Integrated approaches for the implementation of the SAPs and NAPs:

ICZM, IWRM and management of Coastal Aquifers

Dimitris FaloutsosSenior Programme Officer

GWP-Med

The pilot applicationon the Buna/Bojana Area

• Different “starting points” in terms of management approaches: ICZM, IWRM

• Aim: Sustainability

• Trigger for action: Legal obligations of the countries

• Spatial Units (national and transboundary institutions, economic activities, natural processes taken into consideration etc.)

IMF: Pilot project for

Buna/Bojana area

IMF: Pilot project for

Buna/Bojana area

Hydrogeological map of the study area

• Borders of planning area ?

Figure 33– Longitudinal profile of the right (western side) and left (eastern side) Bojana river branches starting from the branching point (green line) up to the sea mouthFigure 36. Coastal and Marine area

of direct influence from Buna river.

Figure 30. Water Bodies in the lower Buna catchment

Figure 31. The groundwater bodies of Buna lower catchment

Figure 62. Map of Buna with sampling stations

• Assessment of the chemical status of surface waters

• Biological quality assessment (a number of indices were used)

• Assessment of the chemical status of surface waters

• Biological quality assessment (a number of indices were used)BMWP Score Category Interpretation

0 – 10 Very poor Heavily polluted

11 – 40 Poor Polluted or impacted

41 – 70 Moderate Moderately impacted

71 – 100 Good Clean but slightly impacted

> 100 Very good Unpolluted / unimpacted

Classification of the sampling sites during the winter (November, 2012), spring (March 2013) and summer (June 2013) periods with the use of various Biotic Indices.

Final classification of the Sampling Network of the Buna/Bojana River.

The status of the Drin River before its entry into the Buna River

Chemical – physicochemical status of the Drin WB Bad Chemical status of the Drin WB Bad

Status of the Drin WB Bad

The status of WB1 (upper Buna)

BR2 Dacj Fraskanjel Chemical –physicochemical status of upper Buna

stations - Bad Bad

Biological status of upper Buna stations Bad Poor Poor

Ecological status of upper Buna stations Bad Bad Bad

Chemical status of upper Buna stations - Bad Bad

Status of upper Buna WB Bad

The status of the lower Buna River

BR5 Bojana Bridge

Bojana Left Branch

Ada Bojana

Chemical –physicochemical status of lower Buna stations - Poor Poor Bad

Biological status of lower Buna stations Bad - Bad -

Ecological status of lower Buna stations Bad - Bad -

Chemical status of Buna stations Bad - Bad Bad

Status of upper Buna WB Bad

The status of Shasko Lake WB

Chemical and physicochemical status of Shasko Lake WB Moderate

Chemical status of Shasko Lake WB Bad

Status of Shasko Lake WB Bad

The status of Viluni Lagoon WB

Chemical and physicochemical status of Viluni Lagoon WB Bad

Chemical status of Viluni Lagoon WB Bad

Status of Viluni Lagoon WB Bad

Figure 50: Water budget of Buna / Bojana watershed (2006/07 - 2009/10)

a. b.

Figure 51: Pollution load (a: Total N, b: Total P) in Buna / Bojana watershed from urban wastes in 2011

a. b.

Figure 52: Pollution load (a: Total N, b: Total P) in Buna / Bojana watershed from agricultural activities in 2011

a. b.

Figure 53: Pollution load (a: Total N, b: Total P) in Bona / Bojana watershed from livestock in 2011

Pollution load per municipality / commune in Buna / Bojana watershed in 2011

Municipality/Commune Area (km2)

Total P (ton/year) Total P (ton/year/km2)

Urban Agriculture Livestock Total Total

Ana Malit 48.9 1.29 144.13 8.93 154.35 3.16Balldre 9.3 - 1.07 2.33 3.40 0.37

Bar 38.4 0.61 14.59 0.73 15.93 0.41Berdice 29.6 1.50 60.61 29.94 92.06 3.11Bushat 24.5 0.92 21.81 16.28 39.00 1.59

Dajc 50.8 1.79 90.52 26.97 119.28 2.35Rrethina 1.8 0.16 0.11 0.00 0.27 0.15

Ulcinj 241.4 9.36 70.06 22.41 101.82 0.42Velipoje 63.5 1.67 53.77 72.93 128.38 2.02

Total 508.11 17.31 456.67 180.52 654.50 13.59

Figure 26: Groundwater vulnerability map

Figure 82: Groundwater risk map

Using “CZM” tools, like population changes mapping

Map 6.2: Decrease/increase of population

Spatial distribution of settlements within 1 and 5 km from the coastline

“Artificialisation” of the coastline

Using “CZM” tools, like coastal artificialisation mapping

Current state• Stakeholders Analysis report

completed (focus groups meetings held in both countries and interviews to collect information on perceived management issues);

• Study visit of international consultants implemented in May 2013;

• First draft “ICZM” chapters of plan prepared

• First draft “IWRM” river basin report prepared

Next steps

• Transboundary dimension of issues/impacts/solutions incorporated in the draft Management Plan, May 2014

• Draft Management Plan prepared, June 2014

• Consultation meeting at transboundary level, Podgorica, June 2014

• Final Management Plan prepared, July 2014• Final presentation conference on TB

Buna/Bojana IM Plan, September 2014

CHALLENGES

• Integrating management approaches (IWRM, ICZM)• Integration among domains/ sectors responsible for

natural resources / spatial areas• Integration of regional legal instruments (WFD and

ICZM Protocol; additionally MSFD)•Transboundary integration

OBSTACLES• Lack of information and data / different sets of

information and data formats• Responsibilities of institutions within and

among countries

OPPORTUNITIES

• Answering to requirements of different legal obligations with single approach

• Rationalization of approach (resources, time)• “Holistic” planning• Learning from each other – basis for joint

management of resources• Building national capacities• Replication to other areas

IMF: Pilot

project for Buna/Bojana

area

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Sub-Component 1.3Integrated Water Resources Management

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