Territorial analysis of spatial progress and integrated development opportunities of large lakes in Europe
In the European Union there is not any specific approach developed for the integrated development for regions of large lakes, their social-economical space and catchment areas. This targeted analysis is aimed at overcoming that challenge and to provide to stakeholders’ regions and other regions in Europe recommendations for developing an effective spatial development tool for European large lakes.

By doing so, this targeted analysis is mainly focused on territorial policies and lake governance aspects, but due to the ecological dimension and environmental regulation of large lakes, consideration of environmental conditions is also necessary. The following key concepts are to be considered: place-based approach; multifunctionality; effective territorial governance, environmental regulations.

The project will also provide recommendations mainly to practitioners on how to identify and consider the specific territorial context and specificities in lake regions across Europe for better management and for integrated development of European large lakes.