The CLEAN Port Said project advances evidence-based water pollution management in Egypt, focusing on the Port Said, Lake Manzala interface. It is implemented in the coastal zone of Port Said, at the interface between Lake Manzala and the Mediterranean Sea, near the Suez Canal. The northern coastal lakes of Egypt: Manzala, Edku, Burullus, Mariout, and […]
Learn moreThe project CEI Support to Regional Exchange on Climate Risk Adaptation in Moldova and Ukraine supports Moldova and Ukraine as they enter a decisive phase in their development and European integration, while facing intensifying climate challenges and, in Ukraine’s case, the ongoing impacts of war. Municipalities across both countries are increasingly confronted with flooding, droughts, erosion, and coastal risks […]
Learn moreGhost nets, lost or abandoned fishing nets, are one of the most persistent and dangerous forms of marine pollution. Invisible beneath the surface, they continue trapping marine life for decades while slowly breaking down into microplastics that threaten ecosystems and human health. The project SeaClear2.0 – Ghost Nets Hunter is taking action in Iskenderun Bay, Türkiye. During […]
Learn moreTangier’s coastline, where industrial growth, urban expansion, and the Mediterranean meet, is under pressure from untreated industrial discharges and urban runoff. In this semi-confined coastal zone, pollutants accumulate while real-time monitoring and coordinated management remain absent, posing risks to ecosystems, fisheries, and public health. This project introduces a real-time water quality monitoring system tailored to […]
Learn moreOdesa, a historic port city on the northwestern Black Sea and a key cultural and economic hub in southern Ukraine, has faced severe impacts since the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022—including missile strikes, infrastructure damage, and major disruptions to port operations, underscoring the fragility of critical infrastructure and the urgent need to integrate energy security […]
Learn moreAs part of the “Climate-Resilient Tarsus” project, implemented under the European Union Climate Change Grant Program, Tarsus Municipality hosted a delegation from Municipality of Warka. During the visit, a cooperation agreement was signed, technical meetings were held, and on-site inspections of green areas were conducted to evaluate climate-resilient practices. A key highlight was the identification […]
Learn moreThe Seyhan Municipality in Adana, Turkey, has recently launched the Lower Seyhan Restoration Lab, a forward-looking initiative that brings local communities to the center of river ecosystem restoration. Rooted in the objectives of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters” and supported by the DANUBE4all project, the lab seeks to address the environmental degradation […]
Learn moreCimișlia, a small municipality in southern Moldova, has embarked on an ambitious and much-needed environmental initiative aimed at cleaning up decades of pesticide pollution. The Pesticide Prevention, Reduction and Remediation Roadmap for Cimișlia (PPRRRCM), launched with support from the EU-funded iMERMAID project, addresses both the lingering legacy of banned substances like DDT and the challenges […]
Learn moreThe Development Policy Foundation is proud to support the launch of Ghost Nets Hunter, a pioneering marine conservation project implemented under the EU-funded SeaClear2.0 initiative. Located in Samandağ, Hatay (Turkey), this project addresses one of the most urgent and underreported threats to marine biodiversity in the Eastern Mediterranean—ghost nets, or abandoned fishing gear that continues […]
Learn moreThe Development Policy Foundation, in partnership with Yüreğir Municipality in Turkey, has launched the IMRHMCSR project—Integrated Monitoring and Remediation for Heavy Metal Contamination in the Seyhan River. This nine-month initiative is part of the EU-funded iMERMAID programme, which promotes smart, nature-based solutions for water quality monitoring across Europe. The project seeks to address serious environmental […]
Learn moreThe ”Renaturalisation Lab” project in the Lower Orontes (Asi) River region in Türkiye marks a significant step in addressing ecological degradation through science-based restoration and community-led innovation. Implemented in close cooperation with the Municipality of Samandağ and environmental partners across Hatay Province, and coordinated by the Development Policy Foundation (Poland), the initiative is co-funded by […]
Learn moreAs Ukraine continues to face the devastating effects of war, the urgency for sustainable and community-driven reconstruction efforts has never been greater. In collaboration with key international partners, the Development Policy Foundation has spearheaded a transformative initiative to foster green, participatory, and energy-efficient urban regeneration in Ukraine’s war-affected towns. This project, commenced in July 2024 […]
Learn moreThe Reality Check Indonesia project – realitycheck.id, a collaboration between the Development Policy Foundation (DPF) and the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), aims to build resilience against disinformation among Indonesian students and young opinion leaders. Supported by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the “Public Diplomacy 2024-2025” program, this initiative focuses on equipping […]
Learn moreThe “Fruit of Budjak” project builds on the partnership between Gmina Ryńsk in Poland and the Municipalicy of Cimișlia in Moldova to transfer Polish expertise in supporting agriculture and agro-processing. This initiative focuses on enhancing the resilience of agricultural activities in Cimișlia to market crises—such as logistical bottlenecks, trade embargoes, droughts, and floods—while promoting diversification […]
Learn moreThe Development Policy Foundation, in collaboration with the municipalities of Wasilków in Poland and Caplani in Moldova, is implementing the two-year project “Portile Raiului – Revitalizing Tourism Infrastructure to Strengthen Social Cohesion in Caplani.” This initiative focuses on modernizing the Portile Raiului tourist center, a unique site in Moldova renowned for its natural pools fed […]
Learn moreThe “Wisła-Nistru-Prut” project is a vital initiative supporting firefighter-rescuers in the Glodeni and Stefan Voda regions, located near the major rivers Prut and Dniester on Moldova’s southern and northern borders with Romania and Ukraine. Co-financed within the framework of the Polish development cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the […]
Learn moreThe “Guria’s Fruits” project, launched in 2023-2024, is a transformative initiative aimed at bolstering local agriculture and entrepreneurship in Chokhatauri Municipality, part of the picturesque Guria region. Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland under the “Polish Aid” Development and Humanitarian Assistance Program, this project symbolizes the power of international […]
Learn moreModernizing Crocmaz Health Center: A Biomass Boiler for Sustainable and Affordable Energy for Rural Moldova
Learn moreThe “People Friendly Cities of Poland” project promotes Poland as a hospitable and self-governing nation by presenting a compelling narrative about contemporary Polish cities in the public space of Walvis Bay, Namibia. This narrative revolves around the triad of transformation, innovation, and newcomers, aiming to share Poland’s urban evolution with a diverse audience. A unique, interactive, three-dimensional typhlographic installation will be created on the city promenade of Walvis Bay, making it accessible to the visually impaired. The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland under “Public Diplomacy 2024” track.
Learn moreDevelopment Policy Foundation is glad to support the Municipality of Ustka in development of scenario for VR and AI based “emergency preparedness serious game”, designed to train the people and the emergency professionals on how to react in the event of man-made or natural disaster. The baseline scenario takes stock of localized climate change challenges of mutually compounding events of a king storm tide at the Baltic Sea, a back-flow at Slupia river, combined with the flash flooding within its basin.
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