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Baltic Sea Regional Project

Baltic Sea Regional Project. Inesis Ki škis World Bank, Buchuresti, October 1, 2003. Baltic Sea Catchment Area. Problems being faced. Semi-enclosed sea Persistent water stratification Long residence of the water volume Slow decomposition rate Large nutrient loads

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Baltic Sea Regional Project

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  1. Baltic Sea Regional Project Inesis Kiškis World Bank, Buchuresti, October 1, 2003

  2. Baltic Sea Catchment Area

  3. Problems being faced • Semi-enclosed sea • Persistent water stratification • Long residence of the water volume • Slow decomposition rate • Large nutrient loads • Accumulation of toxic substances

  4. Approach • Large Marine Ecosystem Concept • Productivity • Pollution and Ecosystem Health • Fish and Fisheries • Socio-economics, and • Governance

  5. Environment: Evolving perception of importance • Environmentalists’ sentiments • Economists’ hesitance • Realism of a EU freshman

  6. Signifcant trend • Government strengthens regulatory role and decreases its direct financial involvement • Decreasing grant portion • Increasing role of commercial money

  7. Will it work? • Farmer in the center • Government sets the playground • GEF, NEFCO, SAPARD, Commercial Banks, Farmers’ own money – source of funds • SLU+AAS provide advice

  8. We may wish to check that in 12 months in Baltics Why not?

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