Implementation of regionally coordinated measures to reduce the nutrient pollution load
Estonia
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Government
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#SDGAction49833
Description
Objective of this activity is to set up a framework of actions that leads to progressive decrease in nutrient loads to the Baltic Sea. For that purpose it is planned to apply the Source to Sea approach, to identify nutrient loads from their original sources, their pathways and discharge points to the sea. By making clear the sources and pathways it enables to identify most appropriate measures to cost-effectively apply them for the reduction of nutrient loads at source. What we plan to do is to identify nutrient sources and relevant measures for that in catchment areas and in river basin districts, identify expected nutrient loads to marine regions, calculate and apply the nutrient input ceilings of marine regions to every coastal water body.
The results of this activity enables to target most crucial pollution sources on land in terms of reducing nutrient loads to improve status of coastal and marine waters. The activity helps to identify most effective and relevant measures for the reduction of pollution load.
National and local partners, municipalities, agricultural producers, water companies, neighbouring countries, Commission for the Protection of the Baltic Sea Marine Environment (HELCOM)
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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Deliverables & Timeline
Identification of most relevant nutrient sources to reduce the pollution load
Nutrient input ceilings for marine regions and coastal water bodies
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Region
- Europe
Other beneficiaries
General public in Estonia, people living in the Baltic Sea region
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Rene, Mr