Ramdirektivet för f r vatten europeiskt perspektiv. Maria Brättemark WFD Team DG Environment, European Commission

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1 Ramdirektivet för f r vatten europeiskt perspektiv Maria Brättemark WFD Team DG Environment, European Commission

2 This presentation Status adoption of RBMP across the EU Commission s assessment of the plan 7 key issues for successful implementation of the WFD About Sweden...first feedback Blueprint Expectations for the 2 nd cycle of RBMP 2

3 Status of adoption of RBMPs in Europe As of : RBMP adopted (19) Consultation finalised, awaiting adoption (4) Consultation ongoing or not started (4) BE, ES RBMP available part of the country, consultation ongoing and consultation not started depending on the region/rbd EL, PT no consultations have started

4 Why are the plans not finalised in 8 Member States? Delays in the technical work Difficulties in getting the new river basin authorities operational Difficulties to agree measures regarding specific sectors Political conflict between regions and/or the central government Lack of political priority 4

5 Assessment of the RBMPs Objective: 2012 implementation report Covering legal, technical and strategic issues Screening of all relevant topics 170 plans in 21 languages! Commission Communication (+ Annexes)

6 Phased RBMP assessment run-up to 2012 Countries are phased in accordance with when all reporting was complete, including electronic reporting. Phase 1 : 1st 10 MS includes SE and FI results spring 2011 Phase 2 : 2 nd batch expected to include Norwegian pilot RBMPs (arrangement with ESA) results end 2011 Phase 3 : results spring 2012 Different stages : Thematic assessment RBD/MS assessment Balance our overall assessment comparing different MS Bilateral clarifications with the MS in question At this stage, no firm view can be expressed on the result of the assessment 3rd implementation report due in end

7 Principles for the COM assessment Assessment of electronic reporting and full RBMPS as reported Comprehensive assessment of key aspects of the RBMP Comparable assessment across the EU Before finalisation of EU level assessment, bilateral contacts are foreseen Other activities : Further development of WISE Preparation for the 2012 reporting of interim RBMP reports Implementation of the Floods Directive 7

8 Topics for WFD assessment 1. Governance 2. Characterisation of the RBD 3. Monitoring of surface waters and groundwater 4. Classification of the ecological status of surface waters 5. Designation of HMWB and definition of ecological potential 6. Assessment of groundwater status 7. Environmental objectives and exemptions 8. Chemical status of surface waters 9. Programme of measures general 10. Measures related to groundwater 11. Measures related to agriculture 12. Measures related to chemical pollution 13. Measures related to hydromorphology 14. Measures related to Article 9 (water pricing policies) 15. Additional measures in protected areas 16. Strategy to deal with water scarcity and droughts 17. Adaptation to climate change 8

9 Some key issues for a successful implementation of WFD 1. A solid technical basis 2. An effective administrative set-up 3. International coordination that delivers 4. Integration: get the right balance 5. Smart use of economic incentives 6. Active public participation 7. Political support / ambition 9

10 1. A solid technical basis Assessment methods for ecological status Comprehensive monitoring programmes Setting of objectives for HMWB Multidisciplinary approach Risks: Reduced monitoring programmes to cut down costs in the short term... but can result much more expensive in the long term Status quo as objectives for HMWB 10

11 2. An effective administrative set-up Effective coordination across surface (inland/coastal) and groundwater across administrative levels (national, regional, local) across drivers, pressures and impacts Coherent approach across the river basin district Risks: Trying to superimpose coordination mechanisms over existing structures which are not fit for purpose to implement the integrated river basin approach leading to non-delivery due to unworkable complexity 11

12 3. International coordination that delivers Increasing commitment Sharing information Pulling together national measures Joint identification of problems Joint identification of solutions Risks: Coordination on paper 12

13 4. Integration: get the right balance Starting early to work with the sectors to identify solutions - making other policies deliver Use the existing tool (e.g. rural development, EU funds) Risks: RBMP development in isolation Objectives under other policies/drivers get overriding priority Nature protection Tourism Agriculture Flood protection Industry Drinking water Waste Water Navigation & hydropower 1 3

14 5. Smart use of economic incentives Getting the prices right to promote rational use of water and avoid wastage Target the largest users and polluters Risks: Narrow the scope of the application to water supply and wastewater Fail to get political support to address the most important users (e.g. Agriculture) 14

15 6. Active public participation Public means all interested parties Start early See it as an opportunity, not a threat HARMONICOP PROJECT Risks: We know what we are doing Turned into a bureaucratic tick-box exercise 15

16 7. Political support / ambition Not everything can be done before 2015 but most of it! High level of ambition Programme of measures showing determination to abandon unsustainable practices and end with longlasting water problems (overexploitation, diffuse pollution, eutrophication, hydromorphological impacts...) Credible measures supported by clear financial commitments and assignment of responsibilities 100 Percentage of surface water bodies in good status (based on draft plans) Risks: Crisis leading to cuts in human and financial resources Current 2015 NL CZ DE UK BG FR IE EE 16

17 How about Sweden? Some very preliminary indications only * International collaboration developed in SE1 (Bottenviken) with Finland, even if there is no co-ordinated plans here either. Cooperation with Norway more general. Unclear international arrangement mainly Glomma/Skagerrak-Kattegat, but also smaller trans-boundary catchments. General descriptions only on exemptions and reasons for applying these (examples Hg, disproportionate costs) Shortcomings in the monitoring programmes, which seem not developed for WFD purposes. Unclear which PS are monitored, shortcomings in ecological status monitoring and no operational monitoring GW (see also our 2009 monitoring report). Unclear if Good ecological potential is in line with the requirements Unclear methods, for instance for HMWB designation and classification of other pollutants. More than 75% of WB classified without monitoring data. Unclear links between pressures and measures. Many measures are administrative, such as more monitoring, more guidelines. Operationality of measure in 2012 unclear. * No international comparison made yet. 17

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19 Blueprint for safeguarding EUs waters (1/3) Impact Assessment Report on 2009 Report on on River Basin River Basin Management Management Plans Plans Plans «Fitness Check» Review Review Water Scarcity EU water Water Scarcity & Droughts Droughts Strategy policy Strategy Strategy instruments Climate Change Change Vulnerability & Adaptation Outlook of Sustainability and Vulnerability of EU water resources Assessment Policy Options 2012 Blueprint To Safeguard EU Waters

20 Blueprint for safeguarding EUs waters (1/3) The Blueprint will include the 3 reviews foreseen for 2012 Assessment of river basin management plans Review of the Strategy for Water Scarcity and Droughts Review of the vulnerability of water and environmental resources to climate impacts and man-made pressures. The Blueprint will: Assess the implementation and achievements of policies and measures in place Look forward at the evolving vulnerability of the water environment to assess the sufficiency of existing measures and tools, and evaluate potential new instruments The Blueprint will synthesise policy recommendations drawing from the evaluation exercise, and will be accompanied by a number of reports and new initiatives, including of a legislative nature if appropriate.

21 Blueprint for safeguarding EUs waters (3/3) 1. Land use 2. Economic incentives 3. Quantiative water resources targets 4. Governance 5. Knowledge base 6. Innovation 7. Global dimension

22 What do we expect the WFD to bring? Integrated river basin management Transparent decision making to balance environmental protection and economic development Integration of sectoral policies and existing directives Integrated management of drivers, pressures and impacts Technical challenges Comprehensive assessment of water environment and socio-economic needs Programme of measures Abandoning unsustainable practices and restoring damage Improving the environment in the most cost-effective way Operational measures by 2012 International cooperation Joint responsibility, joint coordinated action Improved governance Public and stakeholder active participation Transparent decision-making 22

23 What do we expect from the 2 nd cycle RBMP Significant amount of measures taken in first cycle, but in second cycle significant additional effort needs to be taken, given the use of exemptions 4(4) in most MS. Progressive reduction and phase-out of pollutants. Improved and robust knowledgebase for decision making, better and more complete monitoring, renewed risk assessments Strengthened integrations with other policy sectors, such as energy, agriculture, land use, etc Climate change to be fully taking into consideration as set out in the Guidance Strong coordination between River Basin Management Planning and Flood Risk Management Planning! Full stakeholder involvement, building on the experiences of the 1st cycle. International coordination strengthened, where not in place already. 23

24 Conclusions Some concerns about of the Swedish RBMP (completeness, ambition) No comparison across EU has yet been made Increased efforts needed Recall the 2012 interim report, progress can still be reported in this cycle Blueprint taking EU water policy to the next stage 24

25 Thank you for your attention /policy 25