Description
Implementation of EU Water Framework Directive is an obligation for Hungary that comes into reality in River Basin Management Plans (RBMP). The previous plan (of 2009) has had several lacks and weaknesses identified by NGOs and also in reports of the EU Commission. This project aims to influence the next RBMP planning period starting in 2013 with the publication of Significant Water Management Issues document based on civil society recommendations and policy arguments supported by field studies representing how the everyday management practices influence the status of water bodies. National and international experience exchange in the form of conferences, forums and working group meetings will help green NGOs to contribute to RBMP and flood risk plans and enhance public participation in the implementation of the Directives.
Summary of project results
The project aimed at realizing the civic control of the 2013-2015 River Basin Management Planning and revision period based on the shortcomings of and lessons learned in the previous (2009-2013) period in order to ensure the enforcement of conservation considerations, with a special focus on the connections to the EU's Floods Directive. Issues how daily practice of water management affects the quality of water bodies were explored through field investigations on the rivers Marcal, Raba, Drava and Bodva, based on which reports were compiled in the case of Marcal and Bodva, and proposals were formulated for Drava and Raba. Through these studies as well as 4 expert and civil meetings the promoters has managed to formulate proposals, discuss and organize the experiences with the involvement of the most active NGOs and experts of the field, gain insight into the government's policy and planning work, explore funding issues, and highlight issues where further lobbying is needed. Experts and decision-makers of the field were continuously informed about the findings while in order to support a more effective advocacy work of NGOs a guide has been produced.
Summary of bilateral results