2024-09-02 15:55:17
Eastern Austria has one of the lowest rainfall areas in the country. Given rising temperatures and prolonged drought periods, future challenges are likely to increase. therefore want Water Minister Norbert Torchnigg, Governor Johanna Mikkel Leitner and State Governor Hans Peter Doskozil Jointly develop solutions to water resource utilization and security in the eastern region. On Monday, September 2, 2024, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed.
“Austria is a water-rich country and my aim is to keep it that way. We have to expect, in addition to increasingly frequent storms, more dry periods in eastern Austria. That is why we will Developing long-term, reliable solutions for the low-rainfall regions of Lower Austria and northern Burgenland is my top priority. We also need enough water to supply local food, we want. Sustainable protection of sensitive ecosystems and unique habitats, such as Lake Neusiedl or the Soda Lake of Seewinkel. With this agreement in principle, we work together with the states of Lower Austria and Burgenland to secure water in eastern Austria. Resources have laid the foundation. We will now comprehensively study and develop solutions for its ecological, social and economic impacts for the benefit of all.so Federal Minister Norbert Torchnigg On the occasion of signing the contract.
The study “Austria’s Water Treasures” published in 2021 by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regional and Water Management impressively shows that a sustainable water supply is very important in eastern Austria. besides Federal Minister Norbert Torchnigg The Agreement in Principle currently signed aims to make a significant contribution to this end.
State Governor Johanna Mikkel Leitner: “Water is life. We can consider ourselves lucky because we have enough clean water in Lower Austria. We must dispose of these treasures responsibly, and that’s what we are doing: Lower Austria’s drinking water supply is safe We can meet all drinking water needs now and in the near future. To ensure that this remains the case in the long term, we have reached a basic agreement with the state of Burgenland on the need for interregional water pipes to be connected to the Danube. The water is delivered to the low-precipitation areas in the northeast and south of the Danube to sustainably meet all future water needs. In order to advance the project in the coming years, a joint implementation concept and financing method should now be developed. Delighted with this forward-thinking collaboration.
From the Burgenland perspective, the agreement is seen in principle as an important signal of commonality on future issues for the entire eastern region, in particular the planned supply of Danube water to the eastern and northern regions of Lower Austria south of the Danube. Genlanzhou. “Over the past few months, there has been a very constructive expert-level exchange of basic agreements between the two federal states, including the participation of experts from the Ministry of Agriculture. We agreed on the Neusiedel or Seewinkel soda lakes, etc. The national and international importance of the unique habitats “We therefore aim to unite the need for measures to ensure access to water resources in eastern Austria due to climate change and to ensure the safety of these habitats. ” so State Governor Hans Peter Doskozil: “In Burgenland we can already rely on detailed and well-founded studies on the supply and compatibility issues of Danube water. We should therefore strive to quickly take the necessary planning steps and coordination. Because we cannot find solutions to climate change in the short term A valid stop button for transitions.
Burgenland Infrastructure Council takes positive stance Heinrich Dorner There are also stated goals in the agricultural sector: “The priorities in the memorandum are also consistent with our plans, particularly in adapting agriculture to changing climate conditions through appropriate management forms and crop types and the economic use of water as a resource.”
Jointly develop management scenarios
The agreement in principle aims to develop an integrated management strategy that takes into account regional needs and potential savings and improvement opportunities. The initiative aims to address the challenges of climate change and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in affected areas. Particular focus is on adapting agriculture to changing climatic conditions and saving on the use of precious water resources to ensure food security even during longer drought periods. Further measures include developing inter-regional water supply infrastructure and ensuring agricultural production through irrigation. The plans take into account respective water management conditions, such as the size and fertility of existing groundwater bodies, drainage conditions of rivers, existing water-dependent terrestrial ecosystems and lakes, and existing water and supply infrastructure. The first priority is a sustainable drinking water supply. The first cross-regional plan is to jointly develop a supply of Danube water to the eastern regions of Lower Austria and northern Burgenland south of the Danube as part of a feasibility study. The agreement underlines the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regional and Water Management and the states of Lower Austria and Burgenland to achieve sustainable water management in the region.
“Effective forecasts indicate that we must protect groundwater bodies and stabilize groundwater balances in the future. In addition to ensuring long-term drinking water supplies and food security, I am also concerned about protecting and improving important moist habitats in Lower Austria. I think this agreement is important A start signal for climate change adaptation plans that also take into account nature conservation and biodiversity. Austria faces the difficult task of implementing EU recovery regulations to protect the livelihoods of all of us. Projects based on the current agreement should do this. make significant contributions. like this Lower Austria environmental lawyer Thomas Hansmann.
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