Baltic Sea Regional Project Inesis Kiškis World Bank, Buchuresti, October 1, 2003
Baltic Sea Catchment Area
Problems being faced Semi-enclosed sea Persistent water stratification Long residence of the water volume Slow decomposition rate Large nutrient loads Accumulation of toxic substances
Approach Large Marine Ecosystem Concept Productivity Pollution and Ecosystem Health Fish and Fisheries Socio-economics, and Governance
Environment: Evolving perception of importance Environmentalists’ sentiments Economists’ hesitance Realism of a EU freshman
Signifcant trend Government strengthens regulatory role and decreases its direct financial involvement Decreasing grant portion Increasing role of commercial money
Will it work? Farmer in the center Government sets the playground GEF, NEFCO, SAPARD, Commercial Banks, Farmers’ own money – source of funds SLU+AAS provide advice
We may wish to check that in 12 months in Baltics Why not?