UNDP-GEF Danube Regional Project
INCEPTION WORKSHOP
REPORT
Hernstein, Austria
6-8 February 2002
UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project
Inception Workshop Report
Table of Contents
Danube River Basin Fact Sheet
1.
Introduction Objective of the Workshop
3
2.
Organization of the Workshop
4
2.1 Methodology
4
2.2 Workshop Participation
4
2.3 Organization of Working Groups
4
2.4 Facilitators and ICPDR Technical Experts
5
2.5 Task of Working Groups
6
2.6 Workshop Approach
7
3.
Results
8
3.1 General Comments on the Results
8
3.2 Specific Comments on the Results
9
4.
Conclusions
15
5.
Description of the Annex
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Annex 1
Reports by Workshop Facilitators
Annex 2
Summary Tables
Annex 2.1
Outputs and Activities
Annex 2.2
Implementation Steps by Activity
Annex 3
Summary Tables on Organization of Workshops
Annex 4
List of Participants
Annex 5
Agenda of the Workshop
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Danube River Basin Fact Sheet
1. The Danube River
3. Economic Indicators
- Length: 2,780 km
GDP per Capita in USD (1998)
and GDP adjusted with Purchase Power Parity
- Water volume at mouth: 6,550 m3/s
30,000
- Drainage area: 817,000 km2
25,000
GDP per Capita in USD
20,000
GDP per Capita adjusted with
Purchase Power Parity
2. Population
15,000
- Total Danube RB: 83 million inhabitants
10,000
GDP per Capita (USD)
5,000
- Urban population: 57%
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- Connected to public water supply: 74%
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- Connected to public sewer system: 52%
4. Hot Spots and Pollution Load (COD)
Pollution Load of COD per Country from Municipal,
Number of Hot Spots identified from National
Industrial and Agricultural Point Sources
Reviews and revised in Transboundary Analysis
Workshop (January 1999)
300,000
200
250,000
180
160
Industrial and Agriculture Sector
200,000
Number of Hot Spots
Municipal Sector
(Emissions Sources)
140
150,000
120
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100
100,000
80
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5. Nutrient Loads (N, P)
Annual Nitrogen Load in the Danube (in kt/y),
Annual Phosphorus Load in the Danube (in kt/y),
subdivided over the countries of origin
subdivided over the countries of origin
phosphorus (kt/a)
nitrogen (kt/a)
600
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4.0 (8.1%)
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2 8 ( 5 . 1 % )
1.4 (2.9%)
8 ( 1 . 5 % )
GERMANY
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SLOV AKIA
500
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SLOVA KIA
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SLOV ENIA
CROA TIA
YUGOS LAV
HUNGA RY
SLOV ENIA
CROATIA
YUGOS LAV
121
(22%)
1 2 . 7 (26.0%)
B OSNIA_H
BULGARIA
ROMA NIA
MOLDOVA
BOS NIA_H
BULGARIA
ROMA NIA
MOLDOVA
35
400
UKRAINE
UKRA INE
2 3 ( 4 . 1 % )
30
3 6 ( 6 . 5 % )
4.0 (8.1%)
300
2.2 (4.6%)
7 2 (13.1%)
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7.0(14.4%)
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2.2 (4.5%)
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1.3 (2.7%)
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3.8 (7.7%)
77 (13.9%)
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7. Investments and Expected Nutrient Reduction (Five Year Nutrient Reduction Plan /
ICPDR Joint Action Programme)
Total Investment Costs for Proposed Projects of the
Expected reduction of in-stream Nitrogen load for the
Five Year Nutrient Reduction Plan /
Danube through implementation of the Five Year Nutrient
ICPDR Joint Action Programme
Reduction Plan / ICPDR Joint Action Programme
800
600
kt/y
Reduction from municipal sector
23.0
700
Reduction from agriculture sector
34.9
500
Reduction from industry sector
2.4
14.3
600
Wetlands
Wetlands restored
Agricultural
/y) 400
Remaining loads
kt
500
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477.4
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300
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Morava
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1. INTRODUCTION - OBJECTIVE OF THE WORKSHOP
The UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project "Strengthening the Implementation Capacities for Nutrient
Reduction and Transboundary Cooperation in the Danube River Basin" was approved on May 11,
2001. The Project started its activities on December 1, 2001. The first step was to prepare and to
organize the Inception Workshop, which was held in Hernstein (Austria) from 6 to 8 February 2002. A
preparatory meeting with all Workshop Facilitators and Technical Experts from the ICPDR Secretariat
took place in Vienna on 21 and 22 January 2002.
The workshop responded to the Overall Objective of the Project, which is to "Complement the
activities of the ICPDR, required to provide a regional approach and global significance to the
development of national policies and legislation and the definition of priority actions for nutrient
reduction and pollution control with particular attention to achieving sustainable transboundary
ecological effects within the DRB and the Black Sea".
The immediate aim of the workshop was to develop a Project Implementation Plan to assure a
coherent approach for the implementation of the different Project Components also taking into account
the objectives of the Joint Action Program of the ICPDR and the Work Plans of the ICPDR Expert
Groups.
For this purpose the participants, under the guidance of experienced facilitators and with the assistance
of technical experts from the ICPDR Secretariat reviewed and up-dated the outputs and activities of
the Project and defined the necessary steps for effective implementation of all project activities.
Methodological and technical mechanisms for efficient and timely implementation of the Danube
Regional Project were developed in a participatory approach, involving representatives of the Danube
countries' national governments, chairpersons and selected members of the ICPDR Expert Groups,
representatives of regional NGOs, UNDP/GEF and UNOPS professionals and Project Management
staff. The need for cooperation and coordination with the expert bodies of the ICPDR and the
UNDP/GEF Black Sea Regional Project was also taken into account.
All participants were provided with the Project Document and in particular the Project Management
Sheet and existing Terms of Reference as a basis for orientation and discussion.
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2. ORGANIZATION OF THE WORKSHOP
2.1.
Methodology
Target-oriented planning methodology (TOP) and permanent visualization (brown papers with
pre-designed sheets and cards) of all results were applied to ensure full involvement of all
workshop participants (stakeholders).
In a preparation meeting in Vienna on 21 and 22 January 2002, the facilitators had prepared in
advance workshop material to assure a coherent revision and amendment of the foreseen
outputs and activities and to define the implementation arrangements.
Based on this material, the workshop participants revised the outputs and developed for each
of the activities precise implementation steps taking into account:
· expected outputs in relation to JAP and Work Program of the Expert Groups;
· required inputs from Expert Groups and from the national level;
· other inputs (consultancy services);
· time frame for the implementation of activities and coherence of results;
· Implementation arrangements, including the mechanisms for coordination with Expert
Groups.
These results constitute the key elements for effective implementation of the Project and the
base for drafting of terms of reference for individual experts/consultants and for the
preparation of sub-contracts.
2.2.
Workshop participants
A total of 67 technical experts, specialists, decision-makers, facilitators and support staff
participated in the Inception Workshop, including:
18 country representatives (HoD) and technical specialists;
20 chairpersons and specialists from ICPDR Expert Groups;
7 representatives from the NGO community (in particular DEF, REC and WWF);
6 technical and executive staff from the ICPDR Secretariat;
9 technical and managerial staff from the Project and representatives from UNDP/GEF
and UNOPS;
7 facilitators and support staff, which include secretarial and administrative staff for
control and typing of charts and texts, editing, organization and administration of
the workshop and logistical support.
2.3.
Organization of Working Groups
2.3.1.
Four core Working Groups (WG), dealing with the following key issues :
1. river basin management, land use and protected areas
2. emission control and pollution reduction
3. water quality monitoring and warning systems
4. legal framework, policies and economic conditions
2.3.2. Four Joint Working Groups (JWG), dealing with subjects of common concern, i.e.:
1. definition of indicators and reference conditions and establishment of a system
for monitoring and evaluation
2. Information System (DANUBIS)
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3. training workshops and awareness raising campaigns
4. NGO and Community support (Small Grants Program)
2.3.3.
Small, specialized Working Groups (SWG) dealing with:
1. Setting up of Inter-ministerial Committees for nutrient reduction
2. Implementation of the MOU between the ICPDR and the ICPBS
2.4.
Facilitators and ICPDR Technical Experts
The Project engaged professional facilitators/experts to organize and guide the Working
Groups. The ICPDR technical experts, the Project staff and experts from UNDP/GEF and
UNOPS supported the work of the facilitators in providing technical expertise to assure
coherence between the needs of the Expert Groups and the provisions of the Project.
Project Components
ICPDR Expert
Facilitators
ICPDR Technical
Groups
experts
1) River Basin Management,
RBM, ECO,
Alexander Zinke,
Ursula Schmedtje
land use and protected areas
GIS
geographer, land use and
wetlands specialist
2) Emission control and
EMIS
Rolf Niemeyer, water
Mihaela Popovici
pollution reduction
engineer
3) Water quality monitoring
MLIM,
Miroslav Spasojevic,
Igor Liska
and warning systems
AEPWS
chemical engineer
4) Legal framework, policies
Reinhard Wanninger,
Joachim Bendow
and economic conditions
economist, financial
analyst
5) Definition of indicators and
Joint WG All
Reinhard Wanninger,
Igor Liska
reference conditions and
EGs
economist, financial
Mihaela Popovici
establishment of M&E
analyst
Ursula Schmedtje
6) Information System
Joint W.G.
Rolf Niemeyer, water
Karoly Futaki,
(DANUBIS)
All EGs
engineer
Alex Hoebart
7) Training and awareness
Joint WG All
H. Nauheimer, training
raising
EGs
specialist
Alexander Zinke, land use
and wetlands specialist
8) NGO, Community support
Joint WG DEF,
Miroslav Spasojevic,
GEF Project: Andy
(Small Grants Program)
REC, WWF
chemical engineer
Garner
9) Setting up of Inter-
ICPDR
Guidance:
Ministerial Committees
Joachim Bendow, ICPDR Executive Secretary
10) Cooperation with the Black
ICPDR, ICPBS
Ivan Zavadsky, GEF Project Manager
Sea (MOU)
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2.5.
Tasks of the Working Groups
The tasks of the Working Groups were derived from the Project Components taking into
account the necessary input provided through cooperation with the ICPDR Expert Groups.
The following table shows the tasks of the Working Groups.
Working
Tasks of Working Groups in line with Project Components and expected outputs
Group
WG I
1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources
management (except 1.1-2 in WG V )
1.4 Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
WG II
1.2 Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point
sources through agricultural policy changes
1.3 Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from
agricultural point and non-point sources
1.5 Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best
available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards reduction of nutrients (N and P)
and dangerous substances
1.8 Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
WG III
2.2 Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management
with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances (except 2.2-2 in WG V )
4.3 Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
2.3 Improvement of procedures and tools for accident and emergency response with particular
attention to transboundary emergency situations
WG IV
1.6 Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for
water and wastewater tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and control of dangerous
substances
1.7 Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives,
focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
4.4 Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for
nutrient reduction
JWG V
4.1 Development of indicators conditions for program monitoring and impact evaluation
2.2-2 Creation of a database and thematic maps for emission inventories for point and non-point
sources of pollution (municipal, industrial and agricultural hot spots) including P and N and
the development of a monitoring system to control environmental impact
1.1-2 Development and implementation of common approaches and methodologies for pressure
and impact analysis
JWG VI
2.4 Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
JWG VII
2.6 Training and consultation workshops for resources management and pollution control with
attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
3.3 Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of
toxic substances
JWG VIII
3.1 Support for institutional development of NGO and community involvement
3.2 Applied awareness raising through community-based Small Grants Program
SWG IX
2.1 Setting up of Inter-Ministerial Committees for the development, implementation and follow
up of national policies, legislation and projects for nutrient reduction and pollution control
SWG X
2.5 Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the ICPDR and the ICPBS
relating to the discharge of nutrients and hazardous substances into the Black Sea
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2.6.
Work approach
In the first phase, the Working Groups reviewed all outputs and planned activities in relation
to the Joint Action Programme and in relation to the actual Work Programme of the ICPDR
Expert Groups. Given that the Project Components were identified and described as long ago
as 2000 and that new developments have taken place over the past two years, the Groups
updated the Programme and proposed amendments to it. Further, the Groups identified the
necessary contributions from the ICPDR Expert Groups and other external inputs in the form
of consultancy services, equipment etc. to assure efficient implementation of the Project.
In the second phase, a detailed description of implementation steps was worked out,
identifying and describing the expected outputs in relation to the JAP and the respective Work
Programme of the EG. Further, the Groups determined the timeframe and the implementation
arrangements concerning the expected inputs from contractors (national and international
experts, sub-contractors) and coordination mechanisms to link with Experts Groups and the
Secretariat.
The work approach for Joint Working Groups and Special Working Groups was adapted to the
specific tasks and is described in the detailed reports by the Working Groups (see Annex 1).
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3. RESULTS
In the Inception Workshop, the participants examined 20 specific Project Components and 66
Activities and developed outlines and mechanisms for their implementation. The particular results
relate to the:
· revision and updating of project components;
· review of activities and their relation to the JAP and the Work Program of the ICPDR
Expert Groups;
· definition of detailed implementation steps and expected results;
· definition of inputs from Expert Groups and from external sources (consultancy services,
purchase of equipment etc.);
· definition of timeframe and implementation arrangements.
3.1. General comments on the results
In spite of very proactive and professional contributions and engaged discussions during the
workshop, the results still have to be amended and revised to be coherent and to reflect the objectives
and given conditions of the Project Document. In particular the implementation steps developed for 66
Project Activities have further to be revised and completed to give sufficient guidance to international
consultants and national expert teams. Similarly the Terms of Reference for the various Project
Components have to be further worked out to provide clear guidelines for project execution. Other
general comments are summarized as follows:
a) Amendments/revisions of Outputs, Activities and Implementations Steps:
· language and expressions sometimes not very clear;
· scope of the Project Activity sometimes expanding;
· relation to other project components not well established;
· budget and provisions of Project Document not always respected;
· content and relation to EGs' Work Plan not always clear.
b) Outlines for the ToRs for individual Project Components:
· input from WGs not sufficient to define clear implementation mechanisms;
· technical and operational links between Project Components are missing;
· WGs were focused mainly on the identification of national consultants and less frequently on
the profile of international consultants and sub-contractors.
c) Proposed time-frame:
· rather tentative than fixed; however, most activities have to start simultaneously to meet
Project deadline;
· will depend on the concrete implementation arrangement of each activity or group of
activities.
d) Workshops (training, dissemination and coordination meetings and support of the regular EGs
meetings):
· number, dates and other implementation and organizational arrangements developed by the
Working Groups should be seen as tentative;
· description of type and content of proposed workshops in relation to activities was amended
(see Annex 3).
e) National consultants:
· precise description of the task of national consultant is missing although big importance is
given to their participation in most activities;
· work relation to international consultants is not established.
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3.2. Specific comments on the results
Output 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water
resources management
Eight Activities were identified for this Output. Taking into account the budgetary limitations, the
steps were ranked in three priority groups. The development of a River Basin district map and the
development of mapping and GIS tools were identified as the first priority. The second priority
concerned pressure and impact analysis, economic analysis, typology of surface waters and analysis of
transboundary groundwater and the organizations of workshops on the above topics. The third priority
group of activities related to ecological status assessment and identification of pilot river basins. All
Activities shall be coordinated with the RBM Expert Group. The GIS Expert Sub Group plays a
leading role in the development of GIS and related maps (1.1-1 and 1.1-5). Further, there is a need for
close cooperation with the EMIS and MLIM EG (1.1-2, 1.1-6 and 1.1-7.). For the economic analysis
(1.1-3), the results of the RBM-Economic Drafting Group, developing a concept paper for economic
analysis according to EU guidelines, shall be taken into account. Concerning Activity 1.1-9,
Identification of pilot river basins, cross-reference is made to Activity 1.3-3, Pilot projects for best
agricultural practice, and Activity 1.4-3 Integrated land use and wetland management.
In order to ensure interactive development of concepts, five workshops will be organized, out of which
two related to economic issues and one workshop each related to surface water, groundwater and
public participation.
Output 1.2 Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and
non-point sources through agricultural policy changes and
Output 1.3 Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful
substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Both Outputs refer to nutrient reduction from agricultural sources. Therefore the Working Group dealt
with this subject in a comprehensive manner. The idea was to form an integrated approach towards
implementation of Best Agricultural Practices in the Danube River Basin. For both Outputs, nine
Activities were identified and described. Inventories shall be drawn and the assessment of the use of
fertilizers and pesticides shall be carried out by linking with DANUBS and MONERIS projects. The
assessment of institutional administrative and funding deficiencies shall be coordinated with Activity
1.7, Water pollution charges, fines and incentives and 4.4, Pollution trading and economic
instruments. Pilot projects shall be identified in relation to Activity 1.1-9, Pilot river basin planning
and 1.4-2, Case studies on land use and wetland management.
In the frame of Outputs 1.2 and 1.3, two workshops shall be organized, related to concept and to
results of pilot projects for best agricultural practices.
Output 1.4 Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate
land use
For this Output, three Activities were identified. One of the most important activities is to develop an
inventory of protected areas in the Danube River Basin, which should be done in close cooperation
with the Ecological Expert Group (ECO EG) and in consultation wit the MLIM EG. Further, a
methodology shall be developed for integrated land use planning and assessment with particular
attention to wetland rehabilitation and management. In selected pilot areas, land use data shall be
collected and analyzed. Activities in pilot areas shall be linked to Activity 1.1-9, Pilot river basin
planning and 1.3-3, Agricultural pilot projects.
Three workshops (local consultation meetings) shall be organized to integrate local stakeholders in the
process of wetland management and one regional workshop for development of concepts for
ecological land use and wetlands management.
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Output 1.5 Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for the application of
BAT (best available techniques, including cleaner technologies) towards reduction
of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
This Output contains six Activities. Links were identified to the work of Expert Groups, to the EMIS
Inventory and to the creation of a local BAT Network. The emphasis should be on fertilizer, pulp and
paper and chemical industries (ten selected sites). In implementing the Project Output, the consultant
should take into account the results of the UNIDO TEST and CPC Programme as well as the results of
the Phare Project on cleaner production and the EU BREF Notes. In order to avoid confusion with the
EU WFD, the Working Group suggested that the term "Significant Impact Areas", developed by the
Pollution Reduction Programme to refer to the accumulated effects of pollution in specific areas of the
Danube Basin (cause effect relationship), should not be used. However, it is important to
demonstrate the cause effect relationships in those areas (ecosystems) that are particularly affected
by industrial pollution. In addition, it was proposed that a BAT Network should be developed (expert
exchange between industrial enterprises, local authorities, regulators and NGOs).
For this purpose, a workshop on "Introduction of BAT in Industrial and Mining Enterprises" shall be
organized in the form of a kick-off meeting for launching the BAT Network.
Output 1.6 Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering
concepts for water and wastewater tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and
control of dangerous substances and
Output 1.7 Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and
incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Both Outputs refer to pricing and economic instruments and should be linked together for execution.
Together, the two Outputs have five activities. The ICPDR Expert Groups are not expected to provide
substantial contributions to the activities to be carried out under Output 1.6. In this context, the results
of the Tariff Study, elaborated by IAWD under UNOPS/GEF Trust Fund contract shall be taken into
account. The development of cost-covering models and of country-specific concepts for tariff reforms
shall be in line with the EU WFD. It was further suggested that Activity 1.6-3, which is foreseen to be
implemented in Phase II of the Project, should start already in Phase I. This activity relates to the
practical implementation of policy reforms and introduction of legislative measures and phased
implementation of tariff reforms. It is uncertain whether necessary funds could be made available in
Phase I. For Output 1.7 contributions are expected from EMIS, MLIM and RBM EG concerning
pollution charges and fines. Reference is also made to Output 4.5 Optimization of water-related
economic instruments and to Activity 1.1-3, Overall analysis of economic conditions in the DRB
countries in line with EU Guidelines (application of the EU WFD).
One joint workshop shall be organized to present and discuss the findings of Outputs 1.6 and 1.7 with
experts and the larger public.
Output 1.8 Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Output 1.8 has three activities with the aim to develop a proposal for reaching a voluntary agreement
between the ICPDR and the detergent industry in the Danube countries. In Phase II of the Project, a
basin-wide workshop should be organized on the reduction of phosphorus in detergents. Depending on
the progress of work and the availability of funds, it would be recommendable that a conference
should be organized in 2003 (Phase I of the Project) on "The Implementation of the Voluntary
Agreement on Phosphate-Free Detergents" and that it should be combined with the signing of the
agreement.
The Working Group also proposed that a public awareness-raising campaign should be organized,
which shall be part of Output 3.3, Organization of public awareness raising campaigns on nutrient
reduction and control of toxic substances. Output 1.8 relates directly to the concerns and activities of
the EMIS EG, which has already established a dialogue with the detergent industry in the Danube
River Basin.
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Output 2.1 Setting up of Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms for the development,
implementation and follow up of national policies, legislation and projects for
nutrient reduction and pollution control
A Special Working Group consisting of political decision-makers, Heads of Delegations and national
representatives discussed Output 2.1. Three Activities with 8 implementation steps were identified and
discussed. In an initial discussion, the wording of the Output was slightly changed from "Committees"
to "Coordinating Mechanism". The need for assisting national Governments to improve existing or
institutionalize new coordinating mechanisms was generally recognized. In particular the need was
expressed to involve all technical Ministries and to get the Ministry of Finance/Economy to participate
in the consultation and decision making processes. The private sector and NGOs should also be
represented in consultative bodies. Cooperation with particular Expert Bodies was not mentioned since
the decision lies exclusively with the national Governments. In this context the ICPDR Heads of
Delegations shall establish the links to other Ministerial departments and Government bodies and play
a coordinating role to facilitate the work of international and national consultants. Links with other
project activities should be considered in relation to Output 4.5 Optimization of water-related
economic instruments, and to Project Activity 1.2-4 and 1.5-4 relating to development of institutional,
legal and funding mechanisms in the agricultural and industrial sectors. It was also proposed that the
setting up of Inter-ministerial coordinating mechanisms should be supported by public awareness
raising activities (Project Output 3.3).
Output 2.2 Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information
management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
For this Output, three Project Activities have been identified, concerning harmonization of water
quality standards, optimization of the TransNational Monitoring Network and development of
databases for MLIM and EMIS data. These activities directly support the work of the EMIS and the
MLIM Expert Groups and should be carried out in close cooperation with these two Groups.
Therefore, special support shall be provided under 2.2-4 to facilitate cooperation of the Expert Groups
in the implementation of all Project Activities under Output 2.2.
For the operation of the Analytical Quality Assurance (AQC) Programme (see Activity 2.2-1), support
was expected from the GEF project. It should be noted that the AQC Programme is a current activity
of the ICPDR Member Countries and that it is financed by national contributions (see Resolutions of
4th ICPDR Plenary Session). The development of operational tools for water quality monitoring (see
Activity 2.2-3) refers to the development of SOPs for TNMN determinands (List of Priority
Substances). Activity 2.2-3 (see Project Management Sheet) should also include further improvement
of the Danube Water Quality Model (DWQM) to support the development of the DANUBS Project.
The Working Group did not retain this component of the PMS, which needs further consideration.
Activity 2.2-2 was discussed in a joint session of the Expert Groups (Working Group V), taking into
account the need to further improve the databases for MLIM and EMIS and to develop appropriate
computer applications for the pressure/stress (emissions) and impact (water quality/change in
ecosystems) analysis. Consultation meetings (workshops) of the MLIM and EMIS Expert Groups
shall be organized two to three times a year to follow the implementation of Project Activities and to
develop operational tools for water quality assessment and emission control.
Output 2.3 Improvement of procedures and tools for accident and emergency response with
particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Four Project Activities have been identified, concerning the geographical extension of the AEWS to
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Yugoslavia, a review of the existing Accident Risk Spot Inventory (possibly
including risk assessment of priority sites), the design of preventive measures and the development of
a project concept for the maintenance and calibration of the Alarm Model (DBAM). In Activity 2.3-1,
particular attention should also be given to the development of a new sustainable communication
systems via the Internet (DANUBIS).
All these activities directly support the work of the AEPWS EG and should be carried out in close
coordination with this Group. Therefore, special support for consultation meetings (workshops) shall
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be provided under 2.3-5 to facilitate cooperation of the Expert Group in the implementation of all
Project Activities under Output 2.3.
Output 2.4 Support for reinforcement of the ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
A Joint Working Group has been set up to deal with the reinforcement of the ICPDR Information
System (DANUBIS). All Expert Groups are concerned but direct links of cooperation shall be
established with the ICPDR Secretariat, which is responsible for managing the system. Problems
identified by the Group, which should be addressed with the assistance of the GEF Project, relate to
inappropriate equipment (hardware and software), difficult access to the Internet and insufficient
know-how. Particular attention should be given to the integration of the AEWS into DANUBIS and
the development, in connection with Output 2.3, of a sustainable communication system via the
Internet. In relation to Project Activity 1.1-5, the necessary measures should be taken to link the
database with the GIS, develop a user interface and implement a map server.
In relation to Project Activity 2.4-4, on-the-job training shall be organized in each country to ensure
that all national experts are able to use DANUBIS and in particular the internal working area. In this
context, a concept for the training programme for Phase II of the Project shall be developed.
Output 2.5 Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the ICPDR and
the ICPBS relating to the discharge of nutrients and hazardous substances into the
Black Sea
A Special Working Group with representatives from the Danube and the Black Sea Commissions and
from the Danube and Black Sea Regional GEF Projects discussed Output 2.5. Four Activities were
identified and discussed. The first and most important step is to revitalize the Joint Danube-Black Sea
Working Group, which was created in 1997, and convene its first meeting. The Group has to revise or
draft a new ToR and to establish a Work Programme. In line with the MOU, the Working Group has
to define status indicators to monitor nutrients and hazardous transport from the Danube to the Black
Sea and to control the change of ecosystems in the Black Sea. Cooperation should be foreseen with the
MLIM EG. The work of the Group shall be facilitated through funding from GEF Danube and Black
Sea Regional Projects.
Output 2.6 Training and consultation workshops for resource management and pollution
control with attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
Joint Working Group VII, consisting of participants from all Expert Groups, NGOs and country
representatives reviewed the programme of all workshops to be organized during the present phase of
the Project and discussed Output 2.6. that envisages a series of technical workshops in Phase II of the
Project.
In this context, the Joint Working Group VII reviewed all workshops to be organized within the
different Project Components (Outputs and Project Activities) to harmonize the approach and to define
common strategies for the conduct of workshops. A total of 26 workshops for consultation,
dissemination and training should be organized in 2002 and 2003, which constitutes an important
commitment and task for the Project. Close cooperation with the respective ICPDR Expert Groups and
with NGOs is required in order to define and develop the technical content of the workshops.
Concerning Output 2.6, detailed planning and preparation work should be done in the current Phase I
of the Project including assessment of the training needs and the development of appropriate
methodologies for the different types of workshop, taking into account the various topics and
stakeholders involved.
Human and organizational resources should be timely identified for the organization of workshops
foreseen in Phase I and Phase II; in addition, a quality control system should be developed. These
activities should be carried out in cooperation with the ICPDR Expert Groups (EMIS, RBM and ECO)
and the NGO community (DEF), which shall provide technical details, contents and training materials
for the conduct of the workshops. As a first measure, it is foreseen that in Phase I of the Project two
training-of-trainers courses should be conducted in relation to 2.6-1, Policies, regulations and
intuitional mechanisms for nutrient reduction and in relation to 2.6-2, Policies, regulations and
institutional mechanisms for River Basin Management.
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The organization of workshops and the development of the training programme for Phase II should be
coordinated with Project Activity 3.3, Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns. For this
purpose, a common Education Information Communication (EIC) Strategy should be developed.
In the frame of Output 2.6 in Phase I, two training courses for trainers are foreseen, one on policy
development for nutrient reduction and the other on transboundary cooperation and public
participation.
Output 3.1 Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
Joint Working Group VIII was composed of representatives from the NGO community, in particular
the Danube Environmental Forum (DEF), WWF and the Regional Environmental Center (REC).
National representatives from the Danube countries also participated in this Group. Output 3.1
contains two specific Project Activities to support the Danube Environmental Forum, in particular the
functioning of its administrative and decision-making structures (DEF network). Particular attention is
given to establishing and supporting the functioning of the DEF Secretariat, facilitating its meetings
(General Assembly) and developing and editing special NGO publications. Awareness-raising
activities shall be organized in relation to Output 3.2, Small Grants Programme. Reference is also
made to Output 2.6, Organization of training and consultation workshops, which shall also be
organized to meet the special needs of NGOs.
In the frame of Output 3.1, the organization of two workshops is foreseen; one training course for
trainers to identify and assess sources of pollution and accident risks, and one training course on the
development of NGO activities.
Output 3.2 Applied awareness raising through community-based Small Grants Programme
Joint Working Group VIII also dealt with Output 3.2. Three activities were discussed for preparing the
implementation of the community-based Small Grants Programme (SGP). This programme shall be
realized in Phase II of the Project. All preparatory work concerning the development of the concept
and the design of the structure of the SGP, the definition of implementation mechanisms shall be
developed in consultation with a "Platform", where relevant stakeholder participate. The information
of national NGOs and calls for submission of project proposals shall be organized consequently in
Phase I of the Project. In order to ensure basin-wide cooperation, two training workshops shall be
organized to inform national NGOs about the requirements to be met in preparing SGP project files
and applications.
Output 3.3 Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and
control of toxic substances
Joint Working Group VII, which also dealt with Output 2.6, Training and consultation workshops,
discussed and reviewed the organization of public awareness-raising campaigns. The Working Group
received valuable contributions from the UNDP/GEF Tumen River Project Manager and agreed that a
comprehensive Education Information Communication (EIC) Strategy should be developed as a
first step. Output 3.3 foresees three Activities relating to the conceptualization of a public awareness-
raising campaign (EIC), the development of materials for the mass media and the publication of
journals and scientific documents. In this context, the publication of Danube Watch as one of the most
important sources of information related to water management and pollution control in the DRB
should be considered as one of the priorities. Further, the development of awareness-raising
campaigns should be linked with different Project Outputs and Activities, in particular 1.1-11,
Implementation of River Basin Management and 1.2-6, Application of best agricultural practices.
A consultation workshop should be organized to discuss the proposed EIC strategies and to harmonize
them with diverse national conditions.
Output 4.1 Development of indicator conditions for programme monitoring and impact
evaluation
For this Output, three Activities were identified. The most important activity is to develop an
inventory of protected areas in the Danube River Basin in close cooperation with the Ecological
Expert Group (ECO EG). Further, a methodology should be developed for integrated land use
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planning and assessment with particular attention to wetland rehabilitation and management. Land use
data shall be collected in selected pilot areas and analyzed. Activities in the pilot areas shall be linked
to Activity 1.1-9, Pilot river basin planning and 1.3-3, Agricultural pilot projects. For this Output,
relevant workshops aimed at integrating local stakeholders in the process shall be organized within
Output 1.1.
Output 4.3 Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
Output 4.3 has two Project Activities, i.e. to assess wetlands in order to identify appropriate
observation sites and to define the methodological approach for the assessment of nutrient removal
capacities. All ICPDR Expert Groups and NGO members participated in this discussion. The Output is
closely linked to Output 1.4, Policy development for wetland rehabilitation. The Project Activities in
Phase I shall lead to a comprehensive programme to build in Phase II a monitoring system for the
assessment of nutrient removal capacities in selected wetland areas. MLIM EG and ECO EG shall be
involved in the preparation of the Project Activities. NGOs in general and WWF in particular
indicated their interest in proactively participating in the implementation of this Project Component.
The organization of a consultation workshop to define the methodological approach for the assessment
of nutrient removal capacities is planned.
Output 4.4 Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments
for nutrient reduction and
Output 4.5 Optimization of water related economic instruments to facilitate policy and
decision-making
Output 4.4 was discussed in Group IV, which dealt with economic issues. Three Project Activities
were identified and described. Cooperation with the EMIS and MLIM Expert Groups is necessary
(current level of pollutants and reduction targets); it is not expected that the RBM Economic Drafting
Group shall substantially contribute to the development of the study. The study is expected to
contribute to developing new economic instruments or mechanisms for the funding of measures and
projects aimed at pollution control and nutrient reduction, taking into account the specific economic
conditions of the DRB countries the EU Member States upstream and the accession and/or transition
countries downstream or in the central Danube River Basin.
In order to harmonize the conclusions and results from other Project Activities related to economic
issues, the Working Group proposed a new Output 4.5: to compare and optimize water-related
economic instruments with a view to facilitating policy and decision making. In this context, the
following Outputs should be considered:
1.2 Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
1.3 Pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural sources
1.4 Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
1.6 Cost-covering concepts for water and waste-water tariffs
1.7 Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, and
4.4 Study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments.
Under Output 4.4 a workshop is foreseen to present and to discuss the results of the study and to make
recommendations for further optimization of economic instruments.
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4. CONCLUSIONS
The three days of the workshop were characterized by very proactive and professional
contributions and engaged discussions. However, the Project will have to make an additional
effort in developing coherent project concepts and ToR for the project activities. Specific and
complex project components will be discussed with the Expert Groups as necessary. In
addition, the Expert Groups shall be involved in the follow-up and execution of project
activities to ensure that the results are in line with both the Groups' Work Programme and the
objectives and outputs as defined in the Project Document.
In this context, specific attention should be given to the Implementation Steps developed for
66 Project Activities, which have to be amended and completed. These Implementation Steps
should be annexed to the ToR for each Project Component to provide sufficient guidance to
international consultants and national expert teams.
It should further be noted that the objectives and expected outputs of the Project are defined in
line with the ICPDR Work Programme and the provisions of the DRPC. The Project shall, as
much as possible, respect the timeframe and the requirements of the Work Plan of the Expert
Groups, which is mostly linked to the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive,
but shall not be considered as an instrument for the execution of the latter. In this frame, the
Project Document provides guidance for project implementation allowing at the same time
some flexibility in tailoring the Outputs and Activities in a way that they meet the specific
needs of the Expert Groups and the requirements for the implementation of the EU WFD.
In order to develop the final version of Output and Activity Tables as annexed to this Report
and to further extend the ToR, particular attention should be paid to the following issues:
a) Amendments/revisions of Outputs, Activities and Implementations Steps:
· revision and adjustment of scope of Project Activities in relation to Project
Objectives;
· adjustment of Project Activities in line with the budgetary provisions;
· verification of content in relation to the Expert Groups' Work Plans;
· establishment of functional links between various Project Components;
· editing.
b) Outlines for the ToRs for individual Project Components:
· revision and development of Terms of Reference for the various Project
Components to provide clear guidelines for Project execution;
· consultation with Expert Groups on specific project activities as necessary;
· revision and amending of Implementation Mechanism;
· development of profile of national and international consultants/sub-contractors,
· development of coherent "packages" of contracts for international and national
consultants, taking into account technical and operational links between Project
Components.
c) Timeframe:
· adjustment of the timeframe to meet Project deadline, taking into account, if
possible, the capacities of cooperating Expert Groups;
· development of a time schedule to ensure coherent implementation of each Activity
or group of Activities.
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d) Workshops, (training, dissemination and coordination meetings and support of the
regular EGs meetings:
· revise number, type, content and implementation arrangements of workshops in line
with Project Activities and availability of funds;
· develop detailed plan for the preparation and organization of workshops;
· support consultation and coordination meetings with the ICPDR Expert Groups to
facilitate the implementation of Project Activities.
e) National consultants:
· will be selected in consultation with HoDs and Chairpersons of Expert Groups to
assure efficient cooperation and implementation of Project Activities;
· national experts, in particular members of ICPDR Expert Groups, may only be
contracted based on their professional qualification, their expertise and availability
during the full duration of their assignment in Phase I of the Project;
· UN rules for contracting and recruiting will be used.
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5. DESCRIPTION OF THE ANNEX
The following documents are presented in the Annex to this Report:
1) Reports by workshop facilitators providing a brief overview of the activities of the
Working Groups, indicating important elements of the discussions and additional
information concerning cooperation of Experts Groups in implementing Project
Activities, linkages to other Project Components or Activities and proposals for
Implementation Arrangements. This information will prove particularly useful when the
final TORs are prepared and the Implementation Arrangements designed.
2) Summary Tables showing (i) Outputs and related Activities and (ii) Activities and
related Implementation Steps: The Summary Tables are ranked from Output 1 to 20.
Summary Table (i) for Output and related Activities shows amendments to the
proposed Activities and their relation to the ICPDR Joint Action Programme and the
Work Programme of the Expert Groups. Summary Table (ii) for Activities and related
Implementation Steps indicates for each Implementation Step the expected Outputs in
relation to the JAP and/or the Work Programme of the Expert Groups, the expected
input from Expert Groups, Consultants and Project Management, the timeframe and the
necessary provisions for coordinating the meetings These Tables will prove particularly
important in the development of the final Terms of Reference for the different Project
Components and the establishment of linkages for execution.
3) Summary Table for Organization of Workshops provides an overview of all
workshops proposed to be organized in 2002 and 2003 in relation to various Project
Activities.
4) Agenda
5) List of Participants indicates their participation in Working Groups.
Annexes
Annex 1
Reports by Workshop Facilitators
Annex 2
Summary Tables
Annex 2.1 Outputs and Activities
Annex 2.2 Implementation Steps by Activity
Annex 3
Summary Tables on Organization of
Workshops
Annex 4
Agenda of the Workshop
Annex 5
List of Participants
Annex 1 Reports by Workshop Facilitators
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF WORKING GROUP I
Outputs 1.1 RBM Policy and 1.4. Land Use in Wetlands
Working Group I (WG) was composed of 17 participants, representing eight countries, two ICPDR
Expert Groups (RBM including RBM/GIS & ECO) and two NGOs (see list of participants). The
working sessions were held in Hernstein/Austria on 6 to 8 February 2002.
The Working Group produced various comments on the implementation of Outputs and Activities,
which could not all be shown on the charts developed during the WG sessions. The most important
comments are given in this Report. Activities 1.1-4, 1.1-10 and 1.4-4 will be done only in Phase 2.
WG discussion results were further clarified during the preparation of the Inception Workshop Report
in meetings with competent experts from the GEF Project Team and the ICPDR Secretariat.
The WG stressed the opportunity to make various links among Project Activities in order to increase
the effects and benefits of GEF support. These are:
Important Links of GEF Project Activities
Link Activity ...
... with Activity
1.1-1 Identify the River Basin District
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and
related data management
3.2 NGO Small Grants Programme
1.1-3 Apply EU Guidelines for economic
1.6 Policy reform and legislation measures for
analysis and arrive at an overall
the development of cost-covering concepts
economic analysis
1.7. Implementation of effective systems of water
pollution charges, fines and incentives
1.1-6 Develop the typology of surface
2.2-1 Harmonize water quality standards and
waters and define the relevant
quality assurance for nutrients and toxic
reference conditions
substances
1.1-9 Identify pilot river basins and apply
1.4-2 Carry out case studies for selected wetland
common approaches, methodologies,
areas and assess inappropriate land use
standards and guidelines
1.3-3 Prepare and implement for the central and
lower DRB countries typical pilot projects
1.4-2 Carry out case studies for selected
1.1-9 Identify pilot river basins and apply common
wetland areas and assess
approaches, methodologies, standards and
inappropriate land use
guidelines
1.3-3 Prepare and implement for the central and
lower DRB countries typical pilot projects
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Expansion of Required Implementation Steps in Output 1.1
(Activities 1.1-1 to 1.1-11)
Due to the expanded number of important Implementation Steps, there is a possibility that the
available budget might not be sufficient. In case this may force the GEF team to postpone the
execution of this Implementation Step or look for other sources of funding, the group agreed to
attribute "degrees of priority" to the various Activities with their Implementation Steps. However, the
Working Group clearly stressed that all Activities were in fact of high importance and urgency for the
upcoming work of the ICPDR, in particular of the River Basin Management Expert Group, and for
those DRB countries committed to meeting the requirements of the EU WFD.
The agreed priorities are as follows:
1st Priority
1.1-1 Identify the River Basin District (RBD), with particular attention to coastal waters,
and develop respective maps for RBD and sub-units;
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and related data management.
2nd Priority
1.1-2 Adapt and implement common approaches and methodologies for pressure and impact
analysis;
1.1-3 Apply EU Guidelines for economic analysis to produce an overall economic analysis
for the Danube River Basin;
1.1-6 Develop the typology of surface waters and define the relevant reference conditions;
1.1-8 Characterization and analysis of transboundary groundwater bodies;
1.1-11 Organize workshops in order to produce a River Basin Management Plan and to
strengthen basin-wide cooperation.
3rd Priority
1.1-7 Implement ecological status assessment in line with the requirements of EU WFD
using specific bio-indicators;
1.1-9 Identify pilot river basins and apply common approaches, methodologies, standards
and guidelines (by also observing the link to the Working Groups of the European
Commission).
Involvement of Expert Groups in the formulation of Terms of Reference
Working Group I expressed a strong wish to become involved in the formulation of Terms of
Reference for the specific tasks of some Activities that should be precisely explained (using technical
terms) to the consultant:
Activity
Involve ICPDR Expert Group
1.1-1 Identify River Basin District
GIS ESG
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and related data
GIS ESG
management
1.4-1 to 1.4.5 Policy development for wetland rehabilitation
ECO EG (holding its relevant meetings on
under the aspect of appropriate land use
25 February and in May 2002!)
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Important Comments on the Implementation Steps Agreed in WG I
Sessions
Comments on Output 1.1
1.1-1 Identify the River Basin District (RBD)
This activity should be linked with 1.1-5 (e.g. by contracting the same consultant).
1.1-3 Apply EU Guidelines for economic analysis and arrive at an overall economic analysis
The EU Guidelines for economic analysis are still under discussion (expected to conclude in June
2002) within the respective EU Working Group established under WFD. The WG therefore deems it
necessary to secure a quick dissemination of the contents of the EU Guidance Document among
national economics experts in the DRB through an "introductory workshop". Similarly, a second
workshop is needed at the end of Phase 1 to synthesize Phase I results (assessments of data, gaps and
capacities) and prepare up-to-date recommendations for the follow-up Activity in Phase II (national
economic analyses). These workshops should be linked to Activity 1.1-11.
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and related data management
It was stressed by the GIS ESG that in certain countries there are legal problems in obtaining the
parameters of national geographical reference systems. Further, some countries lack sufficient funds to
produce and make available digital data. Another information needed for the DRB-GIS is the costs for
future data management and information on the basin-wide level.
1.1-8 Characterization and analysis of transboundary groundwater bodies
National information on groundwater already exists but different methodologies have been used in the
different Danube countries. Next needed step is the description of groundwater bodies and the analysis
of impacts from human activities, which allows to respond to the information needs defined in the EU
WFD.
1.1-9 Identify pilot river basins and apply common approaches, methodologies, standards and
guidelines
The selection of pilot areas should as much as useful and feasible - be linked with similar pilot areas
to be identified in activities 1.3-3 and 1.4-2. These pilot areas should be representative to the different
parts of the entire DRB (i.e. for the preparation of RBM plans, pilot areas should not only be selected
in the lower basin, as recommended for activity 1.3-3). This activity should be coordinated with the
pilot river basin projects being funded by the European Commission (1 pilot basin per candidate
country, kick-off workshop in April 2002) to avoid overlap and to optimize fund-investment.
1.1-11 Organize workshops to produce RBM plans
The WG agreed on three issues to be presented and disseminated (surface water, groundwater and
public participation) for national experts from administrative bodies.
The workshop on river basin management secures the first meeting of the RBM EG in 2003 when
ICPDR Secretariat funds will have ceased.
No training was suggested.
The RBM EG members pointed out that normally the host countries support the organization of the
workshops by making the necessary local arrangements.
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Comments to Output 1.4
It was stressed that in the TOR the consultant should be required to assure that the activities developed
under this output be linked to the objectives of the WFD.
1.4-1 Define methodology for integrated land use assessment and establish inventory of protected
areas
The ECO EG wants to be involved in the selection of the case study wetland areas which should be
representative to the DRB. This selection should further take into consideration the similar process and
conclusions of pilot area selection under the activities 1.1-9 and 1.3-3 to allow a possibly useful
linkage of such pilot areas. Further, the EU WFD objectives should be linked to the activity TOR.
1.4-2 Carry out case studies for selected wetland areas and assess inappropriate land use (e.g. forestry,
settlements and development zones, agriculture and hydraulic structures)
WG I found it was not useful to pre-fix the exact number of selected areas and respective local
workshops which depends on the agreement on pilot areas of other activities (see 1.1-9 and 1.3-3).
However, it was found that the GEF budget allows for three local area workshops.
1.4-3 Develop alternative concepts and strategies for achieving integrated land use and management in
chosen wetland areas
No specific comment.
1.4-5 Disseminate project results in the Danube River Basin
No specific comment.
Important Comments to the Implementation Steps Agreed in WG V
Sessions
1.1-2 Adapt and implement common approaches and methodologies for pressure and impact analysis
The EMIS EG is currently involved in defining criteria for significant emissions from point and non-
point sources according to the requirements of the WFD and will later identify these emissions in the
DRB.
An area that needs urgent attention is a study of pressures and impacts from hydro-morphological
structures and changes in hydrological regimes. Therefore, the group suggested to focus on these
issues in this activity. For reasons of feasibility the task was restricted to the Danube River itself.
Subsequently, the relation of this activity to JAP and Expert Group work programmes exists primarily
for river basin management but not for pollution sources.
1.1-6 Develop the typology of surface waters and define the relevant reference conditions
The WG agreed that the needed study should first be restricted to the Danube river, since a typology
for the Danube River is the most difficult task in the field of typology and reference conditions and
furthermore needs international coordination. The results could partially be applied to some of the
larger tributaries in the DRB. Later-on, this activity could be extended to harmonize the national
typologies in the Danube river basin.
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1.1-7 Implement ecological status assessment in line with requirements of EU WFD
The WG agreed that for Phase 1, an overview study on national classification systems should be
carried out, complementing the just beginning EU-project STAR, compiling ecological status
assessment and classification methods in use in EU-Member States. In a second step the existing
ecological status assessment and classification systems should be tested using the data set recently
achieved during the Joint Danube Survey.
Lead Responsibility of ICPDR Expert Groups During Execution of GEF
Project
With respect to the WG I discussions, the facilitator suggests - in agreement with the expert from the
ICPDR PS - to attribute to each activity one expert group taking the lead in terms of supervision,
commenting and support vis-à-vis the GEF project team and the contracted consultant. This lead
function is meant to secure a successful implementation of all activities. It is suggested as follows:
Output 1.1
ICPDR
Activities
Expert Group
1.1-1 Identify the River Basin District (RBD)
RBM
1.1-2 Adapt and implement common approaches and methodologies for RBM
pressure and impact analysis
1.1-3 Apply the EU Guidelines for economic analysis and arrive at the RBM (incl. Econo-
overall economic analysis
mic Drafting Group
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and related data management
RBM
1.1-6 Develop the typology of surface waters and define the relevant MLIM
reference conditions
1.1-7 Implement ecological status assessment in line with requirements of MLIM
EU WFD
1.1-8 Characterization and analysis of transboundary groundwater bodies
RBM
1.1-9 Identify pilot river basins and apply common approaches, RBM
methodologies, standards and guidelines
1.1-11 Organize workshops to produce RBM plans
RBM
Output 1.4.
ICPDR
Activities
Expert Group
1.4-1 Define on methodology for integrated land use assessment and ECO
establish inventory of protected areas
1.4-2 Carry out case studies for selected wetland areas and assess ECO
inappropriate land use
1.4-3 Develop alternative concepts and strategies for achieving integrated ECO
land use and management in chosen wetland areas
1.4-5 Disseminate project results in the Danube River Basin
ECO
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Comments on Terms of Reference
The texts drafted for Outputs 1.1. and 1.4. were revised with particular attention to the sections
A Background Information
B Objectives/Tasks
E Implementation Arrangements and
F Profile of the Subcontractor.
For the Profile of the Subcontractor, the following proposal was worked out and it is suggested that it
be used for most (if not all) other Project (Activity) TOR:
General profile of subcontractors:
Technical competence in the relevant project issue (international and national consultants);
Experience and knowledge regarding the Danube River Basin (international consultants).
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF WORKING GROUP II
Outputs 1.2; 1.3; 1.5 and 1.8
Project Components 1.2 and 1.3 Agricultural point and non-point sources; BAP pilot
projects
Output 1.2 "Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point
sources through agricultural policy changes" and Output 1.3 "Analyze existing programs and pilot
projects promoting best agricultural practices (especially regarding animal farming and manure
handling, as well as organic farming) in DRB countries, and assess nutrient reduction capacities" both
deal with agricultural components. The WG suggested that the two Outputs should be combined and
that a new Output 1.2. should be created. The idea was to form an integral step towards BAP in the
DRB and to have more financial means for the implementation of pilot projects for BAP especially in
the middle and lower Danube countries.
Given the limited time in WG II, the Implementation Steps were elaborated as originally planned for
Output 1.2 and 1.3. The recommendation made by the WG concerning further steps in Phase I was to
assign one consultant who should implement the Activities in both Outputs 1.2 and 1.3 in an integrated
procedure.
There were only minor changes in the wording of the proposed Activities. The necessary
Implementation Steps were designed.
Project Component 1.5 Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for
application of BAT towards reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
The WG agreed with the proposed activities. Minor changes have been made, i.e. the numbering of
Activity 1.5-6 is now 1.5-2 in order to ensure a logical sequencing of the steps in the implementation
process.
Concerning the industrial hot spots having a significant impact on water resources and water quality,
the efforts may be focused on about ten plants in the fertilizer and chemical industries.
The term "Significant Impact Areas" was removed from Activity 1.5-2 (old 1.5-6). This term was
created in the "Danube River Basin Pollution Reduction Programme". In the meantime, however, the
EU Water Framework Directive, which does not use this term, entered into force. To avoid future
confusion with EU WFD-terms (i.e. sensitive areas) it was recommended that the term "Significant
Impact Areas" should not be used in this project.
The necessary Implementation Steps have been developed.
An interesting idea was put forward in connection with the Implementation Step under Activity 1.5-8.
It was suggested that a "BAT Network" should be organized to allow experts in the local authorities,
responsible persons in industries, regulators and NGOs to exchange information and improve their
knowledge. At least two visits to industrial plants in relevant sectors using BAT should be organized.
Additionally, the facilitator suggested that an Internet portal/page should be created in Phase II to
make the knowledge and experience accessible to all interested parties.
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Project Component 1.8 Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorous in
detergents
The WG suggested that Activities 1.8-2; 1.8-3; 1.8-4 should be reformulated and that a new Activity
1.8-5 should be added. The former activities have become outdated because of the new developments
in this sector. The core Activity will be to develop a proposal for reaching a voluntary agreement
between the ICPDR and the detergent Industry. The ICPDR may take the chance to demonstrate to the
public that the problem of phosphorous in detergents can be solved by a voluntary agreement.
It is not yet clear whether a conference or a workshop would be the best way to persuade the detergent
industry to sign a voluntary agreement. This will depend on the progress in the Implementation Steps
and may be decided when relevant.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF WORKING GROUP III
Outputs 2.2; 2.3 and 4.3
WG III WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND WARNING SYSTEM
WG III covered the following Project Components:
2.2. Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information
management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances (except 2.2-2
allocated to WG V);
4.3. Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands;
2.3 Improvement of procedures and tools for accident and emergency response with
particular attention to transboundary emergency situation.
The task of this Group was to focus on water quality monitoring and warning systems. Consequently,
the group was composed of representatives from MLIM and AEPWS EG (part of the ICPDR
structure), a representative of the ICPDR (I. Liska) and of the NGO community.
General comments
1. Although strong interrelations between Project Objectives and Components do exist, it was
impossible to have a representative of each EG in every WG. However, the group realized that there
was a need for full participation of an expert from ECO EG in connection with Activity 4.3. However,
since this was not possible, the issue was solved in such a way that the vice chair of ECO EG,
Mr.G.Sigfrid, was invited to dedicate some time to this group and help it in defining the Activities
envisaged within Step 1. and Step 2. He was supported by NGO representatives (DEF, WWF) who
have a professional background in the area. In the opinion of the facilitator, this was the only solution
in the given situation, although not the best one.
2. It should be mentioned that Step 1., Review of the Activities, was done as a joint task of
the whole group, since the task was very clear and not time-consuming.
However, Step 2, Implementation Steps, was more complex. It took almost two hours to clarify the
relationship between inputs from EG and Consultant, and Outputs in relation to JAP and EGWPs. As a
consequence, in order to finish the task within the given timeframe, the group proposed that it should
split in three sub-groups, dealing with issues of water quality, warning systems and floodplains-
protected areas respectively, i.e. with 2.2., 2.3 and 4.3 separately. To avoid possible mistakes and
shortfalls as a result of this desegregation, consultations between EG Chairs were organized before the
delivery of the documents.
3. The part of the group in charge of warning systems repeated a number of times the point that is also
reflected in the PMS, i.e. that the budget allocation for that activity is much below the amount needed
to fulfill the given task.
4. The work in connection with Step 2., Implementation Steps, was delayed mostly due to the fact that
the group demanded clear and transparent information concerning the role of the consultant/s, the
relation with TORs for that Activity and identification process. Clarification of the issue provided by
the GEF Project Management representative allowed the group to finish the work within the given
timeframe. However, it was requested that the Plenary of the WS should be informed about the
proposal that every TOR for international consultant should be reviewed by appropriate ICPDR EG.
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Specific comments
Item 2.2/2.2-1. Establish close cooperation with RBM EG on the topic and reference conditions.
Appropriate attention should be given to the inclusion of GIS component within this Activity.
Item 2.2/2.2-3 Develop and harmonize SOPs for the TNMN determinands for which standards do
exist, for example the determinands from the List of Priority Substances.
Item 2.2/2.2-4 Establish close cooperation with EMIS and RBMEG.
Item 2.3./2.3-2 It is necessary to complete and upgrade ARS Inventory;
Revise 2.3-2 to bring it in keeping with Resolution 3.3.a of the IV ICPDR Plenary
session 2001,
4.3 Take out "harmful substances" since this target could not be achieved (harmful substances
removal by riverine wetland)
4.3 ECO EG should take the lead in this Activity and MLIM EG will be consulted whenever
needed;
4.3./4.3-1 Identification of the riverine wetlands should be based on Corine land cover data.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF WORKING GROUP IV
Outputs 1.6; 1.7 and 4.4
OUTPUT 1.6:
Activities 1.6-1 and 1.6-2 of this Output have been retained as drafted.
There was a strong request by the WG that funding should be made available to carry out Activity 1.6-
3 (Policy reform and legislation measures) in Phase I.
The RBM/EG and the RBM /Economic Drafting Group (RBM/EDG) are not expected to be able to
substantially contribute to the Activities to be carried out in this Output, but it is expected that there
would be close co-ordination and consultation between the Consultant Team and the Drafting Group.
Actually, it was agreed that the results of Phase I (as elaborated in 1.6-1 and 1.6-2) should be
discussed and disseminated in one basin-wide workshop, and that national workshops should be
organised in Phase II, as drafted.
It should be clear to the Consultant that this Output is intended to focus on tariff concepts only (related
to end-users of water supply and wastewater services), and not on other types of water use (such as
water abstraction by water utilities, irrigation, cooling, etc).
Regarding Activity 1.6-1, the WG proposed that the "potential for increase of revenues of the water
utilities in the respective countries" should not be studied since it is too complicated and difficult to
define and that "framework conditions for water sector investments" (Implementation Step 7) should
be analysed instead because they do directly affect the setting of appropriate tariffs .
Finally, the WG proposed that the term "best practices on international level" should be replaced by
"most effective practices", because there is no commonly accepted definition of "best practices on
international level in tariff setting".
OUTPUT 1.7:
Activities 1.7-1, 1.7-2 and 1.7-3 of this Output have in principle been maintained as drafted.
It is not expected that the RBM/EG and the RBM /Economic Drafting Group can substantially
contribute to the activities to be carried out under this Output, but it is expected that there would be
close co-ordination and consultation between the Consultant Team and the Drafting Group.
It should be clear to the Consultant that this Output is clearly restricted to "water pollution charges,
fines and incentives" and does not include other potentially essential and effective economic
instruments.
Regarding Activity 1.7-2 the WG proposed that only "proposals for enforcement mechanisms" should
be elaborated in Phase I because the "development of enforcement mechanisms" would go beyond the
possibilities of Phase I (Implementation Step 3). In addition, the Consultant should "Suggest
performance indicators associated with the proposed instruments" (Implementation Step 4).
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OUTPUT 4.4:
The Activities 4.4-1 to 4.4-4 of this Output have been maintained as drafted.
It is not expected that the RBM and the RBM /Economic Drafting Group can substantially contribute
to the Activities to be carried out in this Output, but it is expected that there would be close co-
ordination and consultation between the Consultant Team and the EGs.
Regarding Activity 4.4-1, the WG proposed that the sub-task "comparative analysis" should be
cancelled.
Regarding Activity 4.4-3, the WG proposed that Implementation Step "develop criteria for potential
donors and receivers" should be eliminated from Phase 1.
Regarding Activity 4.4-3, the elaboration of "principles for the definition and determination of
country-specific discharge quotas" needs substantial technical support from the relevant EGs, as it
cannot be expected that the Consultant (which should primarily have intrinsic expertise in funding
mechanisms and pollution trading) can carry out this Implementation Step appropriately without the
technical support of the EGs.
OUTPUT 4.5
This is a new Output proposed by the WG.
It was generally recognised that it would be a significant asset in a bigger part of the DRB to have an
operational tool for optimisation of water-related economic instruments to facilitate policy and
decision making.
The basic idea behind this new Output is:
·
to collect and compile all available information and data on economic instruments dealt with at
different levels and to different extent in particular Outputs;
·
to identify and elaborate additional water sector-related economic instruments;
·
to summarise the information and data to form an operational tool for the optimisation of
water- related economic instruments to facilitate policy and decision making.
Whether this new Output should be carried out in Phase I of the DRP will depend on the quality of the
data on economic instruments provided by the particular Activities and on the availability of funding.
If not earlier, it should in any case be carried out in Phase II of the DRP.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF JOINT WORKING GROUP V
Output 4.1; Activities 1.1-2 and 2.2-2
OUTPUT 1.1:
Activity 1.1-2 of Output 1.1 is to be dealt with in the Report on Output 1.1.
OUTPUT 2.2:
Activity 2.2-2 of Output 2.2 is to be dealt with in the Report on Output 2.2.
OUTPUT 4.1:
Activity 4.1-1 has been maintained as drafted; Activities 4.1-2 to 4.1-4 have been changed
significantly.
It is not expected that the Expert Groups can substantially contribute to the Activities to be carried out
in this Output, but it is expected that all EGs will be contacted by the Consultant.
The new idea of Output 4.1 is to elaborate in Activity 4.4-1 an overall system of indicators for
monitoring and evaluation (as originally drafted and outlined in the overview sheet).
Since the WG came to the conclusion that it would not be possible to adequately monitor and assess
the success of the DRP (which does not comprise significant investment components) by means of an
overall system of indicators, the Group proposed that a restricted set of indicators for project
evaluation should be developed in Activity 4.1.2
Activity 4.1-3 is designed to assess and review the monitoring networks for surface waters and
develop an approach to adapt the monitoring programmes to the EU WFD considering GEF indicators.
The idea behind this newly formulated Activity is to improve the scope of the TNMN in order to get it
in line with the EU WFD and enable its timey operation.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF JOINT WORKING GROUP VI
Output 2.4
Project Component 2.4 Support for reinforcement of DANUBIS, the
ICPDR Information System
The Working Group agreed that there was a need to keep the Information System running. However, it
identified some undesirable restrictions and constraints or bottlenecks in the use of the System, such
as:
· relevant persons do not know how to use the IS
· there are technical problems in the countries with access to the Internet
· funds for equipment (hardware and software) in the countries are limited
· functions of the IS are limited at the moment, especially for AEWS
The WG agreed that it was necessary to continue the development of the IS. The project should have
in mind that the decisions on the structure of the IS and especially on the GIS software will create
consequences at least for the next decade. There was a strong demand for the improvement of the IS
for the AEWS.
Output 1.1-5 "Develop RMB tools (mapping, GIS) and related data management" should be
implemented in close cooperation with the GIS Expert Group. The consultant for output 2.4 has to
cooperate with the EGs and to integrate the Implementation Steps of this Output into his or her work.
GIS will be an integral part of DANUBIS.
Outputs 2.2-2 "Creating a database and thematic maps for inventories for point and non- point sources
of pollution (municipal, industrial and agricultural hot spots) including P and N and developing
monitoring systems to control environmental impact" and 2.2-3 "Optimize TNMN and identify
sources and amounts of transboundary pollution for substances on the list of EU priority substances"
will also be included in the Implementation Steps of Output 2.4.
The Consultant will have the following main tasks:
· identification of the present and future requirements especially of the EG and the users in the
countries for the relevant sectors of the IS;
· preparation of precise tender documents for the procurement of hardware and software;
· preparation of reporting guidelines (forms, templates) and communication solutions;
· integration of selected GIS in DANUBIS;
· preparation of a concept for the training of relevant persons in the countries.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF JOINT WORKING GROUP VII
Outputs 2.6; 3.3 and all workshops planned in the frame of other Outputs
Joint Working Group VII met in the afternoon and dealt with the implementation of the
following Project Components:
· Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the
improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.6: Training and consultation workshops for resource management and pollution
control with particular attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
· Objective 3: Strengthening public involvement in environmental decision making and
reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction and protection of ecosystems
Output 3.3: Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and
control of toxic substances
· All workshops that are Activities of other Project Components
The workshop was facilitated by Holger Nauheimer and Alexander Zinke. Besides the facilitators, the
Joint Working Group consisted of nine other participants who represented the different stakeholder
groups present at the Inception Workshop. All Working Groups I-IV were represented in the Joint
Working Group VII.
Discussion of Output 3.3
The Working Group received valuable contributions from the present representative of the UNDP-
supported Tumen River Basin Project which has already been through the stage of organizing training
and awareness-raising campaigns. The participants agreed that a comprehensive EIC (Education-
Communication-Information) Strategy needs to be developed as a basis for disseminating the Output
of all project Activities, with the final goal of changing the stakeholders' behavior towards sustainable
use and management of natural resources.
The EIC Strategy would consider:
· means/media available for environmental communication in the DRB countries and at
international level;
· country-specific features in terms of the means for public awareness raising;
· existing institutions, companies and organizations involved in public awareness raising and
training in the DRB countries;
· experiences of other River Basin Management projects worldwide in terms of awareness
raising and training;
· options for e-based methods in awareness raising,
· the need for and the approach to training of trainers and/or facilitators for awareness raising,
· quality control and impact monitoring of public awareness activities, and
· elaboration of a methodological toolbox for environmental training and awareness raising in
the DRB in terms of nutrient reduction and transboundary cooperation.
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The EIC Strategy would be developed by an international consultant / subcontractor in close
cooperation with all relevant stakeholder groups in the region, with particular attention to the NGOs
involved in the project. The international consultant would in each country be supported by national
consultants who would contribute to identifying national awareness needs and customizing the
regional strategy to meet the specific national needs. It is suggested that a workshop should bring
together international and national consultants as well as selected other stakeholders (press, consumer
protection associations, NGOs) to harmonize the EIC strategies and to finalize proposals for the Phase
II of the Project.
As the EIC strategy is a crucial input for the design of other project activities, in particular the
dissemination workshops, the group proposed a rather quick start of this activity.
The training component (Output 2.6) depends on other Outputs of the Project:
· all Components that deliver messages on the necessary change in environmental behavior, and
· the EIC Strategy.
The Working Group proposed that a detailed assessment of training needs should be carried out,
considering:
· training needs in the DRB countries related to the issues covered by other Project Activities;
· methodological approaches appropriate for delivering training packages;
· human and organizational resource base for training in the DRB countries;
· quality control and impact monitoring of workshops and training components, and
· options for e-based learning.
Two training-of-trainers workshops are proposed for 2003. The stakeholders and the exact approach
have yet to be determined (Output of EIC Strategy).
The group thought that it would be more efficient to have one larger group undergoing two training
sessions rather than training two smaller groups only one time each. The first training workshop would
most likely concentrate on methodology and the second would be a mixture of methodology and
content (technical experts would participate to deliver key messages). National trainers were deemed
crucial in delivering the Outputs of Phase II of the Project.
It was proposed that the international consultant should advise on other workshop Components in the
methodological design of workshops foreseen for other Project Components and that he or she might
act as a facilitator in workshops of particular importance for awareness raising, such as:
· 1.1-11 (Public participation)
· 1.2-6 (Dissemination of BAP)
· 1.3-4 (Dissemination of pilot projects)
· 1.5-8 (Networking, BAT)
· 3.1-2, 3.1-4, 3.2-2 (NGO support)
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF JOINT WORKING GROUP VIII
Outputs 3.1 and 3.2
JWG VIII NGO COMMUNITY SUPPORT (Small Grants Programme)
JWG VIII covered the following Project Components
3.1 Provide support to institutional development of NGOs and community involvement,
3.2 Conduct awareness raising through community-based Small Grants Programme.
The group was composed of representatives from NGO community (DEF, WWF), international
organization specialized for cooperation with environmental NGOs and members of delegations,
parties to the ICPDR. A representative of the Project also participated (A.Garner).
General comments
1. The group concluded that, unfortunately, the format of the documents prepared for other WGs
and JWGs, could not adequately meet the needs of this Group. This, and other problems that will
be mentioned later, contributed to the fact that the Group could not finish its task within the given
timeframe. The facilitator is of the opinion that this directly affected the quality of the achieved
results.
2. Items 3.1 and 3.2 are closely related to item 2.6 and need careful clarification.
3. It seems that the role of the REC, which is appearing in several roles (as a constituent of the
Platform, consultant/consulting organization, organizer and manager of the WSs and trainings)
created a misunderstanding among the participants of this SWG. This had a direct impact on the
results of their work.
4. The facilitator has the impression that if the REC is contracted to realize most of the Activities
under 3.1 and particularly 3.2., it will not start the implementation of some Activities envisaged
within Project Phase I unless funds for Project Phase II are secured, which could lead to a
considerable delay in some Activities (in Small Grants Programme) in Phase II.
Specific comments:
Item. 3.1-1. According to the title, support should be directed to DEF Secretariat. The group
requested that this should be changed so that it should reflect the request that the support should be
given to the DEF taken as a network (member organizations; NFPs and DEF Secretariat and its
Executive body, Board);
Item. 3.1-4 Establish a link with Activity 3.2 , Small Grants Programme;
Item 3.2-1 Establish a link with Activity 1.1.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF SPECIAL WORKING GROUP IX
Output 2.1
Output 2.1 Setting up "Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms" for the development,
implementation and follow up of national policies, legislation and projects for nutrient
reduction and pollution control
1. Participants in this Special Working Group were Heads of Delegation and national representatives.
The Group was co-chaired and guided by Joachim Bendow, Executive Secretary and Ivan
Zavadsky, UNDP/GEF Project Manager.
2. The participants proposed that the expression "Inter-ministerial Committee" should be replaced by
"Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms" indicating that the specific structure to be put in
place should be determined by the national level, taking into account already existing structures.
Particular attention was drawn to the fact that Governments are expected to create (or have already
done so) "Committees for Sustainable Development" in line with the requirements derived from
Agenda 21 and also discussed at the Bonn Freshwater Conference. However, it was concluded that
"sustainable development" is a broad and general area whereas pollution control and water
management are of specific importance, which requires the setting up of special coordinating
mechanisms.
3. The need for coordinating mechanisms was generally recognized, in particular the need to involve
all technical departments concerned (environment, water, agriculture, industry, etc.), the Ministry
of Finance/Economy and the Prime Minister's Office.
4. It was also suggested that cooperation with the private sector, professional associations and NGOs
should be considered. The private sector, it was suggested, could participate in consultative bodies
(e.g. the Environmental Council in Hungary) and provide the necessary input to the decision
making process that ultimately remains the domain of the Government.
5. To reinforce political decision-making, Project Output 4.5, "Optimization of water-related
economic instruments to facilitate policy and decision making" (developed by Working Group
IV), would constitute an essential tool for the selection of the most appropriate, socially and
economically acceptable mechanisms. This tool could effectively support the work of the inter-
ministerial coordinating bodies.
6. In relation to Activity 2.1-3, it was pointed out that the tasks should not be limited to the
implementation of the policies, legislation etc. proposed by the GEF Project but should equally
take into account:
· the integration of actions related to the implementation of the EU WFD;
· the implementation of investment projects promoted under the DABLAS Task Force;
· the coordination of other donor activities in related areas of water pollution control and water
management;
· the issues requiring transboundary cooperation.
7. Based on the analysis of existing coordination structures and mechanisms at national level carried
out under point 2.1-1, the development of a Concept Paper for the creation of "Inter-ministerial
Coordinating Mechanisms" was introduced under 2.1-2. This paper shall provide a guideline and a
basis for discussion on how effective mechanisms could be developed at the national level, taking
into account existing structures and national priorities.
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8. Activities under Output 2.1 should be coordinated with Project Activity 1.2-4: "Analysis of
institutional, administrative and funding deficiencies", relating to the agricultural sector; similarly,
links should be established to Activity 1.5-4 "Review policies and relevant existing and future
legislation for industrial pollution control and identification of enforcement mechanisms at
country level", relating to the industrial sector.
9. Under 2.1-3, it was also proposed that the setting up and functioning of relevant "Inter-Ministerial
Coordinating Mechanisms" should be supported by a public awareness-raising campaign (Project
Component 3.3) to ensure cooperation with the civil society and the private sector.
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REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF SPECIAL WORKING GROUP X
Output 2.5
Output 2.5 Implementation of the "Memorandum of Understanding" between the ICPDR
and the BSC relating to discharges of nutrients and hazardous substances to the Black Sea
1. Participants in this Special Working Group were Heads of Delegation and representatives from
Danube/Black Sea countries, the Executive Director of the BSC, the designated Project Manager
of the UNDP/GEF Black Sea Regional Project and representatives from UNDP/GEF and UNOPS.
The Group was co-chaired and guided by Joachim Bendow, Executive Secretary and Ivan
Zavadsky, UNDP/GEF Project Manager.
2. The issue was thoroughly discussed and the participants agreed that it was essential to revitalize
the "Joint Danube Black Sea Working Group". In its first, kick-off meeting the Working Group
should discuss the mandate of the Working Group in relation to the MOU, prepare new or revise
existing Terms of Reference and draft a Work Programme to ensure effective implementation of
the MOU. Links of cooperation with other bodies (e.g. DABLAS Task Force) shall also be
defined.
3. For the development of TOR and of a Joint Work Program the following steps are foreseen:
· the first meeting (kick-off meeting) of the Joint Danube Black Sea Working Group shall
be convened in mid-April (joint invitation by Danube and Black Sea Secretariats with
financial support from the UNDP/GEF Danube and Black Sea Regional Projects);
· members should be the same as for the first Working Group created in December 1997 in
Constanca;
· the Executive Secretary/Director of both Commissions shall participate in this meeting
· the results (ToR, Work Programme and composition of the Working Group) shall be
submitted to both Commissions for approval.
.
Annex 2.1
Outputs and Activities
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
1.1-1 Identify the River Basin District
3.14. River Basin Management
RBM 1.1. Institutional Frame, Mechanisms for
Link 1.1 with 3.2 SGP
(RBD), with particular attention to coastal
Coordination
Involve GIS-ESG in TOR
waters, and develop respective maps for
RBM 2. Development of Maps and GIS
drafting
RBD and sub-units
Lead: RBM
- 1st priority
1.1-2 Adapt and implement common
3.14. River Basin Management
RBM 3.4. Identification and assessment of the
Make use of existing DPRP
approaches and methodologies for stress
pressures and impacts on surface water bodies
maps!
and impact analysis, with particular
RBM 3.5. Review and analysis of the causes and
No development of
attention to hydromorphological
effects of human activities on groundwater bodies (in methodologies, emphasis on
conditions
line with Annex II WFD)
implementation
- 2nd priority
Lead: RBM
1.1-3 Apply the EU Guidelines for
3.1. General Objectives
RBM 5. Economic Analysis
Cross-cutting issue
economic analysis and carry out an
Link to outputs 1.6 and 1.7
overall economic analysis for the Danube
River Basin
Lead: RBM (incl. Economic
Drafting Group)
- 2nd priority
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) 3.15. Implementation of the Joint Action
RBM 2. Development of Maps and GIS
Cross-cutting issue
and related data management
Programme for the Danube River Basin
RBM 4. Description and Analysis of Protected Areas
Involve GIS-ESG in TOR
- 1st priority
drafting
Lead: RBM
1.1-6 Develop the typology of surface
3.8. Water Quality Standards
RBM 3.1. Definition of typology and reference
Link to Output 2.2-1
waters and define the relevant reference
conditions of surface water bodies
Lead: MLIM
conditions
MLIM M004 to revise and upgrade TNMN
- 2nd priority
considering requirements of the EU/WFD
MLIM M009 to upgrade the qualification and skills
of the managerial and technical staff involved basin-
wide in TNMN
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Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
1.1-7 Implement ecological status
3.8. Water Quality Standards
RBM 3.1. Definition of typology and reference
Lead: MLIM
assessment in line with requirements of
conditions of surface water bodies
EU WFD using specific bio-indicators
RBM 3.2. Identification of artificial and heavily
- 3rd priority
modified water bodies
MLIM M004 to revise and upgrade TNMN
considering requirements of the EU/WFD
MLIM M009 to upgrade the qualification and skills
of the managerial and technical staff involved
basinwide in TNMN
1.1-8 Carry out characterization and
3.14. River Basin Management
RBM 3.3. Development of methodology for
Lead: RBM
analysis of transboundary groundwater
description of groundwater bodies (in line with
bodies
Annex II WFD)
- 2nd priority
RBM 3.5. Review and analysis of causes and effects
of human activities on groundwater bodies (in line
with Annex II WFD)
1.1-9 Identify pilot river basins and apply 3.14. River Basin Management
RBM 1.2. General approach to develop the analysis
Link to output 1.4-2 and 1.3-3
common approaches, methodologies,
Annex 1 Planned measures for the
for the Danube River Basin Management Plan
Lead: RBM
standards and guidelines (taking into
reduction of municipal wastewater discharges (national contributions)
account relevant activities within the EU
ECO 4.3. Common approach
WFD implementation strategy)
Annex 2 Planned measures for the
reduction of industrial wastewater discharges
- 3rd priority
Annex 3 Planned projects for wetland and
floodplain restoration
1.1-11 Organize workshops in order to
3.14. River Basin Management
RBM 2. Development of Maps and GIS
Lead: RBM
produce the River Basin Management
RBM 3. Description and Analysis of Water Bodies
Plan and to strengthen basin-wide
(groundwater and surface water)
cooperation
RBM 4. Description and Analysis of Protected Areas
- 2nd priority
RBM 5. Economic Analysis
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
1.2-1 Update the basin-wide inventory on
JAP 3.2.3. Point Discharges from
Point discharges by May
Delete hot spots
agricultural point and non-point sources of AQgriculture
2002/inventory
N and P only, lack of data FRY, B-H?
pollution in line with EMIS emission
JAP 3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
Non Point
N and P need to be estimated as they are only
inventory and EMIS project (MONERIS)
Point Sources
discharges/inventory/Project
partially assessed.
MONERIS (2002/2003)
PHARE / Vituki Project Comp. VI/results
considered (77/97/25)
1.2-2 Review relevant legislation, existing
Summary of measures by CPs (N and P)
Till end of 2003
Review of legislation not considered (pesticides
policy programs and actual state of
JAP 3.4 /Reduction of Pollution from Non-
should be included)
enforcement in the DRB with respect to
Point Sources
promotion and application of best
agricultural practices
1.2-3 Review inventory on important
Relation to the MONERIS project
Till end of 2002
The need to agree on how the data would be
agrochemicals (nutrients etc.) in terms of
(JAP 3.4: Reduction of Pollution from
collected and processes/reported
quantities of utilization, their misuse in
Non- Point Sources )
Misuse in application (needs to be detailed)
application, their environmental impacts
Potential for reduction (needs to be detailed)
and potential for reduction
Reduction of Pollution from Non- Point
Till end of 2004
Relation to Output 1.6
Sources
Relation to DaNUbs
1.2-4 Identify main institutional,
Not included
Not included
administrative and funding deficiencies
ICPDR/RBM/Drafting group on
(including complementary measures) as
economics
barriers to reducing pollutants
1.2-5 Introduce or, where existing, further
JAP 3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
Till the end of 2003
develop concepts for the application of best Point Sources
agricultural practices in all DRB countries,
by taking into account country-specific
traditional, social and economic issues, and
the ECE recommendations
1.2-6 Discuss the new concepts with
JAP 3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
Till the end of 2003
Identifying ways to disseminate information
governments, farming communities and
Point Sources, disseminate only to
especially to the agricultural communities and
NGOs in the basin and disseminate results
governments
NGOs
among them
Link to Output 3.3
Remarks: The revision of the draft GEF project components 1.2. and 1.3. into one policy project (new output 1.2.) allows an expansion of the budget for the second project with
pilot/demonstration activities in lower Danube countries (new output 1.3.)
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.3: Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
1.3-1 Analyze existing programs and pilot
Joint Action Programme 3.4 Reduction of
EMIS E9: Propose further measures for the Clarify and agree upon concept of BAP
projects promoting best agricultural practice Pollution from Non Point Sources
reduction of diffuse sources of nitrogen and PHARE applied research pilot projects and
(especially regarding animal farming and
phosphorus(end of 2003)
lessons extended
manure handling, as well as organic
farming) in DRB countries, and assess
nutrient reduction capacities
1.3-2 Develop practical concepts for the
Joint Action Programme 3.4 Reduction of
EMIS E9: Propose further measures for the Outputs of 1.3-1 will be used in Phase II of
introduction respectively promotion of
Pollution from Non Point Sources
reduction of diffuse sources of nitrogen and 3.1 and 3.2
appropriate agricultural practices and
phosphorus(end of 2003)
manure handling in the central and
downstream RB countries by taking into
account national demand and international
markets and relevant EC legislation
1.3-3 Prepare and implement for the central Not included
Cooperation with small grants, 3.2
and lower DRB countries typical pilot
projects (especially in UA, MD, RO, BG,
YU and B-H) to train and support farmers in
the application of best agricultural practice
1.3-4 Organize a series of demonstration
Not included
workshops to disseminate the results of the
pilot projects
Remarks: The WG proposes that Project Outputs 1.2 and 1.3 should be combined in a new Output 1.2. In this way capacities could be pooled, which may lead to an increase / shift
in financial support for the pilot projects
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.4: Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation /
Expert Groups
Amendments
1.4-1 Define methodology for integrated land use 3.3 Wetland and Floodplain Restoration
RBM
- Link 1.4 to WFD Objectives
assessment and establish inventory of protected
3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
4. Description and Analysis of Protected (surface and groundwater)
areas
Point Sources
Areas
add to TOR of 1.4
3.12 Minimising the Impacts of Floods
ECO
- Link 1.4 with 3.3
3.14 River Basin Management
4.1 Inventory of Protected Areas
Lead: ECO
1.4-2 Carry out case studies for selected wetland
3.2 Reduction of Pollution from Point
ECO
- Link output 1.1-9 and 1.3
areas and assess inappropriate land use (e.g.
Sources
Lead: ECO
forestry, settlements and development zones,
4.3 Support the implementation of the
agriculture and hydraulic structures)
3.3 Wetland and Floodplain Restoration
ICPDR Secretariat's JAP 2001-2005 for
the restoration/rehabilitation and
3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
management of wetlands and
Point Sources
floodplains
3.12 Minimising the Impacts of Floods
Pilot project
1.4-3 Develop alternative concepts and strategies
3.3 Wetland and Floodplain Restoration
ECO
Lead: ECO
for achieving integrated land use and
management in chosen wetland areas, including
3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
4.3 Support the implementation of the
required actions and measures (regulatory and
Point Sources
ICPDR Secretariat JAP 2001-2005 for
restoration/rehabilitation and
legal issues, economic fines and incentives,
3.12 Minimising the Impacts of Floods
compensation payments, etc);
management of wetlands and
floodplains
Pilot projects
1.4-5 Disseminate project results in the Danube
3.3 Wetland and Floodplain Restoration
ECO
Lead: ECO
River Basin
4.4 To actively support the
dissemination of information on the
conservation, restoration and
sustainable management of wetlands,
especially floodplains
Remark: TOR to be commented by ECO EG (if possible on 25th Feb. 2002)
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
1.5-1 Update the basin-wide Inventory on Industrial and
Not included
Industrial Inventory 2003
Activity carried out by EMIS EG
Mining Hot Spots (EMIS Inventory) taking into account
Avoid duplication, please!
emissions of nutrients and toxic substances
1.5-2 Identify industrial hot spots having a significant
Not included
EMIS Emission inventory
Originally 1.5-6
impact on water resources (abstraction, thermal pollution)
MLIM, TNMN, JDS National
and water quality; define SIA of industrial pollution (analyze
monitoring
cause-effect relationship)
1.5-3 Review data and information on the actual status of
Not included
Recommendations on BAT for the
- Focus on fertilizer and chemical industries (not
industrial production techniques involving nutrients (N and
food and fertilizer industries
more than ten enterprises)
P) and dangerous substances in the DRB countries
- Consider EU BREF notes
- UNIDO TEST Project results to be considered
- PHARE Project results are pilot projects for
cleaner production
1.5-4 Review policies and relevant existing and future
Not included
The ICPDR recommendations on
ICPDR recommendations to be considered
legislation for industrial pollution control and identify
wastewater discharges
enforcement mechanisms at country level
- Emission inventory as tool for
enforcement
- Reporting on the implementation of
recommendations
1.5-5 Compare and identify gaps between relevant EU and
List of priority substances Included in EMIS WP, but extended
Example: The EU- IPPC Directive is already
national legislation
for DRB harmonized
until end of 2002 based on the results
considered by some DRB countries
with EU-list of PS
of the JDS
1.5-6 Develop necessary complementing policy and legal
BAT Recommendations
Link to 1.7
measures for the introduction of BAT (taking into account
have been elaborated
regulatory and legal issues, awareness raising, financial
penalties and incentives, etc)
1.5-7 Develop appropriate implementation concepts for a
Not included
BAT Network creation
Local circumstances to be considered when BAT is
step-by-step introduction of BAT in industrial sectors
Local environmental and water
implemented (extended time)
authorities
Only Phase II
1.5-8 Organize workshops with participants from relevant
Not included
BAT
Organize an expert exchange between
ministries, industrial managers, banking institutions,
Network benefits
authorities/industries/regulators
introducing information on best available techniques,
financial support, etc.
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.6: Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for water and wastewater tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and
control of dangerous substances
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
1.6-1 Analyze present status and significant Strong linkage;
Ensure full compatibility with work of
Water abstraction and other water uses e.g.
deficiencies regarding water supply and
not explicitly formulated in the JAP
RBM/ Economic Drafting Group (EDG)
irrigation, cooling water etc. not dealt with
relevant wastewater legislation, structure of Particular relation to Section 3.14 River
Relation to particular issues of other EG´s
in the framework of this component;
tariff system, level of tariffs, status of
Basin Management of JAP
of the ICPDR (to be specified)
Develop supplementary project component
metering, level of illegal and unaccounted-
if funding can be made available;
for consumption, collection rates, etc.
(Economic Analysis of Water Use)
Reference to Output 4.5
Link to Activity 1.1-3
1.6-2 Develop country specific concepts for Strong linkage;
Ensure full compatibility with work of
Reference to Output 4.5
tariff reforms aimed at cost covering models not explicitly formulated in the JAP
RBM/EDG
Link to Activity 1.1-3
in line with the EU WFD
Particular relation to Section 3.14 River
Relation to particular issues of other EGs of
Basin Management of JAP
the ICPDR (to be specified)
(Economic Analysis of Water Use)
1.6-3: Develop proposals for policy reforms
Should be done in Phase 1 if funding can be
and legislative measures required for the
made available
establishment of cost-covering tariff models
in line with the WFD and propose
recommendations for a phased
implementation of tariff reforms
1.6-4 Organize basin-wide workshop with
National workshops needed;
participants from relevant ministries,
(possibly together with Output 1.7 prior to
municipalities, private sector and relevant
organizing the basin-wide workshop)
NGOs on the introduction of economically
and socially acceptable water and
wastewater tariffs
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.7: Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
1.7-1 Analyze the present legal and regulatory
Strong linkage,
Ensure full compatibility with work of
Reference to Output 4.5
systems of water pollution charges, fines and
not explicitly formulated in the JAP
RBM/ EDG
Activities clearly restricted to "water
incentives in the DRB countries and identify
Particular relation to Section 3.14
Relation to particular issues of other
pollution charges, fines and incentives";
significant deficiencies and interferences (basis and
River Basin Management of JAP
EGs of the ICPDR (to be specified)
do not involve other relevant economic
types of charges, fines and incentives,
instruments
effectiveness, collection procedures, exemptions,
etc.)
Link to Activity 1.1-3
1.7-2 Identify and recommend essential and
Strong linkage,
Ensure full compatibility with work of
Reference to Output 4.5
effective water pollution charges, fines and
not explicitly formulated in the JAP
RBM/ EDG
Link to Activity 1.1-3
incentives; assess the main obstacles/barriers to
Particular relation to Section 3.14
Relation to particular issues of other
their introduction and capabilities of the particular
River Basin Management of JAP
EGs of the ICPDR (to be specified)
DRB countries for a reform of water pollution
charges, fines and incentives
1.7-3 Develop appropriate concepts for the
Strong linkage,
Ensure full compatibility with work of
Reference to Output 4.5
introduction of balanced and effective systems of
not explicitly formulated in the JAP
RBM/ EDG
Link to Activity 1.1-3
water pollution charges, fines and incentives
Particular relation to Section 3.14
Relation to particular issues of other
including enforcement mechanisms
River Basin Management of JAP
EGs of the ICPDR (to be specified)
1.7-4 Develop proposals for policy reforms and
Execution in Phase II
legislative measures to establish effective systems of
(Should be done in Phase 1 if funding can
water pollution charges, fines and incentives in the
be made available)
particular DRB countries
1.7-5 Organize basin-wide workshops on the
application of appropriate water pollution charges,
fines and incentives, with participants from
relevant ministries, municipalities and the private
sector
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Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
1.8-1 Review the existing legislation,
Joint Action Programme 3.11 Product
End 2002 EMIS E16: Obtaining a self-
Results of PHARE Applied Research
policies and voluntary commitments
Controls
binding (voluntary) agreement by the
Project (ARP) to be considered
detergent industry with the industry
1.8-2 Compile and evaluate data on
New text formulated for 1.8-2
committing itself to the ICPDR or the
phosphorus containing detergents marketed
Danube Basin States to putting on the
by detergent industry
market only phosphate-free detergents for
1.8-3 Develop proposals for accomplishing
household and industrial use
New text formulated for 1.8-3
a voluntary agreement between ICPDR and
the detergent industry
1.8-4 Organize a basin-wide conference on Not included
New text formulated for 1.8-4
introduction of phosphate-free detergents
1.8-5 Organize public awareness campaign JAP 3.11 Product Controls
This is a new activity!
on the use of phosphate-free detergents
(cooperation with DEF)
1.8-6 Monitor and evaluate results
See Output 4.1
Remark: See Project Management Sheet, page 11, 1.8-3
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.1: Building up of "Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms" for development, implementation and follow-up of national policies legislation and projects for
nutrient reduction and pollution control
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
Timeframe
Implementation
Arrangements
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
2.1-1 Evaluate existing national
1. Analysis of existing inter-
1.-2. Analysis report
Jan 2002 -
ICPDR;
structures for coordination of water
ministerial structures and
Mar 2002
International
management and water pollution control mechanisms
Consultant
(follow up action on report on "Existing
with support
2. Analysis of activities,
and planned inter-ministerial
from national
coordination mechanisms relating to
competence and capacities of
level
pollution control and nutrient
existing structures
reduction")
Remark: this
output should
be supported
2.1-2 In cooperation with national
1. Establish close cooperation
1.- 2. Proposal for new
Jan 2002 -
by public
governments, propose adequate
with existing structures
structures or for
June 2002
awareness
structures, including technical,
2. Based on analysis, prepare
improvement of
campaigns, see
administrative and financial departments proposal for improved structures
existing structures
output 3.3
to coordinate the review and
3. Develop concept paper for
implementation of policies, legislation
setting up coordinating
and projects for nutrient reduction and
mechanisms
pollution control
2.1-3 Assist Governments in improving 1. Assisting in setting up of
1.-2. Operational Inter-
Jan 2002 -
national coordinating mechanisms,
relevant mechanisms for
ministerial
Feb 2003
provide initial guidance for the
cooperation with national
Committees
implementation of GEF project
governments
components and assure effective
coordination with activities related to
2. Provide initial support for
the WFD and to project development in coordinating mechanisms to
the frame of the DABLAS Task Force
facilitate project implementation
3. Enhance effective coordination
with activities related to the WFD
and to project development in the
frame of the DABLAS Task Force
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.2: Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmations /
Amendments
2.2-1 Harmonize water quality
3.8 Water Quality Standards M005: To improve the analytical work of laboratories; to improve the Close cooperation with RBM EG: topic
standards and objectives, and
3.6 Improving the scope of
comparability of data; to ensure performance testing of analytical and typology and reference conditions
quality assurance for nutrients and
TNMN, in order to get it in
monitoring methods
In the title of 2.2-1 add WQ standards
toxic substances
line with the EU WFD and
M009: To apply a common transnational classification system for the and objective
enable its timely operation
status of surface water in the DRB
SOP should be ensured for both
3.7 List of Priority
sampling and analysis in case of
Substance
accidental pollution with
transboundary impact
Pay attention to Activity 1.1-6
(following discussion in WG 5 the
harmonization of WQ objectives for
nutrients was shifted and included in
Activity 1.1-6)
2.2-2 Further development of
3.4 River Basin
EMIS
Interface problem with MONERIS
databases for EMIS / MLIM in
Management
E1 Preparing emission inventory of municipal discharges for 2002
database
order to assess environmental stress
and impacts
E2 Preparing emission inventory for industrial discharges for 2002
E7 Setting up an inventory of diffuse sources of Nitrogen and
Phosphorus in DRB
RBM
3.4 Identification and assessment of pressures and impacts on surface
water bodies
MLIM
M004 To revise and update TNMN, based on the WFD requirements,
including an enlarged set of ecological, chemical parameters and a
revised set of sampling locations for the whole DRB
M006 Support to the implementation of the monitoring procedures
for chemicals from the "List of Priority Substances"
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Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmations /
Amendments
2.2-3 Optimize TNMN and identify 3.5 Continuing basin-wide
M001 To address the operational aspects related to the monitoring of
For transboundary load assessment:
sources and amounts of
cooperation in the field of
the river water condition in the DRB and to provide basic data as an
Danube Transboundary Pollution
transboundary pollution for
monitoring
input to the ICPDR information system; to improve the operational
Reduction Monitoring station data on
substances on the lists of EU and
3.6 Improving the scope of
activities within the TNMN monitoring programme for sediment and
heavy metals (Szamos)
DRPC priority substances
the TNMN, in order to get it suspended solids
Develop and harmonize SOPs for the
in line with the EC WFD
M003 To adjust TNMN monitoring programme to load assessment
TNMN determinands which do not
and to enable its timely
requirements
have them for example the
operation
M004 To revise and upgrade TNMN, based on the WFD
determinands from the List of Priority
3.7 List of Priority
requirements, including an enlarged set of ecological, chemical,
Substances
Substances
parameters and a revised set of sampling locations for whole DRB
M006 Support to the implementation of the monitoring procedures
for chemicals from the List of Priority Substances
M007 To support an information management system which is able
to provide data and information about the status of the river water
conditions in the DRB
-models use / connected with point 4 in PMS
Sources + amounts from WP of EMIS
2.2-4 Organize workshops to
Only indirect connection to
M004 To revise and upgrade TNMN, based on the WFD
Close cooperation needed with EMIS
support the strengthening of
3.5 / 3.6 / 3.7 / 3.8
requirements, including an enlarged set of ecological and chemical
EG and RBM EG
operational tools for monitoring,
parameters and a revised set of sampling locations for the whole
laboratory and information
DRB
management and for emission
- workshop on the harmonization of further monitoring requirements
analysis from point and non-point
to be included in TNMN
sources of pollution
M004a To perform tasks related to RBM EG Work Plan
- workshop on preparation of papers: - on typology and reference and
on identification of artificial and heavily modified water bodies
M010 To provide homogeneous data sets and to improve the
comparability of data (JDS)
-workshops in connection with JDS reports, results and follow up
activities
M012 To support the activities of EG and ESGs, meetings and
workshops
- support workshops
Remark: the same consultant for 2.2-3 and 1.5
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.3: Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmations / Amendments
Expert Groups
2.3-1 Reinforce operational conditions in
Joint Action Programme 3.9 Prevention of
AOO1 To adopt and apply by the national
Financial support should be tailored with
the national alert centers (PIACs) and
accidental pollution events and
PIACs the AEWS emission-oriented
the objectives/activities
geographical extension of the AEWS to
maintenance of the Accident and
criteria for triggering international alerts
If budget available, basic equipment will
Bosnia-Herzegovina and FR Yugoslavia;
Emergency Warning System
5 To develop the Danube AEWS
be provided in phase I (full extension of
PIACs is planned for phase II)
2.3.-2 Complete and upgrade the available
Joint Action Programme 3.9 Prevention of
AOO3 To prevent accidental pollution
Financial support should be tailored with
inventory detailed analysis in respect to
accidental pollution events and
events
the objectives/activities
ARS, distribution on sub-basin and
maintenance of the Accident and
Complete and upgrading the ARS
industry branches (new formulation)
Emergency Warning System
Revise 2.3.2 to be in agreement with the
resolution 3.3.a of the IV ICPDR Plenary
Session 2001
2.3-3 Design preventive measures, adjust
Joint Action Programme 3.9 Prevention of
AOO3 To prevent accidental pollution
Financial support should be tailored with
national legislation and improve
accidental pollution events and
events
the objectives/activities
compliance with safety standards
maintenance of the Accident and
AOO4 To maintain and improve the
Check the Scenario care study
Emergency Warning System
functioning of AEPWS
2.3-4 Maintain and calibrate the Danube
AOO2 To ensure whenever needed an
Financial support should be tailored with
Basin Alarm Model (DBAM), to predict
annual update of the Danube Basin Alarm
the objectives/activities
the propagation of the accidental pollution
Model rating curves DBAM
and evaluate temporal, spatial and
AOO5 To develop the Danube AEWS
magnitude characteristics in the Danube
River system and to the Black Sea
2.3-5 Organize workshops to reinforce
AOO1 To adopt and apply by the national
Financial support should be tailored to
cooperation in accident and emergency
PIACs the AEWS emission-oriented
correspond to objectives/activities
warning and development of preventive
criteria for triggering international alerts
In accordance with the AEWPS
measures
AOO5 To develop the Danube AEWS
recommendation
AOO9 to fulfil the approved work
programme and propose a work for future
activities
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.4: Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
2.4-1. Further develop ICPDR Information Any task of Joint Action
AEWS
System and ensure that it is used by its
Programme
Expert Groups and other operational
A002 To ensure whenever needed an annual update of the
Mainly for integration of users
Danube Basin Alarm Model rating curves (DBAM),
bodies
A006 to report the implementation of the Joint Action
Programme
A003 To prevent accidental pollution events
MLIM/EG Work Programme
M002 to address the operational aspects related to the
monitoring of river water conditions in the Danube River Basin
and to provide basic data as input to the ICPDR Information
System
M007 The support to an information management system
which is able to provide data and information about the status
of the river water conditions in the DRB
RBM 2 Development of Maps and GIS
ECO 4.1 to create an inventory of protected areas designated
under national EC regulations in the DRB according to the
provisions of the Water Framework Directive Art.6, AnnexIV.
EMIS-WP:E21 Prepare appropriate information about
EMIS/EG activities for interested bodies and the public
2.4-2 Link all Contracting Parties to the
3.15 Implementation of the JAP for Interactive exchange of information and effective use of
Merged with activity 2.4-1
ICPDR and other participating countries to the DRB
working area
DANUBIS, which implies the
development and implementation of
3.9 Prevention of accidental
A005 To develop the Danube AEWS
Merged with Activity 2.3-1
national linkages and the establishment of
pollution events and maintenance
operational units to also allow
of the Accident and Emergency
communication in case of accident and
Warning System
emergency situations
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Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
2.4-3 Reinforce DANUBIS through the
Any task of JAP
RBM 2 Development of Maps and GIS
Mainly for creating interaction
implementation of an interactive web-site
(GIS, etc.)
to integrate further textual, numerical and
A003 To prevent the accidental pollution event/AEPWS
digital mapping information and to fulfill
EMIS E 21 Prepare appropriate information to interested
all requirements of the work of the nutrient
bodies and the public about EMIS/EG activities
reduction program, respectively the work
of the ICPDR and the GEF Project
ECO 4.8 to harmonise its work that of other relevant regional
(communication, monitoring, public
and international environmental conventions and ensure close
information, etc.)
cooperation of the ICPDR with international programmes and
organizations dealing with ecological issues.
MLIM/EG WP
M007The support to an information management system
which is able to provide data and information about the status
of the river water conditions in the DRB
M002 To prepare appropriate information for dissemination to
interested bodies and the public about MLIM/EG activities. To
prepare draft year books on the status of river water conditions
and advise the ICPDR how their publications should occur
E1 Preparing emission inventory of municipal discharges for
2002
E2 Preparing emission inventory for industrial discharges for
2002
E3 Preparing emission inventory of point discharges from
agriculture
E7 set up an Inventory of Diffuse Sources of Nitrogen and
Phosphorus in DRB
2.4-4 Launch training at the national level
All EGs and ESGs
and organize a series of workshops in order
to train and assist future users in the best
use of the tools made available by the
system
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.5: Implementation of the "Memorandum of Understanding" between the ICPDR and the BSC relating to discharges of nutrients and hazardous substances to
the Black Sea
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
Timeframe
Implementati
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
on
Arrangements
2.5-1 Develop joint work
1. Develop ToR of the Joint Working
1. Implement joint
1. Joint work
1. Working
Dec 2001-
Sept
In its first
programme for MOU
Group and a work program for effective work programme
programme exists
programme
June 2003
2003-
meeting the
implementation
implementation of the MOU; for this
and evaluate results
applied
Aug
Joint Danube-
purpose the following steps are foreseen:
2006
Black Sea
-
convene in mid-April first meeting
Working
of Joint Danube Black Sea
Group shall
Working Group
revise
-
members should be the same as for
existing or
the first working group created in
develop new
December 1997 in Constanca
TOR and
draft a work
-
the Executive Secretary/Director of
programme to
both Commissions shall participate
assure
in this meeting
effective
-
the results (work programme, ToR
mplementa-
and composition of the working
tion of the
group) shall be submitted to both
MOU
Commissions for approval
2.5-2 Define and agree on status
1. Define and agree on status indicators
1. Evaluate results
1. Indicators defined 1. Final
Dec 2001-
Sept
indicators to monitor nutrient
to monitor nutrient and hazardous
and take follow-up and agreed upon
indicators
June 2003
2003-
transport from the Danube and
substances transport from the Danube
actions
defined and
Aug
change of ecosystems in the Black
and change of ecosystems in the Black
agreed upon
2006
Sea
Sea
2.5-3 Define and establish reporting 1. Define and establish reporting
1. Evaluate results
1. Reporting
1. Reports in
Dec 2001-
Sept
procedures
procedures
and prepare
procedure defined
line with
June 2003
2003-
appropriate reports and agreed upon
procedure
Aug
available in
2006
time
2.5-4 Re-establish and organize
1. Organize regular meetings of the Joint 1. Organize regular 1. Joint actions
1. Joint actions Apr 2002 -
Nov
regular meeting of the Joint Danube- Working Group
meetings of the
discussed and
discussed and
Nov 2003
2003-
Black Sea Working Group to
Joint Working
approved
approved
Aug
evaluate progress of nutrient
Group
2006
reduction and recovery of the lack
Sea ecosystems
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.6: Training and consultation workshops for resource management and pollution control with particular attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Program of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
2.6-1 Policy development and legal frame for
3.1 General Objectives
EMIS 2 Preparing emission inventory for industrial discharges for 2002 -
The actual content,
transboundary cooperation in nutrient
methodology, training
3.15 Implementation of EMIS 3 Preparing emission inventory of point discharges from
reduction and control of toxic substances (in
institutions and potential
JAP for the DRB
agriculture
the context of bilateral and multilateral
trainers of workshops to be
agreements)
EMIS 7 Setting up of an Inventory of diffuse sources of Nitrogen and
determined following a
Phosphorus
2.6-2 Technical and legal issues of river basin
comprehensive assessment
planning and transboundary water resources
EMIS 9 Propose further measures for the reduction of diffuse sources of
of training needs, as a part
management in line with the EU Water
N and P in DRB
of the EIC (Education-
Framework Directive with a view to ensuring
Information-
EMIS10 Identification of status of BAT in the chemical, food, pulp and
effective nutrient reduction
Communication) Strategy
paper industries
2.6-3 Technical and legal issues (land
-
Consider E learning / IW
EMIS 11 Establishing a BAT Nework among beneficiaries (local
reclamation) of wetland restoration and
Learn
authorities, industry, associations) of CPs
management to assure nutrient removal
-
Cooperation with the Black
EMIS 14 Introducing the substances from the Danube List of Priority
2.6-4 Innovative technologies for municipal
Sea Project
Substances into national legislation, permits and monitoring
and industrial wastewater treatment; use of
programmes for discharges and into existing ICPDR Recommendations
sewage and animal waste as fertilizer to reduce
RBM EG Work Plan
nutrient emissions
ECO EG Work Programme
2.6-5 Technical and legal issues of
management and control of use of fertilizers
ECO / JAP 3.3: Wetland and floodplain restoration
and manure
2.6-6 Preparation of documents for nutrient
reduction projects with international co-
funding and application of GEF criteria
concerning "incremental cost" calculation
2.6-7 Training courses on NGO activities
Related to output 3.1 / 3.2
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Objective 3: Strengthening of public involvement in environmental decision making and reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction and protection of
ecosystems
Output 3.1: Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
3.1-1 Provide support to the DEF network
Direct
RBM 1.2 General approach to develop the
Support DEF as network in 3 levels:
(as a network organized in 3 levels,
analysis for DRB Management Plan (national
members, NFPs, Secret.+ board
members, NFPs, Secretariat and the Board) 3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
contribution)
for operation, communication and
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point
information management
RBM 1.3Guidelines for the development of the
sources
DRB Management Plan
3.12 Minimising impact of floods
RBM 5 Economic Analysis
3.14 River basin management
ECO 4.4 To provide guidance for the monitoring
Indirectly (should be informed) others
of habitat and species protection areas as referred
to the WFD Art. 8.1 indent 3 and Annex V 1.3.5,
supplementing those programmes for surface
waters and groundwater
DEF network has expertise to participate and
contribute to all EG
3.1-2 Organize consultation meetings and
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.3 To compile a complementary listing of
training workshops on issues related to
areas, protected or unprotected, under pressure
nutrients and toxic substances
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point
and threat to their ecological integrity in the DRB
sources
including planned activities which would affect
3.7 List of Priority Substances
the quality or extent of riverine floodplains
3.8 Water Quality Standards
ECO 4.4 To provide guidance for the monitoring
of habitat and species protection areas as referred
to the WFD Art. 8.1 indent 3 and Annex V 1.3.5,
supplementing those programmes for surface
waters and groundwater
MLIM 002 To prepare appropriate information
about MLIM EG activities for dissemination to
interested bodies and the public; to prepare
yearbooks on the status of river water conditions
and advise the ICPDR on how to conduct their
publication
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Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
3.1-3 Publish in national languages special 3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.3 To compile a complementary listing of
NGO publications on nutrients and toxic
areas, protected or unprotected, under pressure
substances
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point
and threat to their ecological integrity in the DRB
sources
including planned activities which would affect
3.7 List of Priority Substances
the quality or extent of riverine floodplains
3.8 Water Quality Standards
ECO 4.4 To provide guidance for the monitoring
of habitat and species protection areas as referred
to the WFD Art. 8.1 indent 3 and Annex V 1.3.5,
supplementing those programmes for surface
waters and groundwater
MLIM 002 To prepare appropriate information
about MLIM AG activities for dissemination to
interested bodies and the public; to prepare
yearbooks on the status of river water conditions
and advise the ICPDR on how to conduct their
publication
3.1-4 Organize training courses for the
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.3 To compile a complementary list of
Linkage with 3.2 Small Grants
development of NGO activities and
protected or unprotected areas in the DRB whose
Programme
cooperation on national projects (nutrient
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point
ecological integrity is under pressure and threat,
reduction)
sources
including planned activities which would affect
3.7 List of Priority Substances
the quality or extent of riverine floodplains
3.8 Water Quality Standards
ECO 4.4 To provide guidance for the monitoring
of habitat and species protection areas as referred
to the WFD Art. 8.1 indent 3 and Annex V 1.3.5,
supplementing those programmes for surface
waters and groundwater
* one regional training workshop will be organized for both activities
remark: results of 2.2-6 should be
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Objective 3: Strengthening of public involvement in environmental decision making and reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction and protection of
ecosystems
Output 3.2: Applied awareness raising through community based "Small Grant Programme"
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
3.2-1 Identify NGO grants programme and 3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.3: Compile a complementary list of
projects for reduction of nutrients and
protected or unprotected areas in the DRB
toxic substances and mitigation of
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point
whose ecological integrity is under threat,
transboundary pollution
sources
including planned activities which would
3.8 Water Quality Standards
affect the quality or extent of riverine
3.2-2 Prepare a region-wide granting
floodplains
annex 3 planned projects for wetland
programme focusing on demonstration
and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.4: Provide guidance for the
activities and awareness campaigns for
monitoring of habitat and species
sustainable land management and
protection areas as referred to the WFD
pollution reduction (nutrients) in the
Art.8.1 indent 3 Annex V 1.3.5,
agricultural, industrial and municipal
supplementing those programmes for
sectors
surface waters and groundwater
3.2-3 Prepare two grants programmes for
the local and the regional (transboundary)
level for small scale community-based
investment projects for pollution control,
rehabilitation of wetlands, best agricultural
practices, reduction of use of fertilizers,
manure management, improvement of
village sewer systems, etc.
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Objective 3: Strengthening of public involvement in environmental decision making and reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction and protection of
ecosystems
Output 3.3: Organization of public awareness raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of toxic substances
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Program of Expert Groups
Comments / Confirmation /
Amendments
3.3-1 Conceptualize and implement
3.14 River Basin
EMIS 2 Preparing emission inventory for industrial discharges for 2002
The output would be a basin-wide
public awareness-raising campaigns
Management
EMIS 3 Preparing emission inventory of point discharges from agriculture EIC (Education-Information-
on nutrient-related issues
3.2 Reduction of
Communication Strategy) adapted
EMIS 7 Set up of an Inventory of diffuse sources of Nitrogen and
pollution from point
to the national needs of the 11 DRB
Phosphorus
sources
countries.
EMIS 9 Propose further measures for the reduction of diffuse sources of N
3.4 Reduction of
The EIC strategies will be
and P in DRB
pollution from non-point
developed taking into account
EMIS10 Identification of status of BAT in the chemical, food, pulp and
sources
national educational policies and
paper industries
socio-cultural particularities of each
EMIS 14 Introducing the substances from the Danube List of Priority
country.
Substances into national legislation, permits and discharge monitoring
Two way communication between
programmes and into existing ICPDR Recommendations
ICPDR Secretariat / the consultant
M002 To prepare appropriate information for dissemination to interested
and the stakeholders need to be
bodies and the public about MLIM EG activities; To prepare yearbooks on ensured the elaboration of the EIC
the status of river water conditions and advise the ICPDR on how to
will be highly interactive.
conduct their publication
3.3-2 Develop and produce materials
Cross cutting all sections
To be discussed during Phase I, as a
for public press and mass media on
of the JAP
AEPWS 001 to adopt and apply by the national PIACs the AEWS
result of activity 3.3-1
nutrients and toxics
emission-oriented criteria for triggering international alerts
DEF input for materials to be
RBM 1.1. Institutional Frame, Mechanisms for Coordination
developed and produced
RBM 1.3: Guidelines for the development of the Danube River Basin
Management Plan
3.3-3 Support publication of scientific Cross cutting all sections
To be discussed during Phase I, as a
documents and regular journals or
of the JAP
result of activity 3.3-1
special issues on water management
Danube Watch + other articles on
and pollution reduction with particular
national level
attention to nutrient issues and the
Black Sea recovery
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Objective 4: Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances
Output 4.1: Development of indicators for project monitoring and impact evaluation
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
4.1-1 Establish a system for M&E in using 3.1 General relation to JAP
General relation to all EGs
All EGs should be contacted/involved
specific indicators for process (legal and
institutional frame), stress reduction
(emissions, water abstractions and
hydromorfological changes) and
environmental status (water quality,
ecological status and recovery of
ecosystems) to demonstrate results of
program (JAP) and project implementation
and to evaluate environmental effects of the
implementation of policies and regulations
(nutrient reduction)
4.1-2 Development of indicators for project 3.1 General relation to JAP
General relation to all EGs
All EGs should be contacted/involved
evaluation with particular attention to
process indicators (DRPC+WFD) and GEF
project evaluation
4.1-3 Assess and review the monitoring
3.6 Improving the scope of the TNMN in
General relation to all EGs
All EGs should be contacted/involved
networks for surface waters and develop an order to get it in line with the EU Water
This activity refers to "methodology"
approach to adapt the monitoring
Framework Directive and to enable its
programmes to WFD requirements
timely operation
Activities 2.2-2; 2.2-3 and 4.1-3 are focused on TNMN upgrade
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Objective 4: Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances
Output 4.3: Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments /
Confirmations /
Amendments
4.3-1 Identify and assess the wetlands and
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.3 To compile a complementary list of areas, protected Identification of
floodplains in the DRB by category to define
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point or unprotected, under pressure and threat to their ecological
riverine wetlands
potential observation sites
sources
integrity in the DRB including planned activities which
(CORINE landcover)
would affect the quality or extent of riverine wetlands
3.8 Water Quality Standards
4.3-2 Define the methodological approach for the 3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.5 To prepare an annual summary report on the
Work to be prepared
assessment of nutrient removal capacities of
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point ecological situation of the habitat and species protection areas and carried out in
wetlands and flood plains
sources
in the DRB
cooperation with
MLIM EG
3.8 Water Quality Standards
ECO 4.7 To actively support the dissemination of information
on the conservation, restoration and sustainable management
of wetlands, especially floodplains
PHASE II:
4.3-3 Implement the observation program to
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.5 To prepare an annual summary report on the
assess the annual removal capacity (tons of N
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point ecological situation of the habitat and species protection
and P and of harmful substances per ha) for each sources
areas in the DRB
category of wetland for a period of 20 years (3
ECO 4.7 To actively support the dissemination of information
years covered by present project)
3.8 Water Quality Standards
on the conservation, restoration and sustainable management
of wetlands, especially floodplains
4.3-4 Assess possibilities for follow-up financing
ECO 4.5 To prepare an annual summary report on the
"and implementation
of observation program after 2005
ecological situation of the habitat and species protection
of management and
areas in the DRB
restoration measures"
ECO 4.7 To actively support the dissemination of information to be added
on the conservation, restoration and sustainable management
of wetlands, especially floodplains
4.3-5 Evaluate the aggregated removal
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.3 To compile a complementary listing of areas,
capacities/potentials of nutrient and other
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point protected or unprotected, under pressure and threat to their
harmful substances for the wetlands proposed for sources
ecological integrity in the DRB including planned activities
restoration (DPRP), taking into account the
which would affect the quality or extent of riverine wetlands
results of other investment and observation pro- 3.8 Water Quality Standards
grams (incl. Danube Partnership, "Lower
3.12 Minimising the impacts of floods
Danube Green Corridor")
3.14 River Basin Management
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Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of Expert Groups
Comments /
Confirmations /
Amendments
4.3-6 Develop optimized wetland management
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point ECO 4.3 To compile a complementary list of protected or
programs to assure ecologically acceptable
sources
unprotected areas in the DRB whose ecological integrity is
nutrient removal in the Danube River Basin
3.8 Water Quality Standards
under pressure and threat, including planned activities
which would affect the quality or extent of riverine wetlands
ECO 4.7 To actively support the dissemination of information
on the conservation, restoration and sustainable management
of wetlands, especially floodplains ECO
4.3-7 Prepare relevant regulations for wetland
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
ECO 4.7 To actively support the dissemination of information
restoration to assure implementation of projects 3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point on the conservation, restoration and sustainable management
with ecologically acceptable removal capacities sources
of wetlands, specially floodplains ECO
for nutrients and other harmful substances.
3.8 Water Quality Standards
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Objective 4: Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances
Output 4.4: Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
4.4-1 Review existing concepts of
Not explicitly formulated in the JAP
None
Reference to Output 4.5
successful pollution trading / auctions and
Particular relation to Section 3.14 RBM of
Link to Activity 1.2-4
corresponding economic instruments in the JAP
water and air pollution sectors, e.g. in the
Incorporate relevant corresponding
US, Australia and Europe
economic instruments
4.4-2 Study the general possibilities of
Not explicitly formulated in the JAP
RBM EG
Reference to Output 4.5
pollution trading and corresponding
Particular relation to Section 3.14 RBM of
Link to Activity 1.2-4
economic instruments for nutrient reduction JAP
taking into account EU policies and
Incorporate relevant corresponding
directives in the Danube River Basin
economic instruments
4.4-3 Assess the main problems / obstacles Not explicitly formulated in the JAP
EMIS EG
Reference to Output 4.5
to pollution trading and corresponding
Particular relation to Section 3.14 RBM of
MLIM EG
Link to Activity 1.2-4
economic instruments in the DRB and the
JAP
interest of the particular DRB countries in
Incorporate relevant corresponding
implementation
economic instruments
4.4-4 Present the basic findings and discuss Not explicitly formulated in the JAP
None
Reference to Output 4.5
the results with all stakeholder groups in a
Particular relation to Section 3.14 RBM of
DRB-wide workshop
JAP
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Objective 4: Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances
Output 4.5 Optimization of water related economic instruments to facilitate policy and decision making
Activities
Relation to JAP
Relation to Work Programme of
Comments / Confirmation / Amendments
Expert Groups
4.5-1 Analyze results of Outputs 1.2, 1.3,
Strong linkage,
Cooperation between RBM/EDG and
· New Output 4.5
1.4, 1.6, 1.7 and 4.4 and develop a tool for
not explicitly formulated in the JAP
consultant
· Optimization of water-related
optimization of water-related economic
RBM 5: Economic Analysis
economic instruments to facilitate
instruments on national level
policy and decision making
· Link to 2.1
· Coordination with DANUBS project
· Implementation steps have yet to
defined
Annex 2.2
Implementation Steps by Activity
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1
Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-1: Identify the River Basin District (RBD), with particular attention to coastal waters, and develop respective maps for RBD and sub-units
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Collect and synthesize national information
GIS data sets
Basic criteria
Harmonize and digitize
Jun 2002
Jul-Dec
(scale, projection,
data
+ 9 Oct
2002
etc.) and reference
2002
system
GIS/ESG
Produce the basic map
DRB district map in GIS
Develop DRB district map
Jan-May
Jan - Jun
format, with the boundaries
(to be linked to 1.1-5)
2003
2003
of the DRB as a layer
conform to the basic map
Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-2: Adapt and implement common approaches and methodologies for stress and impact analysis with particular attention to hydromorphological conditions*)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Overview of stress and impacts caused by
Stress and impact analysis
MLIM, ECO- and
International consultant
RBM EG Sept 2002 -
changes of hydromorphological conditions in
with particular attention to
RBM/EGs:
will produce the overview
Meeting
Sept 2003
the Danube River
hydromorphological
- discuss draft
based on national
and
conditions in the Danube
proposal
contributions, taking into
coordinatio
river
- initiate national
account EU guidance
n with EU
contributions
Document 2.1:
IMPRESS
(including
- Development of
Group
"hydromorph.
methodological
passports")
approach (criteria for
- discuss outputs
significant impact)
- Analysis of national
hydromorphological
information
- Synthesis of results
*) Activity 1.1-2 was originally discussed in Joint Working Group V
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Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-3: Apply the EU Guidelines for economic analysis and arrive at the overall economic analysis for the Danube River Basin
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Organize introductory workshop to
Workshop report on
Conceptual
Organize and conduct
Oct. 2002
Jul-Sept
disseminate knowledge on "Economic
economic analysis Phase 1
approach
workshop
RBM/EG
2002
Analysis According to EU
developed by the
Guidelines"(available in June 2002)
Economic Drafting
Group /RBM EG
Collect and assess national economic data
Status report on economic
Facilitate economic
1. Produce draft guidelines
Sept 2002 to
data and gaps
data collection
for preparation of report on
Jul 2003
data assessment
2. Produce report on
economic data and gaps
Carry out assessment of national capacities to
Assessment report
Facilitate
Carry out assessment in
Jul 2002
produce economic analysis
assessment
relation to step 2
Jun 2003
Organize workshop to present results of
Workshop report including
Organize and conduct
Jul-Oct 2003
Phase 1 and prepare Phase 2 of economic
recommendations for Phase 2
workshop
analysis
(national economic analysis)
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Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-5: Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and related data management
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Harmonise approach and prepare work
1. Define GIS map
Harmonize approach and
May-Sept
programme for processing digital
layers
prepare Work Program for
2002
information at national level
2. Update survey
processing digital information
on existing GIS
at national level
systems in Danube
countries
Support those countries that have yet to
Complementary data sets for
List of data
Process and make available
Sept 2002
create digital database
certain countries
required by WFD
digitized information for GIS
Sept 2003
(digital)
Synthesize and harmonize digital data
Harmonized digital data sets
Facilitate and
Prepare harmonized data sets
GIS/ESG Sept 2002
(basic DRB map)
provide data model
meetings
Sept 2003
Identify layers for the selected DRB maps
Prepared DRB map
Produce sets of layers for the
GIS/ESG
Jun-Sept
structure
selected maps
meetings
2003
Make feasibility study for data and
Information format and
Outline for the
Prepare Feasibility Study
RBM/EG
Jan-Sept
information management (incl. reporting
reporting obligations
development of the
and
2003
obligations)
TOR
GIS/ESG
meetings
Remark: In certain countries there are legal problems in obtaining the parameters of national geographical reference systems.
Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-6: Develop the typology of surface waters and define the relevant reference conditions
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Study on the typology and reference
Proposal for typology and
MLIM paper:
Study on the typology and
Kick off
Jun 2002
conditions for the Danube River (relation
reference conditions for the
recommendation for
reference conditions for
back-to-back
-
to 2.2-1)
Danube River
typology
the Danube River
with MLIM April 2003
MLIM classification
meeting;
system
all MLIM-
EG meetings
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Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-7: Implement ecological status assessment in line with requirements of EU WFD using specific bio-indicators
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert Groups
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
EG`s WP
Management
Overview study on existing ecological
Overview of existing
1. MLIM study on
Study on existing
Relevant
Jun 2002
status assessment and classification
ecological classification
classification systems in the
ecological status
MLIM EG
-
systems in the DRB
systems in the DRB
DRB on biomonitoring (done);
assessment and
Meetings
Jun 2003
2. SOP (Standard Operational
classification
Procedures) for biomonitoring
systems in
for TNMN (MLIM);
cooperation with
3. Joint Danube Survey Database
EU STAR project
Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-8: Characterization and analysis of transboundary groundwater bodies
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Make DRB groundwater inventory based
Complete basin-wide
Strategy and
Synthesis of groundwater
Oct 2002
Jul 2002
on existing national inventories
groundwater inventory
methodology for
inventories in the DRB,
Feb
description and
based on national
2003
analysis
contribution
Characterization and analysis of
Characterization of
Comment on draft
Characterization of
Apr 2003
Feb 2003
transboundary groundwater bodies
transboundary groundwater
transboundary
transboundary
Sep
including maps
bodies including maps
groundwater report
groundwater bodies (incl.
2003
maps)
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Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-9: Identify pilot river basins and apply common approaches, methodologies, standards and guidelines (taking into account relevant activities within the EU
WFD implementation strategy)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert Groups
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
EG`s WP
Management
Identify pilot river basins within the DRB
List of selected pilot
Identify pilot river basins,
Analyse and describe
Examine
Oct-Dec
river basins
taking into account pilot
proposed pilot river
possibilities of
2002
river basin projects funded
basins; propose
combining
through other sources (e.g.
priority basins
with activities
ISPA) + activities 1.3-3 and
1.4-2 and 1.3.3
1.4-2
Prepare TOR for producing RBM plans in
Recommendation for
Comment on draft TOR
Prepare draft TOR
Jan 2003
Jan-May
the pilot river basin
implementing available
(build on available EU
2003
RBM plan guidelines in
guidance documents)
DRB pilot basin
for RBM plan
Output: 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
Activity 1.1-11: Organize workshops in order to produce the River Basin Management Plan and to strengthen basin-wide cooperation
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert Groups
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time Frame
relation to JAP and
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
EG`s WP
Management
Workshop on surface water (related to
Workshop reports;
Guidance for workshop
1. Technical
Jan 2003
Mar - May
Activity 1.1-6 & 1.1-7): "Development of
Informed national
program on surface and
organization of
2003:
Ecological Status Classification Systems"
institutions
groundwater following
workshops;
Surface and
Workshop on groundwater (related to
RBM EG issue paper
2. Proposals for
Groundwater
Activity 1.1-8): "Characterization and
programmes
Analysis of Groundwater Bodies"
Workshop on : "Development of
Guidance for workshop
Jan Mar
Mechanisms for Public Information and
program on Public
2003:
Consultation"
Participation following the
Public
RBM EG issue paper
Participation
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Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activity 1.2-1: Update the basin-wide inventory on agricultural point and non-point sources of pollution in line with EMIS emission inventory and EMIS project
(MONERIS)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Update the basin-wide Inventory on Agricultural
1. Point discharges by May
International
1. Ensure close
Jun
Point and Non-point Sources of Pollution
2002/Inventory
consultant shall
cooperation
2002
Non point discharges
develop concept,
between EG and
-
/Inventory /MONERIS
update and
consultants;
Oct
Project (2002/2003)
complete the
2. Attend the
2003
(See sheet 1)
Inventory and
meetings
assure coherency of
N and P completely included in the Inventory
Extension of EMIS
1. Emission inventory
N and P loads-
2000
2000
related data
2. Results of MONERIES
supplied by national
Assure the inclusion of FRY in the Inventory
consultants in the
Emission Inventory
2000
Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activity 1.2-2: Review relevant legislation, existing policy programs and actual state of enforcement in the DRB with respect to promotion and application of best
agricultural practices
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Review and update data and information in the DRB
Summary report on
Results of actions from
International and
1. Ensure close
Yes, with Jun 2002
countries taking into account the results of
agricultural policies and
JAP 3.4: Reduction of
national consultants
cooperation
EMIS/EG
-
UNDP/GEF /DPRP, EU/PHARE 301/91 and the
state of enforcement in
Pollution from Non-
prepare summary
between EG and
2 meetings Oct 2003
results of JAP 3.4 Reduction of Pollution from Non-
DRB, including
Point Sources
report on agricultural
consultants.
2002
Point Sources
comparison with
policies and state of
2. Attend the
2003
EU/CAP
enforcement in DRB,
meetings
including comparison
with EU/CAP
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Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activity 1.2-3: Review inventory on important agrochemicals (nutrients etc.) in terms of quantities of utilization, their misuse in application, their environmental impacts
and potential for reduction
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Expert Groups
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Inventory of single major pesticides (active
New inventory for the
Component 6 of
Compilation of a report on
Ensure close
Yes, with Jun
ingredient) by country, basin-wide
use of pesticides
PHARE project
the use of major single
cooperation
EMIS
2002
ZZ 77/79/5
pesticide ingredients
between EG and
-
(indicate CAS numbers)
consultants
Aug
analyzing the misuse in
2003
application , their
environmental impacts
and potential for reduction
Inventory of fertilizers market products ( total N and
Summary report on the
Assure
Compilation of a report on
Attend the
Yes, with Jun
P per year) by country, basin-wide
use of agrochemicals in
coordination with
the use of fertilizer
meetings
EMIS
2002
DRB
DANUBS and
products by country,
-
MONERIS
basin-wide, analyzing
Aug
Projects
misuse in their
2003
application, their
environmental impacts
and potential for reduction
Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activity 1.2-4: Identify main institutional, administrative and funding deficiencies (including complementary measures) to reduce pollutants
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and
Expert Groups
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Collect information on institutional, administrative
Assure
Carry out study on
1. Coordination
Yes,
Jun
and funding deficiencies in the field of land use and
coordination with
institutional ,
with Output 1.7
meeting
2002
agricultural practices
MONERIS
administrative and
2. Inter-ministerial
with
-
project, DaNUbs
funding deficiencies in the
coordinating
EMIS
Aug
field of land use and
mechanisms
2003
agricultural practices in
(output 2.1)
DRB countries
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Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activity 1.2-5: Introduce or, where existing, further develop concepts for the application of best agricultural practices in all DRB countries, by taking into account country
specific traditional, social and economic issues, and the ECE recommendations
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Groups
Management
Analyze existing situation for each DRB country
Report on existing
Coordinate
1. International consultant
Yes! To
Apr
situation and draft
with
develops outline for analysis of
identify to
2002
concepts for policy
DANUBS,
existing situation
what level
-
development and
MONERIS
2. National consultant collects
BAP should Aug
implementation of BAP
information and analyse existing
be applied
2003
in the DRB countries
situation on national level
(farm,
3. International consultant
regional,
compiles national contributions
national)
Prepare concepts for application of BAP by
4. International consultant
taking into consideration the countries' specific
compiles national contributions
hydrological, climatic and ecological situation
and prepare basin-wide concept
for BAP policies
Output 1.2: Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Activity 1.2-6: Discuss the new concepts with and disseminate results to governments, farming communities and NGOs in the basin and disseminate results among them
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Groups
Management
Send concept paper to Contracting Parties (CPs)
Workshop prepared
Facilitate the consultation process
Yes
Jun 2002 -
and other interested parties (experts, NGOs,
Aug 2003
farmers associations)
Organize a workshop on: "Development of
The concept discussed
Organize and conduct workshop
Yes
Concepts for the Introduction of Best
and amended
Agricultural Practices in the Danube Countries"
Draft the final concept
The concept available
Draft the final concept (national and
Yes
international consultants)
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Output 1.3: Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Activity 1.3-1: Analyze existing programs and pilot projects promoting best agricultural practice (especially regarding animal farming and manure handling, as well as
organic farming) in DRB countries, and assess nutrient reduction capacities
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
Groups
Management
Carry out the analysis, taking into account the
Report on existing
Coordinate
1. Develop concept and
Jul
results of the UNDP/GEF DPRP and of the
programmes and pilot projects
with
outline of activities and carry
2002
EU/PHARE Project EU/301/91
and proposals for the
DANUBS
out analysis
Dec
development of Pilot Projects.
2. National consultants
2003
Identify needs for new pilot activities in BAP,
List of identified new pilot
provide information if
especially in UA, MOL, RO, BG, YU and B-H
projects (mainly for 6 DRB
required to the international
countries) with assessment of
consultants
nutrient reduction capacities
3. International consultants
identify options for new pilot
projects
Output 1.3: Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Activity 1.3-2: Develop practical concepts for the introduction respectively promotion of appropriate agricultural practices and manure handling in the central and
downstream RB countries by taking into account national demand and international markets and relevant EC legislation
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
Groups
Management
Develop the concept and develop criteria for best
Practical concept for the
Joint Action
1. International consultant
Dec
manure handling taking into account relevant EU
introduction of BAP in DRB
Programme
develops guidelines for
2002
legislation
3.4
introduction of appropriate
Reduction of
agricultural practices
Mar
Pollution
2. National consultant
2003
Develop criteria for best manure handling
Guidelines for manure
from Non-
ensures that the guidelines
handling
Point Sources
are translated into national
languages
Assess possibilities for national and regional
Priority list of identified
3. IC/NC identify national
institutional support in practically applying BAP in
institutional support
structures for practical
the Danube River Basin countries
requirements in DRB
application of guidelines
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Output 1.3: Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Activity 1.3-3 Prepare and implement for the central and lower DRB countries typical pilot projects (especially in UA, MD, RO, BG, YU and B-H) to train and support
farmers in the application of best agricultural practice
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from GEF Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Set criteria for the selection of pilot projects
Proposal for the
Results from Joint
Based on 1.3-1 and
Consider links
Mar
implementation and
Action Programme
1.3-2 organize the
with 1.1-9 and
2003
assessment of pilot projects
3.4 Reduction of
setting up of
1.4-2
Jul
Pollution from Non-
mechanisms for
2003
Design the selection procedure involving
Point Sources
stakeholders on local level
national structures
(extension service)
Propose pilot projects
Output 1.3: Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Activity 1.3-4 Organize a series of demonstration workshops to disseminate the results of the pilot projects
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Organize a consultation workshop on "The
Prepare, organize
Consider 1.2-6
Mar
Implementation of Best Agricultural Practices
and conduct
2003
Demonstration of Results of Pilot Projects"(Czech
workshop
Republic and Bulgaria)
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Output 1.4: Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
Activity 1.4-1: Define methodology for integrated land use assessment and establish inventory of protected areas
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert Groups
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
EG`s WP
Management
Define methodology of integrated land use
Methodology
Agreement in ECO/EG
Propose
May-Jun
assessment
methodology
2002
Establish inventory of protected areas
Protected areas inventory
1. Definition of criteria for
Collect and compile
May
Jun-Sept
(WFD Annex IV 1.(V))
including map
data on protected areas
data; develop
2002
2002
(habitats and species)
overview map on
ECO/EG
(draft)
2. ECO/EG encourages
protected areas,
participa-
Jun 2003
contracting parties to provide
based on national
tion of
(final)
needed national information
contributions
GIS/ESG
Select representative wetland areas within
Wetland areas selected
1. Definition of representivity
Proposal for sites to
Oct 2002
Oct-Nov
DRB sub-basins for development of pilot
with ECO/EG in consultation
be selected
2002
projects (see 1.4-2)
with MLIM/EG and RBM/EG
2. Selection of representative
areas
Remark: GEF team to merge all pilot projects in 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4
Output 1.4: Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
Activity 1.4-2: Carry out case studies for selected wetland areas and assess inappropriate land use (e.g. forestry, settlements and development zones, agriculture and
hydraulic structures)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Collect current land use data and future
Assessment of land use in
Synthesize and assess
Examine
Dec 2002
plans for development in selected wetland
selected areas (incl.
land use data and plans
possibilities of
Sept 2003
areas
pressures and impacts)
for future development
combining with
from selected areas
activities 1.1-9
Workshops with local stakeholders for
Workshop report describing
Participation of national
Organize 3 workshops
and 1.3.3
Feb Apr
each selected area on: "Development of
lessons learned
representative of
in selected areas
2003
concepts and methodologies for land use
ECO/EG in local
and wetland management"
workshop
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Activity 1.4-3: Develop alternative concepts and strategies for achieving integrated land use and management in chosen wetland areas, including required actions and
measures (regulatory and legal issues, economic fines and incentives, compensation payments, etc);
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Management
Develop alternative concept and strategy for
Concepts for appropriate land
Comments on draft
Develop alternative
May 2003 Dec 2002
each selected area, including policy
use in the selected areas
concepts
concept with reference
Sep 2003
recommendations
to Ramsar Convention
and WFD, based on
assessment of selected
areas in 1.4-2
Output 1.4: Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
Activity 1.4-5: Disseminate project results in the Danube river basin
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Prepare material for presentation of integrated land
Info material on integrated
Comments on draft
Produce material
Jun
use in wetland areas
land use in wetland areas
material
Sept
2003
Organize workshop with policy makers (relevant
Workshop resolutions
Comments on
Organize
Jun
ministries and institutions) from DRB countries on:
workshop
workshop
Sept
"Concepts and Approach for Ecological, Sustainable
programme
2003
Land Use and Wetland Management in Line with EU
WFD"
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Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-1: Up-date the basin-wide inventory on industrial and mining "hot spots" (EMIS inventory) taking into account emissions of nutrients and toxic substances
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Update the basin-wide inventory on industrial
Updated inventory
1. Emission
Develop concept and
Coordinate with
Aug
discharges taking into account significant impact
inventory 2000
update the basin-wide
UNIDO TEST
2002
on water resources and water quality
2. Result of
inventory on industrial
Project and
Apr
PHARE project no
discharges with particular
Cleaner Production
2003
VI ZZ 77/97/25
attention to significant
Centers (CPC)
impact on water resources
Program
and water quality, and
assure data coherency
Special remark: The consultant should also be charged with the development of the inventory of priority substances in activity 2.2-3
Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-2: Identify industrial hot spots having a significant impact on water resources (abstraction, thermal pollution) and water quality; define SIA of industrial
pollution (analyze cause-effect relationship)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
JAP and EG`s WP
Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Identify relevant plants
List of industrial hot spots having
1. EMIS Inventory
See 1.5-1
Aug
a significant impact on water
2. MLIM TNMN /
2002
resources and water quality
Joint Danube Survey
-
Apr
2003
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Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-3: Review data and information on the actual status of industrial production techniques involving nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances in the DRB
countries
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Groups
Management
Identify outdated techniques in relation to BAT
1. Report on outdated techniques
ICPDR
1. Elaborate study and focus
Discuss
Aug
reference notes (BREF notes) in the framework
in about ten enterprises in the
recommenda
on fertilizer, pulp and paper
concept
2002
of EU IPPC Directive
fertilizer and chemical industries
-tions
and chemical industries (not
with
-
2. Report on the potential for
more than ten enterprises)
Expert
Apr
reduction of pollution from
2. Consider:
Groups
2003
fertilizer and chemical industry in
- UNIDO test project results
DRB
- PHARE project on cleaner
production
- EU BREF Notes
Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-4: Review policies and relevant existing and future legislation for industrial pollution control and identification enforcement mechanisms at country level
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
Project
Meeting Frame
Groups
Management
Review present and emerging policies and
Report on legislative and policy
ICPDR
Prepare concept and
Aug
legislation and associated enforcement
measures and enforcement
recommenda
elaborate study on
2002
mechanisms in each DRB country
mechanisms
-tions
legislation and enforcement
-
at national level and
Apr
synthesize the results,
2003
taking into account
implementation plans for
IPPC Directive in EU
candidate countries
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Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-5: Compare and identify gaps between relevant EU and national legislation
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Compare and identify gaps between EU and national
DRB Report on gaps between
Aug 2002 -
legislation
EU and national legislation
Apr 2003
Develop proposals on how to close the gaps
Guidelines for improvement
Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-6: Develop necessary complementing policy and legal measures for the introduction of BAT (taking into account regulatory and legal issues, awareness-
raising, financial fines and incentives, etc)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Identify and evaluate complementary measures
DRB Report on relevant
ICPDR
Prepare concept and
EMIS
Aug
complementary measures for
recommendati
execute study on
2002 -
the introduction of BAT
-ons
policy and legal
Apr 2003
measures for
introduction of BAT
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Output 1.5: Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques including cleaner technologies) towards
reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Activity 1.5-8: Organize workshops with participants from relevant ministries, industrial managers, banking institutions, introducing information on best available
techniques, financial support, etc.
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Organize BAT network (experts exchange between
Organization of at least two
ICPDR
Prepare concept of
Coordination with
May
local authorities, industries, regulators and NGOs)
visits to industrial plants using
recommendations
the network
UNIDO network
2003
BAT
on cleaner
Prepare and
organize workshop
production centers
(CPCs)
and site visits
Organize kick-of meeting for BAT network on:
including kick-off
May
"Introduction of BAT for industry and mining
meeting for
2003
reduction of nutrients and dangerous substances"
network
Prepare programmes for future workshops, identify
Workshops and training
Make provisions
target groups, prepare training materials on
programmes prepared
for organization of
harmonization of EU and national policies and
Target groups identified
workshops in Phase
legislation on BAT (Implementation of workshops in
II
Phase II)
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Output 1.6: Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for water and wastewater tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and
control of dangerous substances
Activity 1.6-1: Analyze present status and significant deficiencies regarding water supply and wastewater relevant legislation, structure of tariff system, level of tariffs,
status of metering, level of illegal and unaccounted for consumptions, collection rate
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordinatio Time Frame
relation to JAP and
Expert
GEF Project
n Meeting
EG`s WP
Groups
Management
1) Analyze national water tariff policies
Country-specific analysis
None
International consultant:
Jul 2002 -
and assessment reports
- Elaborate approach and
Nov 2002
2) Analyze relevant legal and regulatory framework
None
guidelines;
and identify significant deficiencies
- instruct national
3) Analyze relevant institutional framework
None
consultants;
4a) Regarding water supply: analyze and assess at
Country-specific analysis
None
- check quality;
national level all tariff-related data: e.g. structure
and assessment reports
- produce summary
and level of tariffs, status of metering, level of
on actual tariff setting
report;
illegal and unaccounted-for consumption, level of
- take into account
collection rate, etc.;
implementation plans
4b) Regarding wastewater services: analyze and
for Drinking Water and
assess at national level all tariff related data: e.g.
Urban Wastewater
structure and level of tariffs, status of metering,
Directives in EU
level of collection rate, type of wastewater
candidates countries
collection and treatment (centralized and
decentralized public collection system, septic tanks,
National consultants:
industrial collection system and direct industrial
- data collection;
discharges)
- review; analysis;
- national report
5) Study "most effective practices" in tariff setting
Study report on "most
None
International consultant
effective practices" in
shall examine existing
tariff setting
information / studies at
national level
6) Analyse differences between actual national
Comparative analysis
None
practices and "most effective practices"
report
7) Analyze framework conditions for water sector
Country-specific analysis
None
investments
and assessment reports
a) Funding mechanisms
b) Constraints for public and private investment
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Output 1.6: Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for water and wastewater tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and
control of dangerous substances
Activity 1.6-2: Develop country specific concepts for tariff reforms aimed at cost covering models in line with the EU WFD
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordination Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Expert
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Groups
Management
Develop potentials, requirements and principles for tariff
Country-specific potentials,
None
International
Jan 2003 -
reforms
requirements and principles
consultant, taking
Mar 2003
for tariff reforms, based on
into account
(2 months
the findings of 1.6-1, in
Implementation
clearance)
line with the EU WFD
Strategies in EU
candidate countries
Develop country-specific recommendations for tariff
Country-specific
None
International
reforms
recommendations for tariff
consultant, taking
reforms, based on the
into account
findings of 1.6-1, in line
Implementation
with the EU WFD
Strategies in EU
candidate countries
Output 1.6: Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for water and wastewater tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and
control of dangerous substances
Activity 1.6-4: Organize national workshops with participants from relevant ministries, municipalities and the private sector and relevant NGOs on the introduction of
economically and socially acceptable water and wastewater tariffs
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and EG`s
Expert
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
WP
Groups
Management
Organize basin-wide workshop on "Economic
Improved knowledge on tariff
1. Organize
Mechanisms for Introduction of Socially Acceptable
reforms and pollution
workshop in
Water and Wastewater Tariffs and Introduction of
charges, fines and incentives
cooperation with
Appropriate Water Pollution Charges, Fines and
economic consultant
Incentives"
2. Implement
workshop together
with 1.7-5
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Output 1.7: Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Activity 1.7-1: Analyze the present legal and regulatory systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives in the DRB countries and identify significant deficiencies
and interferences (basis and types of charges, fines and incentives, effectiveness, collection procedures, exemptions, etc)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Groups
Management
Analyze the present legal and regulatory systems
Country-specific
RBM/ EDG
International consultant:
Jul 2002
of water pollution charges, fines and incentives in
analysis and
- elaborate approach and guidelines;
Nov 2002
the DRB countries at country level
assessment reports
- instruct national consultants;
- check quality;
- produce summary report;
- take into account implementation
plans for Drinking Water and
Urban Wastewater Directives in
EU candidates countries
National consultants:
-
data collection;
-
review and analysis;
-
national report
Compile an overview of the national systems in a
Comparative analysis
International consultant
standardized format and identify deficiencies
of national systems
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Output 1.7: Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Activity 1.7-2: Identify and recommend essential and effective water pollution charges, fines and incentives, assess the main obstacles/barriers to their introduction and
capabilities of the particular DRB countries for a reform of water pollution charges, fines and incentives
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to JAP
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
and EG`s WP
Expert
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Groups
Management
Develop an adequate set of tools for DRB
Adequate country-specific set of tools
None
Organize and
Dec 2002
countries
conduct study with
Jan 2003
Describe and analyze barriers to introduction
Reports on barriers to introduction and
None
international and
and effective use of the developed tools
effective use of the developed tools
national consultants
Analyze and assess institutional capabilities
Reports on institutional capabilities and
None
and required arrangements
required arrangements at country level
Assess economic viability of proposed tools
Reports on economic viability and
None
Survey and assess social acceptance
results of the social acceptance survey
Output 1.7: Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Activity 1.7-3: Develop appropriate concepts for the introduction of balanced and effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives including enforcement
mechanisms
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time Frame
JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
Project
Meeting
Groups
Management
Develop recommendations for the introduction
Reports on entire mechanisms
RBM/EDG
of water-related charges, fines and incentives
Develop general proposals for enforcement
mechanisms
Output 1.7: Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Activity 1.7-5: Organize workshops on the application of appropriate water pollution charges, fines and incentives, with participants from relevant ministries,
municipalities and the private sector
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time Frame
relation to JAP and
Expert
Project
Meeting
EG`s WP
Groups
Management
Organize basin-wide workshop on analysis of current
practices and policies and concept for introduction of
Workshop organized together with 1.6-4
appropriate water pollution charges, fines and incentives
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Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activity 1.8-1: Review the existing legislation, policies and voluntary commitments
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Prepare an inventory of legislation and policies in the
Report on the existing
Results from
Prepare concept
Close
Sept
particular DRB countries concerning the present status of
legislation, policies and
EMIS Zagreb
and carry out study
cooperati- 2002 -
P-content in detergents
voluntary agreements
workshop (Oct.
on with
Sept
Carry out a review and comparative analysis on a country
2001) on
EMIS
2003
basis regarding compliance with relevant EU regulations
phosphate-free
and GPA, DRB Convention and Black Sea Convention
detergents
Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activity 1.8-2: Compile and evaluate the data on phosphorus containing detergents delivered by Detergent Industry
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Compile and evaluate data on phosphorus-containing
Report on summarizing
Analyze data and
Prepare concept
Close
Sept
detergents produced by detergent industry
and evaluating data
provide
and carry out
cooperation
2002 -
Assess quantities of production and consumption,
received from
comments
study; consider
with EMIS
Sept
respectively export, import of phosphate-based detergents
detergents industry
data from
2003
in comparison with more environment-friendly forms and
detergent industry
prepare a market outlook for different types of detergent
(phosphate-based and phosphate-free detergents)
Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activity 1.8-3: Develop proposals for accomplishing a voluntary agreement between ICPDR and the Detergent Industry
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and EG`s
Expert
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
WP
Groups
Management
Develop proposals for accomplishing a voluntary
Proposals for accomplishing
Prepare concept and carry
Close
Sept
agreement between ICPDR and the Detergent
a voluntary agreement
out study; consider the
cooperation 2002 -
Industry
between the ICPDR and
results of workshop on
with EMIS
Sept
detergent industry
detergents (Zagreb Oct.
2003
2001)
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Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activity 1.8-4: Organize a basin-wide conference on introduction of phosphate-free detergents
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Prepare a basin-wide conference on: "The
Signing of Voluntary
Approval of
Preparation of
Close
June
Implementation of Voluntary Agreement for
Agreement
agenda by EMIS
conference
cooperation 2003
Phosphate-free Detergents" (to be implemented in
Organization of the
with EMIS
Phase II)
conference in Phase II
Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activity 1.8-5: Organize public awareness campaign on the use of phosphate-free detergents (cooperation with DEF)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Design a strategy for awareness-raising campaign
Report proposing a strategy for
International
Ensure
Close
(included in 3.3)
awareness-raising campaign
consultant will
cooperation
cooperation
PHASE II
elaborate the strategy
with NGO
with EMIS
community
(DEF)
Output 1.8: Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Activity 1.8-6: Monitor and evaluate results
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Monitor and evaluate results
Report on achieved results
International
Phase II
PHASE II
consultant will
produce the report
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.1: Building up of "Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms" for development, implementation and follow-up of national policies legislation and projects for
nutrient reduction and pollution control
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
Timeframe
Implementation
Arrangements
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
2.1-1 Evaluate existing national
1. Analysis of existing inter-
1.-2. Analysis report
Jan 2002 -
ICPDR;
structures for coordination of water
ministerial structures and
Mar 2002
International
management and water pollution control mechanisms
consultant
(follow-up action on the report on
2. Analysis of activities,
with support
"Existing and Planned Inter-ministerial competence and capacities of
from national
Coordination Mechanisms Relating to
existing structures
level
Pollution Control and Nutrient
Remark: this
Reduction")
Output should
2.1-2 In cooperation with national
1. Establishing close cooperation
1.- 2. Proposal for new
Jan 2002 -
be supported
governments, propose adequate
with existing structures
structures or for
June 2002
by public
structures, including technical,
2. Based on analysis, prepare a
improvement of
awareness-
administrative and financial departments proposal for improving the
existing structures
raising
to coordinate the review and
structures
campaigns, see
implementation of policies, legislation
3. Develop concept paper for the
Output 3.3
and projects for nutrient reduction and
setting up of coordinating
pollution control
mechanisms
2.1-3 Assist governments in improving 1. Assist in the setting up of
1.-2. Operational Inter-
Jan 2002 -
national coordinating mechanisms,
relevant mechanisms for
ministerial
Feb 2003
provide initial guidance for the
cooperation with national
Committees
implementation of GEF Project
governments
Components and assure effective
2. Provide initial support for
coordination with activities related to
coordinating mechanisms to
WFD and to project development in the facilitate project implementation
frame of the DABLAS Task Force
3. Enhance effective coordination
with activities related to WFD
and to project development in the
frame of the DABLAS Task Force
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Output 2.2: Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
Activity 2.2-1: Harmonize water quality standards and objectives, and quality assurance for nutrients and toxic substances
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to JAP
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
and EG`s WP
Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Nutrients quality objectives will be
1. Water quality objectives for
Review proposal
See project
Workshop Mar-Sept
defined based on Outputs of Activity
nutrients
*(MLIM paper:
activity1.1-6
see 2.2-4
2003
1.1-6
2. Water quality standards for toxic
recommendation for
*(Study by nat.
substances from ICPDR List JAP
typology
and int.
point 3.8 Water Quality Standards
MLIM classificat.ion
consultants)
system
Development of water quality standards
Review the proposed
Proposal for
for toxic substances (link with 2.2-3)
standards for toxic
water quality
substances
standard for toxic
substances for
DRB
Quality assurance programme with
MLIM EG
Approval of Proficiency
Organization of
Operational
respect to TNMN
-
information on analytical
Testing Scheme (PTS)
annual PTS for
costs for AQC
performance status of TNMN labs
TNMN
not foreseen in
-
information on the quality of
GEF budget
collected data
* listed in the activity 1.1-6: Implementation Steps
Output 2.2: Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
Activity 2.2-2: Further development of databases for EMIS / MLIM in order to assess environmental stress and impacts
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Develop an operational link (connection) between
DANUBIS MONERIS link
EDP consultant
Jun 2002-
MONERIS (non-point sources) and DANUBIS
is operational
Aug 2003
Develop a proposal for an upgrade and
Proposal for an upgraded
Final approval
International
harmonization of TNMN and Emission Inventory
TNMN and Emission
consultant
Inventory
Establish a computer-based application for stress and
1. GIS-based programme
EDP consultant
impact analysis
available
2. Access assured
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Output 2.2: Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
Activity 2.2-3: Optimize TNMN and identify sources and amounts of transboundary pollution for substances on the list of EU and DRPC priority substances
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Preparation of inventory (including
Review of and comments
Based on the results of Phare
Coord.
location and characterizations) for point
on the draft inventory
Project "Strengthening....",
meeting
and non-point sources of EU WFD
(MLIM) EMIS
Component VI.
back-to -
Priority Substances
EMIS to prepare an inventory of
back with
(Harmonize with EMIS Inventory
point and non-point sources of
MLIM EG
database)
EU WFD Priority Substances in
meeting, if
the DRB. Results of JDS to be
possible
taken into account
combine
Proposal for upgrade of TNMN by
Existing conclusions and
Proposal of TNMN determinand
with
including the EU and DRPC substances
recommendations from
list with regards to the priority
scheduled
from priority lists
previous projects done by
substances and inventory
EG
MLIM ESGs and EG
meetings
Develop and harmonize SOPs for tTNMN
Operational SOPs
Provide guidance to
Develop SOPs
determinands which do not have these
consultant
for example the determinands from the
List of Priority Substances
Output 2.2: Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
Activity 2.2-4: Organize workshops to support strengthening of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management and for emission analysis from
point and non-point sources of pollution
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Proposal for water quality standards and objectives
Proposal for finalization of
MLIM and EMIS
Support for
developed in accordance with EU WFD
water quality standards and
EG expertise
Expert Group
requirements
objectives
preparation and
meetings
TNMN development proposal for including point and
Recommendations for
finalization of
non-point sources contribution to in-stream waters
finalizations of new TNMN
outputs
with special regard to Priority Substances
structure
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Output 2.3: Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Activity 2.3-1: Reinforce operational conditions in the national alert centers ( PIACs) and geographical extension of the AEPWS in Bosnia-Herzegovina and FR Yugoslavia
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and EG`s
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
WP
Management
1.1Review information content and flow
1. Information content and
1.1. General guidelines
1.1. Development of manual
1.1. Coordinate
Twice a
Sept
at local and international level
flow at local and
development
/ organize
year
2002
1.2. Develop an upgraded international
international level - new
1.2. Evaluation / analysis
consultant
Joint core
June
manual
manual (AEWS Danube)
of the consultant outputs -
activities
team: EG,
2003
recommendations
Consul
2. Implement schedules for the extension
2. Implementation schedule
Evaluate needs for technical
-tant, GEF
of AEWS at the level of FRY and B-H
and financial (investments)
PIACs
support and organize
implementation of new
PIACs in BiH and YU
3. Develop new sustainable
3.1. Standard forms
3. Standard forms
3.1 Review of existing
communication solution for information
3.2. Communication
proposal
communication systems
exchange in emergency cases PIACs /
software
Evaluation / analysis of
3.2. Develop new
ICPDR
consultant's outputs -
communication system using
recommendations
ICPDR web site (develop
appropriate software)
4. Create operational AEWS units in B-
AEWS units in B-H/FRY
Set up systems for B&H/FRY
June
H and FRY. Up-grade AEWS PIACs
operational
2002
- moved from 2.4-2
Oct. 2003
Remark: Step 4 will be implemented in this phase only if budget available (extension of PIACs is originally planned in phase II).
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Output 2.3: Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Activity 2.3.-2:Complete and upgrade the available inventory detailed analysis in respect to ARS, distribution on sub-basin and industry branches
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Complete and upgrade the available inventory
Inventory ranking system
Ranking
1. Complete and upgrade
Two ad-
detailed analysis of selected ARS distribution
of relevant ARS resulting
methodology position
analysis of selected ARS
hoc
on sub-basins and on industry branches
from industrial activities
and concept paper
according to different
meeting
in DRB
industry branches (see
1.5-1)
2. Prepare project for
providing assistance in
order to facilitate safety
technology transfer
Output 2.3: Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Activity 2.3-3: Design preventive measures, adjust national legislation and improve compliance with safety standards
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Develop concept and basic guidelines for
Basic guidelines and
Design preventive
1. Develop special
Core team
accident and pollution prevention (first draft)
recommendations
measures by
catalogue for safe
Workshops /
providing the
technologies and
seminars /
appropriate check list
measures by applying
training/
methodology
check list methodology
check list
2. Provide binding
instruments /
mechanisms for the
adjustment of national
legislation
Case study
Draft concept paper for
Recommendations
Scenarios carried out
pilot projects
Final draft
Scenarios guidelines /
Development and
and development
investment schemes
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Output 2.3: Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Activity 2.3-4: Maintenance and calibration of the Danube Basin Alarm Model (DBAM), to predict the propagation of the accidental pollution and evaluate temporal,
spatial and magnitude characteristics in the Danube river system and to the Black Sea
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Project concept available
1. Project concept available
Analyze and
Develop project
Preparatoy
approve the inputs
concept
meeting
from consultants;
recommendations
Manual development and implementation
2. Project outline
Review the existing
data, reports and
operational regional
by hydraulic model
Project briefs and ToRs for DBAM calibration in the
1. Identify suitable
selected pilot areas
pilot areas
- pre-feasibility study for data collection
2. Organize and
prepare the workshop
/ training document
Output 2.3: Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Activity 2.3-5: Organize workshops to reinforce cooperation in accident and emergency/warning and development of preventive measures
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Reinforcement of cooperation in accident and
Warning system operational
AEPWS EG:
See Activity 2.2-1,
Support for Expert
emergency warning and development of preventive
and guidelines for preventive
Analyze and
2.2-2 and 2.2-3
Group meetings
measures
measures in place
evaluate /
recommend inputs
from consultants
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Output 2.4: Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
Activity 2.4-1: Further develop ICPDR Information System and ensure that it is used by its expert groups and other operational bodies
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Expert Groups
GEF Project
Meeting
Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Define needs for equipment (hardware and software)
Upgraded Info System is
HoDs and
1. Define needs for
One
June 2002
and capacity building in relation to JAP and project
operational at national
national ICPDR
operational system in
meeting
June
activities
and regional levels
Expert Groups
relation to programme and
2003
Connect all Danube Countries to DANUBIS, assure
members will
project activities
development and implementation of linkages
cooperate with
2. Needs and obstacles
between national and regional levels
international
assessment at national and
Ensure technical and financial support for DANUBIS
consultant to
regional levels (equipment;
extension (100.000 USD for equipment)
identify needs
human capacities)
3. Specification of
necessary equipment
4. Purchase / delivery /
installation of equipment
Develop reporting guidelines (formats and
Guidelines
Identify reporting
Draft guidelines for
May 2002
procedures) in accordance with DRPC and Joint
needs
reporting
Dec.
Action Programme 3.15 Implementation of JAP for
2002
the Danube River Basin
Design and implement communication solution for
Reliable, cost-effective
Guidance,
Software coding,
Coordination
June 2002
real time emergency cases
emergency information
standard
Testing
with 2.3.1
Oct.
exchange/Update AEWS
procedures,
2003
units
message routings
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Output 2.4: Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
Activity 2.4-3: Reinforce DANUBIS through the implementation of an interactive web-site to integrate further textual, numerical and digital mapping information and to
fulfill all requirements of the work of the nutrient reduction program, respectively the work of the ICPDR and the GEF Project (communication, monitoring, public
information, etc.)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert Groups
Input from
Input from
Coordin.
Time
relation to JAP and
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Design integration of GIS System into
1. Concept (user
1. GIS/ESG will give standards in
1. Consultant
Financial
Consultant
June
DANUBIS (in relation to 1.1-1 and 1.1-5)
requirements,
overview level
prepares study for
support for
will attend 2002
implementation,
2. Other EGs will identify their needs
decision on GIS
consultation
EG
Oct.
integration, GIS System)
in using GIS facilities for the related
System
process between
meetings
2003
2. Choice of a GIS
activities MLIM, EMIS, AEPWS
2. Design,
consultant and
System
implementation,
EGs
Implement GIS System and map server
Operational GIS System
GIS/ESG will provide standards
data integration,
representatives
for data integration and
GIS System,
operating map server
development of
Develop user-interface
Interface for user to
user-interface
make use of the data
3. Consultant has
Integrate the data in GIS System and map
Digital geographic data
to maintain close
server
available in map server
contact with expert
bodies
Test the whole system
System is approved
Output 2.4: Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
Activity 2.4-4: Launch training at the national level and organize a series of workshops in order to train and assist future users in the best use of the tools made available
by the system
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Organize at the national level training for
Improved knowledge in the use
Participation at
On-the-job training at national
EG members on efficient use of the Info
of the tools made available by
national level
level on the use of existing
System
the System
Information System
Conceptualize training programme for
Concept for the 2 nd phase of
Training concept for the use of
DANUBIS users to improve data
training covering all needs
extended Information System
management and updating databases
(persons involved, categories,
(incl. GIS)
(implementation of programme in Phase II)
etc.)
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Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB
Output 2.5: Implementation of the "Memorandum of Understanding" between the ICPDR and the BSC relating to discharges of nutrients and hazardous substances to
the Black Sea
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
Timeframe
Implementation
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 1 Phase 2 Arrangements
2.5-1 Develop joint work program for 1. Develop TOR of the Joint Working
1. Implement joint 1. Joint work
1. Work
Dec
Sept
In its first
MOU implementation
Group and a work program for effective
work program and
programme
programme applied 2001-
2003-
meeting the
implementation of the MOU; for this
evaluate results
exists
June
Aug
Joint Danube-
purpose the following steps are foreseen:
2003
2006
Black Sea
-
convene in mid-April first meeting of
Working Group
Joint Danube Black Sea Working
shall revise
Group
existing or
-
members should be the same as for
develop new
the first working group created in
TOR and draft a
December 1997 in Constanca
work
programme to
-
the Executive Secretary/Director of
assure effective
both Commissions shall participate in
implementation
this meeting
of the MOU
-
the results (work programme, TOR
and composition of the working
group) shall be submitted to both
Commissions for approval
2.5-2 Define and agree on status
1. Define and agree on status indicators to 1. Evaluate results 1. Indicators
1. Final indicators
Dec
Sept
indicators to monitor nutrient transport monitor nutrient and hazardous substances and take follow-up defined and
defined and agreed 2001-
2003-
from the Danube and the change of
transport from the Danube and change of
actions
agreed upon
upon
June
Aug
ecosystems in the Black Sea
ecosystems in the Black Sea
2003
2006
2.5-3 Define and establish reporting
1. Define and establish reporting
1. Evaluate results 1. Reporting
1. Reports in line
Dec
Sept
procedures
procedures
and prepare
procedure
with procedure
2001-
2003-
appropriate reports defined and
available in time
June
Aug
agreed upon
2003
2006
2.5-4 Re-establish and organize regular 1. Organize regular meetings of the Joint
1. Organize regular 1. Joint actions
1. Joint actions
Apr 2002 Nov
meetings of the Joint Danube-Black
Working Group
meetings of the
discussed and
discussed and
- Nov
2003-
Sea Working Group to evaluate
Joint Working
approved
approved
2003
Aug
progress of nutrient reduction and
Group
2006
recovery of the Black Sea ecosystems
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Output 2.6: Training and consultation workshops for resource management and pollution control with particular attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
in relation to JAP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
and EG`s WP
Management
1) Assess training needs on national and sub-basin level and
-
Curriculum
-
Training
June
develop training programs.
development
concept
2002
2) Define target groups and related methodology of dissemination
-
Identification
-
Needs
June
/ consultation
of target
assessment
2003
3) Develop training packages for the following purposes:
groups
-
Training
· 2.6-1: Policy development and legal frame for transboundary
-
Comments on
packages
cooperation in nutrient reduction and control of toxic
need
-
Technical
substances
assessment
inputs from all
· 2.6-2: Technical and legal issues of river basin planning and
other
transboundary water resources management
consultants
· 2.6-3: Technical and legal issues (land reclamation) in wetland
restoration and management
· 2.6-4: Innovative technologies for municipal and industrial
wastewater treatment;
· 2.6-5: Technical and legal issues in management and control
of the use of fertilizers and manure
· 2.6-6: Preparation of documents for nutrient reduction projects
· 2.6-7: Training courses in NGO activities
(implementation of programme in Phase II)
Organize two training courses for trainers for 2.6-1 and2.6-2
Methodological
Identification of
Train -the-trainers
Apr 2003
approach and
potential trainers
courses
Oct 2003
knowledge of
technical issues
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Output 3.1: Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
Activity 3.1-1: Provide support to the DEF for operation, communication and information management
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Establish office and select Secretariat staff
Convene General Assembly and adopt strategy for
Well established, strengthened
Participate in
March
the development of DEF network
DEF (Secretariat + network)
General Assembly
2002-
Prepare work plan
Oct.
2003-
Strengthen National Focal Points (NFPs) through
DEF Secretariat activities
Strengthen member NGOs through NFP activities
Output 3.1: Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
Activity 3.1-2: Organize consultation meetings and training workshops on nutrients and toxic substances issues
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Identify training needs and target groups
Identify specific
Prepare and
1. Avoid
Jan-June
training needs
organize training
overlapping with
2003
of trainers
2.6-7
Develop training materials on issues related to
Input from EG for
2. Capacity needs
nutrients reduction and toxic substances
the preparation of
analysis 2.6-7
training materials
Organize training for NGO trainers on:
Qualified trainers available
"Identification and Assessment of Sources of
Pollution Accident Risk (Nutrients and Toxic
Substances) and the Development of Actions for
Remediation and Public Awareness"
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Output 3.1: Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
Activity 3.1-3: Publish special NGO publications in national languages on nutrients and toxic substances
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Identify contents of publications
To assist and
Nov
contribute with
2003
quality control
content and
Prepare materials for publications
publications
Output 3.1: Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
Activity 3.1-4: Organize training courses for the development of NGO activities and cooperation in national projects (nutrient reduction)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Identify training needs and target groups
Inputs into training
Prepare and
Avoid overlapping
Jan.
materials from
organize training
with 2.6-7, 3.2-2
June
DEF, REC, etc.
of trainers
Capacity needs
2003
Develop training materials
analyses 2.6-7
Organize training for trainers on: "Development of
Qualified trainers available
NGO and Community-based Activities and
Cooperation with Governmental Entities in Project
Implementation"
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Output 3.2: Applied awareness-raising through community based "Small Grant Program"
Activity 3.2-1: Identify NGO grants programme and projects for reduction of nutrients and toxic substances and mitigation of transboundary pollution
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Establish a platform of participating organizations
ECO RBM /
July
ICPDR assist with
2002
platform
A meeting of the platform to discuss programme
July
design
2002
See 3.2.1 Phase 1 PMS (Prepare and design the
Dec
structure of the grant programme; refer to the ICPDR
2002
Joint Action Program for identifiying the grants
topics; define the mechanisms of the process; define
grant categories; define the procedures for grants
implementation, reporting and evaluation; identify
selection criteria for grants; define selection process
for each of the granting programs.)
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Output 3.2: Applied awareness-raising through community based "Small Grant Programme"
Activity 3.2-2: Prepare a region-wide granting programme focusing on demonstration activities and awareness campaigns for sustainable land management and pollution
reduction (nutrients) in the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin.
Time
JAP and EG`s WP
Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting
Frame
Management
Organize a workshop for National REC offices
Grants projects selection in relation
GEF Project team
and national DEF representatives (national
to JAP
and Platform
NGOs) on: "Mechanisms for grants selection,
3.3 Wetland and floodplain
To discuss and
identification of projects and preparation of
restoration
decide training
project files and applications"
3.4 Reduction of Pollution from
question
Non-Point Sources
3-2.2/3-1.4
Prepare call for region-wide cooperation
3.12 Minimising the impacts of
Proposals for demonstration activities,
floods
campaigns, projects
3.14 River Basin Management
Announce it widely through REC network
Planning
Sept..
Annex 3 of JAP Planned Projects
2003
Evaluate the concept papers
for wetland and floodplain
Possible inputs into
Inputs to
restoration
evaluations (e.g. from
evaluation
ECO, RBM etc ...)
Evaluation of full tenders
Nov. 2003
Output 3.2: Applied awareness-raising through community based "Small Grant Programme"
Activity 3.2-3: Prepare two granting programmes for the local and the regional (transboundary) level for small scale community based investment projects for pollution
control, rehabilitation of wetlands, best agricultural practices, reduction of use of fertilizers, manure management, improvement of village sewer systems, etc.
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to JAP and
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
EG`s WP
Expert
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Groups
Management
Calls for Nat/Grants prepared and announced
3.3 Wetland and floodplain restoration
Input into
Input into
Feb
3.4 Reduction of pollution from non-point
evaluation
evaluation Process
May
sources
process
(subcontract)
2003
Small grants selection at national level
3.12 Minimising the impacts of floods
3.14 River basis management planning
Annex 3 Planned projects for wetland and
floodplain restoration
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Output 3.3: Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of toxic substances
Activity 3.3-1: Conceptualize and implement public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient-related issues
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from
Input from Consultant
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and EG`s
Expert
Project
Meeting Frame
WP
Groups
Management
Initiate basin-wide EIC (Education-Information-
Comments
Prepare overview paper
Inform HoD + EGs,
March-
Communication) strategy (short overview paper)
ToRs for consultants
April
and inform national stakeholders
2002
Draft EIC strategy for DRB
Agreed basin-wide EIC
Comments
1. Preparation of EIC
Contribution and
June-
strategy
strategy,
guidance
Nov
2. Assess national needs
2002
3. Assess: target groups,
existing information
channels and strategies,
socio-cultural particularities
Organize a workshop to discuss EIC strategy 1)
Adapted national strategies
None
Preparation and organization
April
"Development of Concepts for Public
of workshop
2003
Awareness- raising and Effective Cooperation
with Mass Media"
Adapt basin-wide EIC strategy to national needs
Adapted national strategies
None
1. Adaptation of basin-wide
Quality control
Dec.
EIC strategy
2002
2. Assessment of target
April
groups; information
2003
channels
1) This step was conceived in consultation with the project team and was not discussed in the working group
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Output 3.3: Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of toxic substances
Activity 3.3-2: Develop and produce materials for public press and mass media on nutrients and toxic substances
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
According to regional / national EIC (Education-
Recommendations
Concept
Recommendations
April
Information-Communication) strategy, discuss
for material and
Support to
Sept
development and production of materials
organization of
publication
2003
campaigns
Produce for public press and mass media materials
Material for
on nutrients and toxic substances
awareness-raising
Output 3.3: Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of toxic substances
Activity 3.3-3: Support publication of scientific documents and regular journals or special issues on water management and pollution reduction with particular attention
to nutrient issues and Black Sea recovery
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
According to regional / national EIC strategies,
Improved information on
Recommendations
Concept
Recommendations
April
discuss support for the publication of scientific
objectives and targets of JAP
Sept
documents and journals
and EGs Work Programmes
2003
Support the publication of scientific documents and
regular journals or special issues on water
management
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Output 4.1: Development of indicators for project monitoring and impact evaluation
Activity 4.1-1: Establish a system for M&E in using specific indicators for process (legal and institutional frame), stress reduction (emissions, water abstractions and
hydromorfological changes) and environmental status (water quality, ecological status and recovery of ecosystems) to demonstrate results of program (JAP) and project
implementation and to evaluate environmental effects of implementation of policies and regulations (nutrient reduction)
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Management
Develop a general system of indicators grouped by
List of indicators for
Comments from all
International
Jan 2003
three indicator categories:
monitoring and evaluation
EGs
consultant
Oct 2003
-
process
-
stress reduction
-
environmental status
Output 4.1: Development of indicators for project monitoring and impact evaluation
Activity 4.1-2: Development of indicators for project evaluation with particular attention to process indicators (DRPC+WFD) and GEF project evaluation
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Management
Develop impact indicators (process, stress reduction,
Concept for project evaluation
Comments from all
International
Jan. 2003
environmental status) to evaluate environmental
EGs
consultant
Oct. 2003
effects of policy and programme implementation
Output 4.1: Development of indicators for project monitoring and impact evaluation
Activity 4.1-3: Assess and review the monitoring networks for surface waters and develop an approach to adapt the monitoring programmes to requirements of the WFD
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Management
1. Assessment of the existing monitoring networks
Assessment report
Consultation
International
Jun 2002
for surface waters
consultant
Oct 2003
2. Develop proposals for an approach to adapt the
Recommendation formulated
Consultation
International
monitoring programmes to requirements of WFD
consultant
considering GEF indicators
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Output 4.3: Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
Activity 4.3-1: Identify and assess the wetlands and floodplains in the DRB by category and define potential observation sites
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert Groups
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Elaborate overview on riverine wetlands in
Map of riverine
Support the collection of
Map of riverine wetlands in
Coordination
March 03 Done by
the Danube Basin (based on Ramsar
wetlands
data on floodplain
DRB (GIS System),
with activity
03 / 03
classification using CORINE land cover
distribution (national data)
including providing CORINE
1.4-1
data)
GIS EG; ECO EG; MLIM
Landcover and GIS data
facilities
related to floodplains
Output 4.3: Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
Activity 4.3-2: Define the methodological approach for assessment of nutrient removal capacities of wetlands and flood plains
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in
Input from Expert
Input from Consultant
Input from
Coordin. Time
relation to JAP and
Groups
GEF Project
Meeting Frame
EG`s WP
Management
Prepare documentation
Methodology for
Participation in
Prepare and organize workshop
Sept 02
Organize workshop on: "Review of Existing
assessment of
workshop
Methodologies for the Assessment of
nutrient removal
Nutrient Removal in Wetlands and Design
capacity defined
Approach in the DRB"
Define methodological approach
Define methodology based on
outcomes of workshops
Pre-sampling in selected sites
Collect and analyze samples
Sept 03
Report on results of pre-sampling
Prepare and design observation programme
Observation program
Review of
Propose and design observation
Nov 03
for nutrient removal
observation design
program
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Output 4.4: Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction
Activity 4.4.-1: Review existing concepts of successful "pollutant trading / auctions" and corresponding economic instruments in the water and air pollution sector, e.g.. in
the US, Australia and Europe
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time Frame
JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
Consultant
Project
Meeting
Groups
Management
1) Collect and review information regarding
Analysis and assessment report
None
International
Organization;
Jul 2002
existing concepts of pollution trading or
consultant
Quality control;
Aug 2002
corresponding economic instruments
Provision of
resources
Output 4.4: Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction
Activity 4.4-2: Study the principle possibilities of "pollution trading" and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction taking into account the EU policies
and directives in the Danube River Basin
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation to
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time Frame
JAP and EG`s WP
Expert
Consultant
Project
Meeting
Groups
Management
Identify general possibilities for establishing
Report on general possibilities for
None
International
Organization;
Coordina
Sep 2002
pollution trading or corresponding economic
establishing appropriate economic
consultant
Quality control;
-tion
- Dec
instruments for nutrient reduction in the DRB
instruments for nutrient reduction in
Provision of
meeting
2002
the DRB
resources
with GEF
Review and analyze the relevant legislation
1. Recommendation for policy
RBM/EG
International
manage
on national and international level
creation
Coordination
consultant supported
-ment
2. Recommendation for legal
Consultation
by national
and
framework adjustment
consultants
ICPDR
Identify constraints and basic obstacles
Proposals for legal and policy
None
International
changes required
consultant supported
Identify legal and policy changes required
by national
consultants
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Output 4.4: Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction
Activity 4.4-3: Assess the main problems / obstacles for "pollution trading" and possible corresponding economic instruments in the DRB and the interest of the particular
DRB countries for implementation
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from Expert
Input from
Input from
Coordin. Time Frame
to JAP and EG`s WP
Groups
Consultant
GEF Project
Meeting
Management
Study the potential and readiness for
Report on pollution trading
None
International
Organization;
Jan 2003
pollution trading or corresponding economic
potential and readiness on a
consultant supported
Quality control;
Feb 2003
instruments on a country level
country basis
by national
Provision of
consultants
resources
Elaborate principles for a definition and
Principles for definition of
EMIS/EG
International
determination of country-specific discharge
discharge quotas on a country
MLIM/EG
consultant supported
quotas
basis
1. Current levels of
by national
pollutants
consultants
2. Reduction
targets within a
specified time
frame
2. Status indicators
Identify main obstacles to implementation in
Assessment of general viability
RBM/EG
International
particular countries
of the "pollution trading"
consultant supported
concept in the DRB and
by national
recommendations to the ICPDR
consultants
Output 4.4: Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction
Activity 4.4-4: Present the basic findings and discuss the results with all stakeholder groups on a DRB wide workshop
Implementation Steps
Expected Outputs in relation
Input from
Input from
Input from GEF
Coordin. Time
to JAP and EG`s WP
Expert Groups
Consultant
Project
Meeting Frame
Management
Prepare documentation
Review of economic
RBM Economic
Results of study on
Assure
2003
Organize workshop on: "Economic Instruments for
instruments
Drafting Group
pollution trading
international
Nutrient reduction with Particular Attention to
participation
Pollution Trading in the DRB"
Annex 3 Summary Table on Organization of
Workshops
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WORKSHOPS RELATED TO OBJECTIVE 1
Objective 1: Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
Activities
Number
Type
Target Group
Title / Topic of the Workshop
1.1-3 Apply the EU Guidelines for Economic Analysis to
2
Consultation
RBM Expert Group
"Economic Analysis according to EU
arrive at an overall economic analysis of the Danube River
Guidelines"(available in June 2002)
Expert Groups +
Basin
specialists
"Presentation of Results of Phase 1 and Preparing
Phase 2 of economic analysis"
1.1-11 Organize workshops and training courses in order to
6
Expert Group
RBM Expert Group
Consultation meetings for the development of River
produce the River Basin Management Plan and to
Coordination
Basin Management Plans
Expert Groups +
strengthen basin-wide cooperation
Meeting
specialists
1) Surface Waters (1.1-7)
3
Consultation
"Development of Ecological Status Classification
systems"
2) Groundwater (1.1-8)
3) Public Participation (1.1-9)
"Characterization and Analysis of Groundwater Bodies"
"Development of Mechanisms for Public Information
and Consultation"
1.2-6 Discuss the new concepts with and disseminate
1
Consultation
Professionals &
Development of concepts for introduction of Best
results to governments, farming communities and NGOs in
specialists
Agricultural Practices in the Danube countries
the basin
1.3-4 . Organize a series of demonstration workshops to
1
Consultation
National experts
Implementation of Best Agricultural Practices
disseminate the results of the pilot projects
(stakeholders and
demonstration of results of pilot projects (Czech
professionals)
Republic and Bulgaria)
1.4-2 Carry out case studies for selected wetland areas and
4
Expert Group
ECO Expert Group
Consultation meetings for the development of an
assess inappropriate land use (e.g. forestry, settlements and
coordination
inventory of protected areas and ecological indicators
development zones, agriculture and hydraulic structures)
meeting
3
Local consultation
Specialists +
Development of concepts and methodologies for land
meetings
stakeholder
use and wetland management
1.4-5 Disseminate project results in the Danube river basin
1
Dissemination
National experts
Concepts and approach for ecologically sustainable
(stakeholders and
land use and wetland management in line with EU
professionals)
WFD
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Activities
Number
Type
Target Group
Title / Topic of the Workshop
1.5-8 Organize workshops with participants from relevant
1
Dissemination
Specialists +
Kick-off meeting for BAT Network: "Introduction of
ministries, industrial managers, banking institutions,
Stakeholders (industry)
BAT for industry and mining reduction of nutrients
introducing information on best available technologies,
and dangerous substances"
financial support, etc.
1.6-4 Organize national workshops with participants from
Dissemination /
Specialists +
"Economic mechanisms for introduction of socially
relevant ministries, municipalities and the private sector
consultation
Stakeholders
acceptable water and wastewater tariffs and
(NGOs) on the introduction of economically and socially
introduction of appropriate water pollution charges,
acceptable water and waste water tariffs
1
fines and incentives"
1.7-5 Organize workshops on the application of appropriate
water pollution charges, fines and incentives, with
participants from relevant ministries, municipalities and the
private sector
1.8-4 Organize a basin-wide workshop dealing with the
(1)
Dissemination /
Specialists, Stakeholders, Implementation of voluntary agreement for phosphate-
implementation of recommendations at national level
consultation
central and local
free detergents and signing of voluntary agreement
Governments
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WORKSHOPS RELATED TO OBJECTIVE 2
Objective 2: Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental
standards in the DRB
Activities
Number
Type
Target Group
Title / Topic of the Workshop
2.2-4 Organize workshops to support strengthening of
12
Expert Group
MLIM and EMIS
Consultation meetings for the development of
operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information
coordination
Expert groups
operational tools for water quality assessment and
management and for emission analysis from point and non-
meeting
emission control
point sources of pollution
2.3-5 Organize workshops to reinforce cooperation in accident
6
Expert Group
AEPWS Expert groups
Consultation meetings for the development of accident
and emergency/warning and development of preventive
coordination
warning systems and development of preventive
measures
meeting
measures
2.4-4 Launch an extensive training program and organize a
11
National training
Users at national level
1.
Development of training program for Phase II of
series of workshops at different user levels and in different
courses (on the job
the Project
regions of the Danube River Basin in order to train and assist
training)
future users in the best use of the tools made available by the
2.
DANUBIS user training
system
2.5-4 Re-establish and organize regular meetings of the Joint
3
Consultation
Joint Danube Black
Consultation meetings for the implementation of the
Danube-Black Sea Working Group to evaluate progress of
Sea Working Group
Memorandum of Understanding
nutrient reduction and recovery of the Black Sea ecosystems
2.6-1 Policy development and legal frame for transboundary
1
Training
Training of trainers
Methodological approach knowledge of technical
cooperation in nutrient reduction and control of toxic
issues: development of policies, regulations and
substances (in the context of bilateral and multilateral
institutional frame for nutrient reduction and control of
agreements)
toxic substances in all DRB countries
2.6-2 Technical and legal issues in river basin planning and
1
Training
Training of trainers
Methodological approach and knowledge of technical
transboundary water resources management in line with the
issues: Development of policies, regulations and
EU Water Framework Directive with a view to ensuring
institutional frame for transboundary cooperation and
effective nutrient reduction
public participation in establishing RBM Plans in all
DRB countries
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WORKSHOPS RELATED TO OBJECTIVE 3
Objective 3: Strengthening of public involvement in environmental decision making and reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction and protection of
ecosystems
Activities
Number
Type
Target Group
Title / Topic of the Workshop
3.1-2 Organize consultation meetings and training
1
Dissemination /
Experts and
Identification and assessment of sources of pollution
workshops on nutrients and issues related to toxic
Consultation
stakeholders from the
(nutrients and toxic substances) and development of
substances
(Training of
NGO and community
actions for remediation and public awareness
Trainers)
level
3.1-4 Organize training courses for the development of
1
Dissemination /
Experts and
Development of NGO and community-based activities
NGO activities and cooperation on national projects
Consultation
stakeholders from the
and cooperation with governmental entities in project
(nutrient reduction)
(Training of
NGO and community
implementation
Trainers)
level
3.2-2 Design and implement a region-wide grant program
2
Dissemination /
Experts and
"Mechanisms for grants selection, identification of
focusing on demonstration activities and awareness-raising
Consultation
stakeholders from the
projects and preparation of project files and
campaigns for sustainable land management and pollution
(Training of
NGO and community
applications"
reduction (nutrients) in the agricultural, industrial and
Trainers)
level
municipal sectors
3.3-1 Conceptualize and implement public awareness-
1
Consultation
All EGs, NGOs,
"Development of concepts for public awareness raising
raising campaigns on nutrients issues
stakeholders, media,
and effective cooperation with the mass media"
press, etc.
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WORKSHOPS RELATED TO OBJECTIVE 4
Objective 4: Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances
Activities
Number
Type
Target Group
Title / Type of the Workshop
4.1-1 · Implement ecological status assessment in line with
Workshop carried under Output 1.1
requirements of EU WFD using specific bio-indicators to
demonstrate effects of pollution /nutrient reduction in
water-bodies and ecosystems
4.3-2 Define the methodological approach for assessment
1
Consultation
Specialists +
Review of existing methodologies for assessment of
of nutrient removal capacities of wetlands and flood plains
stakeholders
nutrient removal in wetlands and design approach in the
DRB
4.4-4 Present the basic findings and discuss the results with
1
Dissemination
Specialists +
Economic instruments for nutrient reduction with
all stakeholder groups in a DRB-wide workshop
stakeholders
particular attention to pollution trading in the DRB
Annex 4 Agenda of the Workshop
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UNDP/GEF Project: Strengthening the Implementation Capacities for Nutrient
Reduction and Transboundary cooperation in the Danube River Basin
INCEPTION WORKSHOP
6 8 February 2002
Agenda
(Draft)
Tuesday 5 February 2002
Arrival of Participants and bus transport to Hernstein
Wednesday 6 February 2002
8.30
Registration
9.00
Plenary:
· Welcome
· Opening and addresses of the ICPDR President, UNDP and UNOPS
representatives
· Overview of the project objectives, activities and outputs
· Introduction to the workshop methodology, discussion on process and
outputs
· Creation of working groups
10.30
Coffee break
11.00
Working Groups: Examination of the planned activities in relation to the
ICPDR JAP and EG Work Programmes ( Step 1)
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Working groups continuation of Step 1
16.00
Coffee break
16.30
Working Groups Development of detailed description of implementation
Steps (Step 2)
19.00
Dinner
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Thursday 7 February 2002
8.30
Working Groups continuation of Step 2
10.00
Coffee break
10.30
Working Groups continuation of Step 2
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Joint and Small Working Groups
16.00
Coffee break
16.30
Joint and Small Working Group - continuation
20.00
Special dinner at traditional Austrian restaurant (Heuriger)
Friday 8 February 2002
9.00
Working Groups : Revision of TORs by the integration of the results of Steps
1 and 2 into TORs (Step 3)
10.30
Coffee break
11.00
Working Groups - continuation of Step 3.
13.00
Lunch
14.00
Plenary:
· Presentation of the results of the Working Groups, Joint Working Groups
and Small Working Groups (Steps 1 and 2.)
· Discussion
18.00 Closing of the workshop
Annex 5 List of Participants
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Danube Regional Project - Inception Workshop
List of Participants
Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
1
Martina Motlova
Vice Minister
Phone: +420 2 6712 2239
ICPDR President
Ministry of Environment
Fax: +4200 6731 0920
Vrsovicka 65
Martina_motlova@env.cz
CZ 100 10 Praha 10, Czech Republic
2
Richard Stadler
Bundesministerium für Land- und
Phone: +43 1 711007505
Deputy Head of
Fortschwirtschaft,
Mobile: 0650 6454545
Delegation
Umwelt und Wasserwirtschaft
Fax: +43 1 71100 7502
X
X
Marxergasse 2
Richard.stadler@bmlf.gv.at
A-1030 Vienna, Austria
3
Borislav Jaksic
Ministry for Urbanism, Construction,
Phone: +38751215511
Head of Delegation ?
Communal Issues and Ecology
+38766511537
Trh Srpskih Junaka 4
Fax: +38751215548
X
X
BIH-78000 Banja Luka
Jaksic@inecco.net
Bosnia Herzegovina
Bojaksa@inecco.net
4
Nikolay Kouyumdziev
Ministry of Environment and Water
Phone: +359 29406 520
Deputy Head of
Bd. Maria Luisa 22
Fax: 359 29809641
X
X
X
Delegation
BG-1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Kouyumdzhiev@moew.govrn.bg
5
Kasimir Gorchev
Ministry of Environment and Waters
Phone: +359 2940 6603
Representative
22, Maria Luisa Bd.
Fax: +359 2980 9641
X
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Gorchevk@moew.govrn.bg
6
Zeljko Ostojic
State Water Directorate
Phone: +385 16307333/339
Head of Delegation
Ulica grada Vukovara 220
Fax: +38516151821
X
X
HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Du.vode@zg.tel.hr
7
Silvija Sitar
Ministry of Environmental Protection
Phone: +385 31201 211
Representative
and Physical Planning
Fax: +385 31 201 212
Office Fileldin Osijek
Silvija.sitar@mzopu.hr
X
X
Kapucinska 38
HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
8
Jaroslav Kinkor
Ministry of the Environment
Phone: +420 267122473 / 267122166
Head of Delegation
Vrsovicka 65
Fax: +420267310920
X
CZ-10010 Praha 10, Czech Republic
Kinkor@env.cz
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Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
9
Knut Beyer
Federal Ministry for the Environment,
Phone: +49 2283052536
Deputy Head of
Nature Conservation & Nuclear Safety
Fax: +49 2283052396
Delegation
P.O Box 120629, Bernkasteler Str.8
Beyer.Knut@bmu.de
X
X
X
D-53048 Bonn, Germany
10 Maria Galambos
Department for Internat. Solutions,
Phone: +361 2014782/457 3489
Deputy Head of
Ministry for Environment
Fax: +361 201 2846
Delegation
Fö utca 44-50, P.O.box 351
Galambos@mail.ktm.hu
X
X
H-1394 Budapest, Hungary
11 Slavko Bogdanovic
Executive Council of Autonomous
Phone: +381 2127453
Representative
Republic of Vojvodina
Fax: +381 21 27 453
Ilija Ognjanovica 4
Slavkob@Eunet.yu
X
X
21000 Novi Sad, Yugoslavia
slavkob2002@yahoo.com
12 Silvia Pana-Carp
Ministry of Ecology, Construction and
Phone: +373 2 226853
Deputy Head of
Territorial Development
Fax: +373 2220748
Delegation
Cosmonautilor 9
Econew@mediu.moldova.md
X
X
MD-2005 Chisinau, Moldova
13 George Constantin
Ministry of Water and Environmental
Phone: +40 14105386
Deputy Head of
Protection
Fax: +40 14102032
Delegation
12 B-dul Liberatii, Sect.5
Gconstantin@mappm.ro
X
X
X
RO-Bucharest, Romania
14 Eleonora Bartkova
Ministry of Environment
Phone: +42125956 2249
Deputy Head of
Water Protection Department
Fax: +421 259562310
Delegation
Namestie L Stura 1
bartkova.eleonora@enviro.gov.sk
X
X
SK-81235 Bratislava, Slovakia
15 Mitja Bricelj
Ministry of Environment and Physical
Phone: +386 14787380
Head of Delegation
Planning
Fax:+386 14787420
Dunajska 48
Mitja.bricelj@gov.si
X
X
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
16 Meta Gorisek
Ministry of Environment and Physical
Phone: +386 1 478383
Representative
Planning
Fax:+386 1 478 7419
Dunajska 48
Meta.gorisek@go.si
X
X
1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
17 Aurel Varduca
ICIM Research & Engineering Institute
Phone: +401 221 5758/221 9226
AEPWS-Chair
for Environment
Fax: +401 221 5770
Spl. Independetai 294
Varduca@icim.ro
X
X
RO-77703 Bucharest, Romania
18 Gerhard Winkelmann-Oei
Umweltbundesamt Environmental
Phone: +49 30 89033298
AEPWS
Protection Agency
Fax:+4930 89033099
Seeckstr. 6-10
Gerhard.winkelmann-oei@uba.de
X
D -13581 Berlin, Germany
19 György Pinter
Water Resources Research Centre,
Tel: +361 2157782/6140
AEPWS
VITUKI Plc. Kvassay Jenö ut 1
Fax: +361 216 1514 or 216/8140
X
X
H-1095 Budapest, Hungary
Pintergyorgy@vituki.hu
20 Dobri Dimitrov
National Institute of Meteorology and
Phone: +359 29753986
AEPWS
Hydrology
Fax: +359 2 9884494
66 Tzarigradsko Shose Boul.
Dobri.Dimitrov@meteo.gb
X
X
BG-1784 Sofia, Bulgaria
21 Bernd Mehlhorn
Umweltbundesamt
Phone: +49 30 89032206
EMIS-Chair
Bismarckplatz 1
Fax:+49 30 89032965
D-14191 Berlin
bernd.mehlhorn@uba.de
X
X
Germany
22 Zdena Kelnarova
Ministry for the Environment
Phone: +421 2 5956 2348
EMIS
Namestie L. Stura 1
Fax:+421 2 5956 2310
SK-81235 Bratislava, Slovakia
Kelnarova.zdena@enviro.lifeenv.gov
X
X
.sk
23 Lucian Constantinescu
CN Romanian Waters National
Phone: +401 3110 298
EMIS
Company
Fax: +40 1 3122174
Str. Edgar Quinet 6
Quality@ape.rowater.ro
X
X
RO-70106 Bucharest, Romania
24 Liviu Popescu
ICIM Research & Engineering Institute
Phone: +401 221 9226
MLIM-Chair
for Environment
Fax: +401 221 5770
Spl. Independetai 294, Sector 6
lipopesc@icim.ro
X
X
RO-77703 Bucharest, Romania
25 Ferenc Laszlo
Water Resources Research Centre Plc.
Phone: +361 2159045/6140
MLIM
(Vituki Plc.)
Fax: +361 216 8140/1514
Kvassay Jenö ut 1
Laszloferenc@vituki.hu
X
X
K-1095 Budapest, Hungary
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Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
26 Jarmila Markovinska
Water Research Institute, National Water
Phone: 00421 259 343 452
MLIM
Refer. Laboratory of Slovakia
00421 905 325 286
nabr.arm.gen. L. Svobodu 5
Fax: 00421 2 54 418 047
X
X
812 49 Bratislava, Slovakia
Jarmila_Makovinska@vuvh.sk
27 Veronika Koller-Kreimel
Bundesministerium fuer Land- und
Phone: +43 1 71100/7538
MLIM
Forstwirtschaft
Fax: +43 1 71100/7502
X
X
A-1012 Vienna,Austria
veronika.koller-kreimel@bmlf.gv.at
28 Karmen Cerar
State Water Directorate
Phone: +385 1 6307 300
Ul. Grada Vukovara 220
Fax: + 385 1 630 7 388
X
Zagreb, Croatia
du.vode@zg.tel.hr
29 Vaclav Dvorak
Ministry of the Environment
Phone: +420 2 67122239
RBM
Vrsovicka 65
Fax: +420 26731 0920
CZ-10010 Praha 10
Vaclav_dvorak@env.cz
X
X
Czech Republic
30 Zsuzsanna Buzas
Ministry of Transport and Water
Phone: +361 461 3576
RBM
Management
Fax: +361 461 3442
Dob utca 75/81
Zsuzsa.buzas@kovim.gov.hu
X
X
H-1077 Budapest, Hungary
31 Friedrich Barth
European Commission,
Phone: +32 2 2990331
RBM
DG Environment, Unit B1 Water,
+32478274606
Marine and Soil
Fax: +32 22968825
X
X
X
Rue de la Loi 200
Friedrich.Barth@cec.eu.int
B-1049 Brussels, Belgium
32 Jens Jedlitschka
Ministry of the State Bavaria for
Phone: +49 89 92144320
RBM
Regional Development & Environmental
Fax: +49 89 92144302
Affairs
Jens.Jedlitschka@stmlu.bayern.de
X
X
Rosenkavalierplatz 2
D-81925 Munich, Germany
33 Doris Gruber
Federal Environment Agency
Phone: +43 1 31304 3580
RBM/GIS Chair
Spittelauer Lände 5
Fax: +43 1 313043700
X
X
A-1090 Wien, Austria
Gruber@ubavie.gv.at
34 Gabriella Jelinek
Ministry of Transport and Water
Phone: +361 322 7229
RBM/GIS
Management
Fax: +361 461 3436
X
X
Dob utca 75-81
gabriella.jelinek@kovim.hu
H-1077 Budapest, Hungary
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Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
35 Gerhard Sigmund
Bundesministerium für Land- und
Phone: +43 1 515221416
ECO
Forstwirtschaft Abt.II/4 Umwelt- und
Fax: +43 1 515227402
Wasserwirtschaft
Gerhard.Sigmund@bmlfuw.gv.at
X
X
Stubenbastei 5
A-1010 Wien, Austria
36 Michael Grodzinski
University of Kiev
Phone: +380 442906531
ECO
01010 Sichneve Povstania 3/97
Fax:+380 44 267 1050
X
X
UA-10 Kiev, Ukraine
Mgrodz@prime.net.ua
37 Plamen Dzhadzhev
Permanent Secretariat of the
Phone: +90 212 228 (9) 7 9927
Executive Director of
Commission on the Protection of the
Fax: +90 212 2279933
Black Sea Commission
Black Sea Against Pollution
pdzhadzhev@blacksea-
X
X
Dolmabahce Sarayi II. Hareket Kosku
environment.org
80680 Besiktas/Istanbul, Turkey
38 Sema Acar
Black Sea Programme Implementation
Phone: +90 212 227 992/8/9
UNDP/GEF
Unit
Fax: +90 212 227 9933
Dolmabahce Sarayi II. Hareket Kosku
semaacar@blacksea-environment.org
X
X
80680 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
39 Nick Remple
35 Grosslingova Street
Phone: +421 2 59 337 458
UNDP/GEF
811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
Fax: +421 2 59 337 450
X
X
nick.remple@undp.org
40 Gunther Mau
Tumen River Strategic Action Program
Phone: 86-10-6532 6467
UNDP/GEF
3-1-52 Tayuan Diplomatic Compound,
Mobile: 86-1391 051 0041
Chaoyang
Fax: 86-10-6532 6465
X
X
100600 Beijing, China
Gmau@public.un.org.on
41 Andrew Menz
UNOPS, Division for Env.Programs
Phone: 1 212 457 1875
UNOPS
The Chrysler Building
Fax: 1 212 457 4044
405 Lexington Ave, 4th floor
Andrewm@unops.org
X
X
New York, NY 10174, USA
42 Jan Seffer
DAPHNE Institute for Applied Ecology
Phone: (421-2)654121-62
DEF
Hanulova 5/D
Fax: (421-2)65412133
844 40 Bratislava, Slovakia
Daphne@changenet.sk
X
X
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Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
43 Petruta Moisi
ECO Councelling Center Galati
Phone: (40-36) 499-957
DEF
Str. Basarabiei 2
Fax: (40-36) 312-331
6200 Galati, Romania
Eco@cceg.ro
X
X
Cceg@home.ro
44 Mirjana Bartula
DEF Yugoslavia
Phone: (381-11)322 81 01
DEF
Dzordza Vasingtona 36
Fax: (381-11)322 81 01
X
X
11000 Beograd, Yugoslavia
Defyu@eunet.yu
45 Jozef Skultety
Regional Environmental Center for
Phone: (36-26) 504-000
REC
Central and Eastern Europe
Fax: (36-26) 311 294 ext. 101
Ady Endre ut 9-11
Jskultety@rec.org
X
X
H-2000 Szentendre, Hungary
46 Entela Pinguli
REC Regional Environmental Center
Phone: +3626311199
REC
for Central and Eastern Europe
Fax: +3626311294
Ady Endre ut 9-11
Entela@rec.org
X
X
H-2000 Szentendre, Hungary
47 Jasmine Bachmann
WWF International
Phone: +43 1 48817
WWF
Danube-Carpathian Programme
Fax: +43 1 48817/ 256
Ottakringerstrasse 114-116
Jasmine.Bachmann@wwf.at
X
X
A-1160 Vienna, Austria
48 Charlie Avis
WWF International
Phone: +36 1 214 5554/126
WWF
Danube Carpathian Programme
Fax: +36 1 212 9353
Nemetvölgyi ut 78/b
Charlie.Avis@wwf.hu
X
X
H-1124 Budapest, Hungary
49 Helmut Kroiss
TU-Wien/226
Phone: +43 1 58801 22611
DANUBS Project
Karlsplatz 13
Fax: +43 1 58801 226699
X
X
1040 Wien, Austria
Hkroiss@iwag.tuwien.ac.at
50 Joachim Bendow
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5730
ICPDR Executive
P.O. Box 500, D0413/14
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
X
X
X
X
X
X
Secretary
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Joachim.Bendow@unvienna.org
51 Igor Liska
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/4403
ICPDR Technical Expert
P.O. Box 500, Room D0445
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Igor.Liska@unvienna.org
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Participant / Position
Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
52 Mihaela Popovici
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/4502
ICPDR Technical Expert
P.O. Box 500, Room D0416
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Michaela.Popovici@unvienna.org
53 Ursula Schmedtje
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5333
ICPDR Technical Expert
P.O. Box 500, Room D0417
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Ursula.Schmedtje@unvienna.org
54 Karoly Futaki
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/4404
ICPDR Technical Expert
P.O. Box 500, Room D0443
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Karoly.Futaki@unvienna.org
55 Alexander Höbart
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5277
ICPDR Technical Expert
P.O. Box 500, Room D0440
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Alex.Hoebart@unvienna.org
56 Ivan Zavadsky
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5615
UNDP/GEF
P.O. Box 500, Room D0419
Fax: +43 1 26060/5837
X
X
X
X
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Ivan.Zavadsky@unvienna.org
57 William A. Garner
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/4023
UNDP/GEF
P.O. Box 500, Room D0438
Fax: +43 1 26060/5837
X
X
X
X
X
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Andy.garner@unvienna.org
58 Holger Nauheimer
Rosenheimer Str. 5
Phone: +49 30219 68449
Facilitator
D-10781 Berlin, Germany
h.nauheimer@snafu.de
X
59 Reinhard Wanninger
Schneckenburgerstr. 19
Phone: +4989474367
Facilitator
D-81675 Muenchen, Germany
Fax: +49 8947077749
X
X
Wanninger.ec@t-online.de
60 Rolf Niemeyer
GFA Umwelt
Phone: +49228971910
Facilitator
Koenigswinterer Str. 827
Fax: +492289719213
X
X
D-53227 Bonn, Germany
Niemeyer@gfa-umwelt.de
61 Miroslav Spasojevic
Federal Secretariat for Development and
Phone: +381113111638
Facilitator
Science Belgrade, Yugoslavia
+381(0) 641708876
X
X
smiroslav@yahoo.com
62 Alexander Zinke
Zinke Environment Consulting for CEE
Phone: +43 1 8760758
Facilitator
Schliessmanngasse 17/2
Fax: +4318760775
X
X
A-1130 Vienna, Austria
Zinke.enviro@vienna.at
63 Kari Aina Eik
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5616
UNDP/GEF
P.O. Box 500, Room D0439
Fax: +43 1 26060/5837
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Kari.Eik@unvienna.org
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Address
Contact
Participation in Working Groups
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
64 Marcella Fabianova
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5620
UNDP/GEF
P.O. Box 500, Room D0415
Fax: +43 1 26060/5837
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Marcella.Fabianova@unvienna.org
65 Sylvia Koch
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5767
UNDP/GEF
P.O. Box 500, Room D0418
Fax: +43 1 26060/5837
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Sylvia.Koch@unvienna.org
66 Ivana Bendow
Parole
Phone / Fax: +385 1 61 11 152
Interpreter
Sachsova 4
ibendow@yahoo.com
10000 Zagreb, Croatia
57 Sylvia Kersch
Vienna International Centre
Phone: +43 1 26060/5738
Support Staff
P.O. Box 500, Room D0412
Fax: +43 1 26060/5895
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Sylvia.kersch@unvienna.org