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S ustainable W ater N etwork (SWAN)

S ustainable W ater N etwork (SWAN). Environmental NGO Water Framework Directive Network. Sustainable Water Network (SWAN):. Introduction, Mission, Background Participation of SWAN in the WFD Response to the Characterisation Report Conclusions & Recommendations.

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S ustainable W ater N etwork (SWAN)

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  1. Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) Environmental NGO Water Framework Directive Network

  2. Sustainable Water Network (SWAN): • Introduction, Mission, Background • Participation of SWAN in the WFD • Response to the Characterisation Report • Conclusions & Recommendations

  3. Introducing the Sustainable Water Network (SWAN): • Network of 26 environmental NGOs • Full time Co-ordinator • Result of the VOICE-led initiative to mobilise and co-ordinate an eNGO response to the WFD

  4. SWAN: • 26 Environmental NGOs • National & Regional • Extensive range of interests & expertise

  5. An Taisce Birdwatch Coastwatch IPCC Irish Wildlife Trust VOICE Bat Conservation Group Coomhola Salmon Trust/Streamscapes Friends of the Earth Ireland Friends of the Irish Environment Irish Doctors’ Environmental Association Inland Waterways Association Irish Seal Sanctuary Irish Water and Fish Preservation Society Irish Whale and Dolphin Group

  6. SWAN Mission Statement: To Promote Sustainable Development ofIreland’s Aquatic Resources through Active Participation in the Implementation of the Water Framework Directive

  7. Article 14 of the WFD: “ Member states shall encourage the active involvement of all interested parties in the implementation of this directive…….”

  8. Participation of SWAN: • More than 25,000 members • Vast range of knowledge and expertise • Committed to water quality • Committed to active involvement in the WFD process • Informed critical analysis

  9. SWAN & Stakeholder Partners • Welcome the opportunity to work with other stakeholders to achieve full implementation of the WFD • Entering this process as partners • Share common goal of “good status” for Irish waters by 2015 • Open & informed debate

  10. Characterisation Report • Welcome wholeheartedly • Huge achievement • Excellent baseline from which to work • Very Important: Characterisation must be seen as an ongoing, iterative process • Must be open to ammendment & refinement in light of NGO input

  11. Reservations • Limited Accessibility • Consultation period of 8 weeks not long enough for meaningful input from stakeholders • Concerns about the ‘at risk’ categorisation of certain water bodies

  12. Into the Future: • Active participation of SWAN in all RBDs • Providing informed critical analysis at all stages • Working with all other Stakeholders towards our common goal of ‘good’ quality water by 2015 • Raising public awareness of the vunerable nature of our water, promoting stewardship and respect for our water heritage

  13. In Conclusion: • WFD is a supreme opportunity to get our environment right • Communities can develop and progress, hand-in-hand with sustainable use and enjoyment of their aquatic resources • Welcome Characterisation but it must be the start of an ongoing process • Future consultation must allow more time for due consideration and response

  14. Concluding Invitation: • SWAN encompasses a vast array of expertise • Invitation: To tap our expertise, knowledge and commitment and utilise it to assist in achieving the ambitious aims of the WFD. • Empower all sectors to participate

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