ENP Shared Environmental Information System project Meeting NSIs Directors of the Mediterranean partner countries Helsinki, 6-7 May 2010

SEIS overview 2

EEA works with EEA member countries EEA collaborating countries European Neighbourhood Policy ENP South ENP East Strategic Partnership Strategy for a new partnership for Central Asia Central Asia EEA 32 Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo (under UNSCR 1244/99), Montenegro, Serbia Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia   Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine Russian Federation Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan

SEIS vision From Reporting to Online Services Current data reporting Online information services Countries Organisations Countries Organisations 4

SEIS is about… 1. Shared (cooperation) Political commitment (legislative/non-legislative) Partnership (win-win) Networking (connecting) 2. Environmental Information (shared content) Horizontal integration (thematic) Vertical integration (local to global) Online access (near real time) For policy makers and public (multi-purpose) 3. System (technology) Existing ICT Infrastructure Inspire, Reportnet, GMES,... New e-Services (e-Government) We see three pillars of both Eionet and SEIS which are necessary for any networking activity: Organisation – cooperation Common content Infrastructure and tools 5

SEIS Conceptual Framework Shared content Data and information Air Land use Integerated prod. Climate Change Biodiversity Soil Forests Waste Water Natural resources ... Technology Data and information services Reportnet, ICT, EEA SDI, Inspire, GMES,... Institutional cooperation Networking, Eionet, Group of 4, EPAs, agreements, country visits... 6

SEIS implementation at EEA Strategy 2009-2013 Shared content EEA data centre services i.e. air, climate change, biodiversity, water, land use Core set of indicators State and outlook of Europe’s environment 2010+ Assessment of Europe’s ecosystem services Technology Further Reportnet enhancements Inspire implementation Cooperation SEIS country visits Group of 4 SEIS impact assessment and implementation plan GMES in-situ coordination SEIS in the European neighbourhood (ENPI, Horizon2020) 7

Applying SEIS Conceptual Framework to ENP context Municipal waste, Urban waste water, Industrial emissions, Freshwater, Marine, air pollution etc. … Data flows + Indicator development Shared content Data and information Services, SDI SEIS (tools and systems) Technology Eurostat & NSIs, UNEP/MAP, UNECE etc. Eionet bilateral coop? Institutional cooperation 8

What benefits will SEIS bring to EU? Increased flexibility and greater use of data More efficient trans boundary & regional-level analyses Simplification and efficiency Streamlining of data flows Reduction in administrative burden and costs Better regulation, better policy More consistent and integrated input from Member States Empowering citizens Widespread availability of information Promoting Europe globally Better profile for European approach in various global fora Boosting innovation and intelligent e-Services eEurope, eGovernment, eEnvironment 9

Expected SEIS benefits for ENP regions Increased data consistency and comparability across regions & sectors Simplification and stronger partnership at national level Streamline and coordinate the existing national and regional SEIS developments Increased trust and cooperation at regional and international levels Facilitate data exchange and data sharing for multiple use Facilitate regional analysis and legal compliance 10

ENP/SEIS Project overview 11

ENP/SEIS project key features Specific objective : Gradually extend the Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS) principles in the ENP region Supporting EU policy frameworks: ENP, UfM, Eastern Partnership, H2020 Thematic focus: water (fresh and marine), waste, industrial emissions, transboundary issues Beneficiaries: ENP South: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, occupied Palestinian territory, Syria, Tunisia. ENP East: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine Russian Federation Budget: 5.7 MEuro 12

Activities during project inception phase Staff recruitment: SEIS , Statistics, East project managers and technical support – in process Contracts: Framework contract for reporting – in place Framework contract SEIS activities (engage country expertise) – in evaluation Two SEIS state of play projects (with UNECE and UNEP/MAP) - in discussion Launch of the project: 16 March: Presentation to EEA MB and Western Balkans 23 March: East , Flagship (Eastern Partnership) 24 March: South, with Commission Services and UNEP/MAP June /July (tbc): Kick off meeting with the countries Identify relevant networks in the ENP countries and related EC funded projects/activities (SEIS, env.statistics, ENP East coordination, assistant (UNECE meeting May & RMR sub-group) (coordination with EEA planned country visits) (under H2020, UfM, Eastern partnership/Flagshop initiativea) (first meeting of the Steering group scheduled for 25-26 March in Geneva) 13 13

Expected outputs of inception phase Overview of the current SEIS state of play as basis for defining implementation priorities Endorsement by recipient ENP countries on the key findings and on the priorities Agreement on the first phase of SEIS implementation plan (June2010-June 2011) ENP project team in place Available communication portal (cordination with CB/MAP) 14

Proposed activities 2010-2011 (1) (First year of implementation) Restricted Kick off Launch with the countries EEA Review indicator work (EEA CSI, WB CSI) UNEP/MAP State of play Project Report UNECE State of play Project Report COUNTRIES Identify relevant networks (contact points) Map relevant projets and identify synergies Other projects Timeline 24 March June/July 15

Proposed activities 2010-2011 (2) ENP team operational Country visits Framework contracts (Reporting, IT, SEIS) EEA Potential linkages and additional support to WP UNEP/MAP 2010-2011 to Theme IV: Pollution prevention and control (4.1-4.2) Potential Joint work programme UNEP/MAP Potential support to joint task force on indicators Potential support to Assessment working group (AoA) Join SEIS country visits UNECE Regional workshop / Country visits Call for evidence on assessment work Technical assistance based on needs Steering Committee meetings Review, Monitoring sub-group (through CB/MAP) COUNTRIES Other projects share results, carry out join activities Timeline June/July 2010 December 2011 16

Linkages between with ENP and IPA activities (2010-2012) ENP East ENP South IPA project BALKANS Assist production of EECCA CSI by putting in place relevant data flows Produce indicators and scorecard to monitor progress under H2020 Extend work on H2020 indicators Based on regular data flows Contribution to SOER2010/Astana conference Produce a trial indicator-based report on key priorities for Med. Inclusion in the H2020 reporting NETWORKING & CAPACITY BUILDING Strenghten reporting capacities in the region and share experiences Build capacities in H2020 priority areas Participation to H2020 and RMR activities COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION Indicators and reports on-line, newsletters Linkage with relevant partners&initiatives, regular meetings SC - CB/MEP components SEIS Gradually develop elements for a Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS) DATA & INDICATORS REGIONAL ASSESSMENT 17 17

SEIS supporting legal compliance to LRTAP Convention An example of SEIS principles - data is reported once and then is used many times by different stakeholders: UNECE, EEA, countries, research community etc. Disseminated Data request Annual national activities Raw data Emissions Reported to CDR Compilation Calculations Models 18

Data dissemination One data submission by countries → many users Data from countries reported on Centre Data Repository is: accepted as an official delivery by UNECE; used by UNECE/EEA in an annual data quality review used to check progress against commitments under the Convention made available in online dataviewers and maps by LRTAP and EEA for researchers, students, members of the public etc used in indicators, reports, country bench-marking etc by international organisations and by countries themselves in national assessments 19

SEIS and ENP Streamlining indicators developments Indicator Management Service EEA 32+6 CSI EU Mediterranean Countries ENP South West Balkans ENP East + Russia IMS H2020 CSI EEC/CA CSI 21

Communication & dissemination Country visits Thematic workshops and seminars Annual steering meetings Web tools (Portal) Newsletter Indicator Management System EEA State of the Environment Reporting Information System (SERIS) 22 22

Expected outcomes Long term: Improved assessment of the quality of the environment at regional level by using Common tools and methodologies stronger institutional partnership at national level; Trained experts in all SEIS components (from data to assessments and communication) Improved regional cooperation and partnership with regional and international bodies Short term: clear baseline of existing situation as basis for improved national and regional reporting 23 23

Key challenges Identify relevant partners in the recipient countries Connect with the statistical networks Access to data and information Willingness to cooperate and share information at national and regional levels Language National support / absorption capacity during implementation Keep focus and avoid duplications by streamlining initiatives Political stability in the ENP regions and sub-regions 24 24

Thank you for your attention! 25 25