The aim of the project is to create a centre dealing with inland, transitional and coastal waters,
and directed towards sustainable development and integrated water resources management.

The objectives of the Centre are as follows:

• to contribute to the integration with ERA by organizing workshops, summer schools and study visits from both sides
• knowledge transfer from research institutions to Polish organizations responsible for water resources management
• re-establish co-operation with other Centres from NAS, Russia and the Ukraine
• attract junior and senior researchers
• support applications for new projects in collaboration with ERA, and participation in already existing projects
• take advantage of existing research facilities in Poland (wave flume, Coastal Research Station - CRS Lubiatowo) in the organization of study visits, workshops, and summer schools
• transfer ideas in sustainable water management, flood protection and in particular upgrading water quality based on the principles of the Water Framework Directive and other EU directives