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Key challenges and possible solutions

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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Key challenges and possible solutions

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  1. 10thREReP Task Force meeting November 27th, 2007 Brussels, Belgium Croatia Key challenges and possible solutions

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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..

  5. 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…

  6. 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

  7. 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)

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