Understanding the Story Map of the Danube River Basin

The STARS4Water Story Maps translate scientific evidence on climate change, water availability and future water-management challenges into accessible visual narratives.

This tutorial focuses on the Danube River Basin Story Map, which presents current water conditions, projected climate-change impacts and possible adaptation pathways across one of Europe’s major transboundary river basins. During the tutorial, participants are guided through the Story Map and shown how maps, graphics, concise text and interactive elements are used to communicate complex scientific results to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Particular attention is given to how the Story Map moves from the basin context and current conditions to future climate scenarios, adaptation options and stakeholder relevance, while maintaining a clear and intuitive narrative structure.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the structure and main components of the Danube River Basin Story Map.
• Learn how to navigate and explore its interactive content.
• Identify the main climate-change and water-management challenges presented in the Story Map.
• Understand how future climate impacts and adaptation pathways are communicated through maps and visualisations.
• Learn how complex scientific and modelling results can be translated into accessible information for different audiences.

Target Audience

• River basin managers and stakeholders involved in climate adaptation and water resources management
• Policymakers
• Researchers
• Communication professionals interested in visual science communication
• General public interested in understanding future water challenges and adaptation options

Keywords

Story Map, Danube River Basin, climate change, water availability, drought, water management, climate adaptation, future scenarios, stakeholder engagement, interactive visualisation

Related Resources

• Deliverable 4.3: Web-based Story Maps on water resources availability in river basin hubs

• Webinar 1.3/02.A “What are co-created Story Maps”

• Webinar 1.3/02.B “How are co-created Story Maps developed”