“EUWI+ Project Progress and changes occurred in previous period. Georgia” by Mariam Makarova
EU Water Initiative plus for Eastern Partnership (EUWI+East)
Project Progress Meeting
Minsk, Belarus, 26 April 2018
Harmonized soil analysis in the context of the Global Soil Information System...FAO
First meeting of the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN), 1 - 2 Nov 2017 at FAO HQ in Rome. This network will be composed of national soil reference laboratories as a means to exchange resources, knowledge and experience. The goal of GLOSOLAN is to strengthen the performance of laboratories in support of the harmonization of soil data sets and information towards the development of standards. Indeed, the harmonization of soil analysis is a critical component of making soil information comparable and interpretable across laboratories, countries and regions. Presentation by Viridiana Alcantara, FAO.
ITPS working group on Soil Organic CarbonSoils FAO-GSP
The document discusses several initiatives related to monitoring and assessing soil organic carbon led by the Global Soil Partnership's Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils, including:
1. A Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Protocol to assess soil organic carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural lands.
2. An interpretation document for the Global Soil Organic Carbon map to provide guidance on its uses and relationship to climate change and food security decisions.
3. Plans to update the Global Soil Organic Carbon map to version 1.6 in 2020 and release a new Global Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential map to estimate sequestration under different soil management scenarios.
Implementation of the GSOC17 Recommendations: working group on SOC managementFAO
Seventh working session for the second panel of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS), 30 October - 3 November 2017, FAO Hq, Rome. ITPS provides scientific and technical advice and guidance on global soil issues to the Global Soil Partnership primarily and to specific requests submitted by global or regional institutions and advocates for addressing sustainable soil management in the different sustainable development agendas. Presentation by Viridiana Alcantara, FAO.
Report on the RSP: NENA Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The document summarizes activities of the NENA Soil Partnership. It discusses the establishment of the International Network on Salt-Affected Soils in response to a request from the partnership. It outlines activities implemented under each of the partnership's pillars, including Morocco offering to be a pilot country for sustainable fertilizer use, events held for World Soil Day, development of policy briefs and a soil database, contributions to global soil assessments, training on soil carbon and salinity maps, and the establishment of a soil laboratory network for the region.
The document summarizes the status of three soil pollution projects being developed by the Working Group on Soil Pollution (WG):
1) A Global Assessment of Soil Pollution (GASP) report which is nearing completion, with Chapter 7 currently under peer review.
2) Technical guidelines for assessing soil pollution which have drafts completed but need harmonization. Completion is targeted for February 2021.
3) A database of good practices for managing soil pollution, which is progressing slowly due to some chapters lacking authors and issues making the content too scientific.
The document summarizes the activities and outcomes of the first steering committee meeting of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held in Brussels on May 16, 2017. It outlines 3 results areas that were discussed: 1) Legislation, policy and institutional strengthening in Armenia, 2) Strengthening of laboratory and monitoring programs, and 3) Development of river basin management plans for the Sevan and Hrazdan basins in Armenia. Specific projects were identified under each result area along with the expected outcomes of those projects.
This presentation was given on 26.11.15 at the Catchment Management Network Meeting in Tullamore.
The day included presentations on the approach to characterisation for the 2nd Cycle of the Water Framework Directive and how this would involve both the EPA and Local Authorities, along with other public bodies.
A key focus was the new Local Authority Water and Communities Office and its role in the 2nd cycle.
Presentations on integrating planning and the WFD, the UK 'Love Your River Telford' project and 'The Living Loobagh' from Limerick were also included.
Report on the RSP: European Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The document discusses updates from the European Soil Partnership (ESP) including:
1) A new ESP Implementation Plan for post-2020 that is more ambitious in describing governance and mobilizing resources while being less ambitious in objectives than the previous plan.
2) A proposal to change the composition of the ESP Steering Committee by adding representatives from national focal points, sub-regional partnerships, and the European Commission.
3) Updates on the work of the ESP pillars including publishing guidance on sustainable soil management, organizing a conference on soil awareness, prioritizing soil research needs, and contributing to Global Soil Partnership projects and platforms.
Harmonized soil analysis in the context of the Global Soil Information System...FAO
First meeting of the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN), 1 - 2 Nov 2017 at FAO HQ in Rome. This network will be composed of national soil reference laboratories as a means to exchange resources, knowledge and experience. The goal of GLOSOLAN is to strengthen the performance of laboratories in support of the harmonization of soil data sets and information towards the development of standards. Indeed, the harmonization of soil analysis is a critical component of making soil information comparable and interpretable across laboratories, countries and regions. Presentation by Viridiana Alcantara, FAO.
ITPS working group on Soil Organic CarbonSoils FAO-GSP
The document discusses several initiatives related to monitoring and assessing soil organic carbon led by the Global Soil Partnership's Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils, including:
1. A Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Protocol to assess soil organic carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural lands.
2. An interpretation document for the Global Soil Organic Carbon map to provide guidance on its uses and relationship to climate change and food security decisions.
3. Plans to update the Global Soil Organic Carbon map to version 1.6 in 2020 and release a new Global Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential map to estimate sequestration under different soil management scenarios.
Implementation of the GSOC17 Recommendations: working group on SOC managementFAO
Seventh working session for the second panel of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS), 30 October - 3 November 2017, FAO Hq, Rome. ITPS provides scientific and technical advice and guidance on global soil issues to the Global Soil Partnership primarily and to specific requests submitted by global or regional institutions and advocates for addressing sustainable soil management in the different sustainable development agendas. Presentation by Viridiana Alcantara, FAO.
Report on the RSP: NENA Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The document summarizes activities of the NENA Soil Partnership. It discusses the establishment of the International Network on Salt-Affected Soils in response to a request from the partnership. It outlines activities implemented under each of the partnership's pillars, including Morocco offering to be a pilot country for sustainable fertilizer use, events held for World Soil Day, development of policy briefs and a soil database, contributions to global soil assessments, training on soil carbon and salinity maps, and the establishment of a soil laboratory network for the region.
The document summarizes the status of three soil pollution projects being developed by the Working Group on Soil Pollution (WG):
1) A Global Assessment of Soil Pollution (GASP) report which is nearing completion, with Chapter 7 currently under peer review.
2) Technical guidelines for assessing soil pollution which have drafts completed but need harmonization. Completion is targeted for February 2021.
3) A database of good practices for managing soil pollution, which is progressing slowly due to some chapters lacking authors and issues making the content too scientific.
The document summarizes the activities and outcomes of the first steering committee meeting of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held in Brussels on May 16, 2017. It outlines 3 results areas that were discussed: 1) Legislation, policy and institutional strengthening in Armenia, 2) Strengthening of laboratory and monitoring programs, and 3) Development of river basin management plans for the Sevan and Hrazdan basins in Armenia. Specific projects were identified under each result area along with the expected outcomes of those projects.
This presentation was given on 26.11.15 at the Catchment Management Network Meeting in Tullamore.
The day included presentations on the approach to characterisation for the 2nd Cycle of the Water Framework Directive and how this would involve both the EPA and Local Authorities, along with other public bodies.
A key focus was the new Local Authority Water and Communities Office and its role in the 2nd cycle.
Presentations on integrating planning and the WFD, the UK 'Love Your River Telford' project and 'The Living Loobagh' from Limerick were also included.
Report on the RSP: European Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The document discusses updates from the European Soil Partnership (ESP) including:
1) A new ESP Implementation Plan for post-2020 that is more ambitious in describing governance and mobilizing resources while being less ambitious in objectives than the previous plan.
2) A proposal to change the composition of the ESP Steering Committee by adding representatives from national focal points, sub-regional partnerships, and the European Commission.
3) Updates on the work of the ESP pillars including publishing guidance on sustainable soil management, organizing a conference on soil awareness, prioritizing soil research needs, and contributing to Global Soil Partnership projects and platforms.
This presentation was presented during the Asian Soil Partnership workshop that took place in Bangkok 14-16 December 2017.
http://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/en/
Item 6: Global Soil Organic Carbon Symposium - Implementation of the recommen...Soils FAO-GSP
1) The document outlines a protocol for assessing soil organic carbon changes and greenhouse gas emissions/removals from adopting sustainable soil management practices through standardized models and procedures.
2) It describes the development of a global soil organic carbon sequestration potential map and technical manual on best soil management practices for maintaining and increasing soil organic carbon.
3) Progress is reported on the International Network of Black Soils, including defining black soils, developing a global distribution map, and establishing a monitoring network. Support is requested to expand network membership and activities related to assessing the global status and monitoring of black soils.
The document outlines the overall framework for an Amazon project coordinated by ACTO, UNEP, and GEF. It discusses the regional legal, institutional, strategic, and political frameworks for protecting and managing the Amazon's water resources. It then describes the intended outcomes of strengthening governance and institutions at the regional, national, and local levels, including increased technical and financial autonomy for ACTO, improved national coordination for integrated water resources management, and improved local governance for climate change adaptation.
Report on the RSP: Pacific Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The Pacific Soil Partnership implementation plan was finalized and presented in Samoa in October 2019. Regional chairs were appointed for the five pillars of action under the Global Soil Partnership. Activities under each pillar included countries contributing to the SoilLEX database, developing introductory soil science courses, inventorying soil research capacities, improving soil organic carbon and salinity maps, launching the Pacific Soil Portal, and experts involvement in developing a data exchange model under Pillar 5. The launch meeting of the Pacific Soil Laboratory Network was also held.
ITPS Table of content of the Global Status of Black Soils ReportSoils FAO-GSP
The document outlines the table of contents for the Global Status of Black Soils Report. The report will summarize the status and challenges facing black soils around the world. It will include sections on the definition and ecosystem services of black soils, a global distribution map and country profiles, analyses of regional statuses, challenges facing black soils and practices to overcome them, and policy recommendations. The International Network of Black Soils was established to promote conservation and sustainable use of black soils and support food security and climate change mitigation through better management of these soils.
The document discusses updates and progress on Pillar 4 of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) which aims to enhance soil data availability. It notes that the International Network of Soil Information Institutions (INSII) oversees this work. Key points include: GSOCmap and other global soil datasets are being improved; capacity development trainings for GSSmap on soil salinity mapping have moved online due to COVID-19; technical development is underway for GSOCseq and SoilSTAT; and a new Pillar 4 Implementation Plan is being developed to beyond 2020.
This presentation was given on 26.11.15 at the Catchment Management Network Meeting in Tullamore.
The day included presentations on the approach to characterisation for the 2nd Cycle of the Water Framework Directive and how this would involve both the EPA and Local Authorities, along with other public bodies.
A key focus was the new Local Authority Water and Communities Office and its role in the 2nd cycle.
Presentations on the UK 'Love Your River Telford' project and 'The Living Loobagh' from Limerick were also included.
Report on the RSP: Asian Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The document summarizes the main achievements of the Asian Soil Partnership (ASP) since the Seventh Plenary Assembly of the Global Soil Partnership. Key achievements include countries collaborating to strengthen sustainable soil management, the establishment of the International Network of Black Soils, and experts contributing to reports on soil pollution and soil status. Regional projects have also promoted sustainable land management. Going forward, activities will continue on developing the Soil Atlas of Asia and national soil information systems, as well as implementing soil doctor and laboratory network programs.
The document outlines the activities and execution arrangements for the GGRETA Project, which aims to improve governance of the transboundary Stampriet Aquifer shared by Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It details the project components of assessing the aquifer and establishing governance mechanisms. Key activities include data collection, developing an information management system, and establishing a multi-country consultative body. Execution will be led by a regional coordinator and involve national coordinators and specialists from each country.
This document outlines the strategic results framework for a project focused on groundwater management in the Syr Darya transboundary basin shared by Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. The project goal is to create an enabling environment for sustainable and climate-resilient conjunctive use of surface and groundwater resources in the basin. The framework includes 3 components, outcomes, indicators, and outputs. Component 1 focuses on enhancing knowledge and assessment capacity of groundwater resources. Component 2 aims to assess benefits from uses of subsurface space such as managed aquifer recharge. Component 3 provides tools for integrated management of surface and groundwater resources and facilitating transboundary cooperation.
This document outlines the execution arrangements for a project on groundwater management in the Syr Darya transboundary basin between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) will provide funding support through the implementing agency UNDP and executing agency UNESCO IHP. A project management unit will oversee national teams in each country and coordinate with steering committees, national governments, and a science advisory panel. Key discussion points focus on ensuring country ownership and participation through inter-ministerial coordination on water, energy, food, and environment issues.
(1) The document provides context on UNESCO's GGRETA Project which aims to facilitate sustainable management of the transboundary Stampriet Aquifer shared by Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.
(2) It discusses UNESCO's water initiatives including the Internationally Shared Aquifer Resources Management (ISARM) program and Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP) which provide an inventory and assessment of transboundary aquifers.
(3) The GGRETA Project will apply TWAP's methodology to conduct assessments of the Stampriet Aquifer and facilitate cooperation between countries on governance mechanisms.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the first steering committee meeting of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held on May 16, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. It outlines the initiative's goals of strengthening Ukraine's water legislation, policy, monitoring programs, and river basin management plans in line with EU directives. Key activities include supporting the development of a national water strategy, revising monitoring networks, conducting public consultations, and establishing river basin councils to facilitate stakeholder involvement in water management. The initiative aims to help Ukraine improve its water sector and meet its commitments under the EU Association Agreement.
Presentation on the status of the work on the development of the National Water Strategy of Azerbaijan, Mr. Mutallim Abdulhasanov, MENR and Ms. Tatiana Efimova, OECD
The 7th MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE
NATIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE IN WATER SECTOR OF AZERBAIJAN
4 July 2018
The objective of the meeting was to discuss the key issues in the development of the national water policy and the status of ongoing activities within the EUWI+ project in Azerbaijan. The meeting also served as a platform for strengthening of synergies with other international projects implemented in Azerbaijan.
1) The document discusses setting up an information management system to support transboundary groundwater governance in the Stampriet-Kalahari/Karoo Aquifer region.
2) It describes collecting, processing, and harmonizing various types of hydrogeological data from the countries involved to populate the information management system and support assessments.
3) The document outlines the roles of different actors in the data flow process and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and harmonizing data classification schemes, map projections, and other elements between the countries.
The document summarizes the outcomes of the first steering committee meeting of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held in Brussels on May 16, 2017. It outlines the key results and activities to be undertaken in Azerbaijan in 3 areas: 1) strengthening legislation, policy and institutions for water governance, 2) improving laboratory and monitoring programs, and 3) developing river basin management plans and increasing stakeholder involvement in water management.
Item 6b. Strategic planning for delivering water sector reform and SDGsOECD Environment
This document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as it relates to strategic documents in the water sector. It provides background on the EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership countries and explains that SEAs are required under the Espoo Convention Protocol to evaluate environmental consequences of plans and programs. The document then gives examples of SEAs conducted for the National Water Strategy of Belarus and the River Basin Management Plan for the Alazani-Iori River Basin in Georgia.
This document summarizes activities related to assessing and managing transboundary aquifers. It discusses that many aquifers cross political borders and need assessment to understand potential cross-boundary issues. The ISARM program leads efforts to improve understanding of transboundary aquifer issues. Assessments involve indicator-based analysis, developing information management systems, and establishing consultative bodies for countries to facilitate cooperation. The goal is to eliminate potential conflict and improve groundwater management and benefits.
This presentation was presented during the Asian Soil Partnership workshop that took place in Bangkok 14-16 December 2017. The presentation was made by Dr. Milkha Singh Aulakh
http://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/en/
Country Progress and Regional Cooperation 2018-2019OECD Environment
The document provides updates on water management progress in Armenia. It discusses:
1) Development of legislation and plans to approximate the country's water laws with EU directives. This includes roadmaps for implementation and amendments to laws.
2) Improvements to monitoring networks and laboratories, including new equipment, training, and plans for accreditation.
3) Initiatives to strengthen stakeholder participation and transboundary cooperation, such as public consultations on river basin management plans and bilateral meetings.
4) Next steps include finalizing basin plans, continuing capacity building, and procuring additional monitoring equipment and database development. Challenges include adopting plans to substantiate legal reforms.
The document summarizes the activities and expected outcomes of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership. Key activities include supporting Georgia to develop a national water strategy, harmonizing environmental laws, strengthening water quality monitoring programs, developing river basin management plans for several basins, implementing measures from the plans, and increasing stakeholder involvement and communication about water management issues. The overall goal is to help Georgia further reform its water management system to align with EU directives and commitments under its Association Agreement with the EU.
EU4Environment Water and Data_Azerbaijan NPD Thematic Session 1OECD Environment
The document discusses activities under the EU4Environment Water and Data programme to support Azerbaijan's sustainable water resource management. Key activities include:
1) Extending water monitoring networks and trainings to improve data collection, interpretation and compliance with EU directives.
2) Proposing river basin districts and supporting progress on river basin organization and planning.
3) Discussions on improving economic instruments to better support water policy objectives.
4) Promoting cross-sectoral cooperation and long-term planning to address water challenges.
This presentation was presented during the Asian Soil Partnership workshop that took place in Bangkok 14-16 December 2017.
http://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/en/
Item 6: Global Soil Organic Carbon Symposium - Implementation of the recommen...Soils FAO-GSP
1) The document outlines a protocol for assessing soil organic carbon changes and greenhouse gas emissions/removals from adopting sustainable soil management practices through standardized models and procedures.
2) It describes the development of a global soil organic carbon sequestration potential map and technical manual on best soil management practices for maintaining and increasing soil organic carbon.
3) Progress is reported on the International Network of Black Soils, including defining black soils, developing a global distribution map, and establishing a monitoring network. Support is requested to expand network membership and activities related to assessing the global status and monitoring of black soils.
The document outlines the overall framework for an Amazon project coordinated by ACTO, UNEP, and GEF. It discusses the regional legal, institutional, strategic, and political frameworks for protecting and managing the Amazon's water resources. It then describes the intended outcomes of strengthening governance and institutions at the regional, national, and local levels, including increased technical and financial autonomy for ACTO, improved national coordination for integrated water resources management, and improved local governance for climate change adaptation.
Report on the RSP: Pacific Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The Pacific Soil Partnership implementation plan was finalized and presented in Samoa in October 2019. Regional chairs were appointed for the five pillars of action under the Global Soil Partnership. Activities under each pillar included countries contributing to the SoilLEX database, developing introductory soil science courses, inventorying soil research capacities, improving soil organic carbon and salinity maps, launching the Pacific Soil Portal, and experts involvement in developing a data exchange model under Pillar 5. The launch meeting of the Pacific Soil Laboratory Network was also held.
ITPS Table of content of the Global Status of Black Soils ReportSoils FAO-GSP
The document outlines the table of contents for the Global Status of Black Soils Report. The report will summarize the status and challenges facing black soils around the world. It will include sections on the definition and ecosystem services of black soils, a global distribution map and country profiles, analyses of regional statuses, challenges facing black soils and practices to overcome them, and policy recommendations. The International Network of Black Soils was established to promote conservation and sustainable use of black soils and support food security and climate change mitigation through better management of these soils.
The document discusses updates and progress on Pillar 4 of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) which aims to enhance soil data availability. It notes that the International Network of Soil Information Institutions (INSII) oversees this work. Key points include: GSOCmap and other global soil datasets are being improved; capacity development trainings for GSSmap on soil salinity mapping have moved online due to COVID-19; technical development is underway for GSOCseq and SoilSTAT; and a new Pillar 4 Implementation Plan is being developed to beyond 2020.
This presentation was given on 26.11.15 at the Catchment Management Network Meeting in Tullamore.
The day included presentations on the approach to characterisation for the 2nd Cycle of the Water Framework Directive and how this would involve both the EPA and Local Authorities, along with other public bodies.
A key focus was the new Local Authority Water and Communities Office and its role in the 2nd cycle.
Presentations on the UK 'Love Your River Telford' project and 'The Living Loobagh' from Limerick were also included.
Report on the RSP: Asian Soil PartnershipSoils FAO-GSP
The document summarizes the main achievements of the Asian Soil Partnership (ASP) since the Seventh Plenary Assembly of the Global Soil Partnership. Key achievements include countries collaborating to strengthen sustainable soil management, the establishment of the International Network of Black Soils, and experts contributing to reports on soil pollution and soil status. Regional projects have also promoted sustainable land management. Going forward, activities will continue on developing the Soil Atlas of Asia and national soil information systems, as well as implementing soil doctor and laboratory network programs.
The document outlines the activities and execution arrangements for the GGRETA Project, which aims to improve governance of the transboundary Stampriet Aquifer shared by Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It details the project components of assessing the aquifer and establishing governance mechanisms. Key activities include data collection, developing an information management system, and establishing a multi-country consultative body. Execution will be led by a regional coordinator and involve national coordinators and specialists from each country.
This document outlines the strategic results framework for a project focused on groundwater management in the Syr Darya transboundary basin shared by Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. The project goal is to create an enabling environment for sustainable and climate-resilient conjunctive use of surface and groundwater resources in the basin. The framework includes 3 components, outcomes, indicators, and outputs. Component 1 focuses on enhancing knowledge and assessment capacity of groundwater resources. Component 2 aims to assess benefits from uses of subsurface space such as managed aquifer recharge. Component 3 provides tools for integrated management of surface and groundwater resources and facilitating transboundary cooperation.
This document outlines the execution arrangements for a project on groundwater management in the Syr Darya transboundary basin between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) will provide funding support through the implementing agency UNDP and executing agency UNESCO IHP. A project management unit will oversee national teams in each country and coordinate with steering committees, national governments, and a science advisory panel. Key discussion points focus on ensuring country ownership and participation through inter-ministerial coordination on water, energy, food, and environment issues.
(1) The document provides context on UNESCO's GGRETA Project which aims to facilitate sustainable management of the transboundary Stampriet Aquifer shared by Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.
(2) It discusses UNESCO's water initiatives including the Internationally Shared Aquifer Resources Management (ISARM) program and Transboundary Waters Assessment Programme (TWAP) which provide an inventory and assessment of transboundary aquifers.
(3) The GGRETA Project will apply TWAP's methodology to conduct assessments of the Stampriet Aquifer and facilitate cooperation between countries on governance mechanisms.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the first steering committee meeting of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held on May 16, 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. It outlines the initiative's goals of strengthening Ukraine's water legislation, policy, monitoring programs, and river basin management plans in line with EU directives. Key activities include supporting the development of a national water strategy, revising monitoring networks, conducting public consultations, and establishing river basin councils to facilitate stakeholder involvement in water management. The initiative aims to help Ukraine improve its water sector and meet its commitments under the EU Association Agreement.
Presentation on the status of the work on the development of the National Water Strategy of Azerbaijan, Mr. Mutallim Abdulhasanov, MENR and Ms. Tatiana Efimova, OECD
The 7th MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE
NATIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE IN WATER SECTOR OF AZERBAIJAN
4 July 2018
The objective of the meeting was to discuss the key issues in the development of the national water policy and the status of ongoing activities within the EUWI+ project in Azerbaijan. The meeting also served as a platform for strengthening of synergies with other international projects implemented in Azerbaijan.
1) The document discusses setting up an information management system to support transboundary groundwater governance in the Stampriet-Kalahari/Karoo Aquifer region.
2) It describes collecting, processing, and harmonizing various types of hydrogeological data from the countries involved to populate the information management system and support assessments.
3) The document outlines the roles of different actors in the data flow process and emphasizes the importance of cooperation and harmonizing data classification schemes, map projections, and other elements between the countries.
The document summarizes the outcomes of the first steering committee meeting of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held in Brussels on May 16, 2017. It outlines the key results and activities to be undertaken in Azerbaijan in 3 areas: 1) strengthening legislation, policy and institutions for water governance, 2) improving laboratory and monitoring programs, and 3) developing river basin management plans and increasing stakeholder involvement in water management.
Item 6b. Strategic planning for delivering water sector reform and SDGsOECD Environment
This document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as it relates to strategic documents in the water sector. It provides background on the EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership countries and explains that SEAs are required under the Espoo Convention Protocol to evaluate environmental consequences of plans and programs. The document then gives examples of SEAs conducted for the National Water Strategy of Belarus and the River Basin Management Plan for the Alazani-Iori River Basin in Georgia.
This document summarizes activities related to assessing and managing transboundary aquifers. It discusses that many aquifers cross political borders and need assessment to understand potential cross-boundary issues. The ISARM program leads efforts to improve understanding of transboundary aquifer issues. Assessments involve indicator-based analysis, developing information management systems, and establishing consultative bodies for countries to facilitate cooperation. The goal is to eliminate potential conflict and improve groundwater management and benefits.
This presentation was presented during the Asian Soil Partnership workshop that took place in Bangkok 14-16 December 2017. The presentation was made by Dr. Milkha Singh Aulakh
http://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/en/
Country Progress and Regional Cooperation 2018-2019OECD Environment
The document provides updates on water management progress in Armenia. It discusses:
1) Development of legislation and plans to approximate the country's water laws with EU directives. This includes roadmaps for implementation and amendments to laws.
2) Improvements to monitoring networks and laboratories, including new equipment, training, and plans for accreditation.
3) Initiatives to strengthen stakeholder participation and transboundary cooperation, such as public consultations on river basin management plans and bilateral meetings.
4) Next steps include finalizing basin plans, continuing capacity building, and procuring additional monitoring equipment and database development. Challenges include adopting plans to substantiate legal reforms.
The document summarizes the activities and expected outcomes of the European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership. Key activities include supporting Georgia to develop a national water strategy, harmonizing environmental laws, strengthening water quality monitoring programs, developing river basin management plans for several basins, implementing measures from the plans, and increasing stakeholder involvement and communication about water management issues. The overall goal is to help Georgia further reform its water management system to align with EU directives and commitments under its Association Agreement with the EU.
EU4Environment Water and Data_Azerbaijan NPD Thematic Session 1OECD Environment
The document discusses activities under the EU4Environment Water and Data programme to support Azerbaijan's sustainable water resource management. Key activities include:
1) Extending water monitoring networks and trainings to improve data collection, interpretation and compliance with EU directives.
2) Proposing river basin districts and supporting progress on river basin organization and planning.
3) Discussions on improving economic instruments to better support water policy objectives.
4) Promoting cross-sectoral cooperation and long-term planning to address water challenges.
Improving Economic Instruments for Water Resources Management in the Republic...OECD Environment
The document summarizes an OECD project to improve economic instruments for water resource management in the Republic of Buryatia near Lake Baikal. The project aimed to balance environmental protection of Lake Baikal with economic development by replacing some administrative bans with more flexible economic instruments. It developed recommendations including improving water fees and pollution charges, introducing quotas for pollutant discharges, and establishing payments for ecosystem services. The recommendations also covered improving the water sector, managing water risks, and enhancing the management system for the Baikal Natural Area. The project had positive effects by lifting some bans and the recommendations will be used to improve water management in the region.
The document summarizes progress in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus on various water management initiatives supported by the EUWI+ program. In Armenia, key accomplishments include developing two river basin management plans, upgrading water monitoring infrastructure, and establishing an integrated water data management platform. Azerbaijan's achievements involve adopting a national water strategy, upgrading laboratories, and developing a river basin management plan. Belarus convened inter-agency meetings on water issues and worked to align legislation with EU directives.
Item 2 Progress report on the implementation of the 2019-2020 Programme of workOECD Environment
This document provides a progress report on the implementation of the 2019-2020 work programme across 4 areas:
1. National green economy dialogues and strategies held events in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Europe, and Paris.
2. Green finance and investment launched new projects on sustainable infrastructure, green finance flows in Kazakhstan, and banking regulation in Kyrgyzstan.
3. Integrating environmental and economic policies published reports on mining in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, launched the EU4Environment initiative, and developed green growth indicators for Kazakhstan.
4. Strengthening water management held multi-stakeholder dialogues, developed strategic plans, and built capacity on issues like irrigation subsidies and water security indicators. Upcoming
The European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership held its first Steering Committee meeting in Brussels, Belgium on May 16, 2017. The meeting summarized progress on 3 key results areas: 1) Supporting legislation, policy and institutions in Belarus related to water management; 2) Strengthening laboratory monitoring programs to be compliant with the EU Water Framework Directive; and 3) Involving stakeholders and improving communication about water management in Belarus. Key outcomes included launching a national water policy dialogue, developing a new water strategy, and procuring new equipment and training to improve water quality monitoring.
This document summarizes a workshop on developing River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) for the Upper Kura river basin in Azerbaijan. The workshop objectives were to: inform participants on the principles and concepts of the EU Water Framework Directive; understand the assignments for developing RBMPs in the Upper Kura districts and main challenges; and facilitate contact between consultants and stakeholders. The workshop covered the national legal framework for RBMPs in Azerbaijan, lessons learned from previous RBMP pilot projects, and presentations from consultants on their proposed approaches to developing the new RBMPs.
The document summarizes a technical workshop on progress under the EU Water Initiative Plus (EUWI+) in Belarus. Key points discussed include:
- The launch of a new report on water security in Belarus summarizing EUWI+ work, including regional case studies and tools to improve water security.
- Progress on developing River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) for the Dnieper and Pripyat rivers, including biological and chemical monitoring. Upgrading of monitoring infrastructure was also discussed.
- The timeline and priority steps for adopting Belarus' new national Water Strategy to 2030, which aims to achieve sustainable development goals for water. Legislative and institutional changes to facilitate the strategy's implementation were also considered.
Mr.Singh IEWP @ Workshop on River Basin Management Planning and Governance,14...India-EU Water Partnership
The document summarizes discussions from a workshop on river basin management planning and governance held in India. It outlines some of the key government acts and constitutional provisions related to water resource management in India. It also describes several initiatives and schemes by the central government related to integrated water resources management, including the National Water Mission, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, river interlinking projects, and guidelines for improved data collection and basin-level management. State roles and institutional frameworks are also briefly covered.
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4 July 2018, Baku
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The 7th MEETING OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE
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Developing National Water Strategy for Ukraine: opportunities of approximation with the EU water acquis and challenges with its implementation – Ms. Natalia Zakorchevna, National expert (Ukraine)
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1. EUWI+ Project Progress and
changes occurred in previous
period,
Georgia
Minsk , 26 April 2018
Mariam Makarova
2. Institutional Changes
Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection + Ministry of
Agriculture = Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture
Main Water resources related Units:
Department of Environment and Climate Change (Water Division)
Department of Environment Impact Assessment
Department of Environmental Supervision
National Environment Agency
National Food Agency
Department of Amelioration and Land Management
Centre of Environmental Information and Education
Ministry of Energy Ministry of Economy and Sustainable
Development
3. Project Progress (Component 1)
Developed the document on “Analyses on Harmonisation of
the Georgian Draft Water Law with other related legislative
Acts”
Work began in order to draft a Policy (Concept) Paper
providing a vision for further policy developments in preparing
the National Water Strategy
4. Project Progress (Component 2&3)
Water Cadastre Information System (WCIS):
o Hands-on training was conducted for water data producers and owners
at NEA
o A draft meta-data catalogue was established for water data in Georgia.
WFD compliant RBMP for the Alazani-Iori Basin
o Joint RBM Planning and Communication / Stakeholder Involvement
field mission was held at Governor’s Office of Kakheti Region, as well
as district services of water supply, infrastructure and irrigation of
Telavi, Akhmeta, Dedoplistskaro and Lagodekhi Municipalities.
o Tender on development of RBMP for Alazani-Iori river basin district
5. Project Progress (Component 2&3)
Extend a draft Chorokhi-Ajaristskali Coastal Assessment to full
scale Coastal Plan
o National workshop and field training on identification of
Transitional (TWBs) and Coastal Water Bodies (CWBs) was
held in Batumi, aiming on harmonising principles of WFD
and MSFD, as well as defining various Biological Quality
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Groundwater Delineation Tender
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• Policy Paper providing a vision for further policy developments
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• Revise developed draft normative act “New Water Quality
Ecological Standards for Georgia”
• NPD Steering Committee meeting in June
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- Alazani-Iori RBMP
- Khrami-Debeda RBMP
7. Planned Activities for 2018
Develop procedures for establishing Water Cadastre
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Purchase lab equipment for National Environment Agency
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Revise developed draft normative act "Rules of Planning and
Implementation of Water Resources Monitoring"
Support the organization of the Water Law Drafting Group
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