Prepare a programme for remediation of pollution in the coastal zone at priority locations, defined in the National Strategy for Integrated Coastal Zone Management of Montenegro, prepared by the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism in cooperati
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Based on these data and wider documentation developed under the so far implemented programmes and projects (e.g. Horizon 2020 and Union for the Mediterranean initiative for depolluting the Mediterranean, the World Bank analyses for remediation of Bijela Shipyard), the mid-term Coastal Zone Pollution Remediation Programme for priority locations should be prepared, and remediation activities initiated.
Activities:
1. In the framework of implementing the Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution from Land-Based Sources of the Barcelona Convention, the National Action Plan for Reduction of Pollution from Land- Based Sources should be updated in accordance with the Protocols requirements; this should among others include:
−− Definition of impacts of diffuse pollution sources (e.g. from transport, agriculture sector);
−− Prioritisation of needs for remediation of pollution on hot-spot locations, using (previously mentioned) inventories and assessments prepared so far.
Thus updated National Action Plan should serve as an input for the development of the Coastal Zone Pollution Remediation Programme for priority locations.
2. Develop the Coastal Zone Pollution Remediation Programme for priority locations so that for each selected location:
−− Assessment of the existing state is provided;
−− Pollution remediation measures are defined (future land uses, concrete technical solutions and spatial arrangements, treatment of hazardous waste);
−− Costs and (possible) funding sources are evaluated;
−− Remediation dynamics is defined; and
−− Detailed analysis of environmental carrying capacities (primarily for marine ecosystem) for the area of the Boka Kotorska Bay is conducted.
3. Based on this programme, successive pollution remediation on priority locations should be initiated (implementing remediation at certain locations in parallel with the Programme implementation), including:
a. Remediation of water and sediment pollution in the marine waters zone and land area of Bijela Shipyard and replacement of outdated technologies in performing its technological operations;
b. Remediation of pollution in the Boka Kotorska Bay;
c. Remediation of pollution in the Port Milena channel;
d. Elimination of further anthropogenic impacts and pollution remediation on priority locations with peloid deposits (e.g. mouth of the river Sutorina) to preserve potential of resources significant for health tourism;
e. Construction of wastewater treatment plant of lower capacity for smaller settlements (Perast, Risan, etc.);
f. Remediation of priority sites for the disposal of communal waste that are no longer in use: closed sanitary landfills on locations Lovanja and Ćafe in Bar;
g. Replacement of outdated technology in performing port operations in the ports of Bar and Kotor with environmentally acceptable technological solutions (cleaner/ best available technologies, etc.);
4. Prepare and adopt an act on cross-border management of the river Bojana, aiming for, among other things, comprehensive pollution remediation and prevention (including flood protection measures).
The agreement and activities should draw on recommendations of the river Bojana Cross-border Management Plan.
2) Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs
3) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
4) and local self-governments in the coastal zone
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 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
| 14.2 | By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans |
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Jelena Knezevic , Head of Department for Sustainable Development and Integrated Coastal Zone Management