EWA 6 th Brussels Conference

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1 EWA 6 th Brussels Conference First Announcement Implementing the River Basin Management Plans: State of reporting and expectations Organised by: Supported by: The European Commission LIFE + programme of the EU Kindly hosted by Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU in Brussels Annual EWA Brussels Conference Brussels, Belgium, 5 November 2010

2 Introduction The Annual Brussels Conference of the brings together more than 100 high level experts, decision makers and stakeholders in order to discuss the implementation strategy of the Water Framework Directive. This event, organized in cooperation with the European Commission DG Environment, and kindly hosted by Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU in Brussels, will bring together experts reporting on the current situation of the river basin management plans of the EU member states and will end with a panel discussion including all speakers As such, EWA Brussels conference is a unique opportunity to be informed about the progress made with the implementation of EU water policy. Interviews of last year s speakers and participants are accessible on line (see ewa.blogactiv.eu) Background The deadline for submitting River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) in March 2010 to the European Commission looks certain of being missed by most of the Member States. The European Commission and the Member States have organized a reporting and compliance check procedure which outcomes will be presented in At the same time, the next phase of Climate Change adaptation policy review and the review of strategy on Water Scarcity and Droughts will be released. These three documents are an important milestone already named in the EU blueprint for water policy. In the meantime, basin authorities should have started to implement the RBMP. All the measures included in the plans should be fully operational by 2012 (article 11 7 of the WFD). The WFD strategy has reached a stage at which it should deliver tangible improvements and benefits for the water ecosystems. Aim The conference will present initial expectations of the RBMP achievements in practice. A first discussion will evolve around the effectiveness of key factors on how to implement the elaborated plans. The Conference will be divided in 3 sessions: Session 1 will review the content of the plans that are now being implemented. A distinction will be made between the basic and supplementary measures. Special attention will be given to reflect the diversity of situations across the EU. Session 2 will review how the plans can integrate cross-cutting policies that have a significant impact on RBMP (agriculture, inland navigation, hydropower, etc.) Session 3 will review how horizontal measures can improve the plans effectiveness. The conference will provide a thorough expertise point of view and feedback on the expected effectiveness of the RBMP across the EU. The participants will have the chance during the final discussion of the conference to exchange their views on the implementation strategy and in this way to contribute to the CIS activities on an informal basis. Headquaters: Theodor-Heuss-Allee 17 DE Hennef Tel.: Fax: info@ewa-online.eu Brussels Office Rue de la Presse Brussels Tel : +32 (2) Fax : +32 (2) fdh@ewa-online.eu

3 PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME 08:30 Registration and Welcome Coffee Opening Session 09:00 09:10 09:20 Opening address Representative of the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU Welcome address Dr Jean-Philippe Torterotot, EWA president Keynote address MEP Richard Seeber (to be confirmed) Session 1: Implementation of RBMP 09:30 10:00 10:30 First outcomes of the reporting process Dr Jorge Rodriguez Romero, DG Environment Case study presented by a basin manager Case study presented by a basin manager 11:00 Coffee Break Session 2: Integrating Problematic Sectors into RBMP 11:30 12:00 Water Management and Agriculture. River continuity 12:30 Lunch Break Session 3:Horizontal Measures for Improvement of the Plan s Effectiveness 13:30 14:00 Costs effectiveness Public Participation 14:30 Coffee Break 15:00 Panel Discussion Enabling Factors for Successful Implementation of RBMP Moderation by Dr Jean Philippe Torterotot and to include all speakers 15:30 Closing Remarks Headquaters: Theodor-Heuss-Allee 17 DE Hennef Tel.: Fax: info@ewa-online.eu Brussels Office Rue de la Presse Brussels Tel : +32 (2) Fax : +32 (2) fdh@ewa-online.eu

4 Venue the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union Rue Wiertz 77, 1000 Brussels How to get to the conference The Representation of the free State of Bavaria is situated in Rue Wiertz 77, between the buildings of the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Parliament. Nearest Metro-Stations (about 10 min by foot) are: Line 1: Maelbeek Line 2: Trône There are no immediate parking facilities (nearest parking garage: Rue de la Loi / Chaussée d Ettereek). Conference Secretariat: Theodor-Heuss-Alle Hennef Germany Tel. : Fax: Contact: Registration and administration: Mrs Alice Wilhelm alice.wilhlem@ewa-online.eu Technical support: Mrs Boryana Dimitrova dimitrova@ewa-online.eu Sponsorship and media: Mrs Mona Lorvik Lorvik@ewa-online.eu Headquaters: Theodor-Heuss-Allee 17 DE Hennef Tel.: Fax: info@ewa-online.eu Brussels Office Rue de la Presse Brussels Tel : +32 (2) Fax : +32 (2) fdh@ewa-online.eu

5 6th EWA Annual Brussels Conference Implementing the River Basin Management Plans: state of reporting and expectations Brussels, Belgium, 5 November 2010 REGISTRATION FORM Please complete the form and send by or fax to the Conference Secretariat before 27 th October Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Alice Wilhelm: Tel Fax: alice.wilhelm@dwa.de Personal Information (please type or print clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS) * all fields marked with a star are required for the registration * Title Mr. Mrs Ms * Academic Title Prof. Dr. Other (Please Specify ) * First (Given) name: Middle name: * Last name: Name of the Badge: * Organisation: * Postal Address * Postal Code * City * Country: * Telephone: (country code area code tel. number e.g ) * Fax (country code area code fax number) * address: Page 1 of 2

6 6th EWA Annual Brussels Conference Integrated River Basin Management Plans: state of reporting and expectations Brussels, Belgium, 5 November 2010 * Registration Fee (please tick the appropriate box) All registration fees include VAT REGISTRATION FORM Before 1 July 2010 After 1 July 2010 Delegate 180 EUR 220 EUR EWA Member 160 EUR 190 EUR Participant from CEE Country* 80 EUR 100 EUR Student** 80 EUR 100 EUR * CEE Countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia) ** Please note, if you are a student, send together with this registration form a copy of your certificate of enrolment. If not, you will be charged with the full registration fee. * Payment method Credit Card Bank transfer With Credit Card: Card type: VISA MasterCard JCB Credit card s holder (enter as written on the credit card): Credit card number: Expiry date: M Y Security code (the 3 last digits on the back of the credit card): With Bank Transfer: Please transfer the registration fee to our bank account: Account holder: EWA Account number: BLZ (only for Germany): (Kreissparkasse Köln, Germany) SWIFT-CODE: COKSDE33 IBAN: DE Reference: Registration fee EWA Brussels Conference Cancelation Policy Participation fee (minus 25% administration fee) will only be reimbursed if the participant announces this in writing and the cancelation has reached the registration office by 27 October 2010 prior to the conference (indicated by the postmark or date of ). In all other cases including non-appearance at the conference the full participation fee has to be paid. After informing the office, a substitute can be sent. I read the cancelation policy and I am aware of it Page 2 of 2