1. CIS Strategic Steering Group on Climate Change and Water
Brussels, 07/11/07
Strategic Coordination Group
CIS Strategic Steering Group on Climate Change and Water
Marieke van Nood
Unit “Protection of Water & Marine Environment”
DG Environment, European Commission

2. SSG Climate Change and Water
Mandate
Endorsed by WD in June 2007
Co-leaders DE and COM
Three main objectives:
Identify best uses of current EU legislation
Identify adaptation measures and best practices
Strengthen Science/Policy link
SSG coordinates climate change activities in CIS
In specific groups, targeted climate change activities will continue or will be developed.
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

3. SSG Climate Change and Water
Activities
First meeting 28 September -30 participants from MS, stakeholders and NGOs;
Information exchange on state of play of adaptation in Member States, relevant research activities and events at EU level;
Second meeting 25 January Brussels
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

4. SSG Climate Change and Water
Activities
Bonn workshop 20/21 November:
‘How can climate change impacts be taken into account in river basin management planning’;
70 participants, 2 per MS/organisation.
What are the main impacts of climate change on certain regions?
What elements of the river basin management plans could be directly impacted
Where could climate change have indirect impacts on the water status by changes in water uses such as agriculture, navigation, flood protection, water supply and treatment, electricity and tourism
How could negative impacts best be addressed?
What distinction will be made between first and following cycles?
What knowledge is missing when answering these questions?
Particularly MS who are not in SSG are invited to nominate representatives by Friday 9/11/07.
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

5. SSG Climate Change and Water
Activities
Prepare guidance on how to incorporate climate change in water management
Focus on period after 2009
Broadening from WFD to water quantity
Further involvement of other CIS groups
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

6. Thank you for your attention!
More information
CIRCA – SSG Climate Change and Water:
Thank you for your attention!
Notes for the Speaker:
More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.