PLLS Results – Citizens
Citizen Survey Results Overview
Summary of responses collected from citizens living in and around the Danube River Basin as part of the EcoDaLLi Practice Living Lab System (PLLS) engagement process.
42
Total Responses
32
Email / Follow-up
10
Portal Poll
4
Danube Regions Covered
Where Respondents Live
Middle Danube
38%
Lower Danube
36%
Danube Delta & Black Sea
17%
Upper Danube
5%
Other / Not specified
4%
Awareness of Danube Conservation Efforts
73% of respondents are familiar with the ecological importance of the Danube Basin
Biggest Challenges Facing the Danube Basin
Multiple answers permitted. 67% of respondents believe human activities affect ecosystems significantly.
Conservation Priorities
Preferred Restoration Actions
Policy Support
62%
Support Eco-Tax
79%
Support Subsidies
Recommended Legislative Measures
Barriers to Conservation Participation
Support Needed
Voices from the Community
"Education and awareness measures are key – conducting educational and information campaigns, civic initiatives and volunteering, interactive digital platforms, and international cooperation."
"More presentation of good practice examples and positive cases in all media."
"Local people must be educated about what will happen if we lose drinkable water."
"Work on citizen literacy regarding the importance of nature respect and individual and community contribution."
Key Takeaways
Water first
Water pollution is by far the most pressing concern — cited by 85% of respondents across all Danube regions.
Wetlands & forests
Wetland restoration and riverbank reforestation are the most supported concrete actions citizens want to see prioritised.
Education gap
85% support eco-friendly subsidies or eco-taxes, yet 40% say lack of information is their main barrier to active participation.