Nature Park was prepared with the involvement of local stakeholders, and the Szigetköz Nature Park was established.

The purpose of the cross-border protected area (Nature Park in Hungary, National Park in Slovakia) is to coordinate cross-border initiatives for nature protection, environmental education and ecotourism along the Hungarian-Slovakian border.

Project code: SKHU/1601/4.1/121

Project start: 2017. July 1.

Project closure: 2019. October 31.

Programmes: SK-HU Interreg

Project status: Finished

Theme: tourism and environmental education

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Total budget of the project: 464 458,41 EUR

Total budget of the project (ratio of EU contribution): 85%

Total budget FHNPI: 394 789,64 EUR

Realization