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10 th REReP Task Force meeting November 27 th , 2007 Brussels, Belgium. Croatia. Key challenges and possible solutions. Key Challenge Waste management. Establishment of an integral waste management system , National Waste Management Strategy (2005)
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10thREReP Task Force meeting November 27th, 2007 Brussels, Belgium Croatia Key challenges and possible solutions
Key ChallengeWaste management Establishment of an integral waste management system, National Waste Management Strategy (2005) • Remediation and closing down of landfills and “hot spots” • National Waste Management Plan (July 2007) • Setting up max 21 waste management centers • Implementation of “polluter pays” principle (regulations adopted 2005-2007) Possible solution • efficient operation of the Eco-Fund • EU funds
Key ChallengeIndustrial pollution control • Harmonisation with the IPPC directive • new Environmental Protection Act (2007) – MEPPPC as the CA • Implementing legislation in 2008 • Preparations for investments into BAT Possible solution • Mobilising the private sector for the cleaner production, awareness raising activities amongst stakeholders on the need to upgrade technology
Key ChallengeInvestments • Heavy investment directives: WW treatment, water supply, waste management, industrial pollution control • IPA Operational Programme – indicative list of environmental projects in the area of waste and water sectors (Sep 2007) Possible solution • Additional financing through private sources, EU, IFI..
Key ChallengeTransposition of acquis • New Environmental Protection Act (EPA)– October 2007, an umbrella act • EPA - basis for furhter implementing legislation e.g. on horizontal, IPPC • Transposition process to be completed by end 2008 • NPIEU 2008 being finalised Possible solution TAIEX, various seminars, workshops…
Key ChallengeClimate Change • Kyoto Protocol ratified in April 2007 • draft National Strategy for the Implementation of the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol with the Action Plan Possible solution • Projects in the field of reduction of GHG emissions • Energy sector: renewable energy projects • Transportation sector: introducing bio-fuels in Croatia, • Energy efficiency: in energy production, construction sector.. • Waste sector - use of landfill gas for electricity production
Key ChallengeAbsorption of EU funds • DIS as of February 2006 • Preparations underway for the conferral of management /accreditation process for IPA (2008) • Establishment of IPA Operating Structure /– Regional development /Environment: MEPPPC has the lead role Possible solution • Strenghtening administrative capacity (staff number and expertise)