Nature-based solutions in integrated water resource management and climate in Central and Eastern Europe
Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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Description
We will address UN-Water SDG6 - Clean Water and Sanitation & SDG13 - Climate Change to cope with current challenges: food-scarcity, recovery and reuse of valuable resources such as water, nutrients, biomass, and energy. In this framework the communal infrastructure needs to address integrated water resource management (IWRM) at all levels by 2030, including the equitable and efficient use of water resources, which is essential for social and economic development, as well as environmental sustainability. In this aspect, waste should not be wasted, and wastewater treatment plants should shift to “closing material and energy streams” by implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) to reuse water, biomass, and energy and transforming them from waste to valuable green products.
The main challenge of changing paradigm towards IWRM is unawareness which needs to be overcome by education activities, demonstration projects, platforms with suitable information etc. In the field of NBS, water reuse and circular economy the gaps towards wider implementation are even bigger. There is a need to develop clear legislation that would consider environmental, economic and social factors of IWRM which would also need to be supported by financial incentives.
Methodologies to gain higher awareness and to overcome knowledge gaps:
- Awareness rising: workshops for different stakeholders
- Education: convincing with facts, showcases, capacity building of local practitioners and policy makers, inclusion of youth,
- Expert involvement
- Demonstration: sharing experiences from end users, pilot projects
The methodologies will be implemented through GWP Toolbox and Community of Practice on nature-based solutions (NBS) in water management, community hubs, the GWP CEE Summer School as well other educational activities and stakeholder engagement fora.
NBS have been identified as a key adaptation measure of Climate Action (Green Deal) to address the above challenges. In the agricultural landscape, NBS can be applied for soil health, carbon mitigation, downstream water quality protection, biodiversity benefits as well as assisting agricultural production and supply chains to achieve net-zero environmental emissions while achieving food and water security and meeting climate goals.
The action will empower the GWP CEE partners to support the transition towards IWRM. A self-sustained community will foster the implementation of NBS through trained experts, online knowledge hub and designed GWP Toolbox.
University of Ljubljana, University of Tartu, Prague University, Slovak Techological University and others
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
Goal 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
13.1
Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries
13.1.1
Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population
13.1.2
Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
13.1.3
Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning
13.2.1
Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
13.2.2
Total greenhouse gas emissions per year
13.3
Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
13.3.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment
13.a
Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible
13.a.1
Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025
13.b
Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities
13.b.1
Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
SDG 14 targets covered
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- Europe
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Municipalities, decision makers, water authorities, educational institutions in Central and Eastern Europe
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Contact Information
Konstantin, Regional Coordinator