Activity

Priority

Time required to achieve implemen-
tation

Financing requirement (million US $)

Expected results

Uncertainties

RB

RF

UA

The enhancement of environmental legislation and regulations on the basis of a scientifically sound rationale, and their integration into the sustainable development concept

1

5-10-15 years

1.1

0.51

1.2

The principles of sustainable development incorporated in the provisions of national laws, and their implementation mechanisms established by relevant by-laws

Instability of existing economic management framework, contradictions at the sectoral level, lack of experience in the multilateral cooperation on a catchment basis

The enhancement of the legislative and regulatory framework for water resource management on a catchment basis through the provision of a scientifically sound rationale

1

5-10-15 years

1

0.24

4.26

Water resource management on a catchment basis is incorporated into the state governance system of the riparian countries

Contradictions at the sectoral level, lack of understanding at the local level with regard to the basin management concept

Ensuring compliance with the requirements of environmental legislation and regulations at all levels of state governance

1

5-10-15 years

44.1

0

5

Effective regulatory and public control

Lack of incentives and low wages of inspectorate staff. Inadequate technical capacity of regulatory authorities. Inadequate legislative framework limits the public control

Pursue an economically viable and environmentally sound tariff policy in setting charges for natural resource use and environmental pollution

1

5-10-15 years

0.75

0.15

0.52

Gradual increase in the environmental fee rates to achieve the EU level

Environmental actions are considered a low priority in the context of overall budget planning and financing the cost of socio-economic development programmes

The preparation and signing of the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Management and Protection of the Dnipro Basin

1

1 year

0.04

0.04

0.07

The Agreement signed

Instability of existing governance system

Establish and ensure the sustainable operation of the International Dnipro Basin Commission

1

5-10-15 years

0.1375

0.1375

0.27

The Commission established and meet regularly

Instability of existing governance system

Ensure the sustainable operation of the International Dnipro Basin Council

1

5-10-15 years

0.12

0.12

0.18

The Council meet regularly

Instability of existing governance system

Implementation of the Transboundary Monitoring Programme

1

5-10-15 years

0.9

0.9

1.3

The riparian countries of the Basin receive the environmental monitoring data on the state of environment in the transboundary sections of the Dnipro Basin on a regular basis

Contradictions at the sectoral level, lack of training capacity and practical experience in the transboundary monitoring, inadequate coordination at the international level

Ensuring the exchange of environmental information on the basis of the operational procedure, agreed for the International Environmental Data Base

1

5-10-15 years

0.2015

0.2015

0.397

The riparian countries publish information on the state of environment in the Basin at the relevant web-pages on a regular basis

Lack of adequate financing to cover recurrent and capital expenditures associated with the Data Base operation. Lack of progress in establishing the international and national structures responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Data Base

Jointly prepare the Report on the State of Environment in the Dnipro Basin

1

Every five years

0.02

0.02

0.04

The report is published every five years

Lack of coordination at the international level

Jointly prepare and implement the environmental action programmes

1

5-10-15 years

1.05

1.05

2.05

Action programmes on the protection of population and territories against harmful impact of waters at the international, national and regional level

Contradictions at the sectoral level, lack of coordination at the international level

Increasing the level of responsibility and accountability of local authorities and the public for the ecological status of the Basin

1

5-10-15 years

3.25

3.34

5.4

Environmental Action Plans at the municipality level adopted and implemented by local authorities

Inadequate level of environmental education among the public and local authorities

Strengthening the capacity for environmental education and awareness raising among various stakeholder groups with the active involvement of non-governmental organisations

1

5-10-15 years

5.4

5.4

9.1

Organisation of summer EcoCamps, preparation and publication of educational materials for target audiences; instituting awards for the best publications, TV and radio programmes on environmental issues; dissemination of the up-to-date information and educational materials in the educational institutions, instituting awards for the best teachers and students in environmental sciences, support for the school-based environmental monitoring network

Lack of support from the local authorities and public. Inadequate level of methodological support

Encouraging the active participation of the public in the legislative process; introducing and promoting the practice of independent review of draft laws; encouraging the active involvement of the public in the preparation and implementation of environmental programmes

1

5-10-15 years

9.1

9

14.4

The monitoring of the SAP implementation is undertaken by the NGO network, the sustainable NGO resource centres, the sustainable operation of the International Dnipro River NGO Network, the small grants programmes available to support environmental NGOs

Lack of motivation in the governments. Lacking or inadequate financing

Harmonisation of legislation relating to prevention of chemical, nutrient and radionuclide pollution in line with the EU approaches

1

5-10-15 years

0.3

0.3

0.36

A set of laws and regulations relating to the approximation of environmental legislation

Contradictions at the sectoral level, lack of coordination at the international level