UNDP-GEF Danube Regional Project
Project Implementation Plan
Phase 1 (2002-2003)
(Revision 10.04.2002)

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Table of Contents
Project Fact Sheet
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Introduction
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Objectives of the UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project
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Overall Project Implementation Arrangements
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Objective 1 Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management
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Output 1.1
Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources
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management
Output 1.2
Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point
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sources through agricultural policy changes
Output 1.3
Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from
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agricultural point and non-point sources
Output 1.4
Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
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Output 1.5
Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best
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available techniques, including cleaner technologies) towards reduction of nutrients (N and P)
and dangerous substances
Output 1.6
Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for water
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and waste water tariffs, focusing on nutrient reduction and control of dangerous substances
Output 1.7
Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on
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nutrients and dangerous substances
Output 1.8 Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
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Objective 2 Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of
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water quality and environmental standards in the Danube River Basin
Output 2.1
Setting up of Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms for development, implementation and
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follow-up of national policies legislation and projects for nutrient reduction and pollution control
Output 2.2
Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with
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particular attention to nutrients and toxic substances
Output 2.3
Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention
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to transboundary emergency situations
Output 2.4
Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
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Output 2.5
Implementation of the "Memorandum of Understanding" between the ICPDR and the BSC
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relating to discharges of nutrients and hazardous substances to the Black Sea
Output 2.6
Training and consultation workshops for resource management and pollution control with
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particular attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
Objective 3 Strengthening of public involvement in environm. decision making and reinforcement of
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community actions for pollution reduction and protection of ecosystems
Output 3.1
Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
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Output 3.2
Applied awareness raising through community based "Small Grants Programme"
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Output 3.3
Organization of public awareness raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of toxic
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substances
Objective 4 Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control
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transboundary pollution and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances
Output 4.1
Development of indicators f or project monitoring and impact evaluation
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Output 4.3
Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
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Output 4.4
Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient
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reduction
Project Implementation Schedule
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UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Project Title:
Strengthening the Implementation Capacities for Nutrient Reduction and
Transboundary Cooperation in the Danube River Basin
Short Title:
Danube Regional Project ­ Phase 1
Project Number:
RER/01/G32/A/1G/31
Project Approval:
May 11, 2001
Project Start:
December 1, 2001.
Duration of Phase 1:
2 years
Project Budget:
5 million USD (phase 1)
Beneficiary countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,
Moldova, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,
Ukraine
Implementing Agency: UNDP
Executing Agency:
UNOPS (in cooperation with ICPDR).
Project Team:
Ivan Zavadsky
Project Manager (ivan.zavadsky@unvienna.org)
Andy Garner
Environmental Specialist (andy.garner@unvienna.org)
Kari Eik
Project Administrator (kari.eik@unvienna.org)
Marcela Fabianova
Information Specialist (marcella.fabianova@unvienna.org)
Sylvia Koch
Project Secretary (sylvia.koch@unvienna.org)
Abbreviations
DRP
UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project
DRB
Danube River Basin
ICPDR
International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River
PIP
DRP Project Implementation Plan
BSRP
Black Sea Regional Project
JAP
Joint Action Programme of the ICPDR 2001-2005
AEWPS EG
Accident and Early Warning Prevention System Expert Group of the ICPDR
ECO EG
Ecological Expert Group
EMIS EG
Emissions Expert Group...
MLIM EG
Monitoring, Laboratory and Information Management Expert Group
RBM EG
River Basin Management Expert Group
GIS SEG
Geographic Information System Sub-Expert Group of the RBM EG
Relevant Web Sites
www.icpdr.org
information on the ICPDR and the UNDP/GEF DRP
www.bsep.org
information on the BSRP and on the Black Sea Commission
http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/eca/ecssd.nsf/ecadocbylink/black+sea+and+danube+basin+partnership
Information on the entire GEF Strategic Partnership on the Black Sea and
Danube Basin as well as the World Bank Investment Fund for Nutrient
Reduction in the Black Sea/Danube Basin
www.undp.org/gef
UNDP/GEF project activity information
www.gefweb.org
information on all GEF activities
www.unops.org
information on United Nations Office Of Project Services activities
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Introduction
This Project Implementation Plan (PIP) lays out the details for carrying out Phase 1 of the Danube
Regional Project (DRP) (2002-2003) and should thereby serve as the guide to all relevant Danube
River Basin (DRB) project stakeholders for project implementation.
The Inception Workshop (see Report, Feb. 28, 2002) brought together, in a participatory approach,
major DRB stakeholders to help prepare project implementation in consideration of the objectives of
the ICPDR Joint Action Programme as well as the Work Plans of the ICPDR Expert Groups. The
participants reviewed the DRP's activities, expected outputs, respective inputs (from consultants, the
ICPDR Expert Groups and other stakeholders etc.) timeframe as well as the necessary implementation
arrangements and made suggestions for improvement.
The Project Implementation Plan is based on the official UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project
Document. It incorporates the substantive guidance of the Inception Workshop (see www.icpdr.org for
full versions of these documents) as well as inputs from the UNDP/GEF Project Staff and the ICPDR
Secretariat, needed to fill any gaps, clarify inconsistencies, and to meet UNOPS/UNDP/GEF
implementation requirements.
The exact course of implementation for some project activities will be determined during the coming
months based on the results of linked activities, the availability of external inputs etc. These special
cases are specifically noted in the PIP.
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Objectives of the UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project
The long-term development objective of the DRP is to contribute to sustainable human development
in the DRB through reinforcing the capacities of participating countries to develop effective
mechanisms for regional cooperation in order to ensure protection of international waters, sustainable
management of natural resources and protection of biodiversity.
The overall objective of the DRP is to complement the activities of the ICPDR required to strengthen a
regional approach for solving transboundary problems. This includes the development of national
policies and legislation, the definition of priority actions for pollution control, especially nutrient
reduction, as well as the achieving of sustainable transboundary ecological conditions within the DRB
and the Black Sea basin area. The DRP will facilitate the implementation of the Danube River
Protection Convention (DRPC) as well as assist those DRB countries in the EU ascession process to
meet the requirements of EU water related Directives with emphasis on the EU Water Framework
Directive (WFD.) It is also designed to support key strategies of the GEF International Waters
Programme.
In this context, the DRP will support the ICPDR, its structures and the participating countries in order
to ensure effective implementation of the Strategic Action Plan 1994 (SAP 1994), the Common
Platform (2000) and the ICPDR Joint Action Programme (JAP) (2001.)
The following DRP immediate objectives support the overall development objective as well as the
objectives of the entire GEF Danube/Black Sea Basin Strategic Partnership Programme:
Objective 1:
Creation of sustainable ecological conditions for land use and water management,
Objective 2:
Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the
improvement of water quality and environmental standards in the DRB,
Objective 3:
Strengthening of public involvement in environmental decision making and
reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction and protection of
ecosystems,
Objective 4:
Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control
transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and harmful substances.
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Overall Project Implementation Arrangements
The project is designed to strengthen the capacities of the ICPDR, its structures (Secretariat, Expert
Groups etc.,) its member countries and their respective activities. The, ICPDR is both a primary
beneficiary of as well as an essential mechanism for, project implementation. Many project activities
are designed to directly support and enhance the work programmes of the ICPDR Expert Groups. The
Project team, lead by the Project Manager, will work in consultation with the Secretariat, the Expert
Group Chairmen and Heads of Delegation (HoD) and will report to the ICPDR Steering Group and
Plenary meetings on progress and specific issues of cooperation.
It is equally important that the ICPDR, its Secretariat, HoD and EG members support and facilitate
DRP implementation, particularly in their respective countries. Besides this general support, specific
inputs needed from the respective Expert Groups to carry out specific activities have been identified
and must be provided in a sufficient and timely basis to achieve the desired results. Further, EGs will
need to provide technical guidance to Consultants hired within the frame of the DRP as needed.
Cooperation with the respective HoDs and their national delegations is also essential, concerning all
DRP activities at the national level, including the work of national consultants as well as for other
specific project outputs ( eg. Inter-ministerial Coordination Mechanisms etc.)
Besides supporting project activities that relate directly to the work programmes of ICPDR EGs, the
DRP will also provide financial support to those EG meetings where DRP activities represent a
significant part of the meeting agenda (taking decisions, providing guidance, data, methodology or
where the consultant will provide input etc.) In some cases, special EG meetings may be organized to
specifically address DRP activities. In other cases, additional days may be added to regular EG
meetings to deal with DRP topics. The DRP will support both.
The GEF Programmatic Approach for the Danube River/Black Sea Basin consists of the 1) two
regional projects i.e. the UNDP/GEF Danube Regional Project and the UNDP/GEF Black Sea
Regional Project as well as 2) the World Bank/GEF Danube/Black Sea Partnership Programme. Given
their complementarity and close interlinkages, the DRP will cooperate with these other GEF
components where appropriate.
The UNDP/GEF Project Manager and his team are responsible for project implementation and for
management decisions necessary to efficiently and effectively reach project objectives with the given
budgetary resources and in the given time frame.
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Objective 1: The Creation of Sustainable Ecological Conditions for Land
Use and Water Management
Output : Concepts for nutrient reduction policies and legal instruments and measures for
compliance are developed for all Danube River Basin countries with particular attention to the
EU Water Framework Directive, integrated river basin management, best agricultural practices,
appropriate land use and wetlands management and economic instruments.
Approach : Supporting the ICPDR and the DRB countries in developing of appropriate policies
and legal instruments for river basin management, appropriate land use, improved water
management and water quality control with particular attention to nutrient reduction and toxic
substances (e.g. agricultural, industrial, and municipal policy and legislative reforms, wetlands
management) and in developing mechanisms for exacting compliance with policies and
legislation.
Assuring policy coherence to the guidelines of the Global Programme of Action on Control of
Land Based Sources of Pollution, with particular emphasis on the strategic goals regarding
mitigation of transboundary effects and rehabilitation of the Black Sea.
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Output 1.1 Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin
and water resources management
Tasks
This project output will assist the DRB countries in the development of common tools and in
implementation of common approaches, methodologies and guidelines for sub-basin management
plans. The project will assist in the implementation of EU Water Framework Directive in DRB in
order to implement a basin wide concept of River Basin management.
To assure efficient implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive and a coherent approach to
River Basin Management, the ICPDR has set up a specialized Expert Group to develop guidelines for
the elaboration of the River Basin Management Plans, their implementation and the development of
institutional and legal mechanisms.
During the Phase 1 of the Danube Project concepts and analytical material will be prepared, which
later during Phase 2 of the Project will be implemented in form of national contributions, pilot projects
and workshops on river basin management and implementation of the EU WFD.
Implementation Arrangements
The special Expert Groups set up by the ICPDR shall be supported by international
consultants/subcontractor with expertise in RBM, in particular in the implementation of the EU WFD
and familiar with GEF IW strategies.
The country specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants /experts
according to the provisions provided by the EG and the international consultant/subcontractor.
The relevant project activities should be coordinated with other closely linked project activities
dealing with the ICPDR information system DANUBIS (2.4), water tariffs and water pollution charges
(1.6 and 1.7) and wetland rehabilitation and nutrient removal capacity (1.4 and 4.3).
Work Plan
Activity
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.1-1: Identify the
Collect and synthesize
GIS data sets (Harmonize
Basic criteria (scale,
Jul-Dec 02
River Basin District
national information
and digitize data)
projection, etc.) and
(RBD), with particular
reference system
attention to coastal
Produce the basic map
DRB district map in GIS
Jan - Jun
waters, and develop
(to be linked to 1.1-5)
format, with the
03
respective maps for
boundaries of the DRB as
RBD and sub-units
a layer conform to the
basic map
1.1-2: Adapt and
Development of
Methodological approach
MLIM, ECO- and
Sept 02 -
implement common
methodological approach
(criteria for significant
RBM/EGs:
Sept 03
approaches and
(criteria for significant
impact)
- discuss draft
methodologies for
impact)
Stress and impact
proposal and
stress and impact
Overview of stress and
analysis with particular
outputs
analysis with particular
impacts caused by
attention to hydromorph.
attention to
- initiate national
changes of
conditions in the Danube
hydromorphological
contributions
hydromorphological
river
conditions
(incl.
conditions in the Danube
"hydromorph.
River
passports")
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Activity
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.1-3: Apply the EU
Organize introductory
Introductory workshop
Conceptual
Jul-Sept 02
Guidelines for
workshop to disseminate
and workshop report on
approach developed
economic analysis and
knowledge on economic
economic analysis Phase
by the Economic
arrive at the overall
analysis according to EU
1
Drafting Group
economic analysis for
Guidelines"(available in
/RBM EG
the Danube River Basin
June 02)
Produce draft guidelines
Draft guidelines for
Facilitate economic
Sept 02 -
for preparation of report
preparation of report on
data collection
Jul 03
on data assessment
data assessment
Collect and assess
Status report on
national economic data
economic data and gaps
Carry out assessment of
Assessment report on
Facilitate
Jul 02 ­
national capacities to
national capacities to
assessment
Jun 03
produce economic
produce economic
analysis
analysis
Organize workshop to
Workshop and workshop
Jul-Oct 03
present results of Phase
report including
1 and prepare Phase 2 of
recommendations for
economic analysis
Phase 2 (national
economic analysis)
1.1-5: Develop RBM
Harmonize approach and
Harmonized approach
1. Define GIS map
July-Nov
tools (mapping, GIS)
prepare work programme
and prepared work
layers
02
and related data
for processing digital
program for processing
2. Update survey on
management
information at national
digital information at nat.
existing GIS
level
level
systems in Danube
countries
Support those countries
Complementary data sets
List of data required
Nov 02 ­
that have yet to create
for certain countries
by WFD (digital)
Sept 03
digital database (Process
and make available
digitized information for
GIS)
Synthesize and
Harmonized digital data
Facilitate and
Nov 02 -
harmonize digital data
sets (basic DRB map)
provide data model
Sept 03
Identify and prepare
Prepared DRB map
Jun-Sept
layers for the selected
structure
03
DRB maps
Carry out feasibility
Feasibility study on
Outline for the
March -
study for data and
information format and
development of the
Sept 03
inform. management
reporting obligations
TOR
(incl. reporting
obligations)
1.1-6: Develop the
Carry out study on the
Proposal (Study) for
MLIM paper:
Sept 02 -
typology of surface
typology and reference
typology and reference
recommendation for
June 03
waters and define the
conditions for the
conditions for the
typology
relevant reference
Danube River
Danube River (relation to
MLIM
conditions
2.2-1)
classification
system
1.1-7: Implement
Carry out overview study
Overview study on
1. MLIM ­ study
Sept 02 -
ecological status
on existing ecological
existing ecological status
on classification
Jun 03
assessment in line with
status assessment and
assessment and
systems in the DRB
requirements of EU
classification systems in
classification systems in
on biomonitoring;
WFD using specific
the DRB in cooperation
the DRB in cooperation
2. SOP (Standard
bio-indicators
with EU STAR project
with EU STAR project
Operational
Procedures) for
biomonitoring for
TNMN (MLIM);
3. JDS Database
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Activity
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.1-8: Characterization
Complete DRB
Comprehensive basin-
Strategy and
Sept 02 ­
and analysis of
groundwater inventory
wide groundwater
methodology for
Mar 03
transboundary
based on existing
inventory
description and
groundwater bodies
national inventories
analysis
Characterization and
Characterization of
Comment on draft
March ­
analysis of transboundary
transboundary
transboundary
Sep 03
groundwater bodies
groundwater bodies
groundwater report
including maps
including maps
1.1-9: Identify pilot
Identify pilot river basins
List of selected pilot river
Identify pilot river
Oct 02-
river basins and apply
within the DRB
basins
basins, taking into
Jan 03
common approaches,
(Analyse and describe
account pilot river
methodologies,
proposed pilot river
basin projects
standards and
basins; propose priority
funded through
guidelines (taking into
basins)
other sources
account relevant
(activities 1.3-3 and
activities within the EU
1.4-2)
WFD implementation
Prepare TOR for
Recommendation for
Comment on draft
Jan-June
strategy)
producing RBM plans in
implementing available
TOR
03
the pilot river basin
RBM plan guidelines in
(build on available EU
DRB pilot basin (possible
guidance documents)
combining with activities
1.4-2 and 1.3.3)
1.1-11: Organize
Workshop on surface
Workshop on surface
Guidance for
workshops in order to
water (related to Activity
water (related to Activity
workshop program
produce the River
1.1-6 & 1.1-7) on
1.1-6 & 1.1-7) and
on surface and
Basin Management
development of
workshop report
groundwater
Plan and to strengthen
ecological status
Workshop on
following RBM EG
basin-wide cooperation
classification systems"
groundwater (related to
issue paper
Workshop on
Activity 1.1-8) and
groundwater (related to
workshop report
Activity 1.1-8) on
characterization and
analysis of groundwater
bodies"
Workshop on
Workshop and workshop
Guidance for
development of
report;
workshop program
mechanisms for public
on Public
information and
Participation
consultation"
following the RBM
EG issue paper
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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
Tasks
This project output focuses on assisting the DRB countries in designing new agricultural non-point
source pollution control policies and legislation ("sustainable agriculture") as well as compliance and
enforcement plans in line with the existing and emerging (driven by EU accession process) national
legislation.
In Phase 1 of the DRP, a first analysis should be based on a revised "hot spot" inventory of point and
non-point sources of pollution and take into account the findings and recommendations of the field-
based demonstration programmes conducted in Eastern European countries with the support of the EU
and GEF.
The project will update the information on the use of agrochemicals and identify specific policy and
legal measures to assist the participating countries in meeting their obligations to reduce agricultural
point and non-point source pollution.
For EU accession countries, specific programs will be developed that will assist them in meeting their
obligations under the EU Water Framework Directive, as well as the requirements of the important
Nitrate Directive (91/676/EEC).
In Phase 2 of the Project policy and legal recommendations will be worked out for DRB governments
to reinforce the introduction of "best agricultural practice" and to optimise the use of agrochemicals.
The main focus of this assistance is to identify for each DRB country the main administrative,
institutional and funding deficiencies and to develop priority reform measures for policies which are
expected to best support the integration of environmental concerns into farm management ("best
agricultural practices"), including improvements in the handling of manure and sludge from livestock
operations, minimization of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, promotion of improved tillage
methods, management of restored wetlands and buffer zones as well as farmer education and outreach
activities.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out under the responsibility of an international consultant /
subcontractor with particular expertise in both environment policy and legislation, in sustainable
agriculture and in agricultural technologies applied in Central and Eastern European countries. The
consultant should be familiar with the concept of "best agriculture practice" and relevant EU
legislation, in particular with the Nitrate Directive.
The country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the provisions given by the international consultant/subcontractor.
The project activities should be carried out in close cooperation with the ICPDR expert groups, in
particular EMIS EG and relevant national institutions responsible for agricultural policy development.
Component 1.2 should be executed by the same consultant team as component 1.3.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.2-1: Update the basin-
Develop concept and Update
Updated and
Point discharges by
July 02 -
wide inventory on
the basin-wide Inventory on
completed Inventory
May 02/ Emission
Oct 03
agricultural point and
Agricultural Point and Non-
and assured
inventory 2000
non-point sources of
point Sources of Pollution
coherency of N and
Non ­point
pollution in line with
N and P completely included
P loads-related data
discharges
EMIS emission inventory
in the Inventory
supplied by national
/Inventory
and EMIS project
consultants in the
/MONERIS
(MONERIS)
Assure the inclusion of FRY
Emission Inventory
in the Inventory
Project (02/03)
2000
Extension of EMIS
2000
1.2-2: Review relevant
Review and update data and
Summary report on
Results of actions
July 02 -
legislation, existing
information in the DRB
agricultural policies
from JAP 3.4:
Oct 03
policy programs and
countries taking into account
and state of
Reduction of
actual state of
the results of UNDP/GEF
enforcement in DRB,
Pollution from
enforcement in the DRB
/DPRP, EU/PHARE 301/91
including
Non-Point Sources
with respect to promotion
and the results of JAP 3.4
comparison with
and application of BAP
Reduction of Pollution from
EU/CAP
practices
Non-Point Sources
1.2-3: Review inventory
Inventory of single major
New inventory for
Component 6 of
July 02 -
on important
pesticides (active ingredient)
the use of pesticides
PHARE project
Aug 03
agrochemicals (nutrients
by country, basin-wide
Report on the use of
ZZ 77/79/5
etc.) in terms of
Compilation of a report on the
major single
quantities of utilization,
use of major single pesticide
pesticide ingredients
their misuse in
ingredients (indicate CAS
application, their
numbers) analyzing the
environmental impacts
misuse in application, their
and potential for
environmental impacts and
reduction
potential for reduction
Inventory of fertilizers market
Inventory
Assure
July 02 -
products (total N and P per
Summary report on
coordination with
Aug 03
year) by country, basin-wide
the use of
DANUBS and
Compilation of a report on the
agrochemicals
MONERIS
use of fertilizer products by
(fertilizers) in DRB
Projects
country, basin-wide, analyzing
misuse in their application,
their environmental impacts
and potential for reduction
1.2-4: Identify main
Collect information on
Study on
Assure
July 02 -
institutional,
institutional, administrative
institutional,
coordination with
Aug 03
administrative and
and funding deficiencies in the
administrative and
MONERIS project,
funding deficiencies
field of land use and
funding deficiencies
DaNUbs
(including
agricultural practices in DRB
in the field of land
complementary
countries
use and agricultural
measures) to reduce
practices in DRB
pollutants
countries
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Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.2-5: Introduce or,
Analyze existing situation for
Report on existing
Coordinate with
July 02 -
where existing, further
each DRB country
situation and draft
DANUBS,
Aug 03
develop concepts for the
concepts for policy
MONERIS
application of best
development and
agricultural practices in
implementation of
all DRB countries, by
BAP in the DRB
taking into account
countries
country specific
Compile national
Concepts for
traditional, social and
contributions and prepare
application of BAP
economic issues, and the
concepts for application of
policies by taking
ECE recommendations
BAP policies by taking into
into consideration
consideration the countries'
the countries'
specific hydrological, climatic
specific
and ecological situation
hydrological,
climatic and
ecological situation
1.2-6: Discuss the new
Send concept paper to
Concept paper
concepts with
Contracting Parties (CPs) and
governments, farming
other interested parties
communities and NGOs
(experts, NGOs, farmers
in the basin and
associations)
disseminate results
Organize a workshop on
Workshop and
among them
development of concepts for
workshop report
the introduction of Best
The concept
Agricultural Practices in the
discussed and
Danube Countries
amended
Draft the final concept
Draft final concept
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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
Tasks
This part of the DRP will assist the DRB countries (especially in the lower Danube basin) with the
development of low-input agriculture and with pilot programs for agricultural pollution reduction, in
line with existing and emerging (driven by EU accession process) national environmental legislation.
Specific needs to improve agricultural practices and relevant sites for demonstration activities on
manure handling should be identified in practical concepts for each DRB country. Focus countries for
pilot projects (training and institutional development of best agricultural practice) should be Ukraine,
Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
The implementation of the pilot projects (non-structural) will be carried out in Phase 2.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out under the responsibility of an international consultant /
subcontractor with particular expertise in the promotion of practices for sustainable agriculture, and in
the agricultural technologies applicable in Central and Eastern European countries (specifically
manure treatment). The consultant should be familiar with the concept of "best agriculture practice"
and relevant EU legislation, in particular with the Nitrate Directive.
The country-specific implementation arrangements have to be carried out by national consultants /
experts according to the provisions specified by the international consultant/subcontractor.
The project activities should be carried out in close cooperation with the ICPDR expert groups, in
particular EMIS EG and the relevant local agricultural institutions. Certain coordination will be
needed with the implementation of project component dealing with wetland rehabilitation (1.4).
The Component 1.3. should be executed by the same consultant team as component 1.2.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.3-1: Analyze existing
Carry out the analysis,
Report on existing
Coordinate with
Jul 02
programs and pilot projects
taking into account the
programmes and pilot
DANUBS
­ Dec
promoting best agricultural
results of the
projects and proposals for
03
practice (especially
UNDP/GEF DPRP and
the development of Pilot
regarding animal farming
of the EU/PHARE
Projects.
and manure handling, as well
Project EU/301/91
as organic farming) in DRB
Identify needs for new
List of identified new
countries, and assess nutrient
pilot activities in BAP,
pilot projects (mainly for
reduction capacities
especially in UA, MOL,
6 DRB countries) with
RO, BG, YU and B-H
assessment of nutrient
reduction capacities
1.3-2: Develop practical
Develop the concept and
Practical concept and
Joint Action
Dec 02
concepts for the introduction
criteria for introduction
criteria for the
Programme 3.4
­
respectively promotion of
of appropriate
introduction of BAP and
Reduction of
Mar 03
appropriate agricultural
agricultural practices and
best manure handling
Pollution from
practices and manure
best manure handling
taking into account
Non-Point
handling in the central and
taking into account
relevant EU legislation
Sources
downstream RB countries by
relevant EU legislation
taking into account national
Develop guidelines for
Guidelines for manure
demand and international
best manure handling
handling,
markets and relevant EC
legislation
Translation of guidelines
Translation of guidelines
into national languages
into national languages
Assess possibilities for
Priority list of identified
national and regional
institutional support
institutional support in
requirements in DRB -
practically applying BAP
national structures for
in the Danube River
practical application of
Basin countries- identify
guidelines identified
national structures for
practical application of
guidelines
1.3-3 Prepare and implement
Based on 1.3-1 and 1.3-2
Mechanisms for national
Results from
Mar 03
for the central and lower
organize the setting up of
structures (extension
Joint Action
­ Jul
DRB countries typical pilot
mechanisms for national
service)
Programme 3.4
03
projects (especially in UA,
structures (extension
Proposal for the
Reduction of
MD, RO, BG, YU and B-H)
service)
implementation and
Pollution from
to train and support farmers
Set criteria for the
assessment of pilot
Non-Point
in the application of best
selection of pilot projects
projects (criteria and
Sources
agricultural practice
Design the selection
selection procedure)
procedure involving
Pilot projects proposal
stakeholders on local
level
Propose pilot projects
1.3-4 Organize a series of
Organize a consultation
Consultation workshop
demonstration workshops to
workshop on the
and workshop
disseminate the results of the
implementation of Best
documentation
pilot projects
Agricultural Practices ­
demonstration of results
of pilot projects (Czech
Republic and Bulgaria)
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Output 1.4 Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of
appropriate land use
Tasks
The primary focus of this output is to assist DRB countries to prepare new land use and wetlands
rehabilitation/protection policies and legislation in line with the existing and emerging (driven by EU
accession process) environmental legislation as well as GEF IW strategies. This project output shall
address common inappropriate land uses and subsequent impacts on ecologically sensitive areas and
wetlands including the effects of transboundary pollution with particular attention to nutrients and
toxic substances related to: municipalities, agricultural activities, hydraulic structures etc., .
Standardized integrated land use concepts shall be developed for the protection and/or rehabilitation of
selected sensitive nature protection /wetland areas.
Such new approaches will be demonstrated in the frame of pilot activities which should also serve to
stimulate activities that will expand the use of sustainable land use practices in critical nature
protection and wetland areas of the DRB. The inventory of nature protection areas in the form of a
map, will, besides meeting a core EU WFD requirement, provide the basis for prioritizing actions to
protect and rehabilitate priority nature protection areas and wetland habitats in the DRB.
In Phase 2 of the Project, these concepts shall be implemented and required policy, legal and
institutional reforms shall be applied for integrated land use as models for the DRB.
Implementation Arrangements
The relevant project activities will be carried out under the responsibility of an international consultant
with particular expertise in international environment policy and legislation, as well as the protection
and/or rehabilitation of sensitive nature protection areas and riverine wetlands. Specific knowledge of
nature protection areas and wetland sites in the DRB is required as well as strong knowledge of
ongoing activities. Given this, the DRP project document indicates WWF as the consultant/expert for
these activities.
Given the close linkages between Project Outputs 1.4 and 4.3, they will be carried out by the same
expert team. The expert team will also be required to assure close cooperation and compatibility with
the results from the GIS related activities of the project (Activities 1.1.1 and 1.1.5.) as well as to be
mindful of other elements of the River Basin Management part of the DRP (all of output 1.1). The
country-specific activities and associated national implementation arrangements, have to be organized
and carried out by national consultants / experts according to the provisions specified by the
international consultant.
The project activities must be undertaken in close cooperation with the relevant ICPDR expert groups
(RBM, MLIM, ECO, GIS SEG), the Ramsar Convention Secretariat, DEF (where appropriate) and
national experts from the chosen areas.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific
ICPDR Expert
Time
Outputs
Groups Input
Frame
1.4-1: Define
Define methodology of
Methodology of
Agreement in ECO/EG
July-
methodology for
integrated land use assessment
integrated land
Oct. 02
integrated land use
use assessment
assessment and establish
Establish inventory of
Protected areas
1. Definition of criteria
July-
inventory of protected
protected areas (WFD Annex
inventory
for data on protected
Oct. 02
areas
IV 1.(V))
including
areas (habitats and
(draft)
Collect and compile data;
overview map on
species)
Jun 03
develop overview map on
protected areas
2. ECO/EG encourages
(final)
protected areas, based on
contracting parties to
national contributions
provide needed
national information
Select representative wetland
Wetland areas
Definition of
Oct-
areas within DRB sub-basins
selected within
representivity with
Nov 02
for development of pilot
DRB sub-basins
ECO/EG in
projects (see 1.4-2)
for development
consultation with
of pilot projects
MLIM/EG and
RBM/EG
Selection of
representative areas
1.4-2: Carry out case
Collect current land use data
Assessment of
Dec 02 ­
studies for selected
and future plans for
land use in
Sept 03
wetland areas and assess
development in selected
selected areas
inappropriate land use
wetland areas
(incl. pressures
(e.g. forestry, settlements
Synthesize and assess land use
and impacts)
and development zones,
data and plans for future
agriculture and hydraulic
development from selected
structures)
areas
Organize workshops with local
Workshops and
Participation of
Feb ­ Apr
stakeholders for each selected
workshop reports
national representative
03
area on development of
describing
of ECO/EG in local
concepts and methodologies
lessons learned
workshop
for land use and wetland
management
1.4-3: Develop
Develop alternative concept
Concepts for
Comments on draft
Dec 02 ­
alternative concepts and
and strategy for each selected
appropriate land
concepts
Sep 03
strategies for achieving
area, including policy
use in the
integrated land use and
recommendations with
selected areas,
management in chosen
reference to Ramsar
including policy
wetland areas, including
Convention and WFD, based
recommendation
required actions and
on assessment of selected
s
measures (regulatory and
areas in 1.4-2
legal issues, economic
fines and incentives,
compensation payments,
etc)
1.4-5: Disseminate
Prepare and produce material
Info material on
Comments on draft
project results in the
for presentation of integrated
integrated land
material
Danube river basin
land use in wetland areas
use in wetland
areas
Organize workshop with
Workshop and
Comments on
policy makers (relevant
workshop
workshop programme
ministries and institutions)
resolutions
from DRB countries on
concepts and approach for
ecological, sustainable 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 the
application of BAT (best available techniques, including cleaner technologies)
towards reduction of nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
Tasks
This project output will assist the DRB countries in the development of new industrial nutrient/toxics
pollution control policies and legislation in line with the existing and emerging (driven by EU
accession process) national legislation.
Taking into account the expected revitalization of industries, it is necessary to focus on industrial
policies and on a review of legislation in order to ensure that environmental considerations are
adequately taken into account and that mechanisms for compliance are put in place; introducing the
concept of Integrated Prevention and Pollution Control.
The project should also address the problem of industrial "hot spots" in relation to Significant Impact
Areas (SIA) as identified in the Transboundary Analysis, to determine transboundary nutrients and
toxics pollution from particular industries and identify possible solutions (BAT - best available
techniques including cleaner technologies, treatment process, etc.) to reduce the emissions of toxic
substances and nutrients in particular.
While Phase 1 of the Project focuses on the identification of gaps and opportunities for reforms, Phase
2 will develop pilot applications of BAT concepts in selected countries.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out by an international consultant/subcontractor with particular
expertise in EU water and industrial pollution sectors legislation. The consultants should be familiar
with the concept of BAT, UNIDO guidelines for cleaner production and especially with EU IPPC
Directive.
This project component should be carried out in close cooperation with EMIS EG and also should
cooperate with the UNIDO-TEST MSP to ensure that interventions at the policy/legislative and at the
technical (demonstration) levels are complementary.
The country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the guidelines provided by the international consultant/subcontractor.
Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.5-1: Up-date the basin-wide
Update the basin-wide
Updated basin-
1. Emission
Aug 02
inventory on industrial and
inventory on industrial
wide inventory on
inventory 2000
­Apr
mining "hot spots" (EMIS
discharges taking into
industrial
2. Result of
03
inventory) taking into account
account significant
discharges taking
PHARE project no
emissions of nutrients and toxic
impact on water
into account
VI ZZ 77/97/25
substances
resources and water
significant impact
quality and assure data
on water resources
coherency
and water quality
and assured data
coherency
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Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.5-2: Identify industrial hot
Identify relevant plants
List of industrial
1. EMIS Inventory
Aug 02
spots having a significant impact
considering up-dated
hot spots having a
2. MLIM TNMN /
-
on water resources (abstraction,
basin-wide inventory
significant impact
Joint Danube
Apr 03
thermal pollution) and water
(1.5-1)
on water resources
Survey
quality; define SIA of industrial
and water quality
pollution (analyze cause-effect
relationship)
1.5-3: Review data and
Identify outdated
Report on outdated
ICPDR
Aug 02
information on the actual status
techniques in relation to
techniques in about
recommendations
-
of industrial production
BAT reference notes
10 enterprises and
Apr 03
techniques involving nutrients
(BREF notes) in the
on the potential for
(N and P) and dangerous
framework of EU IPPC
reduction of
substances in the DRB countries
Directive (focus on
pollution from
fertilizer, pulp and paper
fertilizer, pulp and
and chemical industries -
paper and chemical
not more than 10
industries in DRB
enterprises)
1.5-4: Review policies and
Review present and
Report on
ICPDR
Aug 02
relevant existing and future
emerging policies and
legislative and
recommendations
-
legislation for industrial
legislation and
policy measures
Apr 03
pollution control and
associated enforcement
and enforcement
identification enforcement
mechanisms in each
mechanisms
mechanisms at country level
DRB country, taking into
account implementation
plans for IPPC Directive
in EU candidate
countries
1.5-5: Compare and identify
Compare and identify
DRB Report on
Aug 02 -
gaps between relevant EU and
gaps between EU and
gaps between EU
Apr 03
national legislation
national legislation
and national
legislation
Develop proposals on
Guidelines for
how to close the gaps
improvement
1.5-6: Develop necessary
Identify and evaluate
DRB Report on
ICPDR
Aug 02 -
complementing policy and legal
complementary
relevant
recommendations
Apr 03
measures for the introduction of
measures
complementary
BAT (taking into account
Carry out study on
measures for the
regulatory and legal issues,
policy and legal
introduction of
awareness-raising, financial
measures for
BAT
fines and incentives, etc)
introduction of BAT
1.5-8: Organize workshops with
Organize BAT network
BAT network
ICPDR
participants from relevant
(experts exchange
organized
recommendations
ministries, industrial managers,
between local
Site visits to
banking institutions, introducing
authorities, industries,
industrial plants
information on best available
regulators and NGOs)
using BAT
techniques, financial support,
Organize kick-of
Kick-of meeting
etc.
meeting for BAT
for BAT network
network on introduction
of BAT for industry and
mining ­ reduction of
nutrients and dangerous
substances
Prepare programmes for
Workshops,
future workshops,
training
identify target groups,
programmes,
prepare training
training materials
materials on
on harmonization
harmonization of EU and
of EU and national
national policies and
policies and
legislation on BAT
legislation on BAT
(Implementation of
prepared
workshops in Phase II)
Target groups
identified
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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
Tasks
This part of the project will assist the DRB countries in the development of new tariff systems to
facilitate cost-covering operations of water and waste water services (including WWTPs with third
stage for nutrient reduction) and to encourage respective investment decisions.
Based on the results of the study on water and waste water tariffs, which was finished in 2001, policy
and legislative measures shall be developed for interested DRB countries to assure the introduction of
economically and socially acceptable tariffs. This project component shall help to improve the
investment possibilities for reduction of nutrients and toxic substances.
The development and implementation of new policy and legislative measures in the EU accession
countries shall take into account the implementation plans for the Drinking Water and for the Urban
Wastewater Directives and the policies and strategies that have been developed to reach the full
compliance with EU legislation.
The implementation of new policy and legislative measures can make a substantial contribution
towards increasing internal funds and releasing public budgets and can thus facilitate the provision of
baseline contributions for new investment projects in transboundary nutrient reduction and pollution
control.
Phase 1 of the Project will focus on developing country-specific concepts for tariff reforms while the
Phase 2 will set the basis for implementation with national stakeholders.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out under the responsibility of an international consultant(s)
with expertise in environmental/natural resources economics and in particular in water sector funding
policy and water tariffs in Central and Eastern European countries.
The country specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the guidelines provided by the international consultant(s).
The Components 1.6 and 1.7 should be executed by the same consultants. Coordination will be also
needed with the implementation of project activity dealing with EU guidelines for economic analysis
(1.1.3).
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.6-1: Analyze present
Analyze national water tariff policies
Country-specific
None
Jul 02 -
status and significant
Analyze relevant legal and regulatory
analysis and
Feb 02
deficiencies regarding
framework and identify significant
assessment reports
water supply and
deficiencies
wastewater relevant
Analyze relevant institutional framework
legislation, structure of
Regarding water supply: analyze and
Country-specific
None
tariff system, level of
assess at national level all tariff-related
analysis and
tariffs, status of
data: e.g. structure and level of tariffs,
assessment reports
metering, level of
status of metering, level of illegal and
on actual tariff
illegal and
unaccounted-for consumption, level of
setting, taking into
unaccounted for
collection rate, etc.;
account
consumptions,
collection rates, etc.
Regarding wastewater services: analyze
implementation
and assess at national level all tariff
plans for Drinking
related data: e.g. structure and level of
Water and Urban
tariffs, status of metering, level of
Wastewater
collection rate, type of wastewater
Directives in EU
collection and treatment (centralized and
candidates
decentralized public collection system,
countries
septic tanks, industrial collection system
and direct industrial discharges)
Study "most effective practices" in tariff
Study report on
None
setting
"most effective
practices" in tariff
setting
Analyse differences between actual
Comparative
None
national practices and "most effective
analysis report
practices"
Analyze framework conditions for water
Country-specific
None
sector investments
analysis and
a) Funding mechanisms
assessment reports
b) Constraints for public and private
investment
1.6-2: Develop country
Develop potentials, requirements and
Country-specific
None
Jan 03
specific concepts for
principles for tariff reforms
potentials,
- Sept
tariff reforms aimed at
requirements and
03
cost covering models
principles for tariff
in line with the EU
reforms, based on
WFD, taking into
the findings of 1.6-
account
1, in line with the
Implementation
EU WFD
Strategies in EU
Develop country-specific
Country-specific
None
candidate countries
recommendations for tariff reforms
recommendations
for tariff reforms,
based on the
findings of 1.6-1,
in line with the EU
WFD
1.6-4: Organize
Organize basin-wide workshop on
Basin-wide
national workshops
economic mechanisms for introduction
workshop and
with participants from
of socially acceptable water and
workshop report
relevant ministries,
wastewater tariffs and introduction of
municipalities, the
appropriate water pollution charges,
private sector and
fines and Incentives"
relevant NGOs on the
introduction of
economically and
socially acceptable
water and wastewater
tariffs
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Output 1.7 Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines
and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Tasks
This output will provide assistance to interested DRB countries to develop an effective system of
charges, fines and incentives to promote rational utilization of water resources and to prevent or
reduce effects of environmental pollution, specifically nutrients and certain toxics. Within the broad
framework of charges, fines and incentives particular attention should be given on discharges of
nutrients and toxic pollutants with significant transboundary effects.
The development and implementation of new effective system of charges, fines and incentives in the
EU accession countries shall take into account the implementation plans for all water quality
protection Directives and the policies and strategies that have been developed to reach the full
compliance with EU legislation.
Phase 1 of the Project will produce a DRB-wide assessment of presently existing tools and
institutional mechanisms, while Phase 2 will prepare and suggest guidelines for the introduction of
most appropriate charges, fines and incentives.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out under the responsibility of an international consultant(s)
with expertise in environmental/natural resources economics and in particular in water sector funding
policy, use of various economic tools and EU legislative Compliance Cost concept in Central and
Eastern European countries.
The country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the guidelines provided by the international consultant(s).
The Components 1.6 and 1.7 should be executed by the same consulting team. Coordination will be
also needed with the implementation of project activity dealing with EU guidelines for economic
analysis (1.1.3) and with pollution trading (4.4).
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.7-1: Analyze the
Analyze the present legal and
Country-specific
RBM/ EDG
Jul 02­Dec
present legal and
regulatory systems of water
analysis and assessment
02
regulatory systems of
pollution charges, fines and
reports
water pollution charges,
incentives in the DRB
fines and incentives in
countries at country level,
the DRB countries and
taking into account
identify significant
implementation plans for
deficiencies and
Drinking Water and Urban
interferences (basis and
Wastewater Directives in EU
types of charges, fines
candidates countries
and incentives,
Compile an overview of the
Comparative analysis of
effectiveness, collection
national systems in a
national systems
procedures, exemptions,
standardized format and
etc)
identify deficiencies
1.7-2: Identify and
Develop an adequate set of
Adequate country-
None
Jan 03 ­
recommend essential and
tools for DRB countries
specific set of tools
May 03
effective water pollution
Describe and analyze barriers
Reports on barriers to
None
charges, fines and
to introduction and effective
introduction and
incentives, assess the
use of the developed tools
effective use of the
main obstacles/barriers
developed tools
to their introduction and
capabilities of the
Analyze and assess
Reports on institutional
None
particular DRB countries
institutional capabilities and
capabilities and required
for a reform of water
required arrangements
arrangements at country
pollution charges, fines
level
and incentives
Assess economic viability of
Reports on economic
None
proposed tools
viability and results of
Survey and assess social
the social acceptance
acceptance
survey
1.7-3: Develop
Develop recommendations for
Reports on entire
RBM/EDG
May
appropriate concepts for
the introduction of water-
mechanisms including
03 -
the introduction of
related charges, fines and
recommendations for the
Oct 03
balanced and effective
incentives
introduction of water-
systems of water
Develop general proposals for
related charges, fines and
pollution charges, fines
enforcement mechanisms
incentives
and incentives including
enforcement
mechanisms
1.7-5: Organize
Organize basin-wide workshop
Basin-wide workshop
workshops on the
on analysis of current practices
(organized together with
application of
and policies and concept for
1.6-4) and workshop
appropriate water
introduction of appropriate
report
pollution charges, fines
water pollution charges, fines
and incentives, with
and incentives
participants from
relevant ministries,
municipalities and the
private sector
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Output 1.8 Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
Tasks
The main objective of this part of the project is to assess the possibility for the introduction of
acceptable standards in the particular DRB countries and to develop proposals for the required
legislative reforms and measures as well as appropriate enforcement and/or voluntary agreement
schemes.
The country-specific recommendations and implementation schedules should be mostly based on the
experiences from Western European countries and should take into account the institutional and
especially the economic capability of the particular DRB countries.
Phase 1 of the Project will assess the country-specific situation and discuss measures to overcome
reduction barriers, while Phase 2 will periodically monitor and check the implementation of
recommendations.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be supported by the EMIS EG and carried out by an international
consultant(s) with particular expertise in nutrient management and phosphorus phase out / recycling
programs.
The country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the provisions provided by the international consultant(s).
Work Plan
Activity
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1.8-1: Review the
Prepare an inventory of legislation and
Report on the
Results from
Sept 02 -
existing legislation,
policies in the particular DRB
existing legislation,
EMIS Zagreb
Sept 03
policies and voluntary
countries concerning the present status
policies and
workshop (Oct.
commitments
of P-content in detergents
voluntary
2001) on
Carry out a review and comparative
agreements
phosphate-free
analysis on a country basis regarding
detergents
compliance with relevant EU
regulations and GPA, DRB
Convention and Black Sea Convention
1.8-2: Compile and
Compile and evaluate data on
Report summarizing
Analyze data
Sept 02 -
evaluate the data on
phosphorus-containing detergents
and evaluating data
and provide
Sept 03
phosphorus containing
produced by detergent industry
received from
comments
detergents delivered by
Assess quantities of production and
detergents industry
Detergent Industry
consumption, respectively export,
import of phosphate-based detergents
in comparison with more environment-
friendly forms and prepare a market
outlook for different types of detergent
(P-based and P-free detergents)
1.8-3: Develop
Develop proposals for accomplishing a
Proposals for
Sept 02 -
proposals for
voluntary agreement between ICPDR
accomplishing a
Sept 03
accomplishing a
and the Detergent Industry
voluntary agreement
voluntary agreement
between the ICPDR
between ICPDR and
and detergent
the Detergent Industry
industry
1.8-4: Organize a
Prepare a basin-wide conference on:
Basin-wide conf. for
Approval of
basin-wide conference
the implementation of voluntary
signing & implem.
agenda by
on introduction of
agreement for phosphate-free
of voluntary
EMIS
phosphate-free
detergents (to be implemented in
agreement for P-free
detergents
Phase II)
detergents prepared
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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 : Institutional and organizational mechanisms for transboundary cooperation in pollution
control and nutrient reduction are put in place and concepts for improved water quality
monitoring, emission control, emergency warning and accidental prevention are developed.
Approach : Conceptualizing and putting in place "Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms"
at the national level, involving all technical, administrative and financial departments to assure
adequate coordination and implementation of policies, legislation and projects for nutrient
reduction and pollution control. Supporting the ICPDR and its Expert Groups to improve their
institutional, administrative and technical capacities to assure basin wide harmonization of water
quality regulatory standards including specific provisions for nutrient reduction; to further
develop specific regional information system and mechanisms for transboundary pollution
monitoring and evaluation considering EU regulations (WFD) and GEF IW M&E indicators
(process, stress reduction, environmental status).
Organizing workshops and training courses on institutional, administrative, technological and
economic issues for individuals and participants from ministries, public authorities and private
institutions with responsibilities related to the use, control and impacts of nutrients in the DRB,
respectively their effects on the Black Sea.
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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
Tasks
In order to ensure efficient implementation of policies and related Investment Programme defined
under the DRPC, it is recommended that coordinating capacities at the national level should be
reinforced or created. Inter-Ministerial Co-ordinating Mechanisms will be set up to assure adequate
coordination and implementation of policies, legislation and projects for nutrient reduction and
pollution control.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out by an international consultant(s), co-operating at the
national level with relevant governmental bodies to prepare guidelines and TORs for the setting up
and functioning of national Inter-Ministerial Co-ordinating Mechanisms.
Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Output
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
frame
2.1-1 Evaluate existing
1. Analysis of existing inter-
Analysis report of
June 02 -
national structures for
ministerial structures and
existing inter-
July 02
coordination of water
mechanisms
ministerial structures

management and water
2. Analysis of activities,
and mechanisms and of
pollution control (follow-up
competence and capacities
activities, competence
action on the report on
of existing structures
and capacities of
"Existing and Planned Inter-
existing structures
ministerial Coordination
Mechanisms Relating to
Pollution Control and
Nutrient Reduction")
2.1-2 In cooperation with
1. Establishing close
Proposal for new
June 02 -
national governments,
cooperation with existing
structures or for
Oct 02
propose adequate structures,
structures
improvement of

including technical,
2. Based on analysis,
existing structures
administrative and financial
prepare a proposal for
Concept paper for the
departments to coordinate
improving the structures
setting up of
the review and
coordinating
implementation of policies,
3. Develop concept paper
mechanisms
legislation and projects for
for the setting up of
nutrient reduction and
coordinating mechanisms
pollution control
2.1-3 Assist governments in
1. Assist in the setting up of
Operational Inter-
June 02 -
improving national
relevant mechanisms for
ministerial coordination
July 03
coordinating mechanisms,
cooperation with national
mechanisms

provide initial guidance for
governments
the implementation of GEF
2. Provide initial support for
Project Components and
coordinating mechanisms to
assure effective
facilitate project
coordination with activities
implementation
related to WFD and to
project development in the
3. Enhance effective
frame of the DABLAS Task
coordination with activities
Force
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
Tasks
The subject of this project output is professional and financial support aimed at reinforcing the
activities related to emission control (EMIS/EG) and monitoring of water quality, laboratory and
information management (MLIM/EG), particularly aiming at:
·
development of water quality objectives for nutrients and standards for toxic substances
·
development of application for pressure /stress (emissions) and impact (water quality/change
in ecosystems) analysis, based on MLIM and EMIS databases (TNMN, JDS, ARS, EMIS
Inventory)
·
improvement of the scope of the Trans-National Monitoring Network and Emission Inventory,
including harmonization of their databases, considering EU and DRPC Priority Substances
The models and applications supported mostly with data from the TNMN and Emission Inventory are
essential tools for a profound assessment of environmental stress and impact, in particular
transboundary nutrient and toxic pollutant flows as well as an assessment of the expected effects of
nutrient and other pollution reduction measures. The present nutrient reduction plans can be adjusted
and the implementation of policy measures can be focused on specific areas or sectors.
To assure the coherence and viability of data collection in all Danube countries, it would be necessary
to provide training and additional laboratory and monitoring tools, including development of SOPs
and preparation of reference materials. Particular attention should be given to those countries that still
need to be brought to the same operational level (Ukraine, Moldova) and are not yet integrated in the
MLIM and EMIS systems (Bosnia-Herzegovina, FR Yugoslavia).
Phase 1 of the Project will prepare the upgrading of existing operational tools, while Phase 2 will
secure their effective application and the DRB-wide data availability.
Implementation Arrangements
The activities of this project output will be carried out by international consultants specialised in water
quality issues. To ensure cooperation and coordination with the ICPDR activities, consultation and
working meetings of the Expert Groups for particular research work (development of nutrient data
base, etc.) should be organized.
The country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the guidelines provided by the international consultant/subcontractor.
The activities under this project output 2.2 will have to be coordinated with project output 2.4: Support
for reinforcement of the ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS), particularly with GIS integration
(linked also with activity 1.15 and 1.1-3) and output 4.1: Development of indicators for project
monitoring and impact evaluation.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
2.2-1: Harmonize
Nutrients quality objectives
Proposal for Water
Review proposal
May-Oct
water quality
will be defined based on
quality objectives for
*(MLIM paper:
03
standards and
Outputs of Activity 1.1-6
nutrients
recommendation for
objectives, and
Proposal for Water
typology
quality assurance for
quality standards for
MLIM classification
nutrients and toxic
toxic substances from
system
substances
Development of Proposal for
ICPDR List ­ JAP
Review the proposed
water quality standards for
point 3.8 ­ Water
standards for toxic
toxic substances (link with
Quality Standards
substances
2.2-3)
2.2-2: Further
Develop an operational link
DANUBIS ­
July 02-
development of
(connection) between
MONERIS link is
Aug 03
databases for EMIS /
MONERIS (non-point
operational
MLIM in order to
sources) and DANUBIS
assess environmental
Develop a proposal for an
Proposal for an
Final approval
stress and impacts
upgrade and harmonization
upgraded TNMN and
of TNMN and Emission
Emission Inventory
Inventory
Establish a computer-based
1. GIS-based
application for stress and
programme available
impact analysis
2. Access assured
2.2-3: Optimize
Preparation of inventory
Inventory (including
Review of and
Sept 02 ­
TNMN and identify
(including location and
location and
comments on the draft
Aug 03
sources and amounts
characterizations) for point
characterizations) for
inventory (MLIM)
of transboundary
and non-point sources of EU
point and non-point
EMIS
pollution for
WFD Priority Substances
sources of EU WFD
EMIS to prepare an
substances on the list
(Harmonize with EMIS
Priority Substances
inventory of point and
of EU and DRPC
Inventory database)
non-point sources of
priority substances
EU WFD Priority
Substances in the
DRB. Results of JDS
to be taken into
account
Proposal for upgrade of
Upgrade of TNMN by
Existing conclusions
TNMN(determinands list) by
including the EU and
and recommendations
including the EU and DRPC
DRPC substances from
from previous projects
substances from priority lists
priority lists
done by MLIM ESGs
and EG
Develop and harmonize
SOPs for TNMN
Provide guidance to
SOPs for TNMN
determinands
consultant
determinands which do not
developed and
have these ­ for example the
harmonized
determinands from the List
of Priority Substances
2.2-4: Organize
Proposal for water quality
Proposal for
MLIM and EMIS EG
workshops to
standards and objectives
finalization of water
expertise preparation
support
developed in accordance
quality standards and
and finalization of
strengthening of
with EU WFD requirements
objectives developed
outputs
operational tools for
in accordance with
monitoring,
EU WFD requirements
laboratory and
TNMN development
Recommendations for
information
proposal for including point
finalizations of new
management and for
and non-point sources
TNMN structure
emission analysis
contribution to in-stream
(including point and
from point and non-
waters with special regard to
non-point sources
point sources of
Priority Substances
contribution to in-
pollution
stream waters with
special regard to
Priority Substances)
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Output 2.3 Improvement of procedures and tools for accident and emergency
response with particular attention to transboundary emergency situations
Tasks
The subject of this project output is to support development activities for accident emergency warning
and prevention of accidental pollution. The experience from the last accidental pollution events
indicates that the originally established AEWS needs substantial improvement before it can become a
satisfactory tool for adequate management of transboundary contamination from catastrophic events.
The activities will focus on:
- reinforcement of the AEWS, in particular preparation of geographical extension to Bosnia-
Herzegovina and Yugoslavia and the development of a new sustainable communication systems
via the Internet (DANUBIS)
- A review of the existing Accident Risk Spot Inventory (possibly including risk assessment of
priority sites) and the design of preventive measures
- the development of a project concept for the maintenance and calibration of the Danube Basin
Alarm Model (DBAM).
During Phase 1 of the Project, the operational bases of the alarm system will be upgraded and
preventive policy measures recommended. During Phase 2, the alarm system will be made fully
operational and extended in the DRB, in particular in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Yugoslavia.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out by international consultants in cooperation with the
AEPWS/EG. In addition, the existing sub basin commissions responsible for accidental emergency
warning and prevention will also contribute to the project implementation.
Country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts according
to the provisions supplied by the AEPWS/EG, respectively the international consultant / subcontractor.
The activities under this project output 2.3 will have to be coordinated with project output 2.4: Support
for reinforcement of the ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS), particularly with activity 2.4-1:
Further develop ICPDR Information System - Design and implement communication solution for real
time emergency cases (including software coding and testing) .
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
2.3-1: Reinforce
Review information
Information content
General guidelines
Sept 02 ­
operational conditions in
content and flow at local
and flow at local and
development
June 03
the national alert centers
and international level
international level -
Evaluation / analysis
(PIACs) and geographical
Develop an upgraded
new manual (AEWS ­
of the consultant
extension of the AEPWS
international manual
Danube)
outputs -
in Bosnia-Herzegovina and
recommendations
FR Yugoslavia
Evaluate needs for
Evaluation of needs
technical and financial
and implementation
(investments) support and
schedule prepared
prepare implementation
schedules for the extension
of AEWS at the level of
FRY and B-H PIACs
Develop new sustainable
Standard forms
Standard forms
communication solution
Communication
proposal
for information exchange
solution for
Evaluation / analysis
in emergency cases PIACs
information exchange
of consultant's
/ ICPDR
in emergency cases
outputs ­
PIACs / ICPDR (using
recommendations
ICPDR web site -
appropriate software)
Create operational AEWS
Set up systems for
units in B-H and FRY. Up-
B&H/FRY AEWS units
grade AEWS PIACs(
in B-H/FRY
moved from 2.4-2)
operational In phase 1
if budget available
(extension of PIACs is
planned in phase II)
2.3.-2:Complete and
Complete and upgrade the
Inventory ranking
Ranking
Dec 02 ­
upgrade the available
available inventory
system of relevant
methodology
July 03
inventory detailed analysis
detailed analysis of
ARS resulting from
position and concept
in respect to ARS,
selected ARS distribution
industrial activities in
paper
distribution on sub-basin
on sub-basins and on
DRB
and industry branches
industry branches
2.3-3: Design preventive
Develop concept and basic
Basic guidelines and
Design preventive
Dec 02 ­
measures, adjust national
guidelines for accident and
recommendations for
measures by
July 03
legislation and improve
pollution prevention (first
accident and pollution
providing the
compliance with safety
draft)
prevention (first draft)
appropriate check
standards
list methodology
Carry out case study
Draft concept paper for
Recommendations
pilot projects
Preparation of final draft
Final draft
Scenarios guidelines
/ and development
2.3-4: Maintenance and
Development of project
Project concept and
Analyze and approve
Dec 02 ­
calibration of the Danube
concept
outline available
the inputs from
July 03
Basin Alarm Model
Manual development and
Manual development
consultants;
(DBAM), to predict the
implementation
and implementation
recommendations
propagation of the
Identify suitable pilot areas
Project briefs and
accidental pollution and
Organize and prepare the
ToRs for DBAM
evaluate temporal, spatial
workshop / training
calibration in the
and magnitude
document
selected pilot areas
characteristics in the
Project briefs and ToRs for
- pre-feasibility study
Danube river system and
DBAM calibration in the
for data collection
to the Black Sea
selected pilot areas
- pre-feasibility study for
data collection
2.3-5: Organize workshops
Reinforcement of
Warning system
AEPWS EG:
to reinforce cooperation in
cooperation in accident
operational and
Analyze and
accident and emergency /
and emergency warning
guidelines for
evaluate /
warning and development
and development of
preventive measures in
recommend inputs
of preventive measures
preventive measures
place
from consultants
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Output 2.4 Support for reinforcement of the ICPDR Information System
(DANUBIS)
Tasks
Further professional/technical and financial support is needed for the build-up and extension of
DANUBIS to assure adequate administration of the information and reporting obligations under the
DRPC. A new interactive web-site is to be adapted ensuring a smooth flow of textual and geographic
information between the national level and the central unit at the ICPDR Secretariat. It will facilitate
permanent monitoring and exchange of information on pollution control and nutrient reduction
measures and to disseminate information to the public on policy and legal matters related to nutrient
reduction: GEF nutrient reduction policies, relevant EU guidelines and directives, other information
from international initiatives/conventions concerning land based sources of pollution, agricultural
practices, fertilizer application, phosphate free detergents, etc.
There are four main areas of activities:
- hardware and software upgrade (at central and national level)
- software development (communication solution for AEWS, GIS implementation, etc.)
- content development (reporting guidelines, development strategy, etc...)
- training for users
During Phase 1 of the Project, the DANUBIS extension will be designed and basic components
implemented, during Phase 2 the system will be fully operational and used by the ICPDR Expert
Groups and other stakeholders.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities have to be carried out by international consultants/subcontractors in close
cooperation with the ICPDR Secretariat. In addition, the ICPDR Contracting Parties and Expert
Groups will contribute to the implementation of the project.
The country specific data and information have to be provided by national experts according to the
provisions supplied by the international consultant / subcontractor as needed.
The Activities under this project output 2.4 will have to be coordinated with other project
outputs/activities, which foresee utilization of DANUBIS, in particular:
- Output 1.1: River Basin Management (activity 1.1-5: RBM tools and data management - GIS)
- Output 2.2: Monitoring, Laboratory and Information Management (activity 2.2-2: Further
development of databases ­ EMIS / TNMN / ARS, etc. and links with DaNUbs and MONERIS)
- Output 2.3: Accident emergency response (activity 2.3-1: Reinforcement of AEWS ­
communication solution through DANUBIS).
- Output 3.3: Public Awareness (3.3-1: Education-Communication-Information strategy)
The ICPDR Secretariat will assure the regular operation and maintenance of the system. The ICPDR
will also provide the work space, computer equipment and access to DANUBIS in order to facilitate
the implementation of the project output.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
2.4-1: Further develop
Define needs for equipment
Needs assessment
HoDs and
May 02 ­
ICPDR Information
(hardware and software) and
(foreseen activities,
national ICPDR
June 03
System and ensure that
capacity building in relation to
equipment; human
Expert Groups
it is used by its expert
JAP and project activities
capacities)
members will
groups and other
Connect all Danube Countries
Upgraded Info System
cooperate with
operational bodies
to DANUBIS, assure
at national and
international
development and
regional levels (h-w, s-
consultant to
implementation of linkages
w specification,
identify needs
between national and regional
purchase, installation)
levels
Ensure technical and financial
support for DANUBIS
extension (100.000 USD for
equipment)
Develop reporting guidelines
Reporting guidelines
Identify reporting
May 02 ­
(formats and procedures) in
(formats and
needs
Dec. 02
accordance with DRPC and
procedures) in
Joint Action Programme 3.15
accordance with DRPC
Implementation of JAP for the
and JAP available
Danube River Basin
Design and implement
Reliable, cost-effective
Guidance,
Sept 02 ­
communication solution for
emergency information
standard
Nov 03
real time emergency cases
exchange -
procedures,
(including software coding and
communication
message routings
testing)
solution / Update
AEWS units
2.4-3: Reinforce
Design integration of GIS
GIS and IMS
1. GIS/ESG will
June 02 ­
DANUBIS through the
System into DANUBIS (in
integrated into
give standards in
Oct. 03
implementation of an
relation to 1.1-1 and 1.1-5)
DANUBIS
overview level
interactive web-site to
Implement GIS System and
Interface for user
2. Other EGs will
integrate further
map server
developed to make use
identify their
textual, numerical and
of the data
needs in using
digital mapping
Develop user-interface
GIS facilities for
information and to
Digital geographic data
the related
fulfill all requirements
Integrate the data in GIS
integrated and
activities MLIM,
of the work of the
System and map server
available in map server
EMIS, AEPWS
nutrient reduction
Test the whole system
Operational GIS
program, respectively
System for data
GIS/ESG will
the work of the ICPDR
integration and
provide standards
and the GEF Project
operating map server
(communication,
monitoring, public
information, etc.)
2.4-4: Launch training
Organize at the national level
On-the-job trainings at
Participation at
at the national level
training for EG members on
national level for EG
national level
and organize a series
efficient use of the Info
members to improved
of workshops in order
System (On-the-job training)
knowledge in the use
to train and assist
of the tools made
future users in the best
available by the
use of the tools made
System
available by the system
Conceptualize training
Concept for the 2nd
programme on the use of
phase of training
extended Information System
covering all needs
(incl. GIS) for DANUBIS
(persons involved,
users to improve data
categories, etc.)
management and updating
databases (implementation of
programme in Phase II)
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Output 2.5 Implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the
ICPDR and the BSC relating to the discharge of nutrients and hazardous
substances to the Black Sea
Tasks
The objective is to assist the ICPDR in further implementing the Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU), identifying appropriate modalities for the implementation and developing of a monitoring
system for commonly agreed process, stress reduction and environmental status indicators for the
Black Sea. During the Phase 1 of the Project, a joint working programme will be worked out and
approved, which will be practically applied in Phase 2.
Implementation Arrangements
The work will be carried out by the Joint Technical Working Group ICPDR - BSC. Financial support
will be provided to organize working meeting of the Danube ­ Black Sea Joint Technical Working
Group for the implementation of the MoU.
Coordination will be needed with the implementation of project component dealing with development
of indicators (4.1).
Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
Expert Groups
Time
Input
frame
2.5-1 Develop joint
Develop TOR of the Joint Working
TOR of the Joint
In its first
May 02-
work program for MOU
Group and a work program for
Working Group and a
meeting the
Oct 03
implementation
effective implementation of the MOU;
work program for
Joint Danube-
for this purpose the following steps
effective
Black Sea
are foreseen:
implementation of the
Working Group
- convene first meeting of Joint
MOU;
shall revise
Danube ­ Black Sea WG
existing or
- members should be the same as
develop new
for the first working group created
TOR and draft a
in December 1997 in Constanca
work
- the Executive Secretary / Director
programme to
of both Commissions shall
assure effective
participate in this meeting
implementation
- the results (work programme,
of the MOU
TOR and composition of the
working group) shall be submitted
to both Commissions for approval
2.5-2 Define and agree
Define and agree on status indicators
Status indicators to
May 02-
on status indicators to
to monitor nutrient and hazardous
monitor nutrient and
Oct 03
monitor nutrient
substances transport from the Danube
hazardous substances
transport from the
and change of ecosystems in the Black transport from the
Danube and the change
Sea
Danube and change of
of ecosystems in the
ecosyst. in the Black
Black Sea
Sea defined and
agreed upon
2.5-3 Define and
Define and establish reporting
Reporting procedure
May 02-
establish reporting
procedures
defined and agreed
Oct 03
procedures
upon
2.5-4 Re-establish and
Organize regular meetings of the Joint
Joint actions discussed
May 02-
organize regular
Working Group
and approved
Oct 03
meetings of the Joint
Danube-Black Sea WG
to evaluate progress of
nutrient reduction and
recovery of the Black
Sea ecosystems
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Output 2.6 Training and consultation workshops for resource management and
pollution control with attention to nutrient reduction and transboundary issues
Tasks
Numerous training workshops, consultation meeting, dissemination workshops, study tours etc. are
called for in the DRP involving participants from government, local administrations, NGOs and other
DRB stakeholders. These activities are essential for assuring the sustainability of appropriate resources
management and pollution control as well as to assure the same level of understanding throughout the
Danube River Basin.
This output addresses the need for a consistent approach to training, education activities and
information dissemination is needed to guarantee that a maximum of results are achieved (related to
the EIC Strategy in activity 3.3) in the most effective and efficient manner. During the Phase 1 of the
Project, the various training programmes, dissemination and consultation workshops, study tours etc.
will be determined and trainers trained, and a consistent approach for the organization of workshops
and consultation meetings (target audiences, structure, products etc.) will be developed. These training
programmes and workshop (methodologies) will be implemented and evaluated during Phase 2 of the
project.
Implementation Arrangements
The proposed training courses should be organized by an international consultant experienced in
training and communication. His/her work include developing a structure/methodology for preparing
workshops, consultation meetings being undertaken in the frame of the DRP.
The consultant will work in close cooperation with the ICPDR and relative Expert Groups. There is
an important linkage with the public participation and communication strategy and other activities
(output 3.3) as well as the specific training and public participation activities with the DEF (3.1) and
the SGP (3.2.) Further cooperation will be necessary between the consultant and those
consultants/experts responsible for preparing and organizing workshops as part of their respective
activities.
Regional Workshops designed to reinforce transboundary cooperation should be attended by at least
two or three participants from each DRB country. One essential task will be to prepare, prior to the
workshops, adequate documents and case study materials for dissemination among the participants.
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Work Plan
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
1) Assess training needs on national and sub-basin
·
Training concept
·
Curriculum
Sept. 02 ­
level and develop training programs.
·
June 03

Needs assessment
development
2) Define target groups and related methodology of
·
·
Identification
dissemination / consultation

Training packages
of target
3) Develop training packages for the following
·
Technical inputs from all
groups
purposes:
other consultants
·
Comments
·
2.6-1: Policy development and legal frame for
on need
transboundary cooperation in nutrient reduction
assessment
and control of toxic substances
·
2.6-2: Technical and legal issues of river basin
planning and transboundary water resources
management
·
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
Methodological approach
Identification of
and2.6-2
and knowledge of technical
potential trainers
issues
Train -the-trainers courses
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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 : The DEF Secretariat is fully operational and supports national NGOs. Community
based projects for nutrient reduction (Small Grants Programme) and awareness campaigns are
prepared and information material is regularly published. A comprehensive Education,
Information and Communication Strategy (EIC) is available to guide the preparation of
necessary communication products and public awareness activities about DRP objectives,
activities and results. Consequently public concern and response to ecological issues has
increased and public participation and action is expanded at the local, national and regional
levels..
Approach : Supporting NGOs in professional, institutional, administrative and funding issues to
boost their capacities for active participation in transboundary pollution control with particular
attention to nutrients and certain toxic substances. In this context, NGO activities and public
awareness shall be reinforced through the setting up of a Small Grants Programme providing
financial support for community based nutrient reduction projects. An overall EIC strategy will
greatly enhance and expand communication and participation by identifying the appropriate
approach to reach target audiences and achieve determined objectives. Concepts for special
campaigns for awareness raising and information of the public shall be developed and
cooperation with mass media shall be reinforced.
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Output 3.1 Support for institutional development of NGOs and community
involvement
Tasks
Support for the institutional development of DRB NGOs and enhanced public participation should
come in the form of technical/professional assistance and financial support to the Danube
Environmental Forum (DEF) and its members working on transboundary pollution issues and nutrient
reduction.
Phase 1 of the DRP will focus on making the DEF network fully operational and for preparing
activities to support nutrient reduction, ecosystem management etc. that will be completed in Phase 2
(public awareness campaigns, publications, training etc.).
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities will be carried out directly with the DEF under the management of the DEF
Secretariat and under the guidance of the DEF Spokespersons and Board. The DEF network including
all participating members are beneficiaries of the project and will participate via the respective DEF
national focal points at the national level and in the General Assembly (meets annually) at the regional
level.
DEF network members should participate and support activities at the national level and provide
country-specific data and information as needed.
These activities are closely linked with the DRP Small Grants Programme (SGP) (output 3.2) and the
respective public awareness and participation activities (3.3) which should all be mutually reinforcing.
DEF network members are eligible to participate in the SGP which should thereby serve to strengthen
the capacities of the DEF network as a whole. The DEF network will also play a role in carrying out
the public awareness and participation activities being planned (output 3.3.)
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
3.1-1: Provide
Establish office and select Secretariat
Strategy for the
support to the DEF
staff
development of
March 02
for operation,
Convene DEF board meeting and
DEF network
- Oct. 03-
communication and
adopt strategy for the development of
Well established,
information
DEF network
strengthened DEF
management
Prepare work plan
(Secretariat +
network)
Strengthen National Focal Points
(NFPs) through DEF Secretariat
activities
Strengthen member NGOs through
NFP activities
3.1-2: Organize
Identify training needs and target
Training needs
Identify specific
Jan-June
consultation meetings
groups
and target groups
training needs
03
and training
identified
workshops on
Develop training materials on issues
Training materials
For the
nutrients and toxic
related to nutrients reduction and toxic
developed
preparation of
substances issues
substances
training materials
Organize training for NGO trainers on
Training for NGO
identification and assessment of
trainers
sources of pollution accident risk
(nutrients and toxic substances) and
the development of actions for
remediation & public awareness
3.1-3: Publish special
Identify contents of publications
NGO publications
Assist and
Mar-Nov
NGO publications in
Prepare materials for publications
contribute with
03
national languages on
quality control
nutrients and toxic
content and
substances
publications
3.1-4: Organize
Identify training needs and target
Training needs
Inputs into
training courses for
groups
and target groups
training materials
the development of
identified
from DEF, REC,
NGO activities and
Develop training materials
Training materials
etc.
cooperation in
developed
national projects
(nutrient reduction)
Organize training for trainers on
Training for
development of NGO and community-
trainers
based activities and cooperation with
governmental entities in project
implementation
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Output 3.2 Applied awareness raising through community-based Small Grants
Programme
Tasks
The objective of this project output is to facilitate public participation and action at the grassroots level
thereby enabling NGOs to address key problems in the DRB related to pollution reduction, ecosystem
management etc. Administrative, professional and financial support will be provided for the
implementation of the DRP-Small Grants Programme. Phase 1 will focus primarily on the design
and organization of the SGP, the call for tenders and then the identification of suitable projects. In
Phase 2 of the Project, grants will be awarded and the programme will be implemented.
Implementation Arrangements
This project component shall be implemented by the pre-selected consultant, the Regional
Environmental Center (REC) in Hungary with technical and policy guidance from the ICPDR and its
relevant structures, The REC will administer the SGP through its national offices, engaging local
communities and NGOs to develop and submit relevant project proposals. The consultant will require
sufficient technical expertise in nutrient reduction, ecosystem and wetland management and other key
issues related to the WFD and GEF IW strategies for successful implementation of the SGP. The
technical consultant should assure the complementarity and consistency with other technical outputs
and pilot activities of the DRP. The REC will manage SGP implementation during the 2nd Phase of
the DRP to assure maximum results in nutrient reduction, public participation and awareness raising.
Given the importance of the SGP and the need for adequate stakeholder participation, a "platform" of
stakeholders will guide the design and set-up of the SGP. It is possible that the platform will also
have a role in guiding implementation in the future. Members of the platform are expected to include
the REC, DEF, WWF, ICPDR, and DRP project staff. In general it is foreseen that the ICPDR will
assist in the technical implementation of the program and contribute to the evaluation process. It is
also expected that the DEF will assist in the identification and preparation of appropriate projects
while also contributing to the evaluation process.
The SGP is closely linked with the activities to strengthen the DEF (3.1) and with public participation
and communication activities (3.3.) There is also a linkage with the prospective pilot activities that
will be carried out in other components of the DRP.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific
ICPDR Expert
Time
Outputs
Groups Input
Frame
3.2-1: Identify NGO grants
Establish a platform of
A platform of
ECO RBM /
May -
programme and projects
participating organizations
participating
ICPDR assist
Dec 02
for reduction of nutrients
A meeting of the platform to
organizations
with platform
and toxic substances and
discuss programme design
established
mitigation of
Structure of the
transboundary pollution
See 3.2.1 Phase 1 PMS (Prepare
and design the structure of the
grant
grant programme; refer to the
programme
designed and
ICPDR Joint Action Program for
discussed in a
identifying the grants topics; define
the mechanisms of the process;
meeting
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)
3.2-2: Prepare a region-
Organize a workshop for National
Workshop for
Possible inputs
Oct 02 ­
wide granting programme
REC offices and national DEF
National REC
into evaluations
Sept 03
focusing on demonstration
representatives (national NGOs)
offices and
(e.g. from ECO,
activities and awareness
on: "Mechanisms for grants
national DEF
RBM etc ...)
campaigns for sustainable
selection, identification of projects
representatives
land management and
and preparation of project files and
(national
pollution reduction
applications"
NGOs)
(nutrients) in the
Prepare call for region-wide
Call for
agricultural, industrial and
cooperation
proposals
municipal sectors
Proposals for demonstration
prepared
activities, campaigns, projects
Grants projects
Announce it widely through REC
selected
network
Evaluate the concept papers
Evaluation of full tenders
3.2-3: Prepare two
Calls for Nat/Grants prepared and
Calls for Grants
Input into
Oct 02 ­
granting programmes for
announced
prepared and
evaluation
Sept 03
the local and the regional
announced
process
(transboundary) level for
Small grants
small scale community
Small grants selection at national
selected at
based investment projects
level
national level
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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Output 3.3 Organization of public awareness-raising campaigns on nutrient
reduction and control of toxic substances
Tasks
The objective of this project output is to ensure appropriate public information and communication
about the DRB cooperation objectives, activities and accomplishments in order to enhance public
participation in DRB activities and to generally build the basis for effective implementation of nutrient
reduction, ecosystem management activities and transboundary cooperation at the local, national and
regional levels. An overall DRB Education, Information and Communication Strategy (EIC)) will
serve to guide subsequent activities which will be determined during the course of implementation.
This could include the development of specific information products as well as the preparation and
implementation of regional and/or national public awareness activities. Phase 1 of the Project will
prepare and start initial EIC related activities in the DRB countries, which will be intensified in Phase
2 of the Project. Further support will be given in both Phases by the publication of periodicals in
English and in national languages.
Implementation Arrangements
The initial project activities (the preparation of an EIC) should be carried out by an international
consultant with excellent knowledge of the DRB, the ICPDR as well as the goals and objectives of the
DRP. They should further have experience in the preparation and implementation of awareness and
communication activities about DRB issues. The consultant should work together with other
necessary experts in public awareness raising, in cooperation with the ICPDR Secretariat. Consultants
for subsequent activities will be chosen based on the needs of the specific assignment. Any country-
specific data and information should be provided by national consultants / experts with particular
experience and expertise in public awareness raising and community involvement in their respective
countries.
Close linkages with the activities of the DEF (3.1) and with the SGP (3.2) are essential. The DEF
could be a useful partner in implementing EIC activities and the SGP could be an important
mechanism for reaching the determined EIC objectives. This project component is linked with other
project elements particularly related to the work programmes of ICPDR EGs that call for an
appropriate mechanism for public participation.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
3.3-1: Conceptualize
Initiate basin-wide EIC
Overview paper on
Comments
June 02
and implement public
(Education-Information-
EIC (Education-
awareness-raising
Communication) strategy (short
Information-
campaigns on
overview paper) and inform
Communication)
nutrient-related issues
national stakeholders
strategy
Prepare Draft EIC strategy for
Draft EIC strategy for
Comments
July 02 ­
DRB
DRB
Feb 03
Organize a workshop to discuss
Workshop to discuss
None
April 03
EIC strategy and on
EIC strategy
development of concepts for
public awareness- raising and
effective cooperation with mass
media
Adapt basin-wide EIC strategy
Adapted national
None
March 03
to national needs
strategies
­ June 03
3.3-2: Develop and
According to regional / national
Public press and mass
Recommendations
April ­
produce materials for
EIC (Education-Information-
media materials on
for material and
Sept 03
public press and mass
Communication) strategy,
nutrients and toxic
organization of
media on nutrients
discuss development and
substances produced
campaigns
and toxic substances
production of materials
Produce for public press and
mass media materials on
nutrients and toxic substances
3.3-3: Support
According to regional / national
Publication of
Recommendations
April ­
publication of
EIC strategies, discuss support
scientific documents
Sept 03
scientific documents
for the publication of scientific
and regular journals or
and regular journals
documents and journals
special issues on
or special issues on
Support the publication of
water management to
water management
scientific documents and regular
improved information
and pollution
journals or special issues on
on objectives and
reduction with
water management
targets of JAP and
particular attention to
EGs Work
nutrient issues and
Programmes
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 : A Danube Basin wide system for monitoring and evaluation of environmental impacts
is prepared and indicators are identified for process, stress reduction and environmental status in
line with EU and international reporting requirements. Economic instruments for nutrient
reduction (nutrient trading possibilities) are analysed and findings are published.
Approach : Supporting the development and upgrading of monitoring and information systems,
which are of significant importance for transboundary cooperation in water quality and water
management and of common interest for the Danube and the Black Sea countries. Particular
attention will be given to the development of indicators (process, stress reduction and
environmental status indicators) to monitor progress of project implementation (DRP, JAP,
WFD etc.). For this purpose special methodologies will be developed for assessment nutrient
removal capacities of wetlands. Also economic mechanisms will be analysed to encourage
investments in nutrient reduction measures.
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Output 4.1 Development of indicators for project monitoring and impact
evaluation
Tasks
In order to assure efficient monitoring and evaluation of implementation (DRP, JAP, WFD etc.), and
to document achievements it is necessary - in line with EU and existing international guidelines,
including GEF International Waters Programme requirements - to establish an operational system of
indicators (process, stress reduction and environmental status) under the ICPDR. This system will be
coordinated with the new EU Water Framework Directive criteria for the assessment of the ecological
status of the rivers and for monitoring the achievement of good ecological status will have to be
incorporated.
Within Phase 1 of the Project, new indicators and methodologies will be developed, which will be
established and applied in Phase 2.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out by an international consultant with particular expertise in
the development and use of indicators as well as the monitoring and impact evaluation of water sector
projects under the guidance of the ICPDR Secretariat and the relevant Expert Groups (RBM, EMIS,
MLIM, ECO EGs).
The consultant will need to cooperate with the consultants responsible for the River Basin
Management Component of the DRP (1.1 but in particular 1.1.2 and 1.1.6-11) as well as those
working on 1.2, 1.3 and 2.2 of the DRP. All of these components have activities that relate to the
identification and use of indicators.
The country specific data and information should be provided by national consultants / experts
according to the provisions provided by the international consultant / subcontractor.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
4.1-1: Establish a system for M&E
Develop a general
List of indicators for
Comments from
Jan 03
in using specific indicators for
system of indicators
monitoring and
all EGs
­ Oct
process (legal and institutional
grouped by three
evaluation
03
frame), stress reduction
indicator categories:
(emissions, water abstractions and
-
process
hydromorpological changes) and
environmental status (water
-
stress reduction
quality, ecological status and
-
environmental
recovery of ecosystems) to
status
demonstrate results of program
(JAP) and project implementation
and to evaluate environmental
effects of implementation of
policies and regulations (nutrient
reduction)
4.1-2: Development of indicators
Develop impact
Concept for project
Comments from
Jan. 03
for project evaluation with
indicators (process,
evaluation
all EGs
­ Oct.
particular attention to process
stress reduction,
03
indicators (DRPC+WFD) and
environmental status) to
GEF project evaluation
evaluate environmental
effects of policy and
programme
implementation
4.1-3: Assess and review the
1. Assessment of the
Assessment report of
Consultation
Jun 02
monitoring networks for surface
existing monitoring
the existing monitoring
Oct 03
waters and develop an approach to
networks for surface
networks for surface
adapt the monitoring programmes
waters
waters
to requirements of the WFD
2. Develop proposals for
Recommendation
Consultation
an approach to adapt the
formulated for an
monitoring programmes
approach to adapt the
to requirements of WFD
monitoring
considering GEF
programmes to
indicators
requirements of WFD
considering GEF
indicators
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Output 4.3 Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine
wetlands
Tasks
This project output, is designed to meet the need for a quantified and consistent approach for the
appropriate assessment of the nutrient removal capacities of DRB wetlands. It should also demonstrate
the possibilities for optimizing such processes via better wetland management while still considering
other benefits (biodiversity, water purification etc.) and giving priority to the ecological needs of these
ecosystems. Effective implementation would considerably improve the knowledge about nutrient
removal through wetlands rehabilitation and would define the technical and economic parameters for
efficient wetlands management. This would support a larger GEF need in the frame of Targeted
Research. Therefore successful results could be disseminated worldwide
This project output should in principle cover preparatory tasks in Phase 1 before demonstrating an
actual observation programme later in Phase 2.. There are numerous wetland rehabilitation activities
being undertaken in the DRB (some as part of the GEF Partnership Programme) in which monitoring
is foreseen as a component. Therefore, rather than starting a new observation programme, it appears
that a more useful contribution of the DRP could be to determine and then oversee the implementation
of a common methodology and approach for monitoring wetlands in the DRB. This would involve
surveying the current monitoring approaches, bringing together experts to determine a harmonized
approach and then working to assure that a consistent methodology for measuring nutrient removal in
DRB wetlands is implemented.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities must be implemented in close cooperation with the ICPDR Expert Groups, in
particular the ECO, RBM and MLIM EGs as well as with the Ramsar Convention secretariat. The
activities should also be coordinated with the DANUBs project. The project activities will be carried
out by international consultants/experts with specific experience in the technical, institutional and
financial aspects of wetland protection and rehabilitation projects throughout the DRB. Given this as
well as their contribution to the wetlands component of UNDP/GEF Pollution Reduction Programme
followed up by WWF coordinated initiatives (Lower Danube Green Corridor etc.) WWF with other
experts as needed, will implement this component. The country-specific data and information should
be provided by national consultants / experts according to the provisions specified by WWF necessary
to achieve the expected results..
Components 1.4 and 4.3, are being carried out by the same consultant/experts given their
interlinkages. The consultant should consider the pilot activities being undertaken in the River Basin
Management component (output 1.1) and the Best Agricultural Practices component (output 1.3) when
choosing its own pilot areas. The mapping needs will be largely met under output 1.4.
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
4.3-1: Identify and
Elaborate overview on
Map of riverine wetlands
Support the
Sept 02 ­
assess the wetlands
riverine wetlands in the
collection of data
Mar 03
and floodplains in the
Danube Basin (based on
on floodplain
DRB by category and
Ramsar classification using
distribution
define potential
CORINE land cover data)
(national data) GIS
observation sites
EG; ECO EG;
MLIM facilities
4.3-2: Define the
Prepare documentation
Methodology for
Participation in
Sept 02 ­
methodological
Organize workshop on
assessment of nutrient
workshop
Nov 03
approach for
review of existing
removal capacity defined
assessment of nutrient
methodologies for the
Workshop
removal capacities of
assessment of nutrient
wetlands and flood
removal in wetlands and
plains
design approach in the
DRB
Define methodological
approach
Pre-sampling in selected
Report on results of pre-
sites
sampling
Prepare and design
Observation program for
Review of
observation programme
nutrient removal
observation design
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Output 4.4 Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic
instruments for nutrient reduction
Tasks
Whenever the principle of "pollutant auctions" is presently not compatible with the EU water
guidelines, which are based on the emission principle, interesting and innovative approaches could be
developed and possibly introduced in the forthcoming EU policies to solve the nutrient problem.
Further, the results would also contribute to support a larger GEF need for Targeted Research in
developing economic instruments for nutrient reduction.
This component should therefore assess the viability and feasibility of "pollution trading" concept in
the DRB countries (Phase 1 of the Project) and initiate a broad discussion with all stakeholders on
alternative economic concepts for pollution control (Phase 2 of the Project). It should further be noted
that the present study proposed for the Danube River Basin (considering in particular the EU policies
and directives) is complementary to a similar study conducted by the World Bank in the frame of the
Black Sea Regional Project, which shall develop the concept of nutrient emission trading taking into
account the specific conditions of the Black Sea countries.
Implementation Arrangements
The project activities should be carried out by an international consultant(s) with expertise in
environmental/natural resources economy, especially in EU water sector legislation and in
environment funding policy. The consultant should have particular expertise in "pollution trading" in
the water and air pollution sector.
Coordination will be needed with the implementation of project activity dealing with EU guidelines
for economic analysis (1.1.3) and with water pollution charges (1.7).
Country-specific data and information have to be provided by national consultants / experts on request
of the international consultant(s).
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Work Plan
Activities
Implementation Steps
Specific Outputs
ICPDR Expert
Time
Groups Input
Frame
4.4.-1: Review existing
1) Collect and review
Analysis and assessment
None
Jul 02 ­
concepts of successful
information regarding
report regarding existing
Sep 02
"pollutant trading / auctions"
existing concepts of
concepts of pollution
and corresponding economic
pollution trading or
trading or corresponding
instruments in the water and
corresponding economic
economic instruments
air pollution sector, e.g.. in
instruments
the US, Australia and Europe
4.4-2: Study the principle
Identify general
Report on general
None
Sep 02
possibilities of "pollution
possibilities for
possibilities for
- Dec
trading" and corresponding
establishing pollution
establishing appropriate
02
economic instruments for
trading or corresponding
economic instruments
nutrient reduction taking into
economic instruments
for nutrient reduction in
account the EU policies and
for nutrient reduction in
the DRB
directives in the Danube
the DRB
River Basin
Review and analyze the
Recommendation for
RBM/EG
relevant legislation on
policy creation and for
Coordination
national and
legal framework
Consultation
international level
adjustment
Identify constraints and
Proposals for legal and
None
basic obstacles
policy changes required
Identify legal and policy
changes required
4.4-3: Assess the main
Study the potential and
Report on pollution
None
Jan 03­
problems / obstacles for
readiness for pollution
trading potential and
Feb 03
"pollution trading" and
trading or corresponding
readiness on a country
possible corresponding
economic instruments on
basis
economic instruments in the
a country level
DRB and the interest of the
Elaborate principles for a
Principles for definition
EMIS/EG and
particular DRB countries for
definition and
of discharge quotas on a
MLIM/EG
implementation
determination of
country basis
Current levels of
country-specific
pollutants
discharge quotas
Reduction targets
within a specified
time frame
Status indicators
Identify main obstacles
Assessment of general
RBM/EG
to implementation in
viability of the
particular countries
"pollution trading"
concept in the DRB and
recommendations to the
ICPDR
4.4-4: Present the basic
Prepare documentation
Review of economic
RBM Economic
findings and discuss the
Organize workshop on
instruments
Drafting Group
results with all stakeholder
economic instruments
Workshop and workshop
groups on a DRB wide
for nutrient reduction
report
workshop
with particular attention
to pollution trading in
the DRB"
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Project Implementation Schedule - Danube Regional Project - Phase 1
2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
1.
Creation of sustainable ecologic. conditions for land use and water management
1.1
Development and implementation of policy guidelines for river basin and water resources management
1.1-1 Identify the River Basin District (RBD), with particular attention to coastal waters, and develop respective maps for RBD and sub-units
Adapt and implement common approaches and methodologies for stress and impact analysis, with particular attention to hydromorphological
1.1-2 conditions
1.1-3 Apply the EU Guidelines for economic analysis and arrive at the overall economic analysis for the Danube River Basin
1.1-5 Develop RBM tools (mapping, GIS) and related data management
1.1-6 Develop the typology of surface waters and define the relevant reference conditions
1.1-7 Implement ecological status assessment in line with requirements of EU WFD using specific bio-indicators
1.1-8 Characterization and analysis of transboundary groundwater bodies
Identify pilot river basins and apply common approaches, methodologies, standards and guidelines (taking into account relevant activities
1.1-9 within the EU WFD implementation strategy)
1.1-11 Organize workshops in order to produce the River Basin Management Plan and to strengthen basin-wide cooperation
1.2
Reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources through agricultural policy changes
Update the basin-wide inventory on agricultural point and non-point sources of pollution in line with EMIS emission inventory and EMIS
1.2-1 project (MONERIS)
Review relevant legislation, existing policy programs and actual state of enforcement in the DRB with respect to promotion and application
1.2-2 of best agricultural practices
Review inventory on important agrochemicals (nutrients etc.) in terms of quantities of utilization, their misuse in application, their
1.2-3 environmental impacts and potential for reduction
1.2-4 Identify main institutional, administrative and funding deficiencies (including complementary measures) to reduce pollutants
Introduce or, where existing, further develop concepts for the application of best agricultural practices in all DRB countries, by taking into
1.2-5 account country-specific traditional, social and economic issues, and the ECE recommendations
1.2-6 Discuss the new concepts with governments, farming communities and NGOs in the basin and disseminate results among them

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2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
1.3
Development of pilot projects on reduction of nutrients and other harmful substances from agricultural point and non-point sources
Analyze existing programs and pilot projects promoting best agricultural practice (especially regarding animal farming and manure handling,
1.3-1 as well as organic farming) in DRB countries, and assess nutrient reduction capacities
Develop practical concepts for the introduction respectively promotion of appropriate agric. practices and manure handling in the central and
1.3-2 downstream RB countries by taking into account national demand and int. markets and relevant EC legislation
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
1.3-3 and support farmers in the application of best agricultural practice
1.3-4 Organize a series of demonstration workshops to disseminate the results of the pilot projects
1.4
Policy development for wetlands rehabilitation under the aspect of appropriate land use
1.4-1 Define methodology for integrated land use assessment and establish inventory of protected areas
Carry out case studies for selected wetland areas and assess inappropriate land use (e.g. forestry, settlements and development zones,
1.4-2 agriculture and hydraulic structures)
Develop alternative concepts and strategies for achieving integrated land use and management in chosen wetland areas, including required
1.4-3 actions and measures (regulatory and legal issues, economic fines and incentives, compensation payments, etc);
1.4-5 Disseminate project results in the Danube River Basin
Industrial reform and development of policies and legislation for application of BAT (best available techniques, incl. cleaner
1.5
technologies) towards reduction of nutrients (N,P) and dangerous substances
Update the basin-wide inventory on industrial and mining hot spots (EMIS inventory) taking into account emissions of nutrients and toxic
1.5-1 substances
Identify industrial hot spots having a significant impact on water resources (abstraction, thermal pollution) and water quality; define SIA of
1.5-2 industrial pollution (analyze cause-effect relationship)
Review data and information on the actual status of industrial production techniques involving nutrients (N and P) and dangerous substances
1.5-3 in the DRB countries
Review policies and relevant existing and future legislation for industrial pollution control and identification enforcement mechanisms at
1.5-4 country level
1.5-5 Compare and identify gaps between relevant EU and national legislation
Develop necessary complementing policy and legal measures for the introduction of BAT (taking into account regulatory and legal issues,
1.5-6 awareness raising, financial penalties and incentives, etc)
Organize workshops with participants from relevant ministries, industrial managers, banking institutions, introducing information on best
1.5-8 available techniques, financial support, etc.;

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2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
Policy reform and legislation measures for the development of cost-covering concepts for water and waste water tariffs, focusing on
1.6
nutrients reduction and control of dangerous substances
Analyze present status and significant deficiencies regarding water supply and waste water relevant legislation, structure of tariff system,
1.6-1 level of tariffs, status of metering, level of illegal and unaccounted for consumptions, collection rates, etc.
Develop country specific concepts for tariff reforms aimed at cost covering models in line with the EU WFD, taking into account
1.6-2 Implementation Strategies in EU candidate countries
Organize basin-wide workshop with participants from relevant ministries, municipalities, private sector and relevant NGOs on the
1.6-4 introduction of economically and socially acceptable water and waste water tariffs
1.7
Implementation of effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives, focusing on nutrients and dangerous substances
Analyze the present legal and regulatory systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives in the DRB countries and identify signific.
1.7-1 deficiencies and interferences (basis and types of charges, fines and incentives, effectiveness, procedures, exemptions, etc)
Identify and recommend essential and effective water pollution charges, fines and incentives, assess the main obstacles / barriers to their
1.7-2 introduction and capabilities of the particular DRB countries for a reform of water pollution charges, fines and incentives
Develop appropriate concepts for the introduction of balanced and effective systems of water pollution charges, fines and incentives
1.7-3 including enforcement mechanisms
Organize basin-wide workshops on the application of appropriate water pollution charges, fines and incentives, with participants from
1.7-5 relevant ministries, municipalities and the private sector
1.8
Recommendations for the reduction of phosphorus in detergents
1.8-1 Review the existing legislation, policies and voluntary commitments
1.8-2 Compile and evaluate data on phosphorus containing detergents delivered by Detergent Industry
1.8-3 Develop proposals for accomplishing a voluntary agreement between ICPDR and the Detergent Industry
1.8-4 Organize a basin-wide conference on introduction of phosphate-free detergents

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2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
Capacity building and reinforcement of transboundary cooperation for the improvement of water quality and environmental standards
2.
in the Danube River Basin
Setting up of Inter-ministerial Coordinating Mechanisms for development, implementation and follow-up of national policies legislation
2.1
and projects for nutrient reduction and pollution control
Evaluate existing national structures for coordination of water management and water pollution control (follow up action on report on
2.1-1 "Existing and planned inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms relating to pollution control and nutrient reduction")
In cooperation with national governments, propose adequate structures, including technical, administrative and financial departments to
2.1-2 coordinate the review and implementation of policies, legislation and projects for nutrient reduction and pollution control
Assist Governments in improving national coordinating mechanisms, provide initial guidance for the implementation of GEF project
2.1-3 components and assure effective coordin. with activities related to the WFD and to project development in the frame of the DABLAS TF
Development of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management with particular attention to nutrients and
2.2
toxic substances
2.2-1 Harmonize water quality standards and objectives, and quality assurance for nutrients and toxic substances
2.2-2 Further development of databases for EMIS / MLIM in order to assess environmental stress and impacts
Optimize TNMN and identify sources and amounts of transboundary pollution for substances on the lists of EU and DRPC priority
2.2-3 substances
Organize workshops to support the strengthening of operational tools for monitoring, laboratory and information management and for
2.2-4 emission analysis from point and non-point sources of pollution
Improvement of procedures and tools for accidental emergency response with particular attention to transboundary emergency
2.3
situations
Reinforce operational conditions in the national alert centers (PIACs) and geographical extension of the AEPWS in Bosnia-Herzegovina and
2.3-1 FR Yugoslavia;
2.3-2 Complete and upgrade the available inventory detailed analysis in respect to ARS, distribution on sub-basin and industry branches
2.3-3 Design preventive measures, adjust national legislation and improve compliance with safety standards
Maintenance and calibration of the Danube Basin Alarm Model (DBAM), to predict the propagation of the accidental pollution and
2.3-4 evaluate temporal, spatial and magnitude characteristics in the Danube river system and to the Black Sea
2.3-5 Organize workshops to reinforce cooperation in accident and emergency/warning and development of preventive measures

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2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
2.4
Support for reinforcement of ICPDR Information System (DANUBIS)
2.4-1 Further develop ICPDR Information System and ensure that it is used by its expert groups and other operational bodies
Reinforce DANUBIS through the implementation of an interactive web-site to integrate further textual, numerical and digital mapping
2.4-3 information and to fulfill requirements of the work of the nutrient reduction program, resp. the work of the ICPDR and the GEF Project
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
2.4-4 made available by the system
Implementation of the "Memorandum of Understanding" between the ICPDR and the BSC relating to discharges of nutrients and
2.5
hazardous substances to the Black Sea
2.5-1 Develop joint work program for MOU implementation
2.5-2 Define and agree on status indicators to monitor nutrient transport from the Danube and change of ecosystems in the Black Sea
2.5-3 Define and establish reporting procedures
Reestablish and organize regular meeting of the Joint Danube-Black Sea Working Group to evaluate progress of nutrient reduction and
2.5-4 recovery of Black Sea ecosystems
Training and consultation workshops for resource management and pollution control with particular attention to nutrient reduction and
2.6
transboundary issues
2.6-1 Policy development and legal frame for transboundary cooperation in nutrient reduction and control of toxic substances
2.6-2 Technical and legal issues of river basin planning and transboundary water resources management
2.6-3 Technical and legal issues (land reclamation) of wetland restoration and management
2.6-4 Innovative technologies for municipal and industrial waste water treatment
2.6-5 Technical and legal issues of management and control of use of fertilizers and manure
2.6-6 Preparation of documents for nutrient reduction projects
2.6-7 Training courses for NGO activities

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2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
Strengthening of public involvement in environmental decision making and reinforcement of community actions for pollution reduction
3.
and protection of ecosystems
3.1
Support for institutional development of NGOs and community involvement
3.1-1 Provide support to the DEF for operation, communication and information management
3.1-2 Organize consultation meetings and training workshops on nutrients and toxic substances issues
3.1-3 Publish special NGO publications in national languages on nutrients and toxic substances
3.1-4 Organize training courses for the development of NGO activities and cooperation in national projects (nutrient reduction)
3.2
Applied awareness raising through community based "Small Grants Programme"
3.2-1 Identify NGO grants programme and projects for reduction of nutrients and toxic substances and mitigation of transboundary pollution
Prepare a region-wide granting programme focusing on demonstration activities and awareness campaigns for sustainable land management
3.2-2 and pollution reduction (nutrients) in the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors
Prepare two granting programmes for the local and the regional (transboundary) level for small scale community based investment projects
3.2-3 for pollution control, rehabilit. of wetlands, BAP, reduction of fertilizers use, manure management, etc.
3.3
Organization of public awareness raising campaigns on nutrient reduction and control of toxic substances
3.3-1 Conceptualize and implement public awareness raising campaigns on nutrients related issues
3.3-2 Develop and produce materials for public press and mass media on nutrients and toxic substances
Support publication of scientific documents and regular journals or special issues on water management and pollution reduction with
3.3-3 particular attention to nutrient issues and Black Sea recovery

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2002
2003
2004
PROJECT OUTPUTS AND ACTIVITIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 1
2
Reinforcement of monitoring, evaluation and information systems to control transboundary pollution, and to reduce nutrients and
4.
harmful substances
4.1
Development of indicators for project monitoring and impact evaluation
Establish a system for M&E in using specific indicators for process, stress reduction and environmental status to demonstrate results of
4.1-1 program (JAP) and project implementation and to evaluate environmental effects of implementation of policies and regulations
4.1-2 Development of indicators for project evaluation with particular attention to process indicators (DRPC+WFD) and GEF project evaluation
Assess and review the monitoring networks for surface waters and develop an approach to adapt the monitoring programmes to requirements
4.1-3 of the WFD
4.3
Monitoring and assessment of nutrient removal capacities of riverine wetlands
4.3-1 Identify and assess the wetlands and floodplains in the DRB by category to define potential observation sites
4.3-2 Define the methodological approach for the assessment of nutrient removal capacities of wetlands and flood plains
4.4
Danube Basin study on pollution trading and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction
Review existing concepts of successful "pollution trading / auctions" and corresponding economic instruments in the water and air pollution
4.4-1 sectors, e.g. in the US, Australia and Europe
Study the principle possibilities of "pollution trading" and corresponding economic instruments for nutrient reduction taking into account
4.4-2 EU policies and directives in the Danube River Basin
Assess the main problems / obstacles for "pollution trading" and corresponding economic instruments in the DRB and the interest of the
4.4-3 particular DRB countries in implementation
4.4-4 Present the basic findings and discuss the results with all stakeholder groups in a DRB-wide workshop
Mobilisation / Inception Phase
Preparation / Planning phase of Project Outputs
Implementation phase of Project Outputs
Implementation of Project Activities
Consolidation phase of Project Outputs

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