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High Level Meeting on the EU-EECCA Water Initiative Moscow, 5-6 March 2003 RESEARCH COMPONENT

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High Level Meeting on the EU-EECCA Water Initiative Moscow, 5-6 March 2003 RESEARCH COMPONENT

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  1. ….. International S&T co-operation between European and Third Countries research teams has been constantly improving since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Under the impetus of Agenda 21 (Rio Declaration on Environment and Development), management oriented research for the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and the environment, including water resources, have been specifically introduced into the specific programmes funded through the Framework Programme for Research of the European Union. EU WATER INITIATIVEWATER FOR LIFE Health, livelihoods, economic development,peace and security High Level Meeting on the EU-EECCA Water Initiative Moscow, 5-6 March 2003 RESEARCH COMPONENT

  2. Within the 6th Framework Programme International Research in Water can be funded both within the 6FP Thematic Priorities as well as the International Co-operation (INCO) Global Budget allocated to International Research Co-operation Thematic Priorities 285 M EURO INCO 315 M EURO Additional resources will be available through ‘HUMAN RESOURCES AND MOBILITY’ to fund research training for partner country researchers up to 110 M EURO International Research Co-operation within the 6th Framework Programme New Instruments Integrated Projects Networks of Excellence

  3. The 6th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Co-operation(2002-2006)

  4. The European Research Area • A blueprint for the future of research in Europe • Broad support at the highest political, scientific and industrial levels • Being implemented European Research Area National programmes ‘Open Coordination’ European research policy Framework programme European organisations

  5. Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 • Commission proposal: 21 February 2001 • Instrumental for implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) • Proposed budget: EUR 17.5 billion • = 4.1% of the EU’s budget (2002) • = ~ 6% of the EU’s public (civilian) research budget Some figures:

  6. Sixth Framework Programme

  7. Sixth Framework Programme

  8. Sixth Framework Programme

  9. Preliminary Objectives of the Working Group • Overall Objective (Long Term) • Contribute to the effective implementation of the EU Water Initiative. • Contribute to more informed/updated policy formulation with regard to European role and contribution in international scientific co-operation in the water sector. • Specific Objectives (Short and Medium Term) • Provide for better targeting of existing resources, co-ordination and appropriate implementation strategies. • Promote awareness and ensure proactive participation of partner countries. • Disseminate information, promote international visibility and appropriate use of European research in the water sector.

  10. Working Group Progress • Preparatory Session - 5th December 2002 • Participants from: • Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Italy, United KingdomandCommission (ENV, DEV, AIDCO, RTD) • Main objectives of the meeting: • Preparatory discussions between the EC, EU Member States and stakeholders on WG scope, working modalities and programme. • Discussion on a mapping exercise of European activities in international water research; • Other relevant matters of the Research Component design phase in anticipation of the 3rd World Water Forum (Kyoto, Japan, 16-23 March 2003).

  11. Working Group Progress (2) • 1st Working Group Session - 31st January 2003 • Participants from: • Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Italy, The Netherlands, United KingdomandCommission. • Main objectives of the meeting: • Presentations on on-going activities by EC, Member States and stakeholders (input to mapping). • Discussion on lessons and best practices from field experience. • Discussion on type of information for preliminary mapping. • Provisional Terms of Reference for the Working Group.

  12. Type of Information for Mapping • Country/stakeholder activities in the context of international water research with partner countries • Description of major programmes (bilateral and multilateral) and funding sources • Public/private institutions and NGOs working in international water research/development co-operation • Existing awareness and information campaigns

  13. Major problems in collecting research related information... • Usually no central institution coordinating all type of co-operation with Partner Countries (especially in MS with sizeable volume of projects) • Involvement of different ministries in charge of development co-operation, environment and research policy (though co-ordination is building up in some Member States) • Not easy to separate between purely research activities and those part of development co-operation programmes

  14. Some Facts…... • Data received are being processed and a synthesis document is being prepared and will be presented in Kyoto. • A brochure reporting a non exhaustive state of the art of International Co-operation activities at European Commission level has been prepared and will be distributed in Kyoto (see next).

  15. CONTENT Foreword Policy framework Principal instruments of European international policies Five thousand years of water works supporting diverse human societies Balancing people and nature – Integrating approaches Safe water and sanitation – Cost-effective approaches that work 2 Catchment basin approaches – Strategies for reconciling multiple demands Protecting mountainous upstream areas Sustainable lowland-use and irrigation Urbanisation and water Coastal zone management The way forward Annex Further reading

  16. Mapping Work in Progress…. • Compilation and analysis of received mapping information • Policy Frameworks and Strategic Implementation Approaches • Lessons learnt and best practices • Main existing programs (bilateral and multilateral) • Analysis of participation to joint research/development projects from both sides (Partner Countries and Member States) • Qualitative analysis of participation and potential per target areas (i.e.. IRWM, water supply and sanitation) • Contributions and Draft Mapping Document will be made available on CIRCA

  17. Other issues under discussion…. • Establishment of communication links and promotion of synergies between EC, Member States and National partner countries programmes, with different implementation modalities, (i.e. independent research, development co-operation programmes, etc) • Establishment of contacts with the NGO community to widen stakeholder participation • Identification of Targeted Regions/Countries and Thematic Areas • Dissemination of Information with particular focus on institutions in Partner Countries.

  18. Design Phase: Expected Results • Terms of Reference for the WG • Problems and Stakeholder Participation Analysis • Objectives and Strategy Analysis • Concrete definition of Expected Results and Activities • Initial Mapping and Assessment of Priorities • Awareness, Information Dissemination and Visibility The output of this work will be presented at the Third World Water Forum in Kyoto on March 2003, where specific panels on Research, Science and Technology are foreseen

  19. Future Expected Results (1) Strategic Policy and Planning Orientations • Assessment of Results of Mapping Exercise. • Problems and Stakeholder Participation Analysis • Analysis to promote demand driven research • Objectives and Strategy Analysis. • Strategy for Research Component contribution to the EU Water Initiative • Policy review and Planning/Programming recommendations

  20. Future Expected Results (2) Co-ordination and Promotion of Strategic Partnerships • Promotion of coherence and complementarity at European and partner countries level. • Co-ordination and collaboration with EU/WI Regional Working and other Thematic Groups. • Interface with existing international bodies and initiatives and promotion of strategic partnerships.

  21. Future Expected Results (3) Information Dissemination and Visibility • Presentations of RC/WG related work in National, Regional and International Fora. • Launching of awareness campaigns. • With major emphasis on role of on-going DGRTD INCO and Member States projects, EC and Member States Delegations etc. • Organisation of press conferences and other information events.

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