Lake Balaton Ecotwin: challenges and opportunities

Key Ecosystem Service: Recreation and Reed Habitat.

Main objectives of Ecotwin:  Simulation of reed development as a function of wind, wave height and lake levels.

Main challenges: 

•    Shore developments can bypass Environmental Impact Assessment. 
•    Intense development across the shoreline is causing habitat loss.
•    Lake levels are close to a critical level which can affect recreation capacity and ecology.
•    Reed habitat needs to be balanced for its cultural value while allowing access for recreational activities.