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The importance of implementation of WFD in Poland

The importance of implementation of WFD in Poland. Anne Stalk Signe D. Frese. Master students at Roskilde University, Denmark Interdisciplinary approach Research area: WFD implementation in Poland and the possible effects on the Baltic Sea. WFD and IRBM.

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The importance of implementation of WFD in Poland

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  1. The importance of implementation of WFD in Poland Anne Stalk Signe D. Frese

  2. Master students at Roskilde University, Denmark • Interdisciplinary approach • Research area: WFD implementation in Poland and the possible effects on the Baltic Sea

  3. WFD and IRBM • The WFD is paradigm shift in European water management • Holistic approach • Based on IRBM • The purpose of IRBM is to coordinate development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to “maximise the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems.

  4. Poland and euthrophication • Poland covers ca. 63% of the Baltic Proper catchment area • Proportion of sources contributing to waterborne nitrogen input into the Baltic Sea sub-regions in 2000

  5. Nitrogen • Proportion of waterborne inputs of nitrogen into the Baltic Sea by HELCOM countries in 2000. • 75% of all nitrogen inputs are waterborne

  6. Phosphate • Proportion of waterborne inputs of phosphorus into the Baltic Sea by HELCOM countries in 2000 • 49% of total phosphate discharge is from diffuse sources • Almost all Phosphate discharged into the Baltic Proper derives from Poland (99%)

  7. Agricultural development • Country in transition • New EU member • Agriculture not intensive, although it covers 60% of land area • One fifth of the population is employed here however, it contributes with less than 5 % of GDP. • Rural development • Tendency towards intensification • CAP

  8. Denmark- a bad example • Agriculture constitute 4% of GDP, employs 6% of population • Export of agricultural products amounted to 54 billions in 2001 • Country specific nitrogen (kg N/km2)diffuse losses into inland surface waters within the Baltic Sea catchment area

  9. Denmark- a bad example (2) • Denmark discharges more kg N per km2 than Poland • Danish agriculture is not sustainable • The power of the Danish agriculture: • 17 % expansion despite expansion prohibition • Denmark declared they will not achieve GES, but lower aims due to costs and power of agriculture

  10. Recent initiatives in Poland • Important to implement WFD properly in Poland in order to protect nature and the Baltic Sea, and avoid the Danish mistakes • Poland has decreased nutrients from point sources • Introduced new water legislation • Introduced decentralised approach to water management and created water boards.

  11. Potential barriers for implementation • Lack of integration between sectors • Lack of communication between agriculture and water management sector on different levels • Lack of holistic approach. The Baltic is not considered • Environmental issues not prioritised • Public participation is considered barrier in itself • Lack of capacity • Power division not clear

  12. The importance of implementation of WFD • IRBM must be taken seriously • Baltic Sea must be considered when making RBMPs • Agricultural development must be directed towards sustainable practices

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