Conclusions of the International Roundtable on Integrated Management of Shared Groundwater in Southeastern Europe, 14-16 Nov 2007, Slovenia
The International Roundtable on “Integrated Management of Shared Groundwater in
Southeastern Europe” took place in Brdo pri
The
Roundtable is part of the activities within the Petersberg Process Phase II / Athens Declaration
Process, and GEF IW:LEARN Activity D2.
The International Roundtable aimed to promote
cooperation for sustainable utilization, management and protection of shared
groundwater resources in Southeastern Europe (SEE). Among others, linkages to
the management of connected river basins, coastal areas and ecosystems as well
as contribution of groundwater to economic development were addressed. The
meeting built on related ongoing work in the region carried out by international
organizations such as GEF, UNECE and UNESCO IHP.
Among the
objectives of the International Roundtable was to:
* Identify the most significant problems, pressing needs and challenges for the SEE region relating to groundwater resources management;
* Promote recognition and awareness of the socio-economic and environmental values of shared aquifers as well as the need for integrating shared groundwater management with river basin management;
* Exchange information and communicate good practices and success stories in different aspects of shared groundwater resources management;
* Identify key areas of action where the involvement of Petersberg Process Phase II / Athens Declaration Process, would result in the enhancement of synergies with on-going and planned activities in the region;
* Identify key steps needed to advance a strategy and action programme for the management of shared groundwater in the SEE region;
* Facilitate the establishment of a peer network between persons working in the shared groundwater management area.
A study visit at the Karst Research Institute in Postojna as well as the entrance of Planina Cavewas was organized on the occasion of the International Roundtable, on 12 November 2006, providing the opportunity to share experiences on field issues.
Contact information |
Vangelis Constantianos, Executive Secretary: Global Water Partnership - Mediterranean (GWP-Med): 12, Kyrristou str. 10556 Athens, Greece
(email: vangelis@gwpmed.org) Phone: +30210-3247490, -3247267 ; Fax: +30210-3317127 ; Cell: +306945-772016 |
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News type | Inbrief |
File link |
http://www.watersee.net |
Source of information | GWP-Med |
Subject(s) | POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT |
Relation | http://www.emwis.net/topics/swrm |
Geographical coverage | Slovenia |
News date | 07/01/2007 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |