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EUROWA-2

EUROpean Wildlife pollution emergency Assistance-2

Overview

Status

Closed

Start

End

Type
Cross-border prevention and preparedness and marine pollution (Track 2)
EU contribution amount
EUR 603 865.25 (EU contribution)
Funding source
Contact email

Description

EUROWA-2 aims to strengthen Europe’s capability to deal with wildlife pollution emergencies through integrated pollution management, mutual assistance between coastal countries, and a European network of internationally qualified ‘European Oiled Wildlife Assistance (EUROWA) experts. The project follows on from a previous European Union project (2015–2016) which included the development of the EUROWA mutual assistance philosophy and training modules. 

EUROWA-2 engages responsible authorities from different European countries to help develop structural arrangements to proactively manage pollution incidents, allowing a timely and effective wildlife response. The project optimises existing European structures and mechanisms for mutual assistance between countries so that qualified EUROWA experts can be internationally mobilised and led by national authorities to assist with marine pollution incidents. 

The project helps EUROWA  members to develop relationships with these authorities and engage them in investing in response preparedness. It seeks to expand the EUROWA network to other countries, add new elements to the EUROWA portfolio of expertise, and make courses and exercises available for network members and relevant authorities.

Outputs & results

Documents

The Future of oiled wildlife in Europe - the proposal

(3.6 MB - PDF)
Download

Guidelines for Wildlife Response Exercise Development

(2.43 MB - PDF)
Download

Partner organisations

Organisation
Country
Belgium
Role
Coordinator
EU Contribution
EUR 503 294.56
Organisation
Country
Spain
Role
Beneficiary
EU Contribution
EUR 23 481.47
Organisation
Country
Finland
Role
Beneficiary
EU Contribution
EUR 28 612.87
Organisation
Country
Netherlands
Role
Beneficiary
EU Contribution
EUR 48 476.35