| The project seeks to establish a long-term continued research cooperation of Albanian and Austrian scientists in the field of water governance. The specific topic is a cooperative and interdisciplinary study of the Vjosa river system in Southern Albania – as the basis for its sustainable development. Through the application of remote survey techniques and modelling of hydrology, geomorphology, vegetation pattern and land-use of the catchment; a series of joint field missions and the establishment of a continued monitoring program the knowledge base for decision making and public and institutional awareness on water governance will be raised. |