1. UNDP/GEF TISZA MSP Making space for water in the Bodrog River Basin (HU, SK,UA) Presented by János Fehér H. Assoc. Professor; Senior Scientist VITUKI, Budapest, Hungary Budapest, 28 September 2009

2. Danube River Basin

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4. 41 Planning sub-units

5. 4 sub-basins concerning RBM planning in Hungary

7. UNDP GEF Tisza MSP Project title: Integrating multiple benefits of wetlands and floodplains into improved transboundary management for the Tisza River Basin

8. Project objectives 1.To integrate water quality, water quantity, land use and biodiversity objectives within integrated water resources / river basin management (IWRM/IRBM) under the legal umbrella of the EU and the ICPDR 2.To begin implementation of IWRM principles through the testing new approaches on wetland and floodplain management through community-based demonstration projects

9. Anticipated outcomes Outcome 1: Adoption of policies and legislation that promote the use of wetlands / floodplains Outcome 2: Demonstration of effective floodplain management strategies

10. Expected Outputs from Component 2 Agreement through stakeholder consultation on demonstration sites Implementation and evaluation of demonstration projects Demonstration projects influence on integrated river basin management plan Demonstration projects influence on local communities Replication plan

11. 41 Planning sub-units

13. Sluice to be renewed New sluice to be constructed

15. Planned new sluice Sluice to be renewed

16. New sluice to be constructed

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