Improvement of transboundary cooperation in international river basins WFD CIS – Key activity S4 Improvement of transboundary cooperation in international river basins Plenary meeting of Working Group B Integrated River Basin Management in the context of the WFD CIS 18-19 April 2005, Brussels DG ENV European Commission, DG Environment Unit D.2 – Water and Marine, WFD Team
Current activities of the EC Information gathering – International River Basin Sheets Discussion document on benchmarking for transboundary cooperation Development of a mandate for a guidance document on transboundary cooperation
Information gathering International river basins shared with third countries International River Basin Sheets Information pool and basis for planned initiatives (e.g. WFD/EUWI) Present results at the LUX Water Directors Meeting in June 2005
International River Basin Sheet
Benchmarking study Discussion paper by DG ENV D.2 as an input to guidance document Content: Analysis of Art 3 reports Case studies Results of Mantra East, Transcat and Scaldit projects
Guidance document Target mainly on international cooperation with countries outside the EU To be developed as a part of a joint WFD CIS/EUWI activity Include principles/key elements/minimum requirements of transboundary cooperation
Discussion Points Comments on the concept Who would like to join? Submission of relevant materials/experiences CONTACT: edith.hodl@cec.eu.int