ROMANIA country case study BLOSSOM: Support to analysis for long-term governance and institutional arrangements Author Eng. Iuliana NICHERSU ( LIFE MAP-DD SRL)

Objectives Try to centralise the information available in Romania related to forward looking studies and to find out how policy makers think about introducing a special programme related to forward looking, long term prognosis regarding environment issues. Romania has a very high interest for forward looking analysis, since in all the programmes we can find an interest for ‘prognosis’, ‘forward looking ideas’ and/or ‘futures’.

Detailed method- Copenhagen Nov st of December- 31 st of January Research 1 st of February- 15 th of February Interviews and continue research 15 th of February- 15 th of March BLOSSOM Country Case study elaboration 20 th of March First Draft on BLOSSOM Romania Case study report

Future thinking identified in Romania - National Sustainable Development Strategy Romania National Strategy on Climate Change 2013 – Potential Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources in Romania - Romania Vision for Sustainable Energy National Strategy on Air Protection - Master Plan "coastal protection and rehabilitation" - Energy Strategy of Romania for Updated for Future Prospects in Romania: Scenarios for the Development of the Knowledge Society in Romania … Because Romania is also active in implementing Water Framework Directive, Natura 2000, EU Strategy for the Danube Region, Joint Operational Programme for the Black Sea a lot of scientists are introducing the future thinking in new projects and studies.

Future thinking landscape Governmental structures: National Commission of Prognosis Other initiatives: Strategies and studies Sustainable Development National Strategy Romania Rural Development National strategy Draft Energy Strategy of Romania for Updated for National Strategy for ecotourism development in Romania (2009) Strategy on local development and in relation to spatial planning (1996) National strategy for operational programes in relation to fruits and vegetables National Strategy for health NGO Report: 2020 Strategy in Romania – are we really implementing it?

Success in forward-looking Forward looking initiatives have developed significantly after accession to European Union - an important starting point in developing a future thinking and its’ use in decision-making and also drives the initiatives towards the European model of future thinking. National Commission for Prognosis National Sustainable Development Strategy Romania

Barriers to success in forward-looking The work in this area is more sectorial oriented rather than integrated efforts. No expert interest in future thinking Lack of an integrated future thinking programme Poor communication between different stakeholders and different governmental bodies Qualitative studies=> the concept of forward- looking studies in Romania develops visions Deficiency in dissemination of strategies, studies and future thinking

Lessons learned- procedure Need for a common understanding- glossary Connect National with European Define short/medium/long term No impact now from the studies on policies BUDGET Support Understanding of the importance of forward- looking

Thank you! Eng. Iuliana NICHERSU