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“Regional Environmental Network for Accession” Ref: EuropeAid/128906/C/SER/Multi period of time is given for compliance check implementation, i.e. that compliance check is requested by the countries well in advance. Activity 3.4 Multilateral Environmental Agreements Under this activity during the reporting period the project team prepared request template for gap assessment of MEAs. So far no requests were received and project team would like to propose new approach to this activity. The activity could be focused on SEA and EIA. The main objective of such revised activity could be to overcome accession challenges in proper implementation of EIA and SEA but also to assist the countries in adhering to international obligations in transboundary EIA and SEA, namely the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in Transboundary Context (1991 Espoo Convention) and the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (2003 Kiev protocol). The activity could be a good opportunity for further synergy with Water Management, Nature and EIA/SEA Sub-groups and activities of RENA, but also with other regional initiatives. The outputs of such revised activity could be gap analysis of relevant multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs), legislation, and actual implementation, overview of institutional gaps related to the implementation of the Espoo Convention (EIA) and Kiev Protocol (SEA) and preparation and provision of guidelines for the environmental requirements for IPA projects (in line with IPA implementing Regulation 718/2007). Ms. Medic commented that the production of guidelines under this activity would be rather useful for the countries. Ms. Azra Rogovic Grubic noted that BiH would need to continue work under this activity as initially planned with legal gap assessment, but this is still to be officially confirmed to RENA Secretariat once checked internally in the country. Ms. Ivanova also suggested that this proposed modification should be discuss in the countries internally and that the proposed changes can be confirmed only after this internal discussions. However, the conclusion was reached that the gap assessment will not remain limited to initially confirmed international conventions but will be open to all priorities that countries might have. The final decisions on the above proposed changes will be made at the second annual meeting of WG1 that will be held in November 2011 in Brussels. Working Group 2 Climate Change (KE4 Imre Csikos) Mr. Csikos presented the overview of activities implemented in the reporting period under WG2, as well as planned activities for the coming reporting period(s) in accordance with the revised work plan of this working group. Under this working group (under various Activities of WG), eight events (workshops, trainings) so far has been organised. The general conclusion made by the project team after year and a half of the implementation of the work plan is the following; different levels of capacity in the countries to develop climate change policies; all RENA countries (including Croatia) need to continue to take steps to achieve convergence with the EU Climate acquis; all RENA countries are required to step up human resources and skills capacity; high-level message from the EC to the region is required to push forward the activities in this area; transfer of knowledge on EU climate policies and legislation will provide opportunities to the region to unlock the renewable energy potentials, to achieve sustainable development through transformation towards zero carbon economies and to create new economic potentials to achieve set of renewable targets (new jobs). RENA WG 2 role is seen as a vehicle for the region to explore and unlock opportunities to implement (elements) of the Climate Acquis through awareness raising, establishment of platform of climate experts, development of concrete projects to be financed by various donors and capacity building. It has to be noted that IPA 2011- 2013 programme contains climate change as one of the top priorities. Thus RENA programme should also maximize benefits of IPA support. So far only a very limited number of IPA Climate proposals exist, although the budget is 800 million Euros for climate and environment (together). Most of the climate proposals will likely include IPA I (capacity building). Under RENA WG2 suggestion for prioritisation of IPA Climate proposals has been made and it is still to be confirmed by the countries. In the coming reporting period under three activities of this WG a cascade of events is planned to be implemented. The always present concern is the absorption capacity of the countries. Activity 2.1 ReCAP 1. Skopje, fYR of Macedonia, 19 and 20 January 2012, National ReCAP seminar (EU Climate and Energy Package) with maximum 100 participants representing industry, CSOs; central, regional and local authorities, background institutions. Page4 This Project is funded by the European Union A project implemented by Human Dynamics Consortium
“Regional Environmental Network for Accession” Ref: EuropeAid/128906/C/SER/Multi 2. Belgrade, Serbia, 15 and 16 February 2012, National ReCAP seminar (EU Climate and Energy Package) with maximum 100 participants representing industry, CSOs; central, regional and local authorities, background institutions. 3. Istanbul, Turkey, March 2012, National ReCAP seminar (EU Climate and energy package) with maximum 100 participants representing high level officials, CEOs and NGOS. This meeting was initially planned to be held in November 2011 but was postponed for March 2012. Before each event KE 2 will visit the countries to discuss the level and other details of each workshop. Ms. Ivanova noted that the country is looking forward to the proposed event. In relation to IPA funds mentioned, there is also proposal from fYR of Macedonia that the guidelines for transposition of EU Climate Acquis are produced in order to help the countries in implementation of this complicated legislation. Mr. Csikos agreed with the statement and explained that WG 2 will help the countries per request to draft project fiches for the activities that cannot be covered by RENA work plan and could be financed by IPA. Ms. Topirceanu noted that while drafting the project fiches, the source of financing has to be known in order to avoid drafting in vain. Ms. Topirceanu also commented that agendas for the workshops mentioned to be implemented under Activity 2.1 have to reflect the various interest of the wide audience that will attend these workshops. Ms. Medic added that their Ministry already submitted twice proposal for TA project to be financed by IPA but the proposal was declined with the justification that the priority for funding is placed on judiciary reforms. Ms. Topirceanu replied that they have no influence on national programmes, but as per her experience the priorities for financing strive usually from national strategic documents and if the justification for refusal was such, than the justification for the proposed projects has to be very strong in order to get the required funding. Activity 2.2 MMD The activities planned for the next reporting period: 1. Tirana, Albania, 16 and 17 November 2011. Two days regional workshop on preparation of GHG emissions inventories and reporting (focus on selected sectors)/back to back with 2 nd annual meeting of WG 2, 18 November 2011; 2. Zagreb, Croatia, March 2012: The scope of the regional workshop will be defined on the basis of discussions and identified needs during the first two workshops, and is to be agreed by the Commission and RENA Working Group 2. Under this activity, hands-on support in preparation of GHG emission inventories in line with the MMD are planned. If possible, missions to some EU Member State(s) with a focus on, for example a specific sector or specific needs of the beneficiary country/ies are planned. The exact scope and methodology for this is still to be discussed with the beneficiary countries, on which basis a programme will be prepared. Along with this, targeted missions of experts from EU Member States to a RENA country to provide assistance on GHG inventory and reporting process are planned. The focus is to provide possibility for solving practical/technical problems. Here existing expertise of (MS and other) experts could be applied. Activity 2.3 EU ETS The activities planned for the next reporting period are focused on delivery of regional workshops on EU ETS. These workshops will be combined with the national workshops described under Activity 2.1. This approach was already implemented in Zagreb where the combination of national Activity 2.1 workshop and regional Activity 2.3 workshop was organised with success end of September 2011. Working Group 3 – Cross border cooperation and MEAs (KE4 Imre Csikos) Activity 3.1 – Nature Protection Sub-group Mr. Csikos presented the activities implemented under this Sub-group in the reporting period. Two regional trainings were held: Module 1: Development and Implementation of Nature Sites Management Plans. Location: Kopacki Rit, Croatia (Serbia, Croatia, Hungary). During this training focus was placed on the topics such as: management plan development with a participatory approach; implementation of management plans; involvement of stakeholders. The evaluation results demonstrated that the approach to development of Management Planning was new for participants, but also that there is no cross border cooperation between Serbia and Croatia which threatens integrity of the site. The conclusion after the training is that economic developments overrule nature objectives and that EU legislation will secure better protection of Kopacki Rit. Module 2: Nature Management and strengthening the local economy: creating business and revenues in cross border areas: Dojran Lake (fYR of Macedonia and Greece). During this training focus was placed on the topics such as: creation of revenues from nature management; modules for stimulation of local economies; options for Page5 This Project is funded by the European Union A project implemented by Human Dynamics Consortium
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