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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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