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Implementation and Ratification of the LRTAP Protocols : Capacity Building Activities

This outline provides an overview of the background, recent projects, and future areas of cooperation related to the implementation and ratification of the LRTAP Protocols. It discusses the role of the UNECE Secretariat, ongoing projects in Moldova, West Balkans, and a joint project with the Russian Federation, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. The timeline, financing, and potential projects are also addressed.

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Implementation and Ratification of the LRTAP Protocols : Capacity Building Activities

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  1. Implementation and Ratification of the LRTAP Protocols : Capacity Building Activities Sunny Uppal UNECE Secretariat

  2. Outline • Background • 2007 Executive Body Decision • Recently established Coordinating Group • Protocol Revisions • Secretariat’s Role • Moldova & West Balkans Projects • Joint Project (Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan) • Financing • Timeline • Future projects and areas of cooperation

  3. Coordinating Group • 2010 EB approval of a new Coordinating Group for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia • Led by the Russian Federation (SRI - Coordinating) • Convened in Novopolotsk, Belarus in November 2010 • Belarus, Kazakhstan, The Russian Federation, Ukraine

  4. Coordinating Group • Session tomorrow • Presentation from Secretariat on Convention, protocols and revisions • Welcome all participants from Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia and Russian Federation • Will provide a key contribution to the Gothenburg and Heavy Metals revisions • EECCA position is of great importance • Opportunity for revisions is now

  5. WGSR • Invite you to the 48th Session of the Working Group on Strategies and Review • April 11-15, 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland • Secretariat can finance 1 delegate per country • Sunny.uppal@unece.org • Tea.aulavuo@unece.org • Cammile.marcelo@unece.org

  6. Projects • Moldova • West Balkans • Russian Federation, Belarus and Kazakhstan

  7. Secretariat’s Role • Focused upon coordination and facilitation efforts in developing and completing the projects • Consultation meetings • Finances/Grants • Review NAPs • Prepare reports • Coordinating experts • Liaise with government/ministry officials • Ensure accountability

  8. Moldova Project • Financed by Czech Republic • Total budget of $44 000 USD • Goal • Implement and ratify the Gothenburg Protocol • Current status • National Action Plan completed – in process of submission • Completing the requirements for data submission to CCE • Secretariat’s role • Approve ToR, administer grants based upon ToR, review documents/expenditures, progress report

  9. West Balkans Project • 5 Countries • Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, the fYR of Macedonia • Total budget of $135 000 USD per country • Financed by the Netherlands • Goal • Implement and ratify the HM Protocol, POPs Protocol and Gothenburg Protocol

  10. West Balkans Project • Current status: • Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia • NAPs completed and entering implementation phase • Macedonia ratified all 3 protocols in 2010 • Albania • Consultation meeting in Tirana on May 2010 to kick off elaboration phase; elaboration phase commenced • National Action Plan completed • Bosnia & Herzegovina • Developing MoU and ToR for first phase; aim to officially start project in December 2010 • Project end date: 2011

  11. Challenges & Prospects • Timelines • Administrative procedures • Focal points • EU Motivation • Is Ratification the last step?

  12. Joint Project with the Russian Federation, Belarus & Kazakhstan • In cooperation with SRI Atmosphere in St. Petersburg, Russia • Design phase (budget of 42 000 USD) • provided by Russian Federation through the Technical Cooperation Fund – completed April 2010 • Goal – Implement and ratify the HM Protocol, POPs Protocol and Gothenburg Protocol

  13. Financing • UNECE E112 and E176 Trust Funds • Germany, Norway, Canada, Switzerland • Additional support needed • Source of funds should be organized for efficiency • Financial work plan for 2011

  14. Timeline • Aims for 2011 – Elaboration Phase • Start developing national strategies • Put together teams of experts/stakeholders • Existing work under different centers/groups, integrate into the larger goal of this project • Coordinate consultation meetings • Arrange for the financing of this component (approximately 40,000 USD per country in Balkans for this phase)

  15. Potential Projects • Armenia • Azerbaijan • Questionnaire completed • Aim to have a kick-off meeting in 2011 with stakeholders and experts • Central Asia • Development of a larger project to implement all ECE MEAs in the subregion

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