Project cooperationUpdated on 29 June 2026
The Ukrainian Freshwater Demonstration Site "LAD-SEA"
Head of the Union at ECO-INNOVATIVE WATER CLUSTER «LAD-SEA»
Ladyzhyn, Ukraine
About
We are looking for an experienced Horizon Europe Coordinator and invite European universities, research organisations, Living Labs, public authorities, environmental agencies and innovation clusters to build a strong international consortium.
The Ladyzhyn Reservoir provides an ideal real-life environment for demonstrating innovative freshwater restoration solutions.
Demonstration Capabilities
✔ Nature-based ecosystem restoration
✔ Smart Reservoir management
✔ Digital Twin of inland waters
✔ AI & IoT environmental monitoring
✔ Biodiversity restoration
✔ Freshwater Living Lab
✔ Stakeholder co-creation
Why here?
• Large freshwater ecosystem
• Six municipalities working together
• Strong scientific and community engagement
• High replication potential
• A unique opportunity to demonstrate nature-based freshwater restoration in an EU candidate country addressing post-war environmental challenges
Stage
- Design - setting the project scope
Topic
- HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Addressing aquatic pollution and biodiversity loss through nature positive solutions in the land-sea connection
Type
- Consortium/Coordinator seeks Partners
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