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Environmental Technical Assistance and Information

Exchange Facility, TAIEFSharing experiences to advance

sustainable developmentPeer­‐to­‐peer­learning:

•­Expert­missions­•­Workshops/Seminars­•­Study­visits

Our­experience­with­the­TAIEF­facility­reaffirms­the­importance­of­human­relations­in­achieving­sustainable­development.­TAIEF’s­peer­‐to­‐peer­exchanges­help­build­the­capacities­and­the­global­networks­needed­to­overcome­our­environmental challenges.

This­is­an­exciting­and­inspiring­effort.­As­our­international­networks­grow,­ so­does­the­pace­of­innovation.­Capitalizing­on­this,­the­principle­of­mutual­learning­guides­TAIEF­exchanges.­The­validity­of­EU’s­integrated­policy­approaches,­and­their­focus­on­restoring­ecosystem­health­are­widely­recognized.­This­interest­extends­to­the­EU’s­knowledge­‐based­framework­for­developing­environmental­policy,­particularly­its­reliance­on­transparent­information­flows­and­the­engagement­of­all­interested­stakeholders­across­the­EU.­

As­the­demand­for­TAIEF’s­services­continues­to­grow,­I­encourage­all­of­our­partners­to­take­advantage­of­this­opportunity­to­enhance­our­collaboration­ in 2016.

Features of TAIEF support:

•­ Demand-driven:­Overseas­partners­define­the­task­within­TAIEF’s­scope­of­services­

•­ Rapid:­Events­can­occur­within­a­month­of­the­application­being­approved

•­ Tailor­‐made:­TAIEF’s­targeted­exchanges are tailored to needs

•­ Networks:­TAIEF­strengthens­international­networks

Indicative list of eligible countries:

Latin America:­Brazil,­Peru,­Chile,­Colombia,­Bolivia,­Mexico,­Guatemala­

Asia:­China,­India,­Indonesia,­Malaysia,­Kazakhstan,­Thailand,­Vietnam

Africa:­Kenya,­Nigeria­and­South­Africa

FOREWORD

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Nicholas Hanley, Head­of­Unit,­ International Relations &­Enlargement,­ Directorate­‐General­ for­Environment,­ European­Commission

Photo by Raimund Mair, River Basin Management Expert, International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River. Irrigated fields on the banks of the Yamuna River, India. TAIEF event, November 2015.

ExPERT­MISSIONS

Nanxi River Basin, China: Restoration of river basin ecosystems, September 2015

Objectives:

•­ Review­EU­river­basin­planning­experiences

•­ Share­EU­experiences­in­restoring­river­ ecosystem­health

“The­TAIEF­mission­gave­relevant input to the Sustainable Public Procurement Program of­the­State­of­São­Paulo,­identifying­tools­for­improved­impact monitoring.”

Denize CavalcantiEnvironmental­Planner Secretariat­of­Environment State­of­São­Paulo­Government

“TAIEF­helps­visualize­sustainable development paths and­offers­an­opportunity­to­improve­professional­networks.”

Paula TrindadeResearcher,­Laboratório­Nacional­de­Energia­e­Geologia,­Unidade­de­Eficiência­Energética,­Portugal

São Paulo, Brazil: Sustainable consumption and production, June 2015

Objectives:

•­ Review­EU­policies­

•­ Share Portuguese experiences

“The­TAIEF­mission­really­provided­a­lot­of­knowledge­exchange and communication. There­is­a­need­for­more­exchanges­given all the water sector topics.”

Professor BaiyinbaoligaoDirector­of­the­River­Research­Laboratory,­Institute­of­Water­Resources­and­Hydropower­Research,­China

“TAIEF­is­an­efficient­instrument­to help actors bring environmental policy­into­practice.­The­exchanges­also build a common understanding on environmental objectives.”

Stephan von KeitzDeputy­Water­Director­of­the­Federal­State­of­Hessen,­Germany

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Photo by Ana Mendes, Researcher, University of Evora, Portugal. Review of river hydromorphology, TAIEF event, September 2015.

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS

Beijing, China: Clean air through effective implementation and enforcement of pollution rules, September 2015

Objectives:

•­ Review­United­Kingdom­policy­experiences

•­ Share­United­Kingdom­experiences­enforcing­standards across all sectors

“EU’s­experiences­in­promoting­compliance­are­instructive­for­China,­and­TAIEF­definitely­helps­expedite­the­transfer­of­these­experiences­to­China.”

Lu XinyuanVice­Board­Chairman­ &­Director­of­the­Subcommittee­of­Environmental­Enforcement,­China­Society­of­Environmental­Sciences

Objectives:

•­ Support­a­regional­framework­for­sustainable­management­of­Palo­Santo­resources­

•­ Strengthen collaboration and harmonise technical guidelines

“The­5­‐day­mission­stimulated­the­engagement­of­key­national­stakeholders.­By­creating­ a­space­for­dialogue,­with­an­international­perspective,­ TAIEF­helped­advance­our­policy­process.”

Rocío M. BarretoForest­Directorate­(national­CITES­Authority),­Paraguay

“TAIEF­allows­experts­to­meet­and­exchange­knowledge­on­issues­of­shared concern. Just two months after­the­workshop­we­have­agreed­on­improved­information­sharing.”

Marco CiambelliDeputy­Head­of­the­French­CITES­Management­Authority,­Ministry­of­Ecology,­Sustainable­Development­and­Energy

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Asunción, Paraguay: Support to CITES implementation, and participation in the first international workshop on the Conservation of Palo Santo in the Gran Chaco Americano, October 2015

Photo by Thilo Kuhne, Press and Information Section, EU Delegation to India. Dr. Masabathula, second from right, with India’s National Water Mission, welcoming Daniel Calleja, Director-General of the EC’s Environment Directorate-General (centre, red tie), and other EC officials to the Indo-European Water Forum, New Delhi, November 2015.

STUDy­VISITS

Indian Study Visit to Austria and Spain: Best practices for Integrated Water Resources Management, October 2015

Objectives:

•­ Exchange­experiences­in­river­basin­planning

•­ Share­best­practices,­technologies­and­innovations

“Of­greatest­value­are­the­contacts I made with experts working­on­water­management­and­ecological­restoration,­and­seeing­how­EU­policy­depends­on­expert­networks.­We­also­identified­specific­measures­that­could­benefit­China.”

Jianhua LiVice-director,­Key­Laboratory­of­yangtze­River­Water­Environment,­Ministry­ of­Education­of­China,­ Tongji­University

Chinese Study Visit to United Kingdom and Portugal: River ecosystem restoration and fish passages at dams, August 2015

Objectives:

•­ Exchange­of­experience­with­river­ ecosystem­restoration

•­ Share­information­and­technologies­ for­watershed­management

“The­study­tour­organized­by­TAIEF­has­inspired­me­and­provided me with a comprehensive perspective to manage water resources in an integrated manner in­my­State­of­Telangana.”

Shailendra JoshiPrincipal­Secretary­ to­the­Government­Irrigation­ and­Command­Area­Development­Department­Hyderabad,­Telangana­India

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Photo by Ana Mendes, Researcher, University of Evora, Portugal. Segment of Nanxi River, China. TAIEF event, September 2015.

The European Union is made up of 28 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders.This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Niras IC Sp. z o.o. and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

Front and back cover photo by Mr. Akbar Digdo, Yapeka. The edge of mangrove ecosystems, an ecotone to seagrass and coral reef ecosystems in the marine protected area of Bahoi, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. TAIEF event, October 2015.

CONTACTTAIEF­is­being­implemented­for­the­European­Commission’s­

Directorate­‐General­for­Environment,­by:NIRAS IC Warsaw, PolandPhone: +48 22 395 71 10 Fax: +48 22 395 71 01 E-mail:­TAIEF@niras.com Skype:­taief.projectVisit our website:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/international_issues/taief/index_en.htm

PURPOSE:To­allow­the­efficient­delivery­of­expertise­

on­EU­environment­policies­and­instruments­at­short­notice­in­response­to­demand­from­stakeholders­in­emerging­and­middle­‐income­countries­in­Asia,­Latin­America­and­Africa.