Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2018 01 January – 30 June 2018 Working Programme on Environment

United We Stand Strong Priorities of the 1st Bulgarian Presidency – Stability-Security-Solidarity Future of Europe and young people – economic growth and social cohesion European perspective and connectivity of the Western Balkans Security and stability in strong and united Europe Digital economy and skills needed for the future

ENVI priorities Trio partners – Estonia – Bulgaria - Austria Climate change Circular economy Eco-innovation

The BG Presidency is focused on Air quality - Initiatives for promotion of the use of different mechanisms, including innovative solutions, for ambient air quality improvements Better Regulation - More efficient and effective implementation of legislation - Reducing administrative burden - Simplifying regulatory regimes - Ensuring coherence between sector legislation

Environmental priorities Circular Economy Waste package Mini Circular Economy Package Plastics Strategy Communication on the Interface between Chemicals, Products and Waste Communication on a Monitoring Framework for the Circular Economy Legislative proposal on water reuse Report on Critical Raw Materials in Circular Economy Chemicals PoPs Recast REACH REFIT Fitness check on the chemicals legislation (excluding REACH) Water Review of Drinking Water Directive

Environmental priorities Climate files Non-ETS (Effort Sharing Regulation and LULUCF) Monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from new HDV CO2 emissions from cars and vans Emission performance standards for lorries

International meetings UNEP (Nairobi) • 25 January: Committee of Permanent Representatives Subcommittee meeting (Assessment of 2017 UN Environment Assembly, Presentation of the Programme of Work (2020 – 2021) • Other CPR and Subcommittees meetings (tbd) GEO 6 Meetings • HLG & SAP virtual meetings held weekly • 19-23 February, Singapore – 4th global authors’ meeting • 20-22 February – HLG & SAP planning meetings • 26-28 June, Uruguay (tent.) – High-level Group drafting meeting for the summary for Policy Makers UNFCCC • 30 Apr - 10 May, Bonn - 2018 First sessional period 2018 Chemicals • 13-15 Feb Lodz - СЕЕА Regional meeting on Chemicals conventions • 12-13 March 2nd Meeting of the intersessional process on SAICM IPBES • 17-24 March, Medellin – IPBES 6 Plenary UNECE Espoo • 28-30 May, Geneva – 7th meeting of the Working Group on EIA and SEA Ramsar Convention • 23-27 April, Gland – 54th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention. Other • 18-23 March, Brasilia – 8th World Water Forum  

Dates of major events 5-6 February Eco-innovation Forum on Air Quality (Sofia), jointly with EC 5 March ENVI Council (Brussels) 10-11 April Informal ENVI Council (Sofia) 25 June ENVI Council (Luxembourg)

Meetings in Bulgaria 18-19 January – Climate Change Directors Meeting 12-13 April - Attaché trip 27-28 March – Meeting of the General Directors on EIA and EA 15-16 May - Risk Management Expert meeting (RiME) 5-6 June – Meeting of the General Directors for Nature and Biodiversity 11-12 June - Meeting of the Water and Marine General Directors 13 June - Meeting of the General International Environmental Issues Directors (Global) 14 June – Meeting of the General Environment Directors

Ministry of Environment and Water Meeting of the General Directors for Nature and Biodiversity in Bulgaria 5-6 June Ministry of Environment and Water National Nature Protection Service • Natura 2000 and Protected Areas Department • Biodiversity Department

Meeting of the General Directors for Nature and Biodiversity in Bulgaria 5-6 June Preliminary Program: 4th June: Arriving in Sofia, Possible Walking Tour and Welcome Dinner 5th June: Field Trip, 1 Open Session, Gala Dinner 6th June: 2 Open Sessions, 1 Closed Session, Dinner Alternative Program at another location is under discussion

Meeting of the General Directors for Nature and Biodiversity in Bulgaria 5-6 June Draft Main Topics: UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTING THE EU BIODIVERSITY ROADMAP AND THE NATURE ACTION PLAN TOWARDS THE NEXT MFF AND CAP POST-2020 AND THE ROLE OF THE PAFS EU POLLINATORS' INITIATIVE PLANNED GUIDANCE ON ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN DECISION-MAKING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY: IMPLEMENTATION REPORT AND PLANNED GUIDANCE ON EU SUPPORT TO STRATEGIC GI PROJECTS The final agenda will be shaped to the and of March and will be send in the beginning of April with the official invitation

Meeting of the General Directors for Nature and Biodiversity in Bulgaria 5-6 June Contact persons: Mr. Mihail Mihaylov Mr. Nikolay Tzvetkov Chief expert at "Natura 2000 and Protected Areas" Department State expert at “Biodiversity” Department, "National Nature Protection Service" Directorate “National Nature Protection Service” Directorate Ministry of Environment and Water Ministry of Environment and Water tel +359 2 940 6673; mobile:+359 883 987 166 tel +359 2 940 6123; mobile +359 885 37 19 46 e-mail: mmihaylov@moew.government.bg e-mail: ntsvetkov@moew.government.bg Director of “National Nature Protection Service” Directorate Mr. Miroslav Kalugerov m.kalugerov@moew.government.bg

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