The LIFE DICCA project - A good climate for the Danube Island
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Sheep on the Danube Island
From April to October 2023 a flock of sheep was put out to graze on various areas of grassland on the northern part of the Danube Island.
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Wild bees on the Danube Island
A recent study recorded 136 species of wild bees on the Danube Island. more
Revitalization of bays along the Danube
Bays along a 3.3-kilometre stretch of riverbank on the Danube Island were dredged to create new habitats for fish and amphibians. more
Wooden pergolas with seating
In autumn 2020, five wooden pergolas with seating were erected on the Danube Island, overlooking the River Danube. more
50 beehives on the Danube Island
Since spring 2021, 50 colonies of bees have been living on the Danube Island, the honey they produce has been available to buy.
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Weather stations
The five stations are to provide detailed records of weather, atmospheric conditions and microclimatic conditions. more
Online recording of nature sightings
Contribute to the project by logging your animal and plant sightings and photos in the nature calendar of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics. more
Discover the Danube Island with the Hearonymus app
The audio guide "Things to see on the Danube Island" offers a circular tour providing fascinating insights and information about the island. more
Project description
Climate change is having a negative impact on the Danube Island. The EU LIFE DICCA project is designed to counteract this trend. more
Climate change
The green zones of the island and the adjacent Danube and New Danube waterways have a cooling effect. Nevertheless, climate change and its negative impacts are also making themselves felt on the Danube Island. more
The Danube Island
The Danube Island is part of the City of Vienna's flood protection infrastructure. Together with the New Danube waterway it also serves as a local recreation area for the people of Vienna. mehr
The LIFE DICCA project is funded under the LIFE Programme of the European Union.
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