The Danube Delta can become the national example of prosperity by protecting nature, said the Minister of Environment, Water and Forests, Diana Buzoianu, during a recent meeting with the team of the Ivan Patzaichin Association – Mila 23 and representatives of Nod Makerspace. The meeting marked the re-launch of the partnership for the sustainable development of the Delta and the ecological valorization of the Dâmbovița river.
The discussions focused on the need to digitalize the Administration of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and on the creation of a low environmental impact tourism model, focused on:
- Slow and nature-friendly tourism,
- involving local communities,
- protecting biodiversity.
In the next two weeks, the Ministry will launch an inter-institutional working group for sustainable tourism, aimed at creating a legislative framework adapted to the specific features of the Delta.
The partner organizations presented their vision for transforming the Dâmbovița River into a green-blue corridor at metropolitan level. The solutions tested include:
- floating barriers for waste collection,
- smart pontoons to monitor air, water and noise quality,
- open data system for citizen engagement.
The Ministry has expressed its intention to extend this model nationwide, in collaboration with Romanian Waters, with Dâmbovița as a pilot project
To strengthen her expertise in the field of biodiversity conservation, Minister Diana Buzoianu has appointed Atena Groza as honorary advisor. A biologist with more than 20 years of experience, Ms. Groza is a former governor of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve and is currently the coordinator of protected areas in the North Dobrogea Podișul Nord Dobrogean.
This appointment reflects the Ministry’s commitment to accelerate reforms and to balance sustainable development with the protection of the Delta’s fragile ecosystems.