Pollution Stream Diagnostics

The World Bank’s Blueing the Black Sea (BBSEA) Program has published a regional diagnostic study of pollution in the Black Sea, which extensively covers the basin’s water quality challenges (World Bank, 2024).

Rivers

Understanding annual river discharges is essential for diagnosing issues for implementing targeted solutions.

Coasts

The high level of anthropogenic impact on the Black Sea leads to the degradation of its open sea and coastal ecosystems.

Sea

Figure 3‑8: Nutrient pollution in the Black Sea and respective pathways (Source: WB Pollution Diagnostics report)

The Finance Challenge

The global consensus increasingly acknowledges that addressing climate change requires substantial investments in the protection of nature and restoration activities.

Framework and Advancements in Black Sea Governance

Over the decades, there have been significant developments in policy improvement, monitoring, and enforcement.