Fact-sheet 30 - Regional - 8071-00/2005 2579-00/2009 8071-01/2012
1.8
Improved possibility of implementing multilateral environmental
agreements
See list of documents
1.9
Others
2.
Development of key criteria regarding the thematic operational
fields for environment and development
Sources
2.1
Sustainable natural resource management and preserving
biodiversity
Sources
2.1.1
Status and development trends of ecologically appropriate,
diversified agriculture and organic farming
2.1.2
Status and trends in the use of genetically modified organisms
2.1.3
Status and trends in land rights and land use rights, and in
sustainable long‐term land‐use planning
2.1.4
Status of protected areas and resource conservation
(viii) p. 61
2.1.5
Supporting sustainable forest and timber management
Explanation
The region is characterized by many borders that cut across ecosystems and areas of high natural value, often dividing the continent along natural barriers.
Border areas are often the most favored regions in biodiversity terms. Natural areas shared by neighboring countries are a common responsibility, ecological
problems ocurring in border areas cannot be solved by one country alone. Due to ethnic tensions in the past and for other reasons, the transboundary and
regional cooperation in SEE has not yet been very well developed.
All of the SEE countries have begun cooperating on conservation issues to some degree in accordance with various European and International Conventions.
The Emerald Network working under the Bern Convention and the Natura 2000 network working under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives can be singled
out. The number and size of protected areas in the region has been increasing, although the share of protected land is still low compared to EU targets for the
Natura 2000 network.
International organizations including WWF, IUCN, UNESCO, FAO, UNDP, Council of Europe, UNEP, SNV and Euronatur have joined forces in the Dinaric
Arc Initiative (DAI) and proposed the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of South‐Eastern Europe Mountain Regions,
which aims at preserving the wealth and integrity of the Dinaric Arc and other mountain regions in SEE. This coalition aims to add value to ongoing
programmes of all its partners, and to put in place new, joint specific actions to achieve the preservation of the wealth and integrity of the Dinaric Arc. In
2008, six countries of the Dinaric Arc – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia ‐ joined forces to protect their rich
natural heritage by jointly committing to build an effective network of protected areas.
These countries are all affected by how the issue of trans‐boundary waters is managed, since they come in contact with the same lakes, wetlands, rivers and
habitats of different aquatic organisms. Through the cooperation the countries in question have developed a vision for the Drin river basin, which was signed
by the responsible Ministers in Tirana in November 2011.
From 2013 the cooperation has continued regarding transboundary water cooperation without the contribution from the Swedish EPA. The cooperation now
includes Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro and is financed by Global Environment Facility (GEF) and participating countries and organisations and the
project is implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
A Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Direct Financing Facility (WeBSEDFF) has been launched by EBRD in 2008, with a portfolio of 15 projects for a total of
63.9 million Euro loan value. As a result of the financing provided, a total of 60 MW generation capacity from renewable energy sources is being installed,
which will lead to emission reductions of approximately 442.000 tonnes of CO2 per annum. The region still continues to have a substantial untapped
potential for energy efficiency improvements and development of renewable energy projects, mainly due to the lack of experience of local authorities, banks
and project sponsors. In 2012 the WeBSEDFF was endowed with additional 50 million Euro. The range of eligible projects includes energy efficiency projects
in the public sector, financed by local private companies (ESCO contracts). Individual loans will continue ranging between 2 million and € 6 million Euro.
Currently, the region is becoming part of a new southern corridor for gas resources from the Caspian. This would involve developing a pipeline dubbed the
Ioanian‐Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) and carrying up to 5bcm of gas as far north as Croatia as an extension of the Trans‐Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) which will carry
Azerbaijani gas to Italy via Albania. The current TAP project is currently the largest confirmed gas supply project which will come online in the next five
years. It will bring in all around 10bcm from the shores of the Caspian to Europe.
Explanation
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2.1.6
Environmental awareness of the population
(viii)
2.1.7
Sustainable tourism concepts
2.1.8
Sustainable tourism management concepts
2.1.9
Risks and potentials
2.2
Sustainable chemicals and waste management B106
Sources
2.2.1
Supporting safe handling, trade and disposal of chemicals
(viii) p. 51
2.2.2
Raising awareness in politics and society
2.2.3
Contributing to cleaner production in agriculture, trade and
industry
2.2.4
Supporting sustainable waste management
2.2.5
Risks and potentials
2.3
Climate protection
Sources
2.3.1
Contributing to improved energy efficiency and disseminating
renewable energy
2.3.2
Reducing emissions from land use, land use changes and forest
management
2.3.3
Providing assistance in adapting to the impacts of climate change
(viii) p. 88
2.3.4
Helping to improve the basis for informed planning, institutional
frameworks and capacities
2.3.5
Risks and potentials
2.4
Water and sanitation
Sources
3.
Overall Goal of the Intervention
Sources
3.1
Overall goal according to project documents
Project documents
Phase 1‐3
4.
Beneficiaries
Sources
4.1
Ultimate beneficiaries (including gender, ethnic origin, religion,
language, if relevant)
Project documents
Phase 1‐3
4.2
Estimated number/ real number
Project documents
Phase 1‐3
Presence and strength of civil society organisations working on environmental protection is still weak in SEE, and the work is mainly dependent on donor
support and inclusion in different projects. Civil society and public access to environmental information, as well as public participation in environmental
decision‐making and access to justice in environmental matters, are all very limited.
Similar target groups in all phases: policy and decision‐makers, experts of relevant ministries (environment, foreign affairs, and other line ministries in
charge of economic development, emergencies, transport and industry, agriculture), local governments, national authorities, public companies and agencies,
protected area administrations, local municipalities, civil society organizations and academia.
The Western Balkans are very rich in mineral deposits, so that mining and mineral processing have played a vital part in their history and economy. But their
capacity for development has suffered due to neglect during the 1990s, the damage caused by the wars, and the political fragilities. Today a lot of the
abandonded mines, tailing dams and chemical site are classified as hazardous pollution hotspots.C60
Phase 1 and 2: no figures available.
Phase 3: Estimated numbers are at least approximately 120 stakeholders in the SEE region (20 per country, 5 per priority area) with a spill‐over and
multiplier effect to more than 480 representatives.
Explanation
Explanation
Phase 1:
To reduce transboundary environmental and human safety risks posed by sub‐standard mining operations in the SEE region.
+C79To encourage regional cooperation for transboundary mountain protected areas in SEE.
Phase 2:
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of environmental and security risks through increased cooperation both among and within
countries in the SEE Region.
Phase 3:
The overall objective of this project is to contribute to the reduction of environmental and security risks.
Explanation
Explanation
It is widely acknowledged that climate change can act as a ʺthreat multiplierʺ, exacerbating threats caused by persistent poverty, weak institutions for
resource management and conflict resolution, fault lines and history of mistrust between communities and nations, and inadequate access to vital natural
resources such as water and arable land. The adverse effects of climate change thus pose a serious threat to the still feeble transboundary collaboration and
mutual confidence as well as the sustainable development of the region.
Explanation
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