Presentation delivered by Dejan Komatina during the transboundary commission session during the 6th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Klingbeil, R., 2009. Transboundary Water and Transboundary Aquifers in the Middle East: Opportunities for Sharing a Precious Resource. Presentation at the Seminar “Sharing an Invisible Water Resource for the Common Good: How to Make Use of the UN General Assembly Resolution on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers”, 2009 Stockholm World Water Week, 20 August 2009, Stockholm, Sweden.
“Regional work programme” by EUWI+ team
EU Water Initiative plus for Eastern Partnership (EUWI+East)
Project Progress Meeting
Minsk, Belarus, 26 April 2018
Role and means of river transportation in EuropeEugene Tkachenko
Inland waterways play an important role in transporting goods across Europe. Over 37,000 kilometers of waterways connect hundreds of cities and industrial regions across 13 European countries. Inland waterway transport accounts for around 7% of total transport modes in Europe. Countries with the highest density of inland waterways networks are the Netherlands and Belgium. The Rhine river accounts for 68% of total inland waterway transport across Europe and moves goods like metals, chemicals, and fuels between countries. Inland waterway transport is most competitive for distances of 200-300 km or over 400 km due to its low variable costs over large transport volumes. Reliable infrastructure, sufficient transport volumes and distances, and integrated transport services are necessary for further development
Greater thames estuary fish migration roadmapWanda Bodnar
Utilising GIS technology, the Fish Migration Roadmap provides a method that focuses on a ‘whole system’, sea-to-source approach that, similarly to an underground or road network, looks at rivers as interconnected migratory routes. By considering rivers as 'Highways', 'A-roads' and 'B-roads', barrier locations and river network connectivity can be easily visualised on one or more rivers, or in entire river catchments. This can help reprioritise barriers and provide a blueprint for strategic steps that can help open up entire migratory routes.
The European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership proposes a regional workplan to support integrated water resource management in Eastern Europe. It will provide capacity building, technical assistance, and funding to cooperation efforts across 8 major river basins shared by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Activities will include training, joint transboundary management bodies, agreements, assessments, and plans to advance sustainable water policies in line with EU directives. Communication of results will be conducted through a website, publications, events, and social media. The goal is to accelerate reforms and closer alignment with EU water standards in neighboring countries over 2016-2020.
Peculiarities of transportation by the rivers of North Sea of EuropeEugene Tkachenko
This document discusses inland navigation in Europe, specifically the ARA region of Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam. It outlines the inland waterways network in Europe, types of vessels, stakeholders, and critical success factors. It also provides details on the inland navigation fleet sizes in various countries. Key points discussed include infrastructure needs, the importance of cooperation and collaboration between stakeholders, and achieving efficiency through synchronized operations. Cost examples are also provided for different vessel classes. The document advocates for process alignment to reduce inefficiencies caused by fragmentation.
Klingbeil, R., 2009. Transboundary Water and Transboundary Aquifers in the Middle East: Opportunities for Sharing a Precious Resource. Presentation at the Seminar “Sharing an Invisible Water Resource for the Common Good: How to Make Use of the UN General Assembly Resolution on the Law of Transboundary Aquifers”, 2009 Stockholm World Water Week, 20 August 2009, Stockholm, Sweden.
“Regional work programme” by EUWI+ team
EU Water Initiative plus for Eastern Partnership (EUWI+East)
Project Progress Meeting
Minsk, Belarus, 26 April 2018
Role and means of river transportation in EuropeEugene Tkachenko
Inland waterways play an important role in transporting goods across Europe. Over 37,000 kilometers of waterways connect hundreds of cities and industrial regions across 13 European countries. Inland waterway transport accounts for around 7% of total transport modes in Europe. Countries with the highest density of inland waterways networks are the Netherlands and Belgium. The Rhine river accounts for 68% of total inland waterway transport across Europe and moves goods like metals, chemicals, and fuels between countries. Inland waterway transport is most competitive for distances of 200-300 km or over 400 km due to its low variable costs over large transport volumes. Reliable infrastructure, sufficient transport volumes and distances, and integrated transport services are necessary for further development
Greater thames estuary fish migration roadmapWanda Bodnar
Utilising GIS technology, the Fish Migration Roadmap provides a method that focuses on a ‘whole system’, sea-to-source approach that, similarly to an underground or road network, looks at rivers as interconnected migratory routes. By considering rivers as 'Highways', 'A-roads' and 'B-roads', barrier locations and river network connectivity can be easily visualised on one or more rivers, or in entire river catchments. This can help reprioritise barriers and provide a blueprint for strategic steps that can help open up entire migratory routes.
The European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership proposes a regional workplan to support integrated water resource management in Eastern Europe. It will provide capacity building, technical assistance, and funding to cooperation efforts across 8 major river basins shared by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Activities will include training, joint transboundary management bodies, agreements, assessments, and plans to advance sustainable water policies in line with EU directives. Communication of results will be conducted through a website, publications, events, and social media. The goal is to accelerate reforms and closer alignment with EU water standards in neighboring countries over 2016-2020.
Peculiarities of transportation by the rivers of North Sea of EuropeEugene Tkachenko
This document discusses inland navigation in Europe, specifically the ARA region of Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam. It outlines the inland waterways network in Europe, types of vessels, stakeholders, and critical success factors. It also provides details on the inland navigation fleet sizes in various countries. Key points discussed include infrastructure needs, the importance of cooperation and collaboration between stakeholders, and achieving efficiency through synchronized operations. Cost examples are also provided for different vessel classes. The document advocates for process alignment to reduce inefficiencies caused by fragmentation.
Bilateral agreement between Moldova and Ukraine in the Nistru (Dniestr) River...OECD Environment
The document summarizes cooperation between Moldova and Ukraine on managing the Dniester River basin in a sustainable way. It discusses the establishment of the Dniester process in 2004 to jointly manage the transboundary river. This led to the signing of a treaty in 2012 to formalize cooperation, including establishing a commission to facilitate protection and sustainable use of the basin. The treaty has been ratified by Moldova and aims to improve coordination between the countries to reduce pollution in the Dniester River basin.
This document provides an evaluation of Mississippi's ports and waterways to develop container-on-barge (COB) operations on the scale of major rail and highway corridors. It finds that COB services are viable and sustainable if there is an international gateway port, significant upstream economic activity, and reliable scheduled services. The most sustainable COB services on the Mississippi are integrated into larger bulk barge operations, benefiting from economies of scale. The report analyzes the state's ports and waterways systems and the roles of individual ports in supporting COB development. It maintains the Mississippi has the potential to develop full-scale COB operations comparable to major trade corridors.
Klaipeda is a strategically located seaport city in Lithuania located at 55°44' North latitude and 21°07' East longitude. It has a population of 185,000 people and is an ice-free port on the Baltic Sea with over 756 years of history that serves as a key economic hub for Lithuania, accounting for 11.7% of the country's GDP. The Klaipeda port authority manages port operations and infrastructure development to support the over 800 enterprises that rely on the port.
The document discusses the Sava River Basin and the International Sava River Basin Commission's (ISRBC) sub-regional approach to integrated transboundary water resource management. The ISRBC coordinates planning and projects across four countries to ensure sustainable development and management of the Sava River Basin. This includes developing joint plans and protocols, establishing integrated information systems, and preparing development programs in line with EU directives. The ISRBC's sub-regional approach provides an effective framework for cooperation, sustainability, and development objectives in the Sava River Basin and can contribute to the goals of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region.
IGNITE 2015 EU - Mega Ships: A Threat to Your Supply Chain?Elemica
Mega container vessels present challenges for supply chains. Their large size (up to 15,000 TEU) leads to port congestion, increased transit times, and higher risks of disruption. Mega ships have also disrupted carrier markets, reducing competition as carriers overinvested to maintain market share. While sea transport costs may decrease, total supply chain costs may not due to increased handling and regional transport expenses. Supply chains need to consider adjusting networks to main ports, extending sea legs with transhipments, contracting alternative routing for risk reduction, and improving container tracking to respond to challenges from mega ships.
The document summarizes the history and goals of several projects aimed at managing water traffic and dock use in Venice, Italy. It discusses the MOBILIS project which includes measures to manage permanent and temporary dock parking (Measure 10.2) and water traffic (Measure 12.6). The goals are to prioritize dock use, minimize obstacles to traffic, manage pre-assigned and temporary dock permits, and design an online parking management system. It also covers monitoring and modeling of water traffic levels and waves caused by boats to reduce their impact.
The document discusses the EU-led "Nexus Dialogues" Programme, which aims to promote an integrated approach to managing water, energy, and food resources across five regions from 2016-2018. The €6.17 million program will establish policy dialogues to develop nexus recommendations and action plans. It will also support studies, small pilot projects, and an evaluation to guide further investment in larger projects from 2017 onward. The program aims to strengthen the nexus approach within national policies and the Sustainable Development Goals related to water, energy, and agriculture.
This document summarizes the results of the PENTA project which explored traffic patterns and challenges facing ports in the Baltic Sea region. It finds that cargo traffic is expected to increase moderately by 2020, driven by economic growth, while passenger traffic will increase steadily. The amount of transported cargo units is projected to rise faster than total cargo volume. Bunker fuel costs are expected to double due to new sulphur regulations. While Russian ports are expanding, traffic through the five PENTA ports of Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, and Naantali is forecast to decrease slightly with more Russian trade moving through Russian ports. Overall, the conclusions project stable growth in passenger traffic and moderate increases in most cargo volumes between the PENTA
A presentation by Ms Simoné Smith (Senior Researcher: Transport, Freight and Logistics- CSIR), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Driving down cost in the Supply Chain" on 3 September 2015 in Durban, hosted by Transnet. The topic of the presentation was: "Cost of doing business through the ports".
The objective of the session was to identify impediments to regional connectivity and discuss solutions. Key messages from the panel included investing in human resources and port capacity, and promoting smaller inter-island vessels. Key responses from participants stressed the need to address inland bottlenecks, support logistics services like trucking and freight, and integrate shipping and aviation cargo networks.
The document discusses the importance of port and terminal operations. It describes the key functions of ports in international trade including how their location impacts economics and trade. It also outlines different types of ports and ownership structures. Additionally, it explains that terminal management departments oversee terminal operations to maintain sustainability and compliance through auditing and coordinating activities between terminal units and organizations providing 24/7 service.
Sava River Commission. Dejan Komatina, Secretary, International Sava River Basin Commission. Furthering water cooperation among nations and stakeholders. Making it happen!. International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
MAB-IHP Regional Symposium: Managing Water Resources in Biosphere Reserves in...UNESCO Venice Office
Dragan Zeljko, International Sava River Basin Commission
Venice, 16-17 December 2021
Overall responsibility for the views and opinions expressed in the slides is taken by the authors
Komatina D. ISRBC, Integrated RBM The case of Sava River RBMRESTORE
1. Introduction on the Sava river basin
2. Framework Agreement on the Sava River Basin (FASRB)
3. International Sava River Basin Commission (ISRBC)
4. Approach of the ISRBC
Water Family Meeting and Symposium on Water Equity in South-East Europe and the Mediterranean
28-29 March 2019 Palazzo Zorzi, Venice (Italy) -
Dragana Milovanović, Deputy Secretary for integrated river basin management and water planning, International Sava River Basin Commission
The document provides background on joint principles for inland navigation and environmental protection in the Danube River Basin. It summarizes that inland navigation can help reduce environmental impacts from transportation if it substitutes for road travel, but it can also negatively impact river ecosystems. An agreement was reached in 2007-2008 between water management organizations to develop guiding principles that integrate environmental protection into waterway development and maintenance. The principles aim to support sustainable inland waterway transport while protecting rivers.
This document discusses water protection actions in the Danube Region Strategy. It provides background on the strategy and outlines some key challenges and opportunities in the region related to mobility, energy, the environment, socioeconomics, and security. Four priority areas are identified: connecting the Danube Region to improve sustainability; protecting the environment; building prosperity; and strengthening cooperation. Specific actions are proposed to restore water quality, strengthen cooperation, continue monitoring systems, boost wastewater treatment, and more. Hungary is working to identify relevant projects and potential flagship projects in areas like water quality restoration and management.
MAB-IHP Regional Symposium: Managing Water Resources in Biosphere Reserves in...UNESCO Venice Office
Harald Kothe, Sustainable water management in BRs in SEE
Venice, 16-17 December 2021
Overall responsibility for the views and opinions expressed in the slides is taken by the authors
International Cooperation in Water Management and Pollution Control in the Da...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses international cooperation in water management and pollution control in the Danube River Basin. It summarizes the objectives of the Danube River Protection Convention, which includes ensuring sustainable water management, pollution control, flood control, and reducing pollution loads to the Black Sea. The key organizations established to implement the convention are the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River and its expert groups that coordinate monitoring, emission controls, and accident prevention. Projects under the Joint Action Programme and with UNDP/GEF aim to reduce nutrient loads and strengthen transboundary cooperation in the basin.
Overview of the Sava Commission activities
International Roundtable on Protection and Sustainable Use of Trans-boundary Waters in South East Europe, 15-16 December 2011, Zagreb, Croatia
International Cooperation in Water Management and Pollution Control in the Da...Iwl Pcu
The Danube River Basin,a cultural and historical centre of Europe. The Danube River Protection Convention is a legal frame for co-operation to assure the protection of water and ecological resources and their sustainable use in the Danube River Basin.
Bilateral agreement between Moldova and Ukraine in the Nistru (Dniestr) River...OECD Environment
The document summarizes cooperation between Moldova and Ukraine on managing the Dniester River basin in a sustainable way. It discusses the establishment of the Dniester process in 2004 to jointly manage the transboundary river. This led to the signing of a treaty in 2012 to formalize cooperation, including establishing a commission to facilitate protection and sustainable use of the basin. The treaty has been ratified by Moldova and aims to improve coordination between the countries to reduce pollution in the Dniester River basin.
This document provides an evaluation of Mississippi's ports and waterways to develop container-on-barge (COB) operations on the scale of major rail and highway corridors. It finds that COB services are viable and sustainable if there is an international gateway port, significant upstream economic activity, and reliable scheduled services. The most sustainable COB services on the Mississippi are integrated into larger bulk barge operations, benefiting from economies of scale. The report analyzes the state's ports and waterways systems and the roles of individual ports in supporting COB development. It maintains the Mississippi has the potential to develop full-scale COB operations comparable to major trade corridors.
Klaipeda is a strategically located seaport city in Lithuania located at 55°44' North latitude and 21°07' East longitude. It has a population of 185,000 people and is an ice-free port on the Baltic Sea with over 756 years of history that serves as a key economic hub for Lithuania, accounting for 11.7% of the country's GDP. The Klaipeda port authority manages port operations and infrastructure development to support the over 800 enterprises that rely on the port.
The document discusses the Sava River Basin and the International Sava River Basin Commission's (ISRBC) sub-regional approach to integrated transboundary water resource management. The ISRBC coordinates planning and projects across four countries to ensure sustainable development and management of the Sava River Basin. This includes developing joint plans and protocols, establishing integrated information systems, and preparing development programs in line with EU directives. The ISRBC's sub-regional approach provides an effective framework for cooperation, sustainability, and development objectives in the Sava River Basin and can contribute to the goals of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region.
IGNITE 2015 EU - Mega Ships: A Threat to Your Supply Chain?Elemica
Mega container vessels present challenges for supply chains. Their large size (up to 15,000 TEU) leads to port congestion, increased transit times, and higher risks of disruption. Mega ships have also disrupted carrier markets, reducing competition as carriers overinvested to maintain market share. While sea transport costs may decrease, total supply chain costs may not due to increased handling and regional transport expenses. Supply chains need to consider adjusting networks to main ports, extending sea legs with transhipments, contracting alternative routing for risk reduction, and improving container tracking to respond to challenges from mega ships.
The document summarizes the history and goals of several projects aimed at managing water traffic and dock use in Venice, Italy. It discusses the MOBILIS project which includes measures to manage permanent and temporary dock parking (Measure 10.2) and water traffic (Measure 12.6). The goals are to prioritize dock use, minimize obstacles to traffic, manage pre-assigned and temporary dock permits, and design an online parking management system. It also covers monitoring and modeling of water traffic levels and waves caused by boats to reduce their impact.
The document discusses the EU-led "Nexus Dialogues" Programme, which aims to promote an integrated approach to managing water, energy, and food resources across five regions from 2016-2018. The €6.17 million program will establish policy dialogues to develop nexus recommendations and action plans. It will also support studies, small pilot projects, and an evaluation to guide further investment in larger projects from 2017 onward. The program aims to strengthen the nexus approach within national policies and the Sustainable Development Goals related to water, energy, and agriculture.
This document summarizes the results of the PENTA project which explored traffic patterns and challenges facing ports in the Baltic Sea region. It finds that cargo traffic is expected to increase moderately by 2020, driven by economic growth, while passenger traffic will increase steadily. The amount of transported cargo units is projected to rise faster than total cargo volume. Bunker fuel costs are expected to double due to new sulphur regulations. While Russian ports are expanding, traffic through the five PENTA ports of Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, and Naantali is forecast to decrease slightly with more Russian trade moving through Russian ports. Overall, the conclusions project stable growth in passenger traffic and moderate increases in most cargo volumes between the PENTA
A presentation by Ms Simoné Smith (Senior Researcher: Transport, Freight and Logistics- CSIR), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Driving down cost in the Supply Chain" on 3 September 2015 in Durban, hosted by Transnet. The topic of the presentation was: "Cost of doing business through the ports".
The objective of the session was to identify impediments to regional connectivity and discuss solutions. Key messages from the panel included investing in human resources and port capacity, and promoting smaller inter-island vessels. Key responses from participants stressed the need to address inland bottlenecks, support logistics services like trucking and freight, and integrate shipping and aviation cargo networks.
The document discusses the importance of port and terminal operations. It describes the key functions of ports in international trade including how their location impacts economics and trade. It also outlines different types of ports and ownership structures. Additionally, it explains that terminal management departments oversee terminal operations to maintain sustainability and compliance through auditing and coordinating activities between terminal units and organizations providing 24/7 service.
Sava River Commission. Dejan Komatina, Secretary, International Sava River Basin Commission. Furthering water cooperation among nations and stakeholders. Making it happen!. International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
MAB-IHP Regional Symposium: Managing Water Resources in Biosphere Reserves in...UNESCO Venice Office
Dragan Zeljko, International Sava River Basin Commission
Venice, 16-17 December 2021
Overall responsibility for the views and opinions expressed in the slides is taken by the authors
Komatina D. ISRBC, Integrated RBM The case of Sava River RBMRESTORE
1. Introduction on the Sava river basin
2. Framework Agreement on the Sava River Basin (FASRB)
3. International Sava River Basin Commission (ISRBC)
4. Approach of the ISRBC
Water Family Meeting and Symposium on Water Equity in South-East Europe and the Mediterranean
28-29 March 2019 Palazzo Zorzi, Venice (Italy) -
Dragana Milovanović, Deputy Secretary for integrated river basin management and water planning, International Sava River Basin Commission
The document provides background on joint principles for inland navigation and environmental protection in the Danube River Basin. It summarizes that inland navigation can help reduce environmental impacts from transportation if it substitutes for road travel, but it can also negatively impact river ecosystems. An agreement was reached in 2007-2008 between water management organizations to develop guiding principles that integrate environmental protection into waterway development and maintenance. The principles aim to support sustainable inland waterway transport while protecting rivers.
This document discusses water protection actions in the Danube Region Strategy. It provides background on the strategy and outlines some key challenges and opportunities in the region related to mobility, energy, the environment, socioeconomics, and security. Four priority areas are identified: connecting the Danube Region to improve sustainability; protecting the environment; building prosperity; and strengthening cooperation. Specific actions are proposed to restore water quality, strengthen cooperation, continue monitoring systems, boost wastewater treatment, and more. Hungary is working to identify relevant projects and potential flagship projects in areas like water quality restoration and management.
MAB-IHP Regional Symposium: Managing Water Resources in Biosphere Reserves in...UNESCO Venice Office
Harald Kothe, Sustainable water management in BRs in SEE
Venice, 16-17 December 2021
Overall responsibility for the views and opinions expressed in the slides is taken by the authors
International Cooperation in Water Management and Pollution Control in the Da...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses international cooperation in water management and pollution control in the Danube River Basin. It summarizes the objectives of the Danube River Protection Convention, which includes ensuring sustainable water management, pollution control, flood control, and reducing pollution loads to the Black Sea. The key organizations established to implement the convention are the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River and its expert groups that coordinate monitoring, emission controls, and accident prevention. Projects under the Joint Action Programme and with UNDP/GEF aim to reduce nutrient loads and strengthen transboundary cooperation in the basin.
Overview of the Sava Commission activities
International Roundtable on Protection and Sustainable Use of Trans-boundary Waters in South East Europe, 15-16 December 2011, Zagreb, Croatia
International Cooperation in Water Management and Pollution Control in the Da...Iwl Pcu
The Danube River Basin,a cultural and historical centre of Europe. The Danube River Protection Convention is a legal frame for co-operation to assure the protection of water and ecological resources and their sustainable use in the Danube River Basin.
The document summarizes cooperation on the Danube River basin across 19 countries and over 800,000 square kilometers. It discusses the establishment of organizations like the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River to coordinate management, implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive, and progress toward goals of reducing water pollution and improving habitat. Key challenges include upgrading wastewater infrastructure, reducing nutrient loads from agricultural and industrial sources, and addressing hydrological alterations from dams and flood control.
Public participation in the Danube Basin: approaches, activities, challenges ...Iwl Pcu
The document summarizes public participation approaches for the Danube River Basin. It outlines how the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) facilitates public participation in its management of the basin according to the EU Water Framework Directive. Key activities discussed include stakeholder workshops and forums, the development of public participation strategies and plans, and the annual Danube Day event to raise public awareness. Lessons learned emphasize that public participation requires a long-term process-based approach with early involvement of stakeholders at multiple levels.
Public participation in the Danube Basin: approaches, activities, challenges ...Iwl Pcu
Objective: The legal frame for co-operation to assure protection of water and ecological resources and their sustainable use in the Danube River Basin.
Public participation in the Danube Basin: approaches, activities, challenges ...Iwl Pcu
Objective: The legal frame for co-operation to assure protection of water and ecological resources and their sustainable use in the Danube River Basin.
This document summarizes several ongoing projects executed by UNESCO related to transboundary groundwater resources. It discusses projects focused on the Dinaric Karst Aquifer System shared by 4 countries, management of coastal aquifers in the Mediterranean, and the GEF Transboundary Waters Assessment Program to assess indicators for transboundary aquifers. Case studies are also mentioned for the Trifinio, Stampriet, and Pretashkent transboundary aquifers to improve knowledge of the aquifers and cooperation between neighboring countries.
DSD-INT 2017 International collaboration within the Delft-FEWS system for the...Deltares
Presentation by Mirza Sarač, International Sava River Basin Comission (ISRBC), at the Delft-FEWS - International User Days, during Delft Software Days - Edition 2017. Wednesday, 25 October 2017, Delft.
The document summarizes the key components and requirements for developing a River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) according to the European Union's Water Framework Directive. It outlines 17 sections that must be included in an RBMP, such as characterizing the river basin, identifying pressures and impacts, setting environmental objectives, implementing measures, and monitoring programs. The document provides guidance on the mapping, data, and analysis required for each section to comprehensively manage water resources at the river basin scale.
UNECE Session: Raimund Mair, ICPDR, 15th January UN Water Zaragoza Conferencewater-decade
Intersectoral cooperation is important for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the basin level. Almost two-thirds of the global landmass is covered by international river basins, making transboundary cooperation critical. The Danube River Basin covers 14 countries and is an example of successful intersectoral cooperation through its International Commission. Stakeholder involvement and integrated management plans have helped balance sectors like agriculture, flood management, hydropower and navigation. This approach has led to accelerated implementation of policies and created benefits for involved sectors while achieving compliance with environmental legislation.
GWP-Med is the regional partnership of the Global Water Partnership covering Mediterranean countries. It aims to promote integrated water resources management and sustainable water use. GWP-Med has 15 staff and an annual budget of 1.5-2 million Euros. It acts as a multi-stakeholder platform and carries out activities like technical support, regional dialogues, demonstration projects, knowledge sharing, and awareness raising on issues like water governance, climate change adaptation, private sector participation, and transboundary water management. Some of GWP-Med's projects include the SWIM-SM program, the GEF MedPartnership, and programs related to the Drin River Basin and non-conventional water management.
Benefits of Transboundary Cooperation in Neman and Pregolya River BasinsGlobal Water Partnership
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Large Marine Ecosystems: Megaregional Best Practices for LME Assessment and M...Iwl Pcu
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GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
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1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
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1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
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TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
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2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 7Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on developing thematic reports for a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). Thematic reports are the main source of supporting information for the TDA and are drafted by national experts. The document outlines a two-step process for developing the reports: 1) key areas and national experts are identified based on prioritized transboundary problems, and 2) reports are drafted and reviewed by the TDA development team. Examples of thematic reports from previous TDAs are provided. Advice is given to allow sufficient time for reports, ensure appropriate expertise, and develop clear terms of reference.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 6Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of causal chain analysis (CCA) as part of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) process. It defines CCA as examining the linear cause and effect relationships between the causes of a problem and its impacts. The key components of a causal chain are described as the immediate, underlying, and root causes. A stepwise process for developing causal chains is outlined, including identifying the chain components and further developing the chains with data. Examples of completed causal chains for different regions are also presented.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5
Transboundary cooperation in the Sava river basin (IWC6 Presentation)
1. Dejan Komatina, Ph.D. Civ. Eng.,
Secretary, ISRBC
Transboundary cooperation in the Sava river basin
for sustainable development of the region
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Overview
• Introduction on the basin
• Main points
• Summary (added value / challenges)
• Contact information
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Sava River Basin
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Sava River Basin
– Area: 97 713 km2
(the second largest Danube sub-basin; share: 12%)
– Average flow at the mouth: 1722 m3
/s (the
largest Danube tributary; contribution: 25%)
– River length: 940 km (594 km of which is the waterway)
– Population: approx. 8.5 million
Country Share of the
basin (%)
Share of the
territory (%)
Albania 0.2 0.6
Bosnia & Herzegovina 39.2 75.8
Croatia 26.0 45.2
Montenegro 7.1 49.6
Serbia 15.5 17.4
Slovenia 12.0 52.8
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Sava River Basin
• High environmental and socio-economic value
– Natural beauty
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Sava River Basin
• High environmental and socio-economic value
– High landscape diversity
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Sava River Basin
• High environmental and socio-economic value
– High biological diversity (natural wetlands, parks, protected areas)
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Sava River Basin
• High environmental and socio-economic value
– Large retention areas
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Sava River Basin
• High environmental and socio-economic value
– High potential for transport of cargo and passengers
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Sava River Basin
• High environmental and socio-economic value
– High potential for tourism and recreation
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Main points
• WRM: from national to transboundary management
• Framework Agreement on the Sava River Basin
(FASRB)
– The first development-oriented multilateral agreement in
the region signed after the Agreement on Succession
– Integrated nature (sustainability and development) – it provides
the ISRBC with the broadest scope of work among European
basin organizations
– High legal capacity (decision making in the field of navigation)
• International Sava River Basin Commission (ISRBC)
– Protection and development of economic activities
(navigation, tourism) simultaneously
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Main points
• All the projects agreed upon by the four countries
– New Strategy on Implementation of the FASRB
– Action Plan for the Period 2011-2015
• Full conformity with the EU standards
– EU directives (WFD, Flood Directive, INSPIRE, RIS)
– EU strategies (EU Strategy for the Danube Region, EU 2020
Strategy)
• Cooperation (EU, Danube, Sava levels),
public participation and stakeholder involvement
• High-level commitment of the Parties
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Added value
• Key features of the approach
– Cohesive, providing conditions for:
• Cooperation of the countries after the conflict
• Implementation of joint, basin-wide projects
• Harmonization of national regulation, methodologies, procedures, …
– Integrated (whole basin; sustainability and development)
– Transparent (public participation)
– Aligned with the EU and UNECE regulation
(EU Directives, UNECE Water Convention, ...)
– Subregional (results complementary to those obtained on a regional
scale)
– Pragmatic and practical (offering concrete “products” to the Parties)
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Key challenges
• Differences between the countries
– Status with respect to EU & eligibility for approaching funds
– Level of economic development (financial resources)
– Organizational structure in decision-making process
– Environmental awareness of the public
• Financing priority projects / strategic studies, establishment of
integrated systems
• Resolving conflicts of interests of different users of water
(within a country / between countries / climate change)
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Contact information
International Sava River Basin Commission
Kneza Branimira 29
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
www.savacommission.org