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The water protection in the Region of Istria

Dino Babić – Official Representative of the Region of Istria in Bruxelles

5th Breakfast at Sustainability’sBruxelles, 7th June 2010

Distances from some of the major european cities:

Munich 620 km

Milan 490 km

Vienna 560 km

Paris 1.320 km

Budapest 510 km

Zürich 840 km

London 1.440 km

1.000 km

Where we are?

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Istria Istria The Region of Istria - overall informationThe Region of Istria - overall information________________________________________________________________________________

The westernmost region of Croatia

On the halfway between the Equator and the North Pole

Connecting the Middle European continental area with the Mediterranean

206.000 inhabitants Surface 2.800 km2


The water protection in the Region of IstriaThe water protection in the Region of Istria

Water sources in IstriaWater sources in Istria________________________________________________________________________________ Drinking water sources are

spread all over the peninsula. There are springs in use and

springs reserved for future use. Surface and underground

waters on karsts are in permanent contact, that is why the whole area is treated as unique water carrying system.

The rest is gravitating to the coastal see, so the water protection is the ultimate task.



IWS - Istrian Water-protection SystemIWS - Istrian Water-protection System

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Organization, construction and maintenance of the system of public sewerage and waste water treatment for small settlements in water protection areas of the Region of Istria

With the aim of protecting waters, the target is to catch all the used water into the system of public sewerage, to treat it and to reuse it or to discharge it, without causing any harmful consequences

The Istria underground due to the dominant karsts area should be treated as unique water carrying area that covers all the sources of potable water



Underground Istria projectUnderground Istria project________________________________________________________________________________ Improving the state of environment

and environmental conditions through an active approach to the protection of natural values in the border area;

Strengthening capacities, cooperation and coordinated action of all institutions in the field of environmental protection in the region;

Protection of underground waters and drinking water sources from pollution;

Raising the level of awareness of local population.



Underground Istria projectUnderground Istria project________________________________________________________________________________



KUP – Karst Underground ProtectionKUP – Karst Underground Protection________________________________________________________________________________ Protection and prevention of the

pollution of the karstic water system Investment , sustenibility planing and

management of the underground Developement of the Research

Center for the Bio-speleology and management of the international network of organisations operating in the field of environment protection in the karstic areas

Rising awareness of the local population about the importance of the protection and prevention of the polution of underground water to emprove the quality of daily life



KUP – Karst Underground ProtectionKUP – Karst Underground Protection________________________________________________________________________________



Water Water Information DayInformation Day in Istria in Istria________________________________________________________________________________23.03.2009. Pula, Istria, Croatia

One day after the observance of World Water Day 2009 dedicated to Transboundary Water Information Day about water issues and European funding opportunities for projects related to water issues.


The European network for water The European network for water

WaterregioWaterregio________________________________________________________________________________

A platform for water projectsWateregio is a network of exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices in the field of water management and optimization of water resources.

REGIONE CALABRIA

With the support of:


The European network for water The European network for water

WaterregioWaterregio________________________________________________________________________________

Goals:

To foster the participation of the partners in different programs dealing with water, making ideas become a reality.

To improve the performance of the partners in good water management.

Because..a good methodology can improve the water performance of our regions through co-operation in developing ideas and implementing projects in common


AER Summer School 2009AER Summer School 2009& Youth Summer School 2009 & Youth Summer School 2009

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Water, engagement for our futureValencia, Spain, 24-29 August 2009

By bringing together decision makers, officials and young people, the Summer School intends to provide the tools to be able to cope with the challenges of water management.

200 participants from the AER member regions.

Workshops, study visits and social events.


AER Summer School 2009AER Summer School 2009& Youth Summer School 2009 & Youth Summer School 2009

________________________________________________________________________________Contents grouped in four pools:Pool 1. Water management

Pool 2. Water and climate change

Pool 3. Governance and communication

Horizontal workshops: invite the participants to propose their ideas in joint projects dealing with water, global issues and co-operation, and instruments to be developed


Youth Summer School 2009 Youth Summer School 2009

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Bring young people from all Europe to work together in this issue.

Promote sharing of experiences, expressing their opinion and better awareness to act as “water ambassadors” when back in their home regions.

The school aimed to encourage the emergence of a "water saving culture" by involving in particular young people and committing them to be "water ambassadors“.


European Youth European Youth Water Summit Water Summit 2010 2010________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

European Parliament - Brussels, 16-18 March 2010 Giving the floor to young citizens from 16 European countries to discuss European water challenges, their visions and ideas for sustainable water management in Europe and their experiences gained in this field.


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Thanks for your kind attention!Thanks for your kind attention!________________________________________ ________________________________________

• Region of Istria - Department for international cooperation and EU Integration

Flanatička ulica 29, 52100 Pula,Tel. +385 52 372 177 Fax. +385 52 372 178e-mail: [email protected]

• Regional Office in BrusselsRue du Commerce 49, 1000 BruxellesTel. +32 2 513 85 18Fax. +32 2 502 46 37 e-mail: [email protected]

• Region of Istria - Department for nature and environmental protection

Flanatička ulica 29, 52100 Pula,Tel. +385 52 372 182Fax. +385 52 372 191e-mail:[email protected]

• WaterregioElena SalasElena [email protected]@delcomval.bewateregio.blogspot.comwateregio.blogspot.com