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This project is funded by the European Union ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG European Union Water Initiative EECCA Working Group meeting EU Project Environmental Protection of International River Basins (EPIRB) in the wider Black Sea basin Challenges and benefits Timothy Turner, Team Leader Helsinki, October 24 th -25th, 2013

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

European Union Water Initiative

EECCA Working Group meeting

EU Project Environmental Protection of

International River Basins (EPIRB) in the wider Black Sea basin

Challenges and benefits

Timothy Turner, Team Leader

Helsinki, October 24th-25th, 2013

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Armenia

Water Resources Management Agency, MNP

Azerbaijan

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

State Agency of Water Resources, MES

Belarus

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental

Protection

Georgia

Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection

Moldova

Ministry of Environment

Ukraine

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

State Agency of Water Resources

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Project Location and Partners

Start Date: 30 Jan 2012

End Date: 29 Jan 2016

Duration: 48 months

Budget: € 7.5 million

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Overall Project Objective

To improve water quality in the

transboundary river basins of the

wider Black Sea region and Belarus

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Specific Project Objectives

To improve availability and quality of data on the ecological, chemical, and hydro-morphological status of trans-boundary river basins including groundwater

To develop River Basin Management Plans for selected river basins / sub-river basins according to the requirements of the WFD

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Results to be Achieved

Increased capacities of the respective national authorities in for hydro-biological, chemical, and hydro-morphological monitoring of water quality including groundwater - quality assurance procedures in laboratories in place

Increased technical capacities by means of development and implementation of River Basin Management Plans for selected rivers.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

The Upper Dnieper Basin - the area north of Kiev, combining the major tributaries of the Dnieper, upstream of the Kiev Reservoir

Main argument for the selection is to ensure protection of freshwater resources vitally important for power generation, drinking water supply, irrigation and industry between the two countries

Importance of the river is particularly high downstream of the Kiev reservoir that includes the city of Kiev with a population of about 5 million

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Results of the Selection Process:

Belarus/Ukraine

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

The Prut Basin - trans-boundary area between Ukraine, Moldova and Romania is selected as a pilot basin

The Prut is part of the greater Danube basin and thus Ukraine and Moldova have reporting obligations under ICPDR

Fulfilling these obligations will motivate further approximation of Ukraine and Moldova towards the EU WFD-compliant assessment methodology of RBMP process

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Results of the Selection Process:

Moldova/Ukraine

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

The Akhurian Basin District - the area combining hydrological basins of the Akhurian and Metsamor rivers is selected as the pilot for Armenia

The basin is trans-boundary with the neighbouring Turkey; Surface waters are heavily modified and regulated by number of water reservoirs for power generation, irrigation and industrial activities

The Basin District is managed by a competent authority - the Akhurian BMO; surface and groundwater monitoring infrastructure is well established, the data regularly maintained

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Results of the Selection Process: Armenia

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

The right tributaries of the Central Kura, starting from the Georgian border before the Mingechavir reservoir, including four major watersheds of the Agstafachay, Tovuzchay, Shamkirchay and Ganjachay rivers, are selected as the pilot area in Azerbaijan

These small rivers, along with extensive groundwater wells and aquifers, form major freshwater sources for irrigation use and drinking water supply in the western part of Azerbaijan

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Results of the Selection Process: Azerbaijan

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

The Chorokhi-Adjaristskali Basin District is selected as the project pilot area in Georgia

It includes the Georgian part of the Chorokhi trans-boundary river, its major tributary - the Adjaristkhali sub-basin and some smaller watersheds directly draining to the Black Sea

There is strong support of a regional environmental authority and good opportunity for the post-project sustainability of applying selected Program of Measure in life

Specific water management issues may include construction of a planned HPP cascade in the basin, and distortion of hydro-morphological balance, degradation of natural ecosystems, etc.

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Results of the Selection Process: Georgia

This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

In addition in the Caucasus development work on the monitoring programmes and

RBMPs will build upon the achievements of previous EU Kura II and III projects. The

project is implementing Joint Field Surveys ( multidiscipline and international teams) both

in the selected country basins and the Alazani and Krami-Debed study basins.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Country commitments to the WFD

Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine under the Association agreements could perhaps be

committing themselves the following:

Development of provisions of the River Basin Management Authority (Article 3 of

Directive 2000/60/EU); should be implemented within 3 years.

Determination of areas of river basins and the creation of mechanisms of international

rivers, lakes and coastal waters (Article 3 ); should be implemented within 6 years.

Analysis of the characteristics of river basin districts (Article 5 ); should be implemented

over 6 years.

Introduction of water quality monitoring programs (Article 8 ); should be implemented

within 6 years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.

Preparation of river basin management plans, conduct public consultation and publication

of these plans (Article 13 and 14); should be implemented within 10 years.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Country commitments to the WFD

Armenia

The legal framework for water resources management in Armenia is well developed and

generally consistent with EU WFD principles.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is making progress towards approaching international standards in IWRM. It

has large irrigation infrastructure and hence it intends to combine an irrigation-oriented

approach with IWRM concepts and tools, not necessarily under WFD principles.

Belarus

The water legislation in Belarus has been reviewed a number of times in recent years,

with a view to reflect IWRM principles such as those set forth in the EU WFD. However,

although Belarus is moving towards IWRM, current legal framework does not reflect EU

WFD requirements.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Water Framework Directive

The overall objective of the WFD is “good status” of all waters (surface

water and groundwater). For water bodies which are (expected to be)

of less than good status, plans of measures have to be prepared and

implemented in order to improve the status to become at least “good”.

Whether or not water bodies are of good status has to be determined

through monitoring and assessment.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Key WFD Benefits

Provides clear environmental objectives and bounds for water development under IWRM

primciple. It defines the third pillar and balances the economic and social objectives.

Delivers a strong management and governance framework for water quality and quantity,

with standard methodologies and protocols. It reinforces inter-disciplinary coordination

and active stakeholder participation in decision making both central to the IWRM concept

Provides a common legal and regulatory framework for management of international

River basins ( we can compare apples with apples)

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

WFD Implementation - Overall Challenges

The project can assist the countries with the implementation of and compliance with WFD

but it has to be realistic. Implementation and compliance will take many years and require

considerable funding by the beneficiary countries as well as political engagement and

support. The project can only hope to start or reinforce the process at the national and

international levels.

WFD is extremely complex legislation requiring new techniques, improved capacities,

investment and in some cases institutional reform. There has to be long-term planning in

the development of monitoring systems and River Basin Management – it is currently

only short term, often linked to technical assistance.

Implementation of WFD should be seen as wider implementation of IWRM concept and

not a stand alone exercise. The objectives set by the WFD may be questioned and

should take account of objectives within an IWRM framework

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

WFD Implementation - Overall Challenges

WFD establishes an ‘ecological quality union’ the rules of which all basin countries need

to obey if it is to deliver.

Finally, it is expensive.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Compliant Monitoring Programmes - expected results:

At the national level

- Biological monitoring methodology and classification system – RBA, reference site

identification, EQRs, on-site training (Joint Field Surveys). Challenges: Coverage,

macro-invertebrates only, capacity, development time.

- Hydromorphological monitoring methodology. Challenges: Coverage, capacity,

training, institutional reform and information exchange

- Chemical Status monitoring programme (Annex VIII and X) and strengthened QA/QS

procedures, on-site training and problem solving. Challenges: Investment, training

- GW monitoring programme – reference site identification, on-site training.

Challenges: Coverage, capacity, institutional reform and information exchange

- Ecological monitoring methodology and classification system, including chemo-

physico general conditions. Challenges: Coverage, integration of classification

systems, development time

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

Compliant Monitoring Programmes - expected results:

At the national level

- Road-Maps for long-term development of WFD compliant monitoring programmes (

5-10 year programmes) to be living documents for the duration of the project and to

be adopted at the project closure. Challenges: Inter-sectoral coordination

At the pilot basin level

- Ecological, chemical and GW monitoring plans for surveillance, operational and

investigative monitoring and JFS for gap-filling based on pressure/impact analysis of

water bodies at risk.

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

River Basin Management Plans - expected results:

At the pilot basin level

- Delineate basins into water bodies and water body types, and water bodies at risk

and heavily modified.

Challenges: Rationalisation of the water body numbers and water body types; analysis of

heavily modified water bodies – data gaps.

- River Basin Management plans consistent with the WFD while at the same time

meeting national requirements. Plans which are adoptable and implementable.

Challenges: Lack of River Basin Authority involvement and ownership; Data scarcity;

Production of realistic Programme of Measures – staged, reflecting budgetary constraints

and priorities; Weak classification systems (monitoring programmes not in place); Public

Involvement - timing and feed-back; Economic Analysis, Adoption procedures

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

River Basin Management Plans - expected results:

At the transboundary basin level:

- Upstream, pollution input assessments for the Upper Dnieper and Middle Kura.

- Single RBMP for the River Prut incorporating Moldova, Ukraine and Romania

Challenges as above times three

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This project is funded by

the European Union

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL RIVER BASINS PROJECT

EUROPEAID/131360/C/SER/MULTI

This project is implemented by a Consortium led by Hulla and Co. Human Dynamics KG

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