Introduction to the objectives and structure of the workshop

Birgitte Kjær ETC/SCP & Jasmina Bogdanovic EEA

2013 workshop on Waste Policy Implementation

30-31 May 2013 Copenhagen

Welcome to Copenhagen

Objectives of the workshop I

• To discuss the core elements in waste policy implementation (waste management plan, waste hierarchy etc.)

• To exchange experiences on the implementation of waste management plans

• To discuss different waste treatment options and methods to plan waste treatment capacities

Objectives of the workshop II

• To build capacity in use of indicators and target setting for waste management

• To strengthen the Eionet network and cooperation between the waste experts within the West Balkan countries and those of the EEA

The programmeSix Sessions:

1. Opening of the workshop 2. Challenges in implementing Waste

Management Plans (WMP) 3. Planning waste treatment capacities for

biodegradable waste and sewage sludge 4. Excursion bio waste handling facility 5. Setting targets and indicators 6. Next steps

Session 6: Next steps

• Ideas for support and networking in 2013

• Ideas for future collaboration in the waste area 2014

• Please write your ideas on post-it and place them on the poster

Practical information

• Lunch No pre-booked lunch. You can have lunch in the canteen of the EEA. The price is 95DKK/ €13.

• Informal dinner 18:30 at RizRaz

Sign up for dinner via Mia in the coffee break

• Excursion The bus will leave 7:45 from Hotel Opera. Wear practical shoes