Innovative sediment management for a SUstaiNable Danube black SEa system
(SUNDANSE)
Objectives
The SUNDANSE project aims to:
- Analyse the environmental impact and mitigation responses to sediment disruption in the Danube river.
- Map critical points for sedimentation, erosion and toxicity.
- Measure sediment disruption using on-vessel prototypes and develop a sediment management framework for the Danube River basin.
- Develop numerical prediction models of sediment transport.
- Develop (commercially exploitable) microplastic and toxicity analysis tools.
- Produce an action plan to upscale solutions for sediment management.
- Foster synergies with other projects and transnational cooperation.
SUNDANSE Open Call
SUNDANSE is excited to announce the launch of the SUNDANSE’s Danube Open Call, inviting local and regional authorities from Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Moldova and Slovakia to develop innovative sedimentation solutions inspired by our demonstration sites.
Key details of the Open Call:
- Call deadline: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 5 PM CET (Brussels time)
- Info Webinar: Thursday, 15 January 2026 | 11 AM CET – 12:30 PM CET
- Funding: Up to €100,000
Why should you apply?
- To build sustainable practices within your region!
- To get access to sustainable sediment solutions!
- To collaborate with diverse stakeholders and experts in the field!
- To get grants up to €100,000!
Info-Webinar details:
On 15 January 2026, from 11 AM CET, SUNDANSE will hold an Info-Webinar on the Application for the Open Call. The webinar aims to provide valuable insights, clarify any questions you may have, and offer guidance on creating a successful Open Call application. If you’d like to attend the webinar, please register 🔗 HERE.
ESC contribution
Main contributions of European Shippers’ Council, as a project partner, will include:
- Review of the state of the art (per partner sector).
- Development/exploitation of an handbook for sediment management.
- Development of an action plan for application and upscaling of sediment management solutions.
- Sediment management model: from river basins to water bodies.
- Use cases: definition of requirements, demonstrations.
- Use cases: management.
- Dissemination.
- Project management.
Further information
More information is available via the SUNDANSE website here.