📅 Implementation:Apr 2025 – Oct 2027 (30 months)
💶 Total Budget: €2,442,157.23 | ERDF Contribution: €1,953,725.76
🤝 Partners:4 institutions
🎯 Type: Standard project | Environment | RS02.7

Summary

B.R.E.A.C.H. unites communities in Roșia (RO) and Esztár (HU) to protect biodiversity and restore ecosystems through education, research, and active engagement. The project creates two Biodiversity Observation Hubs - one in Roșia with a 19 m panoramic tower, and one in Esztár by restoring a dried lake – each aiming to welcome 10,000 visitors annually.
Activities include developing educational trails, interactive exhibits, biomonitoring studies, interpretation plans, and a cross-border Biodiversity Masterplan. Knowledge-sharing is strengthened through workshops, a professional conference in Nyíregyháza, and short films promoting conservation values.
By combining infrastructure, education, and cooperation, B.R.E.A.C.H. sets a new standard for cross-border biodiversity protection in the Romania–Hungary region.

Project Aim

To enhance biodiversity protection and awareness in Roșia and Esztár by educating communities and visitors, restoring ecosystems, and fostering long-term cross-border cooperation.

Objectives

✅ Protect and restore key ecosystems in mountain and wetland areas
✅ Educate 10,000 annual visitors at each Biodiversity Hub
✅ Raise awareness and community engagement for conservation
✅ Develop cross-border strategies for ecosystem protection
✅ Promote lasting cooperation among Romanian and Hungarian partners

Key Activities & Results

🔹 Roșia Biodiversity Hub – Multifunctional facility with panoramic tower, exhibition center, playground, and outdoor learning areas
🔹 Esztár Biodiversity Hub – Restored aquatic ecosystem with educational trails and spaces for learning and engagement

🔹 Cross-border ecosystem studies – Two detailed reports mapping habitats, pressures, and sustainable use opportunities
🔹 Interpretation Plans & Materials – Signage, brochures, and multimedia content for visitors and communities
🔹 Workshops & Conferences – 6 workshops in Roșia and Esztár; one major biodiversity conference in Nyíregyháza (100+ experts)
🔹 Communication & Outreach – Short films, website, exhibitions, and press events to raise awareness
🔹 Biodiversity Masterplan & Collaboration Agreement – Strategic document guiding future conservation efforts across four counties

By blending science, education, and community action, B.R.E.A.C.H. transforms shared ecosystems into spaces of learning and cooperation, creating a model for cross-border biodiversity conservation.

For more details, consult the project fact sheet: EN

Partnership

Lead Partner: Roșia Commune (RO)
Project Partners:
PP2: Centre for Protected Areas and Sustainable Development Bihor (RO)
PP3: University of Nyíregyháza (HU)
PP4: Municipality of Esztár (HU)

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