Here are a few key points that could be raised and questions asked during the round table discussion: - Confirm that the priorities identified by each country align well with the overall objectives of the program to preserve natural capital, increase well-being, and stimulate economic development. Request clarification on any priorities that seem less aligned. - Discuss how to best balance the demand from countries which exceeds available resources, in order to make most effective use of funding. Suggest focusing initial activities on those with broadest support and impact. - Inquire about plans to coordinate closely with relevant government agencies in each country and build local capacity, to help ensure sustainability of results beyond the program duration. - Ask what types of practical outcomes

1. EU4Environment:
A new regional programme in the
Eastern Partnership framework
Krzysztof Michalak
Senior Programme Manager, Environment Directorate, OECD

2. Objective
Help the Partner countries preserve natural capital and
increase people's well-being, as well as stimulate
economic development

3. Key facts
 Legal basis: EC Implementing Decision C(2017)7963 of 27 Nov. 2017
 Duration: 2019-2022
 Budget: EUR 20 million (EU contribution: EUR 19.5 million)
 Implementing Partners: OECD, UN Environment, UNECE, UNIDO, World Bank
 Overall direction: European Commission (DG NEAR & DG Environment)
 EU4… family links: EU4Business, EU4Energy, EU4Climate

4. Five Results
 RESULT 1. Greener decision-making (UN Environment and UNECE)
 RESULT 2. Circular economy and new growth opportunities (UNIDO and UN Environment)
 RESULT 3. An environmental level playing field (OECD)
 RESULT 4. Ecosystem services and livelihoods (the World Bank)
 RESULT 5. Knowledge sharing and coordination (OECD)

5. Inception phase – key facts
 Duration: January – June 2019
 Six kick off events and follow up consultations:
21 March – Ukraine; 9 April –Belarus (Information Meeting),
12 April – Republic of Moldova, 15 April – Azerbaijan,
24 April – Georgia, 29 April – Armenia,
27 May - EaP Panel on Environment and Climate in Vienna
 National Focal Points nominations: Ministries of Environment & of Economy
 Setting priorities: Submission of the priorities by all countries and preparation by Partners of
the initial consolidated plans of work
 Some activities already started: SEA workshop in Georgia (May 2019)

6. Inception phase – conclusions (1)
 Effective mobilisation and good outreach (about 400 participants in the launch and bilateral meetings; one Secretary
General of the Government, one Minister, 10 Deputy Ministers, several governmental agencies, European Union (Brussels and
Delegations) Member States representatives, International Organisations, independent experts, business, NGOs, media high-level
& across government)
 Coordination with EU Delegations established
 Long awaited programme, high expectations and strong commitments from countries
 Need to build on previous work and co-ordinate with ongoing and new regional and national actions
 Over demand and challenge for Partners to balance demand with available resources

7. Inception phase – conclusions (2)
 Need for practical support to ongoing and new government policies and priorities
 Use and build the local capacity and ensure co-ordination between key government agencies
 Need to practical outcomes (regulatory reform, imporved procedures and specific tools, capacity,
advice, pilots)
 Importance of a regional dimension
 Importance to build synergies with other initiatives (EU4... family, bilateral programmes).

8. Demand vs DoA: Results 1 & 2
Explanatory notes:
demand exceeds DoA plan
demand in line with DoA plan
demand lower than DoA plan
1 requested by country
X not requested by country
V suggested by Partner
Activities Proposed DoA target Actual demand ARM AZE BEL GEO MDA UKR
RESULT 1. Greener decision-making
1.1: Green economy ownership, policy coherence and cross-sectorial coordination (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 1.1.1: Survey and large-scale training of public sector employees NA 5 1 1 1 X 1 1
‒ Activity 1.1.2: Fitness tests of relevant policy documents and policy proposals NA 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 1.1.3: Facilitation of National Policy Dialogues on Green Economy 3 5 X 1 1 1 1 1
1.2: Sectoral investment planning and comparative analysis of costs and benefits (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 1.2.1: Investment needs assessment in priority sectors 3 5 1 1 X 1 1 1
‒ Activity 1.2.2: Development of investment strategy proposals or action plans 3 5 1 1 X 1 1 1
1.3: Strategic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment (UNECE)
‒ Activity 1.3.1: Assistance for finalizing the legal reforms on SEA and on transboundary EIA 4 countries 5 1 1 1 1 1 X
‒ Activity 1.3.2: Comprehensive capacity and institutional building 6 countries 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
1.4: Awareness, education and public acceptance of the Green Economy transition (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 1.4.1: Implementation of educational courses 3-6 5 X 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 1.4.2: Awareness raising campaigns for general public 3 5 X 1 1 1 1 1
RESULT 2. Circular economy and new growth opportunities
2.1: Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production and eco-innovation among SMEs (UNIDO)
‒ Activity 2.1.1: Eco-industrial parks feasibility 2 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.1.2: Supporting RECP Clubs 12 5 V 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.1.3: Promoting Circular Economy – Waste mapping in municipalities 3 to 5 5 V 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.1.4: Training national experts 50* experts 5 V 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.1.5: Additional RECP Assessments 60 assessments 5 V 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.1.6: Raising awareness and sharing knowledge 6 countries 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.1.7: Further institutionalising RECP 2 RECPCs 5 V 1 1 1 1 1
2.2: Concept and tools of the EU Single Market for Green Products initiative (UNIDO)
‒ Activity 2.2.1: Mapping of existing practices and barriers for existing labelling schemes 2-3 countries 4 X 1 1 X 1 1
‒ Activity 2.2.2: Awareness and understanding of SMPG opportunities and benefits 2-3 countries 4 X X 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.2.3: Piloting product environmental footprint (PEF) in selected industries 2 countries 10 SMEs 3 X X 1 X 1 1
2.3: Green Public Procurement and complementary tools (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 2.3.1: Conduct assessments and develop policies for SPP and eco-labelling systems 2 4 X X 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.3.2: Capacity development of business sectors to respond public tenders / eco-labelling 3 X X 1 X 1 1
2.4: Use of strategic approaches on waste management (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 2.4.1: Develop draft of action plan for national waste management 2 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.4.2: Initiating the establishment of Extended Producers Responsibility schemes 3 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
2.5: Reforms in priority green economy sectors (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 2.5.1: Identify priority sectors for policy reform, suitable policy instruments and support needs 3 3 X X 1 1 1 X
‒ Activity 2.5.2: Support introduction/adjustment of policy tools 3 3 X X 1 1 1 X
2.6: Ecological value-chain and product innovation (UN Environment)
‒ Activity 2.6.1: National trainings on sustainable production/eco-innovation approach 2 5 X 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.6.2: Market assessment (selected sectors) & policy analysis to enhance eco-innovation potentials 2 4 X 1 X 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.6.3: Assess companies’ potential for eco-innovation & provide advisory services for business strategies/plan development for eco-innovation 2 4 X 1 X 1 1 1
‒ Activity 2.6.4: Awareness raising activity among business sector and government 2 4 X 1 X X 1 1

9. Demand vs DoA: Results 3 & 5
Explanatory notes:
demand exceeds DoA plan
demand in line with DoA plan
demand lower than DoA plan
1 requested by country
X not requested by country
V suggested by Partner
RESULT 3. An environmental level playing field DoA target Actual demand ARM AZE BEL GEO MDA UKR
3.1: “Smart” regulation of environmental impacts (OECD)
‒ Activity 3.1.1: Reforming regulatory regimes for large emission sources, including State Owned Enterprises 4 countries 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 3.1.2: Greening Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) 3 countries 5 X 1 1 1 1 1
3.2: Environmental compliance assurance and environmental liability regimes (OECD)
‒ Activity 3.2.1: Strengthening of Compliance Assurance Systems, Instruments, and Tools 3 countries 5 1 1 1 X 1 1
‒ Activity 3.2.2: Reform of high impact enforcement and compliance promotion instruments 3 countries 5 X 1 1 1 1 1
‒ Activity 3.2.3: Networking and capacity building 2-3 countries 3 X X X 1 1 1
3.3: Domestic public finance, subsidy reforms, public-private partnerships & private finance for green investment (OECD)
‒ Activity 3.3.1: Greening public expenditure 2 countries 5 1 1 1 X 1 1
‒ Activity 3.3.2: Review of selected national funding entities 2-3 countries 4 X 1 1 X 1 1
‒ Activity 3.3.3: Reforming energy subsidies 2 countries 3 X 1 1 X 1 V
‒ Activity 3.3.4: National and regional policy dialogues on green finance and investment (green bonds) 3 countries 5 1 1 1 V 1 1
3.4: Administrative capacity for environmental management (OECD)
‒ Activity 3.4.1: Assessment of existing and required administrative capacity in the environmental sector 5 countries 5 1 1 1 V 1 1
‒ Activity 3.4.2: Provision of Expert Support to the Ministries f Environment and or Economy 4-5 countries 4 1 1 X X 1 1
RESULT 5. Knowledge sharing and coordination
5.1: Ensuring action visibility and strategic communication (OECD) all countries 5 1 1 1 V 1 1
5.2: Regional coordination and oversight (OECD) all countries 5 1 1 1 V 1 1
5.3: Monitoring of progress at the economy-environment nexus (OECD)
6 countries:
2 pilot + 4
3 V V 1 V 1 1

10. Round table discussion
• Raise important points on the priorities, and
• Ask questions regarding the work plans or
implementation