Towards Environmental Mainstreaming in Jordan: the SEA Roadmap

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1 Towards Environmental Mainstreaming in Jordan: the SEA Roadmap SMAP Final Regional Seminar Alexandria February 2009 Ruba Al-Zu bi, Director of Environmental Sustainability Development Zones Commission Former Director of Policy & Development Ministry of Environment

2 My two Hats. Under the same Umbrella MoEnv DZC

3 Environmental Mainstreaming.. WHY? Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 3

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5 Sector M JD/yr % of GDP Cost of Environmental Degradation in Jordan (World Bank, 2004) Update within CEA water land air waste % 0.78% 0.73% 0.15% Coastal zones % Total % Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 5

6 National Agenda ( ): the home-made reform The ultimate purpose of the National Agenda is to achieve sustainable development through a transformation program that puts Jordan on a trajectory path toward fast economic growth and greater social inclusion, resulting in comprehensive strategies and initiatives developed to realize social, economic and political development, evaluate and monitor progress of its implementation according to detailed performance indicators. Such effort is what makes the National Agenda different from past development programs.

7 Major Environmental Challenges in Jordan Water Pollution Energy Management of Waste & Hazardous Substances Air Pollution Natural Resources & Land Use Environmental Management and Institutional & Legal Frameworks

8 National Agenda ( ): the home-made reform The National Agenda Themes: Political Development and Inclusion Justice and Legislation Investment Development Financial Services and Fiscal Reform Employment Support and Vocational Training Social Welfare Education, Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Infrastructure Upgrade A full chapter within the infrastructure upgrade was dedicated to address Environmental Sustainability issues.

9 WHAT? Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 9

10 Environmental Sustainability Linkages with other sectors (source: Jordan National Agenda) Water: wastewater management and reclaimed water re-use Agriculture: through the quality of treated water used for irrigation that impacts Agriculture Tourism: through the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage (natural reserves, archeological and historical sites) Health: through the health impact of pollution and waste management Energy: through the impact of price and quality of Diesel as well as the quality of oil and pollution from the Oil refinery Industry: through initiatives in the QIZs and other big industrial zones to reduce pollution levels (policy & cost implications), the impact of environmental compliance on enhancing competitiveness Transportation: through regulating pollution generated by motor vehicles (air and noise pollution) and preserving the maritime life in the gulf of Aqaba from potential sources of pollution

11 HOW? Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 11

12 The MoEnv s Mission We seek to maintain and improve the quality of Jordan s environment, conserve natural resources and contribute to sustainable development through effective policies, strategies, legislation, monitoring and by mainstreaming environmental concepts into all national development plans. Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 12

13 Policy & Development Policy & Development Policy Development Policy Strategic Development Planning Strategic Capacity Planning Development (Institutional and HR) Capacity Monitoring Development & Evaluation (Institutional (PMDS, KPIs, and VFM) HR) Monitoring Strategic Environmental & Evaluation (PMDS, Assessment KPIs, VFM) Strategic Alternative Environmental Environmental Assessment Instruments Alternative Quality Assurance Environmental Instruments Quality Assurance ACE ACE Advisor(s) ASG ASG Minister Minister SG SG JEF JEF Internal Control s in s in Governorates Governorates Minister Office Minister Office Secretarial Secretarial Minister s Public Relations Minister s Secretariat Public Advisory Relations Committee Secretariat Advisory Committee Secretary General Office Secretarial Liaison Governorates Outreach Outreach Awareness Awareness Information & Information & Communication Communication Admin Admin Services Services Mail Mail Supply Supply Transport Transport HR & Training HR & Training Financial Financial Services Services Expenditure Expenditure s s Salaries Salaries Cashier Cashier Deposits Deposits Nature Nature Protection Protection Land Use & Land Use & Desertificati Desertificati on on Biodiversity Biodiversity Monitoring Monitoring & Assessm. & Assessm. Monitoring Monitoring Sampling Sampling State of State of Environment Environment & Indicators & Indicators Environment Environment al Research al Research Managem. Managem. Waste & HZ. Waste & HZ. Subst. Subst. Policy Policy Planning & Planning & Supervision Supervision Registration - Registration - Permitting & Permitting & Licensing Licensing Classification Classification Guidance Guidance Licensing & Licensing & Guidance Guidance EIA EIA Integrated Integrated Permitting Permitting CP & BAT CP & BAT Inspection & Inspection & Control Control Inspection Inspection Auditing & Auditing & Enforcement Enforcement Remediation of Remediation of sites sites Coordination Coordination with with Environmental Environmental Police Police Project Manageme nt Legislative Legislative Affairs Affairs Project Project accounting accounting Emergency Emergency Management Management Environmental Environmental Complaints Complaints Information Information Technology Technology

14 The CEA (Country Environmental Analysis) is a diagnostic analytical tool aimed at informing sustainable development assistance Environmental priorities Environmental implications of sector policies Client s capacity to address environmental priorities Analytical underpinning for sustainable development assistance

15 Country Environmental Analysis A: Context and priorities B: Policy Analysis C: Institutional analysis COED PEER Transport Water Quality Institutional Assessment EIA Industry

16 Developing a Roadmap for introducing Strategic Environmental Assessment in Jordan SEA is a Systematic process for evaluating the environmental consequences of proposed policy, plan or programmed initiatives in order to ensure they are fully included and appropriately addressed at the earliest appropriate stage of decision-making on par with economic and social consideration. Jordan (MoEnv) requested SMAP III TA assistance in exploring the best approach for SEA implementation in Jordan. SMAP III TA responded and an MoU was signed to provide TA in developing a roadmap for introducing SEA in Jordan. The document addresses Policy Makers, Donors and draws the Way Forward. Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 16

17 SMA PIII TA Missions

18 First National Workshop on SEA Dec07

19 First National Workshop on SEA Dec07

20 SEA Roadmap Components Communication Strategy (section 4) Stakeholder Analysis (Annex B) Legal and Institutional Review (section 5) Awareness Raising Institutionalisation Stakeholder Capacity Building Training Programme (section 2) SEA Policy Statement Baseline Situation Report (Annex A) Pilot Applications (section 3) Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 20

21 WHERE? socio-economic development plans GAM land use plans sectoral strategies infrastructure investment plans Application of SEA in Jordan plans for economic zones + others regional transboundary watersheds Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 21

22 The Pilot SEA -Demonstrate the efficacy of SEA in the Jordanian context; - Test the capacity and resolve of the various institutional stakeholders, in carrying out their roles and responsibilities within the SEA process, and to help strengthen this capacity going forwards (ie learning by doing ); - Create SEA advocates and champions within government, thus facilitating the broader introduction of SEA in the latter stages of Roadmap implementation. Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 22

23 Strategic Environmental Mainstreaming: an Opportunity Development Zones Commission: a strategic choice Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 23

24 Thank You Ministry of Environment - Amman, Jan 08 24