maes process romania - europa · 2017-03-20 · maes process integrated results from local level to...

MAES process in ROMANIA John Smaranda, Florian Bodescu

Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Services Programme - -

MAES in 2016 at European member states


Services Programme Demonstrating and promoting natural values in support of

decision-making processes in Romania - N4D

ESMERALDA Activity 2.1 report

MAES process in Romania

• Actual state of MAES process • Implemented national

projects: • EEA grants - Biodiversity

and ecosystem services RO02

• Implemented European partnership projects: • OPERAs • openNESS • ESMERALDA

EEA grants Biodiversity and

ecosystem services

OPENESS/OPERA

ESMERALDA




RO02- Nature for decision makings in Romania (N4D)

• Main outcomes: • Scientific outcomes

• Mapping of ecosystems - Development of country location map (CLM) - based on EUNIS Level 3 habitat similarity

• Assessment of indicators - development of country specific matrix (CSM)

• Development of aggregation models for assessment map(AM) generation

• Institutional infrastructure • Steering group (AG) – identified the needs from policy

• Scientific group (SG) – validate the scientific outcomes

• Development of decision support systems (RO-MAES-DSS)




N4D project – Country Location Map




N4D project – Country Specific Matrix




CICES <=> EUNIS matrix of indicators for ecosystem services assessment

CICES - CLASS TYPE A B C D E F G H I J

Cultivated crops 1 1 1 1

Reared animals and their outputs 1 1 1 1

Wild plants, algae and their outputs 1 1 1 1

Wild animals and their outputs 1 1 1

Plants and algae from in-situ aquaculture 1 1

Animals from in-situ aquaculture 1 1

Surface water for drinking 1

Ground water for drinking 1 1 1

Fibres and other materials from plants, algae and animals for direct use or processing 1 1 1 1 1

Materials from plants, algae and animals for agricultural use 1 1 1

Genetic materials from all biota 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Surface water for non-drinking purposes 1 1 importance in habitat for delivering

Ground water for non-drinking purposes 1 1 high

Plant-based energy resources 1 1 1 1 1 medium

Animal-based energy resources 1 low

Animal-based energy 1 1 no direct effect

Bio-remediation by micro-organisms, algae, plants, and animals 1 1 1 1 1 1

Filtration/sequestration/storage/accumulation by micro-organisms, algae, plants, and animals 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 direction of change

Filtration/sequestration/storage/accumulation by ecosystems 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ↑ improving

Dilution by atmosphere, freshwater and marine ecosystems 1 1 1 ↗ some improvements

Mediation of smell/noise/visual impacts 1 1 1 1 ↔ no net change

Mass stabilisation and control of erosion rates 1 1 1 1 ↘ some deterioration

Buffering and attenuation of mass flows 1 1 1 1 ↓ deterioration

Hydrological cycle and water flow maintenance 1 1 1 1 ⓪ unknown

Flood protection 1 1 1 1 1

Storm protection 1 1

Ventilation and transpiration 1 1 1 1 1

Pollination and seed dispersal 1 1 1 1 1

Maintaining nursery populations and habitats 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Pest control 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Disease control 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Weathering processes 1 1 1 1 1

Decomposition and fixing processes 1 1 1 1 1 1

Chemical condition of freshwaters 1 1 1 1

Chemical condition of salt waters 1 1 1

Global climate regulation by reduction of greenhouse gas concentrations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Micro and regional climate regulation 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Experiential use of plants, animals and land-/seascapes in different environmental settings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Physical use of land-/seascapes in different environmental settings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Scientific 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Educational 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Heritage, cultural 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Entertainment 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Aesthetic 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Symbolic 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Sacred and/or religious 1 1 1

Existence 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Bequest 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Conservation measures for forest ecosystems and wetlands in the Iron Gates Natural Park • Activity1. A mapping and assessment of natural ecosistems in conservation area Iron Gate Park. • Activity 2. The system for monitoring of forest ecosystems and wetlands at risk of biodiversity loss • Activity 3 Visual signaling limits wetlands: Ostrov Moldova Veche Island Calinovăţ, Divici-Pojejena and Balta

Nera-Danube • Activity 4 Creating a system for monitoring of forest and wetland ecosystems at risk of losing • Activity 5 Greening wetlands: Ostrov Moldova Veche Island Calinovăţ, Divici-Pojejena and Balta Nera-Danube • Activity 6 Rapid intervention actions to stop of damage to natural ecosystems at risk. (Fires, poaching fish). • Activity 7 Awareness of local communities and local stakeholders on measures to protect ecosystems • Activity 8 UIP nomination and establishing responsibilities • Activity 9 Organize and conduct procurement • Activity 10 Reception partial / final goods / services / works purchased • Activity 11 Checking the quality of implementation of activities / actions during their deployment • Activity 12 And remittance of monthly reports and applications for reimbursement • Activity 13 Monthly analysis of the implementation of activities / actions • Activity 14 Final acceptance activities • Activity 15 Advertising project

RO02-0013 - Integrated Study on the Contribution of Ecosystems in the protected Natura 2000 areas: Pricop-Huta-Certeze and Tisa Superioara to the Sustainable Development of Local Communities (SIENPHCTS)

FINANCING SOURCE: Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Space (SEE) 2009-2014, under the first call of the Programme RO02 – Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Ministry of Environment PROJECT LEADER AND PARTNERS Project leader: Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Project partners: Heidenroslein Association, Baia Mare, Romania Norwegian Institute of Nature Research, Trondheim, Norway Implementation period: September 14th, 2015 – April 30th, 2017

BUDGET: 1.904.953,39 lei (429.885,90 EUR)

PROJECT RESULTS • 1 complex database defined by geographical indicators, 10 maps, 200 references items, 118 inventory sheets created • 1 study evaluating habitats, 1 study on the forest, 1 study on bird population, 1 study on water resources, 1 study of ethnography, 1 demographic study, 1 study

focused on tourism activities, 1 study associated with hunting, 1 study related to ethnic identity of local communities, 1 study on the state of the environment and pollution sources

• 2 sociological reports on awareness level of local communities in relation with the value of Natura 2000 sites and 2 sociological inquiries • A photo exhibition with at least 100 photos from the investigated sites • Various promotional materials: flyers, posters, banners, diplomas, • More than 180 eco-events, three national competitions, workshops 9 public consultations • 1 advertising plan, 12 newsletters, three press conferences, 10 press releases, 12 advertorials, two radio interviews, three TV interviews, one billboard, three

traditional banners • 5 scientific articles, one documentary film • Electronic channels for project results dissemination: Website, Facebook, TripAdvisor, YouTube

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Realization of studies regarding the contribution of the ecosystems from the natural protected areas of

communitarian importance (SCI) and natural protected areas of birds fauna protection (SPA) Natura 2000 to the

main economic sectors

RESULTS: 12 analyzes from the existent economic potential point of view of the 12 protected natural areas of communitarian importance (SCI) as well

as the identification of all the development possibilities regarding the traditional activities in the area;

12 databases created following background for identifying all possibilities of development in terms of traditional activities in the target area

of the 12 sites;

3 analyzes in terms of the economic potential of the 3 existing protected natural areas protection (SPA) and identifying all development

opportunities regarding traditional activities in the area;

3 databases with all the possibilities of development in terms of traditional activities in the target area of the 3 sites SPA;

2 information session on the results of 15 studies conducted (112 people);

SITES NATURA 2000 (SCI)

•Fânațurile de la Glodeni -75 ha

•Movila lui Burcel - 13 ha

•Pădurea Bădeana - 61 ha

•Pădurea Bălteni-Hârboanca - 526 ha

•Pădurea Seaca Movileni - 51 ha

•Râul Prut -12506 ha

•Colinele Elanului - 755 ha

•Lacurile din jurul Măscurei - 1160 ha

•Oșești-Bârzești - 1449 ha

SITES NATURA 2000 (SPA)

.Horga Zorleni - 20188 ha

•Pădurea Miclești - 8473,5 ha

•Mața – Cârja Rădeana - 5735 ha

SITES NATURA 2000 (SCI)

•Pădurea Dobrina-Huși - 8518 ha

•Râul Bârlad între Zorleni și Gura Gârbovățului - 2569 ha

•Coasta Rupturile Tanacu - 328 ha

“Conservation of biodiversity and economic development”

PROJECT PROMOTE: Association ”Always Building Together” Vaslui

Mapping and assessing ecosystem services in Natura 2000 sites of the Niraj-Târnava Mică region

EcoNatura • Project title: The impact ecosystems of protected areas in the custody

of Bihor County Council and Cris Country Museum on the main economic sectors

• Results: • Report on the state of protected areas and Natura 2000 sites, development

perspectives and protection and conservation measures • Report on the economic status of protected areas and Natura 2000 sites, the

development perspectives and economic measures for sustainable development

• Report on the possibilities of economic capitalization of protected areas and Natura 2000 sites, development perspectives and economic measures for sustainable development

ValueEcoServ - The evaluation of protected areas ecosystem services in Romania

ValuEcoServ main objectives:

• Increase the level of knowledge regarding the natural and semi-natural ecosystems’ contribution from protected areas to main economic sectors in Romania;

• Support the decision markers in design policies regarding integrating economic value of ecosystem services into national accounting and reporting systems;

ValuEcoServ approach:

• Hierarchical view from local to national; stepwise approach from ecosystem service identification, ES hierarchy and finally valuation (including monetary evaluation); based on system complexity; as inclusive as possible (in terms of social actors)

• Proposed a methodology for ES valuation based on integrating multiple tools from social to economic methods in a coherent manner

Regional

Local

ECOSS • Project title: A study into the economic and ecological potential of conservation

enterprises to enhance the local economy, ecosystem services, and biodiversity in the Fagaras Mountains Natura 2000 site (ECOSS)

• Main goal: To contribute to the enhancement of ecosystem services, the preservation of biodiversity, and an increased value of the natural system to society and the economic sector through preparing a programme of nature-based enterprises in the Fagaras Mountains Natura 2000 sites.

• Activity results: An assessment report on biodiversity and an ecosystem analysis of the Fagaras Mountains; A socio-economic study of the area; Two reports on identifying the relevant economic sectors and its impact on ecosystem services and biodiversity; A report on ten potential business opportunities and the preparation of ten business plans; An analysis tool of the business proposal and training sessions for FCC team; A planning guide for a multifunctional conservation and local development centre; A policy recommendation document for supporting the conservation enterprise concept; Promoting materials, press releases, web and social-media articles and meetings with the stakeholders.

N4D project – RO-MAES-DSS




ANCPI

ANAR

ANM

APIA

RO-MAES - DSS

Research units: INS ICPA ICAS INCDD

Administrative decision stakeholders

Beneficiar\Managementul DSS Validare a modelelor de agregare date Protocoale de colaborare - furnizare\acces date Acees al societatii civile la informatia publica

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MAES process integrated results from local level to national




ECOSYSTEM Marine Coastal Freshwater Wetland Grassland Shrubs Forest Ago-ecosystems

Urban

National N4D N4D N4D N4D N4D N4D N4D N4D N4D

Regional IronGates, SIENPHCTS

IronGates, ValueEcoServ, Niraj-Tarnava, SIENPHCTS

Local IronGates, CBDE, SIENPHCTS

IronGates CBDE, SIENPHCTS

ValueEcoserv, Niraj-Tarnava, SIENPHCTS

Protected areas

IronGates, CBDE, SIENPHCTS

IronGates CBDE, ValueEcoServ

ValueEcoserv, Niraj-Tarnava, CBDE, SIENPHCTS

Economic evaluation

N4D N4D ECOSS N4D ValueEcoServ ECOSS

N4D N4D

MAES process integrated N4D results




Questions Answers EEA grants

Is MAES implemented in the country? 1

Is there any policy in place for operationalizing the outputs of MAES (for nature-based solutions, for GI implementation, etc.)?

Are executive (research) institutes involved (typically the environment agency, or nature agency, or research institutes from the ministry)?

1

Does a national platform facilitating ES work and bringing together stakeholders exist (incl. seminars, workshops, websites etc.)?

1 N4D - SG, MAG

Is central administration (e.g., ministries, state institutes) involved in the ES work? 1

Are regional administration and officials actively involved? 1 N4D - ME, NEPA

Are scientific organizations, such as universities or research institutes, actively involved? 1

Are NGOs involved? 1 WWF, ABT, CNDD






Are business, companies or industry involved?

Are local communities involved? 1 CBDE, NIRAJ-TISA,

ValueEcoServ

No Financial resources needed 1

No Human resources needed 1

TOTAL 6+4 10






Are there case studies available that could serve as examples (upscaling) for a national assessment?

1

Has a selection been made of ecosystems (ES) to be included in the mapping and assessment?

1 N4D - CLM, EUNIS

Is there a prioritization of ES to be included in a national assessment or has a classification been selected for the assessment (e.g., CICES)?

1 N4D - MAES report

Is there a national indicator framework ready and published for mapping, assessment or accounting (e.g. the Finnish or German national ES indicators)?

1 N4D - CSM

Have underlying data been identified for such a framework? 1 N4D - DSC

Are EU Directive reporting indicators & data (or biodiversity/ecosystem data) proposed or used to measure the condition of ecosystems?

1 HD, BD, WD, ND






Have any of the following assessment methods been used at national scale (literature, expert judgment, statistic information, maps and models, workshops/interviews, economic valuation, conceptual thinking/models)?

1 ESTIMAP, INVEST, FCM

Are maps available at national scale for habitats or ecosystems? 1 N4D - CLM, EUNIS

Are maps available at national scale for some ES? 1 N4D-DSS

Is there a national clearing house with data on MAES available? 1 N4D - DSS

Is a nation-wide mapping and assessment project planned for 2016 or beyond? 1

No problems in data availability 1 N4D - SG

No problems in data compatibility

No need for data streamlining

TOTAL 2+10 12

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