2 nd international conference graz october, 10 th 2012 transboundary issue dr eng. mariusz...

PolandGermany

Greece

PolandGermany

Greece

2nd International Conference GrazOctober, 10th 2012

Transboundary Issue

Dr Eng. Mariusz Adynkiewicz-PiragasDr Iwona ZdralewiczDr Iwona Lejcuś

PPsPP6 Poland, Institute of Meteorology and Water Managment (IMGW-PIB)

PP2 Greece, Region of Western Macedonia (RWM)

PP8 Germany, Saxony State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG)

Institute of Meteorology and Water Management - National Research Institute (IMGW-PIB) is a research and development unit established in 1972.

IMGW-PIB since 90 years operates in support of public sector as well as commercial firms and offers various services and expertises in the field of meteorology and hydrology. The meteorological and hydrological network covers over 2300 measurements and observing stations located across the country. The Institute fulfils governmental tasks in forecasting and warning against hazardous meteorological and hydrological general support, that for civil aviation, water management and fishery and other national economy sectors.


Main tasks of the Institute include scientific and development activities as well as state services in the following domains:



The geographical situation of Poland causes,

that about 42 % of state border runs by

boundary waters, dominate boundary rivers,

which length is 1281 km. The Republic of

Poland (RP), cooperates on the boundary

waters with all seven neighboring countries:

Federal Republic of Germany, the Czech

Republic, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine,

the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of

Lithuania and the Russian Federation.


Concern about water quality and flood

protection requires formal and legal

regulations, and cooperation on boundary

waters with neighboring countries. In order to

ensure proper water management, quality

and quantity monitoring, as well as the

protection of society against the effects of

extreme phenomena, Poland is interested in

close cooperation with neighboring countries,

which is also the responsibility of the country

resulting from the Water Framework

Directive.


Bilateral cooperation on boundary waters in the

field of water management is governed by

independent contracts and agreements between

the governments of bordering countries.

These agreements relate to the boundary

waters, understood as sections of water

courses which run along the state

border, standing waters and groundwater

flowing from the territory of one country to the

territory of the other at the intersection with the

state boundary line.

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SHARP project partner, Institute of

Meteorology and Water Management

National Research Institute Wrocław

Branch (PP6) is actively involved

in bilateral cooperation on boundary

waters with Germany and the Czech

Republic and International Commission for

the Protection of the Odra River.

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Bilateral cross-border cooperation between Poland and

the several countries is based on:

developing the annual work plans,

schedules,

and their successive and timely fulfillment.

The implementation of plans is supervised by

bilateral committees, which work is supervised by

competent ministers. Tasks on both sides of the border

are realized by working groups composed of research

units, specialized institutions and offices with a

similar profile of activity.

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Due to involvement of IMGW-PIB in the activities

related to cooperation on boundary waters, the

adaptation Transboundary Issue was proposed,

which aim was to develop recommendations and

guidelines for solving cross-border problems and to

create a common model of cooperation in cross-

border areas. Adaptation has been developed jointly

with a partner PP8 and PP2. IMGW-PIB prepared a

working structure for adaptation.


Development of adaptation was made according to the following points1.Identification of legal basis and existing cooperation principles in PPs countries.

2.Description and analysis of the scope of cooperation in PPs countries.

3.Characteristics of the main problems and benefits of border cooperation in water management

4.Description and characteristics of the problems during implementation the Water Framework Directive

5.Examples of the jointly developed projects concerning the issues of groundwater management on transboundary water.

6.Collection and summary of cross-border problems

7.Develop of recommendations, guidelines and a common model for cooperation on transboundary waters.


PP 8 Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology is also actively

involved in bilateral cooperation on transboundary waters with Poland and Czech

Republic. Participates also in the work of the international commissions like:

International Commision for the Protection of the Oder (ICPO)

International Commision for the Protection of the Elbe River (ICPE)

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Poland (89%)

Czech Republic (5,4%)

Germany (4,7%)

ICPE

Germany (65,5 %)

Czech Republic (33,7 %)

Austria (0,6 %) Poland (0,2 %)


PP 2 Region of Western Macedonia - in this region main transboundary water resources

are Lake Prespa and aquifers. The Prespa Lake is a natural area of international importance

with geomorphological, ecological, biodiversity and cultural significance.

Greece has signed an agreement (but not yet

ratified) with Georgia, FYROM and Albania,

covering issues related to sustainable

management of transboundary waters, and

monitoring of water pollution. Greece and

Albania have also signed an agreement on the

Establishment of a Greek-Albanian

Commission on Transboundary Freshwater

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Common approach and Joint Management Plans;

Identifying common objectives, principles and definitions;

Common management tools and measure programs;

Calculation of the water balance of the whole transboundary basin;

Inventory of current and future water needs in the transboundary basin;

Ensuring cooperation between countries with the necessary institutional and legal arrangements;

Recording οf the current state of the environment;

Development and adaptation of a management model to manage the quantity and quality of water resources taking under consideration the cooperation principals of all countries involved;

Promotion of economic and environmental cooperation in the region.

Main most important characteristics of transboundary issues are:


Transboundary Issue is most relevant for all partners

but especially for PP6 and PP8.

Both partners are mostly involved in the work on several

international and transboundary commision. PP6 and PP8 since

many years have worked together on bilateral cooperation on the

Odra basin. At present, the cooperation in the scope of water

management on the boundary waters with the Federal Republic of

Germany is based on work plans and schedules of their realization which are prepared annually.

The realization of these tasks is managed bilaterally by the Committees supervised by the

Ministers.

Specific tasks included in the work plan are realized by specialist working groups approved by

the Committee. The tasks on both sides of the border within the working groups are carried out

by specialist institutions or scientific-research units.

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Generally, bilateral cooperation between PP6 and PP8 includes:

hydrology, hydrogeology, water management and flood management,

planning in the scope of water management, navigation, and transboundary

hydraulic construction,

maintenance of rivers, regulation, and hydraulic construction,

sewage and water management and water quality

All issues and problems related to water management on the boundary waters are

discussed during the annual plenary meetings which agenda includes the assessment

and recapitulation of the works carried out in the previous years and works planned in the

next year in individual groups. The first and the most important document prepared in

working groups is “Rules of cooperation” which specifies the scope and forms of

cooperation.


Exemple of good cooperation are schems of international and bilateral commision in which paricipate PP6 and PP8.

The ICPO is divided into several working groups that deal with different priorities


Example of good cooperation are schems of international and bilateral commision in which paricipate PP6 and PP8.

The ICPE is divided three working groups and these in different groups of experts

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Exemple of good cooperation are schems of international and bilateral commision in which paricipate PP6 and PP8.

The German-Polish transboundary water commision was founded in 1992 and is divided into several working groups


The benefit of this adaptation is common model of cooperation,

recommendations and guidelines for solving of transboundary problems.

This model and experience PP6 and PP8 on the transboundary cooperation can

be useful for PP2 and all partners for good cooperation and solving

transboundary problems.


Proposal for working structure of transboundary cooperation

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Proposal of guidelines for good cooperation on the transboundary waters

1.Establishing cooperation on transboundary waters with the relevant institutions, experts, etc.

2.Exchange of information on: the quantitative and qualitative water resources state, planned investments in the border area and discussion about conflicts and problems.

3.Developing and signing a joint agreement on the management of transboundary water resources.

4.The creation of the committee which will be responsible for the implementation of the statements contained in the agreement

5.Appointment of members of committee, permanent and temporary working groups, and external experts.

6.Establishing rules for cooperation

7.Establishing a schedule of meetings of committee, working groups and expert groups

8.Preparing reports on the progress of the committee and working groups operations

9.Implementation of common projects in order to solve the current problems.


Main benefits of the transboundary cooperation are:

Economic growth. Reconcile the demands of different sectors for socio-economic development

Environmental protection across ecosystems can be regarded as a whole and not partially

More effective flood-drought management

Achievement of ecological stability of transboundary water resources

Facilitating more effective research in the field of biodiversity values, nature conservation and economic prosperity

Bringing economic benefits to local economy,


Steps for a potentially successful implementation1.Establishing a legal basis for cooperation in cross-border regions and the signing of a cooperation agreement

2.The creation of appropriate structures and institutions at regional, national and cross-border levels determining the sustainable development and management of transboundary waters

3.Intensification of cooperation between countries through meetings and exchange of experience

4.The creation of a joint integrated management of transboundary basins in accordance with the requirements of the WFD – international committees

5.The exchange of information and joint monitoring and evaluation of water resources in the cross-border area

6.Local community participation


Main problems on the implemetation of Transboundary Issue

Different laws, policies and protected areas systems and powers of management authorities

Different political and administrative structure

Different stages of economic development and policy

Difficult terrain, inaccessibility and lack of transport

National, political, or cultural differences - misunderstanding

Language barriers

Different Know-How, technology and technical standards

Different funding regulations


How we can problems approached on implemantation of Transboubndary

Issue.

Experience has shown that in the development of cooperation, it is usually positive

to adopt a step-by-step approach. This approach contributes to the establishment

of mutual confidence. If cooperation seems a better alternative than non-co-

operation, transboundary water management will progress. Traditionally,

transboundary water resources management in Europe is started with the

development and implementation of international “agreements”.

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Thank you for your attention !

Contact:IMGW –PIB Branch in Wrocław30 Parkowa Street51-616 Wrocławtel.: +48 (071) 328 28 [email protected]

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