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Archive for category: Enviromental Policy

National Waste Management Plan for Municipal Wastes (Household waste and Similar Commercial, Industrial and Institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Plan. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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National Waste Management Plan for Municipal Wastes (Household waste and Similar Commercial, Industrial and Institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Plan

The project’s objective was the elaboration of a national waste management plan for the municipal solid waste and other similar type wastes, for the island of Cyprus, according to the requirements of the new 2008/98/EC Waste Framework Directive. Under this Management Plan, the general framework, as well as specific practical, feasible and compliant directions, measures, procedures and practices were provided taking into account the current status of management, aiming at reaching and meeting all the targets and requirements as requested in the related European waste management policy documents and Directives, with regards to municipal waste.

Client: Environment Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Policy

Duration: 10/2011 – 09/2012

Other Partners: –

The project’s objective was the elaboration of a national waste management plan for the municipal solid waste and other similar type wastes, for the island of Cyprus, according to the requirements of the new 2008/98/EC Waste Framework Directive. Under this Management Plan, the general framework, as well as specific practical, feasible and compliant directions, measures, procedures and practices were provided taking into account the current status of management, aiming at reaching and meeting all the targets and requirements as requested in the related European waste management policy documents and Directives, with regards to municipal waste.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided included the following:

  • Current Situation and Gap Assessment of existing legal framework and infrastructure capacity, taking into account current practices and existing plans as compared to European legislation and practices
  • Definition of temporal and quantitative legal requirements and targets with regards to recyclables, waste separation at source, biowaste / biodegradables
  • Review of available waste management technologies including source separation, collection, transfer, pre-treat, recycle, recover, landfill
  • Drafting of a National Action Plan, setting quantitative and qualitative targets, and setting up the scene for integrated waste management feasible and viable under Cyprus conditions Infrastructure requirements, Economic Analysis of plan
  • Public and stakeholder consultation of the Plan
  • Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Plan
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Implementation of Article 14.1 par. (a) and (b) of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC – Design and implementation of the Public Participation and Consultation Campaign. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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Implementation of Article 14 par. (a) and (b) of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC – Design and implementation of the Public Participation and Consultation Campaign

The aim of the project was the implementation of WFD Article 14.1 (a) and (b), i.e. the design, organisation and implementation of public awareness actions and information and consultation campaigns with the public and interested parties on issues related to water management and the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Cyprus.

Client: Water Development Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Environmental Policy, Water & Flood Management

Duration: 09/2006 – 12/2008

Other Partners: ENVECO S.A. (Greece) – D. Argyropoulos (Greece) – Nikolaides & Associates (Cyprus)

The aim of the project was the implementation of WFD Article 14.1 (a) and (b), i.e. the design, organisation and implementation of public awareness actions and information and consultation campaigns with the public and interested parties on issues related to water management and the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in Cyprus.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided included the following:

  • Elaboration of the Timetable and Work Programme for the elaboration of the WFD River Basin Management Plan in Cyprus and a report on the consultation measures to be taken
  • Overview of the significant water management issues identified in the river basin of Cyprus and preparation of relevant illustrative and popularised consultation report and relevant material
  • Preparation of information, Organisation and facilitation of the consultation campaign with the public and interested parties/stakeholders on issues related to WFD implementation and the significant water management issues in Cyprus
  • Self Evaluation of the actions and results of the consultation campaign and drawing up of the consultation conclusions in order to be taken into consideration in the preparation of the River Basin Management Plan
  • Establishment of Major Stakeholder District Groups and facilitation of consultation meetings
  • Training and capacity building of the relevant to the WFD implementation public officers on public facilitation and consultation procedures
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Assessment of alternative water supply options. European Commission, DG Environment.

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Assessment of alternative water supply options

The project assessed four alternative water supply options in Europe, with the specific objectives being to a) assess the risks and impacts of four alternative water supply options (desalination, wastewater re-use, ground water recharge, and rainwater harvesting) b) assess the extent to which the possible negative effects from these water supply options in terms of environment and human health can be mitigated and c) identify conditions for the sustainable development of alternative supply options. (Ref. No. 070307/2008/496501/SER/D2).

Client: DG Environment
European Commission

Region: European Union

Type: Environmental Policy, Water & Flood Management

Duration: 05/2008 – 03/2009

Other Partners: Flemish Institute for Technological Research NV (VITO) in cooperation with: Ecologic (Austria) – ACTeon (France) – I.A.CO (Cyprus) – TAU Consultora Ambiental (Spain)

The main objectives of the project were:

  • Assess the risks and impacts of four alternative water supply options (desalination, wastewater re-use, ground water recharge, and rainwater harvesting); Provide an overview of social, economic and environmental risks and impacts of the four alternative water supply options.
  • Assess the extent to which the possible negative effects from these water supply options in terms of environment and human health can be mitigated; On the basis of 14 cases studies, the most appropriate mitigation measures that resolve the adverse impacts associated with the four alternative water supply options were identified and their technical and financial feasibility was assessed.
  • Identify conditions for the sustainable development of alternative supply options on the basis of five case studies across Europe: the role of desalination and wastewater re-use to resolve chronic water shortages in Cyprus; a mix of solutions to resolve chronic water shortages in Malta; the role of the AGUA Desalination Project as an alternative to the inter basin water transfer over long distances in Southern Spain; waste water re-use for the industry and drinking water supply as an alternative to groundwater and the water transfer over short distances in Belgium, and rainwater harvesting with regards to improving the management of urban storm runoff and at the same time enhancing the quality of groundwater aquifers that supply water to the city in Berlin Germany.

Main findings and conclusions of the study were:

  • Desalination is growing in importance, but its supply regime is rigid and inflexible as per its design specifications. There are particular environmental and economic concerns, such as high energy use, and disposal of brine.
  • Wastewater re-use is a proven alternative water supply technology, with relatively low capital costs and energy use, reducing the demands for freshwater for non-potable uses. Concerns for strict quality controls.
  • There is not much information on the technology uptake of rainwater harvesting. It replaces mainly potable water supply within the house or industrial plant for non-potable purposes. Investment cost and retrofitting, and rainfall distribution affect uptake of Rainwater Harvesting.
  • Groundwater recharge includes tertiary treated waste water or primary treated surface or rain water. Strict controls to ensure that the wastewater is sufficiently purified, thus reliable mitigation measures and procedures have to be more or less guaranteed.
  • The main conclusion from the five case studies is that alternative water supply options can be successfully used to solve water management problems, both related to droughts, storm water management and water quality issues.
  • The requirements of the WFD to implement integrated water management and cost recovery programmes will contribute to a better appreciation of the benefits of alternative supply options. However, ready to use tools and data are missing to facilitate the analysis of local problems and account for the full costs and benefits of all options.
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National Action Plan and Programme of Measures towards Combating Desertification in Cyprus. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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National Action Plan and Programme of Measures towards Combating Desertification in Cyprus

The project’s aim was the preparation of a National Action Plan to combat desertification in compliance to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and in line with all relevant national legislation, and the elaboration of a Programme of Measures.

Client: Environment Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Environmental Policy, Environmental Information Management

Duration: 08/2007 – 12/2008

Other Partners: –

The main objectives of the project were:

  • Elaboration of a National Action Plan to combat desertification based on the obligations that arise from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and all the relevant national legislation.
  • Identification of Environmentally Sensitive Areas threatened by desertification in Cyprus
  • Elaboration of a Programme of Measures to combat desertification
  • Public awareness and consultation

    The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

    • Detailed analysis of the obligations that arise from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and all the relevant national legislation that need to be incorporated in the National Action Plan for Cyprus
    • Identification of the factors and processes that contribute to desertification with particular reference to the conditions of Cyprus. The main factors were climate, topography, vegetation, geology, soil, hydrology and anthropogenic impacts. The main processes that were analysed were erosion, reduced rainfall in recent years, non sustainable irrigation methods, chemical pollution, etc.
    • Based on the current situation and the possible trends, future predictions for the desertification were elaborated under various scenarios.
    • Based on the current situation and the possible trends, future predictions for the desertification were elaborated under various scenarios.
    • Elaboration of the National Action Plan to combat desertification, which included:
        • Identification of Environmentally Sensitive Areas threatened by desertification
        • Evaluation of current policies and measures, including policies in other relevant aspects such as Rural Development Plan, Water Policy, Forest Action Plan, CAMP, etc.
        • Assessment of the need for further more efficient institutional arrangements and procedures
    • National strategy to prevent and combat desertification and promote sustainable land use and water resources management
    • Identification and proposal of concrete and practical measures necessary for the prevention and combating of desertification and mitigation of the effects of drought
    • Prescription of the role of the State, local government and land users
    • Assessment of the required resources (financial, institutional and technical) to implement the national Action Plan and the Programme of Measures.
    • Extensive awareness and consultation campaigns with the public and stakeholders
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    Water Scarcity & Droughts Policy in the EU – Gap Analysis. European Commission, DG Environment.

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    Water Scarcity & Droughts Policy in the EU – Gap Analysis (Ref. No. ENV.D.1/SER/2010/0049)

    The overall objective of the project was to identify new policy options that would help address Water Scarcity and Droughts (WS&D) in the EU. The study contributes to the on-going European Commission effort to move WS&D through the policy agenda, feeding in particular into the Blueprint to Safeguard Europe’s Water (EU Water Blue Print).

    Client: Directorate D-Water Chemicals & Biotechnology
    DG Environment
    European Commission

    Region: European Union

    Type: Environmental Policy, Water & Flood Management,

    Duration: 02/2011 – 08/2012

    Other Partners: ACTeon (France) in cooperation with: Artesia (UK) – FEEM (Italy) – Fresh Thoughts (Austria) – I.A.CO (Cyprus) – TYPSA (Spain)

    The main objectives of the project were to:

    • Provide a sound overview of the magnitude of the WS&D problem in Europe, today and by 2030, accounting for global changes such as socio-economic developments and climate change;
    • Assess the adequacy of measures (at national, river basin district or local levels) already envisaged by individual Member States (MS) to prevent, manage or mitigate WS&D;
    • Identify remaining gaps (i.e. WS&D problems that remain unsolved even with all planned measures already implemented) and suggest possible new measures (or mix of measures) to fully address WS&D in the EU;
    • Assess qualitatively the environmental, economic and social impacts of these new measures, along with their feasibility.

    The project was developed in two consecutive tasks:

    1. Task 1 was the gap analysis itself. Building on the review of current knowledge on a) the magnitude of WS&D in Europe, and b) the policy responses already developed to tackle WS&D, it proposed a dual ex-post assessment of:
      The existing (being implemented and recently approved) measures that address WS&D and that are proposed in the River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) of individual Member States (MS).
      The implementation of the recommendations of the 2007 EC Communication on WS&D and of policy instruments developed in Europe, as answers to the key issues identified in this Communication.
    2. Task 2 focused on the identification of new policy responses resulting from the gap analysis and on the qualitative assessment of these policy responses. Though initially foreseen, no specific stakeholder consultation process on WS&D was organised by the Commission, WS&D issues being embedded in the wider stakeholder consultation organised in support of the development of the EU Water Blueprint.

    The main conclusions of the study, which were fed into the Blueprint to Safeguard Europe’s Water, were:

    • There is a diversity of gaps for addressing fully WS&D in Europe: Conceptual gaps, Information and assessment gaps, and Policy, governance and implementation gaps.
    • Policy areas representing alternative policy approaches to WS&D that could be promoted in Europe were identified: establishment of ecological flows, establishment of efficiency targets, promotion of adequate economic incentives for efficient water use, guiding land use to respond to water scarcity, trading water use rights for the environment, strengthening the European Drought Emergency Response Capacity, and development of Drought Management Plans.
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    Elaboration of Water Pricing Policies according to Article 9 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC and Design of related Databases. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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    Elaboration of Water Pricing Policies according to Article 9 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC and Design of related Databases

    Consultancy services to the Water Development Department (Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus) for the implementation of Article 9 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC. This involved the economic analysis of the water services and water uses, the elaboration of suitable Water Pricing Policies and the design and development of related databases supporting the above.

    Client: Water Development Department
    Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

    Region: Cyprus

    Type: Environmental Policy, Water & Flood Management, Environmental Information Management

    Duration: 03/2008 – 03/2010

    Other Partners: ENVECO S.A. (Greece) – DRAXIS Environmental Technology (Greece) – D. Argyropoulos (Greece)

    The main objectives of the project were:

    • The elaboration of suitable Water Pricing Policies, according to the provisions of Articles 5 and 9 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC and according to the local conditions and needs.
    • The development of Information Protocols and Database System to support all information and data needed for the economic analyses
    • The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided included the following:
    • Identification of water services (drinking water, irrigation, secondary wastewater treatment, recycled water), water providers and water uses/ users.
    • Water Supply – Demand Analysis per water source, water service, water providers and water uses (detailed water balance)
    • Determination of the importance of water uses (according to water demand, pressures and socioeconomic factors)
    • Cost analysis per water service (financial cost, environmental cost, resource cost)
    • Estimate of level of total cost recovery per water service
    • Elaboration of suitable Water Pricing Policies in order to achieve appropriate cost recovery per water service
    • Proposal for exemptions to the water pricing policies considering socioeconomic impacts, or other local needs/conditions
    • Development of Information Protocols and Database System that can support all the information and data needed for the economic analyses, and clients capacity building
    • Execution of an extensive awareness and consultation campaign with the public and stakeholders
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