CLIMANATRES — a new project co-financed by the Interreg Danube Region Programme

The National Museum of Natural History, Sofia together with 11 partner institutions from 6 countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia) launched the project entitled “Climate-proofing ecological restoration plans in the middle and lower Danube Region” — CLIMANATRES. With a budget of € 1 983 340 (80% co-financed by the Interreg Danube Region Programme), the project shall continue until 31 March 2028.

CLIMANATRES is a pioneering transnational initiative that aims to climate-proof ecological restoration in the middle and lower Danube Region. The project harnesses advanced habitat suitability models and decision-support tools to underpin restoration planning across national borders and under different climatic scenarios.

The project goals include:

Developing models to predict habitat distributions under current and future climate conditions.

Translating broad-scale modelling into actionable, local restoration tools.

Enhancing capacities and ensuring uptake of our outputs by aligning with EU strategies including the Nature Restoration Law.

Role and activities of the National Museum of Natural History, Sofia are:

Support in defining a common data collection and modelling approach.

Participation in model testing and translating results into national decision-making.

Collaboration with the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water — a key strategic partner in the project — for integrating outcomes.

Organization and participation in training and consultation events.

You can explore further details, including updates, outcomes, and upcoming events, on the CLIMANATRES project page on the Interreg Danube website.