Danube - Results

GEF IDS: 342 , 399 , 806 , 867 , 1014 , 1460 , 1661 , 2042

Ecosystem
River

Scale
Regional

Information sources
#342: UNDP Terminal Evaluation (1999), #806: UNDP Terminal Evaluation (2002), #806: 2013 Results Note, #867: UNDP Terminal Evaluation (2005), #867: 2013 Results Note, #2042: UNDP Terminal Evaluation (2007), #2042: Results Note (2013)

Key Basin Project Results
• A Transboundary Analysis was carried out through the updating of National Reviews to obtain a complete knowledge base for priority pollution loads and environmental issues in the DRB.
• A Strategic Action Program was developed and accepted, and implementation begun through the Strategic Action Program Implementation Programme.
• A review of Monitoring, Laboratory and Information Management (MLIM) practices was conducted to assess needs (systems, equipment, training) to provide required environmental information.
• A Danube Accident and Emergency Warning System (AEWS) was established to adopt a common surveying and monitoring procedure throughout the region.
• A series of diagnostic missions was carried out in 17 tributary catchments of the DRB. An analysis was made of the heavily polluted tributaries with the aim of prioritising "hot-spots" for urgent action. Approximately 175 priority projects were identified: about 60% related to industrial facilities and 40% to municipal waste water treatment plants.
• Multiple environmental studies were facilitated: Surveys were conducted by Equipe Cousteau on Danube wetlands, pollution, navigation transportation and energy. An Integrated Regional Environmental Study and Inventory of Biological Resources was prepared. An Economic Evaluation of Danube flood plains was prepared by WWF. A study by WHO was used as a basis for the environmental health related issues in the SAP.

Results data
Industrial wastewater pollution reduction Year: N/A - Value: 4.6 M m3/y of wastewater discharge reduction in the Danube river basin; and an average 30% of BOD/COD reduction (*867 Danube River TEST) 4000 KT/yr inorganic (*2042 Danube River Capacities) Description INDICATOR #1: Demonstration enterprises selected for TEST integrated approach and cleaner production measures implemented. [Target: Twenty enterprises selected; significant (at least 30 per cent) pollutant reductions in at least half of the participating enterprises and some pollutant reductions in the other half.] (*867 Danube River TEST) "• Inorganic phosphorus loads from the Danube to the Black Sea dropped 5-6 kt/year against their mid-nineties highs of around 10-12 kt/year. Output 1.5 concerned industrial policies and reforms. An emissions inventory was created, and in the 11 (GEF eligible) Danube countries a review of industrial policies was carried out – detailing gaps between existing legislation and enforcement in the countries and the EU requirements for industrial pollution control. The team also commissioned a road map for implementation of best available technologies (BAT) in Serbia & Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova and Ukraine. The anticipated outcomes of this effort included enhanced industrial policies in the 11 Danube countries, taking into account WFD requirements and also the IPPC directive requirements. There were also five reviews of specific industrial complexes developed as case studies on the implementation of BAT. The inventory activities were well considered and can help the 11 countries consider additional steps necessary to better control industrial emissions and meet the requirements of the EU IPPC Directive. The road map effort for Serbia & Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova and Ukraine should help these countries to commence introducing IPPC, which is especially of interest to Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, who aspire to EU membership. The scale of the industrial activities were limited and somewhat overshadowed – both by the DRP’s focus on nutrients and to a great extent by the EU’s own activities in developing BAT reference materials for implementation of the IPPC directive. One of the real challenges in the region will be how to manage IPPC and BAT requirements for polluting facilities that are not economically viable, yet whose closure would bring sever hardships to workers and their communities." Seventeen enterprises in five countries were ultimately selected as demonstration sites. 230 cleaner production options were implemented for a total investment of 1.66 M USD, resulting in the following economic and environmental benefits: 1.3 M USD yearly financial savings; 4.6 M m3/y of wastewater discharge reduction in the Danube river basin; and an average 30% of BOD/COD reduction in effluent per unit of production. The following is a summary of the overall achievements of implementing the TEST process at all of the selected companies: • A general reduction in unnecessary costs and investments to companies of producing waste products • Change from loss to profit by use of wastes (recycling or alternative products) • Overall improvements in quality of products • Increased marketing potential as a result of higher quality linked with environmental acceptability • Avoidance of fines, penalties and ill-will with regulatory bodies monitoring compliance • Overall improvements to company profiles and credibility As a result of these demonstrated achievements, considerable investments were made by most of the companies into cleaner production processes and more environmentally-sound technologies INDICATOR #2: Environmental Management System (EMS) and Environmental Management Accounting (EMA) implemented at demonstration plants. [Target: EMS/EMA implemented in at least 50% of the demonstration enterprises.] Four plants have implemented an EMS that was certified by the International Organization for Standardization and eleven more have EMS documentation in place ready for certification. Six enterprises have implemented EMA systems. INDICATOR #3: Investment projects for EST identified for demonstration sites. [Target: EST options successfully identified for 75% of the demonstration enterprises.] Investment projects have been prepared for all participating enterprises utilizing the UNIDO investment appraisal software COMFAR. Identified investments of EST would total 47 M USD and result in an additional reduction of wastewater discharge into the DRB of 7.9 M m3. (*2042 Danube River Capacities)
Restored habitat, including wetlands Year: N/A - Value: [see desc] Description Output 1.4 was focused on wetlands rehabilitation and appropriate land use. It included development of a methodology for land use assessment, and selection of three pilot sites – Zupanisjski canal, near Budakovac village, Drava sub-basin Croatia; Lower Elan valley, Prut sub-basin, Romania; and Olsavica valley, Tisza sub-basin, Slovakia -to test the methodology through implementation of specific site-based activities. The pilot studies had varying degrees of achievement. Results were achieved in Slovakia, whereby the pilot project was promoted as a success story to illustrate a mechanism for changing land use. They trained 300 participants at 10 workshops throughout the country, gaining national recognition eventually affecting national planning – i.e.. Rural development plan. In Croatia, the project involved re-flooding a wetlands area surrounding a Sava oxbow that had dried up due to the canal construction. In February 2007, after a wait of several years, the Ministry of Irrigation finally funded the site planning study and appears ready to allow excavations. Interestingly, there has been local farmer support for the wetlands restoration pilot, out of recognition that the loss of the wetlands has also affected the groundwater table and by extension their irrigation options. (*2042 Danube River Capacities)
Establishment of country-specific inter-ministerial committees Year: N/A - Value: TBD Description "Output 2.1 sets expectations for inter-ministerial coordination (IMCM) and also identifies a set of special actions to enable Bosnia-Herzegovina to fully participate in the ICPDR and its EGs and to participate fully in the process of Danube region WFD implementation. The BiH support was highly successful. Because of the federal / split system of governance in BiH, there was a real problem with ICPDR ands DRP coordination, which was effectively dealt with by the hiring of a country coordinator. Very much as a result of the support they received from the DRP, BiH was able to produce its first river analysis report and to contribute directly to the development of the Danube Roof Report, The IMCM effort was generally successful. Analyses were carried out for ten countries and recommendations for six countries were subsequently agreed. There are no committees established in Moldova and Ukraine, although work is still in progress in Moldova." (*2042 Danube River Capacities)
Regional legal agreements and cooperation frameworks Year: N/A - Value: YES Description Instrument: Danube River Protection Convention GEF Project: In 1998, the Danube River Protection Convention (DRPC) came into force after it was ratified by 8 Danube states and the European Commission. (*1014 Danube River I) [Building Environmental Citizenship] Ratification of the Aarhus Convention in Hungary and mobilization of capacities to improve access to environmental information in Slovenia. For example, an NGO coalition for Aarhus ratification now works in Slovenia, and REC Slovenia has set up a new project "Towards Efficient Access to Environmental Information and Public Participation in Slovenia through Ratification and Implementation of Aarhus Convention", which is based on outputs of the GEF Project and is currently achieving its first successes. Also collaboration and communications between NGOs and government officials has improved and there is a positive attitude in government officials regarding information requests. For example, shortly after a joint workshop, improved collaboration between the Clean Air Action group and the Central Danube Valley Water Authority in Hungary led to an exceptionally prompt solution of illegal timber logging in the Danube River valley. Another example was better cooperation between the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Transportation and Water Management and NGOs in Hungary; and
Regional Management Institutions Year: N/A - Value: YES Description Body: International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River GEF Project: • A Memorandum of Understanding between Danube and Black Sea Countries was drafted. (*399 Danube River Environment)
National/Local reforms Year: N/A - Value: NA Description "• All ICPDR countries developed policies and legal instruments for sustainable water management and nutrient reduction. In particular, harmonisation with the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD) became the driving force in the development of policies and legal instruments for improved water quality management. All of the Danube EU countries were establishing basin management plans and districts and agreed to issue a joint set of plans for the Danube. The non-EU countries indicated their interest to harmonise with the WFD requirements and most took initial legislative steps in this direction. • Each country made progress in the areas of transboundary cooperation; improved water quality monitoring; emission control; emergency warning; accident prevention; and information management. " (*2042 Danube River Capacities) [Building Environmental Citizenship] Good opportunities for influencing legislation drafting in Slovenia. RFF and NYU prepared the "Option Paper on Confidential Business Information" and the "Public Access to Environmental Information and Data - Practical examples from the US, EU and CEE", which could play a key role in new legislation. Also high quality materials to improve public participation. Specifically the two guides prepared by RFF and NYU and the Government of Hungary: the "Model Citizen Guide", and the "Model Guide for Government Officials". The quality and usefulness of these guides were highly praised by their target audiences because they provide plenty "ready to use" ideas and because they can be used to transfer information to other institutions in the country. (*806 Danube River Citizenship)
Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis: Agreement on transboundary priorities and root causes Year: 2006 - Value: YES Description A Transboundary Analysis was carried out through the updating of National Reviews to obtain a complete knowledge base for priority pollution loads and environmental issues in the DRB. (*342 Danube River Programme Development)
Development of Strategic Action Program (SAP) Year: N/A - Value: YES Description A revised Strategic Action Program (SAP) was prepared including a review of policy for the protection of the DRB. The revised SAP formed the basis of an ICPDR document, “Common Platform for Development of National Policies and Actions for Pollution Reduction under the DRPC.” (*399, Danube River Environment) A Strategic Action Program was developed and accepted, and implementation begun through the Strategic Action Program Implementation Programme. (*342 Danube River Programme Development)

GEF IDS: 1123

Scale
National

Country
Bulgaria

Information sources
IWC6 Results Note (2011), World Bank Terminal Evaluation (2009)

Key Basin Project Results
1. The project piloted restoration of 4035 ha of former marshes (double the original target) in two protected areas and brought under improvement management and protection 27 700 ha with globally significant biodiversity habitats.
2. Fifty-five small grant projects have been successfully implemented on the two project sites under the “Small Grant Program for Biodiversity Conservation”. The projects were targeted at raising public awareness of biodiversity conservation mainly among young people. The execution of the program involved 23 NGOs, about 65 leading experts, nearly 5500 students and about 250 children from kindergartens.
3. The project introduced a new idea and brought to a turnaround in perceptions – wetlands are now seen not only as a beautiful wildlife habitat, but also as contributing to sustainable development and economic growth. They bring environmental and economic benefits, and act as a buffer against floods.

Results data
Agriculture pollution reduction practices Year: N/A - Value: [see desc] Description Improved agricultural practices in Belene and Kalimok and increased local awareness and support for biodiversity conservation. Sustainable natural resources Management adopted by local communities and local authorities in Belene and Kalimok. GEO Indicator 2: Improved agricultural practices in Belene and Kalimok and increased local awareness and support for biodiversity conservation (definition of this indicator is different from the PAD and consists of merged indicators as indicated in the table in Annex 2). The Project helped farmers transition to environmentally friendly agricultural practices. In the two restoration sites, the FTSF program successfully implemented seven ‘Best Agricultural Practices’ demonstration projects. Grants of US$5.3 to US$47.1 thousand supported activities in organic farming (4 projects), production of the packaged fuel (1 project), pasture restoration (1 project), and manure management (1 project). Grants enabled farmers to adopt organic fruit production and three farmers became certified organic producers. One project established an enterprise utilizing waste material from the wetlands (harvested reeds, discarded wood, etc.) to produce charcoal briquettes and other packaged solid fuels, which will help remove nutrients from the wetlands and provide a renewable energy source for local people. All of these projects will help reduce regional nutrient and pesticide pollution and improved farmers’ incomes by opening new organic markets. The FTSF program provided a catalyst for farmers’ ability to apply for funding from national and EU sources, including the Structural Funds Program for Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas.
Restored habitat, including wetlands Year: N/A - Value: 4035 ha Description Gradual improvement in ecosystem health of restored wetlands. Unique landscapes and habitats for important bird species protected. Nutrients in outflow waters reduced. Critical fish reproduction habitats restored. Bird numbers of 22 species were found to increase and fish species increased from 2 to 10 in the first test flooding of Belene Island within 2 months. Kalimok marshes also successfully flooded in December 2008. Further gradual improvements expected. Wetlands restoration investments made in Belene Island, Kalimok marshes and other priority sites restored to promote nutrient trapping. A total of 4,035 ha of wetlands restored: 2280 ha restored at Persina Nature Park and 1755 ha restored at Kalimok Brushlen Protected Site. Development of protected areas management plans in both sites in a participatory manner. Management plans prepared and approved by MOEW. Establishment of protected areas administrations with agreed operational rulesand procedures. Protected areas management capacity in Persina Nature Park and Kalimok Brushlen Protected Site raised from 17% to 90%. Both areas have permanent professional staff and are fully equipped with boats, vehicles, monitoring equipment, etc. Strengthened planning and institutional capacity for protected areas management in both sites. Adoption of protected areas management plans and establishment of effectiveadministrations in both sites. Both sites designated as NATURA 2000 sites and have facilities to monitor environmental impact of restorations. Protected Area’s capacity strengthened, administrations equipped, environmental monitoring programs developed and under implementation, staff trained.
Conserved/protected wetland, MPAs, and fish refugia habitat Year: N/A - Value: 27700 ha Description The project piloted restoration of 4035 ha of former marshes (double the original target) in two protected areas and brought under improvement management and protection 27 700 ha with globally significant biodiversity habitats.

GEF IDS: 1159 , 1889 , 2970

Scale
National

Country
Romania

Information sources
#1159; IWC6 Results Note (2011), #1159: World Bank Terminal Evaluation (2007), #1889: GEF3 IW Tracking Tool (2010), #2970: GEF3 IW Tracking Tool (2010), #2970: GEF4 IW Tracking Tool (2010), #2970: IWC6 Results Note (2011)

Key Basin Project Results
"1- The percentage of households with livestock in the project area using village manure storage, household bunkers and segregating waste materials reached 54.4% compared to the baseline of 0%, and end-of-project target value of 45%.
2- Over the course of the project the area under environmentally friendly practices increased from 0% to 33.9% exceeding the target value of 30%.
3- Estimations based on land under environment friendly agricultural practices indicated a decrease in nutrient discharge into surface and ground waters of about 15 % for N and 27% for P in 2006. These values exceed the target value of 10% for 2006." (#1159, Romania APCP)


"1. 69 applications for investments in improved systems at commune level for manure collection, storage, and better management of animal and household waste at Commune level -14 investments under construction, 18 under the process of civil works contracting and 40 prepared for submission for Government approval.
2. Water quality monitoring, analysis and reporting capacity of National Administration “Romanian Waters” (ANAR) and its subordinated units at river basin level strengthened. 56 equipments for data processing and storage, 10 auto laboratories, various field and laboratory equipment, training of specialists for use of new equipment and testing methods, provided by the Project. The construction of ANAR’s Training Centre is ongoing.
3. Population in the Project area informed about water pollution with nutrients and recommended remedial measures through events, more than 2,000 informative materials (brochures, flyers and leaflets, guide of good practices) produced and distributed, over 200 media appearances, website etc." (#2970, Romania Nutrients)

Results data
Municipal wastewater pollution reduction Year: N/A - Value: [see desc] Description Indicator #1: Percentage of households with livestock adopting improved waste management practices. Target: 45%. Investments, consisting in commune level manure storage and management facilities and household level manure storages are currently under construction in 9 communes selected as Training and Demonstration Sites (TDS), representing 13% of the localities included in the Project. Sets of equipment for manure management at commune level were provided to 11 TDS and the procurement of a second tranche of 18 sets is ongoing. (#2970, Romania Nutrients)
Agriculture pollution reduction practices Year: N/A - Value: 15 % for N and 27% for P in 2006 Description Indicator 1: Percentage of households with livestock in project area adopting improved manure handling facilities. As proved by the social survey carried out in early 2007, the percentage of households with livestock in the project area using village manure storage, household bunkers and segregating waste materials reached 54.4% compared to the baseline of 0%, and end-of-project target value of 45%. Indicator 2: Percentage cropped area coming under nutrient management systems including crop rotation, crop nutrient management with soil testing, and use of organic manure. The same survey found that the percentage of area under nutrient management systems including crop rotation, crop nutrient management with soil testing, and use of organic manures was 34%, compared to the baseline of 1%, and the end-of-project target value of 30%. Indicator 3: Percentage of cropped area employing environment-friendly practices. Over the course of the project the area under environmentally friendly practices increased from 0% to 33.9% exceeding the target value of 30%. Indicator 4: Trends in water quality indicators at designated sites. The water monitoring program found a decreasing trend in N and P in the water bodies of the project region that drain into the Danube River. In other words the trend in water quality was found to be positive. Estimations based on land under environment friendly agricultural practices indicated a decrease in nutrient discharge into surface and ground waters of about 15 % for N and 27% for P in 2006. These values exceed the target value of 10% for 2006. (#1159, Romania APCP) Indicator #2: Promotion of the Code of Good Agricultural Practices - Nutrient reduction measures under the Code of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) widely applied by farmers in the targeted communes (Target 30%). 11 training sessions for 333 farmers were provide to farmers in the 11 TDS communes. The Code of Good Agricultural Practices for the protection of waters against nitrate pollution and the Code of Good Agricultural Practices in Farms, prepared within the GEF financed Project “Agricultural Pollution Control”, implemented in the period April 2002 – June 2007, were wide disseminated among farmers in the Project area. About 600 copies were distributed to farmers and local administration during the Training sessions regarding the use of good agricultural practices. The adoption rate will be evaluated through a survey planned for end 2011. (#2970, Romania Nutrients)
Restored habitat, including wetlands Year: N/A - Value: 44 ha Description Indicator #3: Improved protection of water bodies in targeted communes. Percentage of targeted communes with tree planting plans implemented. (Target: 75%). An area of about 600 ha suitable for tree planting was identified in 27 communes in the Project area and tree planting plans were prepared. To date, 44 ha (7,13%) of the identified land were planted with forestry vegetation in a number of 6 communes (22%), and the tree planting will continue in the autumn and spring seasons. (#2970, Romania Nutrients)
Establishment of country-specific inter-ministerial committees Year: N/A - Value: YES Description Indicator #1: Functional National Inter-Ministry Committees (IMCs) - The existing Inter-Ministerial Committee for Application of the Action Program for Water Protection against Pollution with Nitrates from Agricultural sources, that is also acting as the Project Steering Committee is fully functional and met on regular basis. Action Programs for water and soil quality protection in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones including the evaluated implementation costs and responsibilities were prepared and provided to each of the 86 communes included in the Project. (#2970, Romania Nutrients)
Regional Management Institutions Year: N/A - Value: NAP Description Indicator #2: Improved inter-governmental coordination and capacity to assess, monitor and report on progress with implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive. Romania prepared, on voluntary bases, the first report to the European Commission on implementation of Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources, for the period 2004 – 2007.
National/Local reforms Year: N/A - Value: YES Description Government has retified Nitrate Directive and is implementing it through: 1. INPCP 2. Code of good agricultural practices (#2970, Romania Nutrients)

GEF IDS: 1229

Scale
National

Country
Slovenia

Information sources
EBRD Terminal Evaluation (2009)

Key Basin Project Results
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Catalytic Impacts
At the time of the final evaluation, the catalytic or replication effect of the project was not up to expectation especially considering that the model has been proven relatively efficient and effective.

Results data

GEF IDS: 1351

Scale
National

Country
Hungary

Information sources
IWC6 Results Note (2011)

Key Basin Project Results
1. The North Budapest Wastewater Treatment Plant was upgraded and commissioned in April 2011, to provide tertiary wastewater treatment, resulting in a reduction in the discharge of total Nitrogen and Phosphorous from the Plant into the Danube River by 72 and 75 percent, respectively; ammomium-nitrogen discharge reduced by 91 %. Other wastewater discharge parameters from the Plant such as removal of BOD have also improved significantly
(92%).
2. About 2500 hectares of wetlands within the Gemenc and Beda-Karapancsa areas located within the Duna Drava National Park have been rehabilitated to improve their nutrient (N&P) trapping capacity, and 4500 hectares are expected to be rehabilitated by the end of October 2011.
3. Project results on nutrient reduction using both conventional and wetland rehabilitation mechanisms and related scientific findings have been widely disseminated through various media and fora including workshops, conferences and other knowledge sharing events in the Region and beyond.

Results data
Municipal wastewater pollution reduction Year: N/A - Value: N: 2945 kg/year, P: 310 kg/year Description Result 1: Reduction in the discharge of nutrients from Budapest into the River Danube As a result of development of tertiary treatment at the North Budapest Wastewater Treatment Plant under Component 1, discharge of total Nitrogen and Phosphorous into the Danube River through point source pollution from the Plant has been reduced by 72 and 75 percent, respectively; ammomium-nitrogen discharge also reduced by 91 %. The Plant is operating at an average of about 75 percent of volumetric capacity (140-150,000 cubic meters a day) and in addition to the mentioned nutrient removal, is meeting standards for removal of other parameters such as Biochemical Oxygen demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Suspended Solids. Nutrient reduction results are demonstrated through the following project results indicators: • INDICATOR 1 (Annual reduction of nutrient discharges from the NBWWTP (N and P kg/year)): Targets: 2945 (N) and 310 (P), representing a reduction from the baseline of about 68% and 60% respectively)]. As a result of the project, the targets with respect to both Nitrogen and Phosphorous were met and exceeded, with results in June 2011 representing a 72% and 75% reduction in the two nutrients respectively. • INDICATOR 2 (Average operational cost of the nutrient reduction process in the NBWWTP (US$/kg of nutrient reduced; Target: US$0.03-0.05/m3). The average operational cost of the nutrient reduction process in the NBWWTP (June 2011) was US$0.03/m3.
Restored habitat, including wetlands Year: N/A - Value: 7000 ha Description As a result of the rehabilitation of an estimated 2500 hectares of wetlands in the DDNP, representing just over half of the envisaged works, as well as installation of hydraulic artifacts in the area, the amount of nutrients retained by these wetlands is expected to have increased, although actual results measurements will be undertaken after the works are completed. • INDICATOR 1 (Number of hectares of wetlands rehabilitated in the DDNP (Target: 4500 ha; estimated 2500 ha completed to date) • INDICATOR 2 (Annual amount of nutrients retained by the DDNP wetlands (N and P kg/year): Results to be taken after completion of works.

GEF IDS: 1355 , 1542

Scale
National

Country
Moldova

Information sources
#1355: GEF3 IW Tracking Tool (2010), #1355: IWC6 Results Note (2011), #1355: UNEP Terminal Evaluatio (2012), #1542: GEF 4 Tracking Tool (2010), #1542: GEF 3 IW Tracking Tool (2010)

Key Basin Project Results
1. Reduction in nutrient loads to local soil and water bodies in project area: Installation of manure management systems, including construction of manure platforms, adequate manure storage facilities and training in optimum application of manure as fertilizers as well as implementation of environmentally friendly agricultural practices such as shrub and tree planting led to a significant decrease in nutrient loads entering soil and water bodies from agricultural sources.
2. Increased awareness of environmental issues among agro-processors and farmers: A broad nation-wide public awareness program of project benefits led to a significant increase in the percentage of farmers recognizing the importance of mainstreaming environmental considerations in agriculture and
implementing environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
3. Development of institutional and human capacity: Staff in relevant agencies/institutes such as the Soil Institute were trained in good agricultural practices as well as monitoring soil and water quality. Capacity building among agricultural advisors will ensure dissemination of project benefits for years to
come and increased potential for large-scale replication of project activities.

Catalytic Impacts
Effective use of the methodologies and expert teams of the Yangtze Project has led to the initiation of the “Ecological Function Assessment and Monitoring in the Disaster Prone Areas". MEP started to compile the “Ecological Function Assessment and Supervision Management Plan at Disaster Prone Area”. The outputs from the project including the ecosystem function assessment and monitoring methodologies were utilized for the Management Plan. The Management plan will cover 2,058 counties at 29 provinces in China, including the counties where the small and mid size rivers with flood control requirement are more than 200 km2 in basin area, also the counties located at key river and suffered from the flood geographic hazards; It is noted that the ecological function monitoring methodologies including water resource retention and soil stabilization under the Monitoring for disaster prone zones are developed on the basis of the MEWS from the Yangtze Project. Sichuan Province Government are requiring other counties to replicate Baoxing IEM Models to other counties for ecological conservation purpose; At Baoxing, IEM concepts and approaches were mainstreamed into the county development plan and thematic plans for year 2011-2015

Results data
Agriculture pollution reduction practices Year: N/A - Value: 280,000 kg of N and 225,000 kg of P Description INDICATOR#2: (a) Increased number of manure management facilities at household level; (b) Demand for project interventions by farmers outside pilot watershed area. (a) 40% of target achieved. The project was designed to install eight commune village stores together with 1,200 household manure storage facilities. However, only three villages with communal platforms and 450 individual platforms were supported by project end. (b) Dissemination of project benefits resulted in a high demand for project support outside the pilot watershed area. Three village platforms were built in two counties outside the pilot watershed area. Moreover, several villages outside the pilot area requested the blueprints for individual and communal platforms. INDICATOR#1: Improved water quality through N and P reductions in project area. Grants provided to agro-processors resulted in sustainable management of 83,000 tons of manure including use as fertilizer on 2,718 ha of agricultural land. Consequently, leakage into water streams of about 280 tons of N and 225 tons of P was avoided. Support was provided to seven agro-processing enterprises to construct wastewater treatment facilities with a total capacity of 290m3/day. Water quality tests conducted at treatment facility entry and exit points averaged a reduction in Ammonia Nitrogen N (NH4+) of about 13- 14 kg/day, when working at full capacity. At the household level, 18,000 tons of manure was collected and stored on village platforms. Project interventions resulted in manure storage for 46 percent of cattle, 16 percent of pigs, and 14 percent of sheep and goats in the pilot watershed. INDICATOR#2: Increased number of agro-processors and farmers adopting measures for nutrient reduction. Increased awareness of the benefits of mainstreaming environmental considerations in agriculture has led to increased interest in implementing manure management practices as well as other environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Farmers and agro-processors outside the project area are now undertaking environmentally friendly investments which collectively is resulting in continued reductions in nutrient loads to the Danube-Black Sea watershed in Moldova. (1355, Moldova Agriculture)
Improved irrigation practices Year: N/A - Value: 720 ha Description INDICATOR#1: Increased number of agro-processors adopting mitigation measures and increased area of agricultural land with resource conservation technologies and increased production of organicallycertified products. Fifty-nine farms installed adequate manure storage facilities. Seven agro-processors installed water treatment plants. Efficient irrigation technology was introduced on 720 ha of land exposed to soil erosion on 27 farms. Grassed waterways, buffer strips, forest belts on 253ha (9 farms) were supported under the project. The envisaged integrated management program for the wetland area was successfully implemented, including: (a) zone delineated with marks and landmarks; (b) ecological reconstruction of the forest on 26 ha, using tall saplings; (c) two concrete bridges with outflow systems; and (d) ten wooden bridges to improve public access. (1355, Moldova Agriculture)
Establishment of country-specific inter-ministerial committees Year: N/A - Value: YES Description -
Regional legal agreements and cooperation frameworks Year: N/A - Value: YES Description INDICATOR #1: Policy framework for non-source pollution meeting EU criteria in place. Standards developed, certification process established and legislation in place.The Project contributed to the drafting of the Law on Ecological Farming and the Law on Soil Conservation, in particular to harmonize with the EU Nitrate Directive as well as developed a Code of Good Agricultural Practices in line with EU requirements.
Regional Management Institutions Year: N/A - Value: YES Description -
National/Local reforms Year: N/A - Value: YES Description cleaner production (wastewater treatment facilities - constructed wetlands) (#1542, Moldova Wetlands)

GEF IDS: 2141

Scale
National

Country
Serbia

Information sources
GEF3 IW Tracking Tool (2010), IWC6 Results Note (2011)

Key Basin Project Results
1. 105 medium and large livestock farms received planning and investment support for farm manure and nutrient management, which minimizes nutrient leakage to water bodies.
2. Seven agricultural high schools received manure storage facilities and handling equipment, nutrient management plans, teacher training, and a customized Code of Good Agricultural Practices, exposing at least 2,000 students in each graduating class to theoretical and practical training in proper farm manure and nutrient management.
3. 186 agricultural advisors trained in farm nutrient management.

Results data
Municipal wastewater pollution reduction Year: N/A - Value: [see desc] Description INDICATOR#1 Number of farms in target areas that have built manure platforms and/or slurry tanks. (60). (SRI) 105 farms have proper manure storage facilities that allow leakage minimizing farm nutrient management. INDICATOR#2 Beneficiary farms implementing nutrient reduction plans properly two years after being awarded the sub-grant (65%) 69% of the beneficiary farms implemented all aspects of their nutrient management plans.
Agriculture pollution reduction practices Year: N/A - Value: N: 20% reduction/yr, P: 100% reduction/yr in demos Description INDICATOR#2 Number of agricultural advisors trained in farm nutrient management. (80) 186 agricultural advisors trained in farm nutrient management. INDICATOR#1 Level of decrease of nitrogen (pollution) flows from participating enterprises into water bodies connected with the Danube River (20%) At least 44% of pre-project nitrogen leakage from beneficiary farms is avoided. INDICATOR#2 Level of decrease of phosphorus (pollution) flows from participating enterprises into water bodies connected with the Danube River (20%) 100% of pre-project phosphorus leakage from beneficiary farms is avoided.
Establishment of country-specific inter-ministerial committees Year: N/A - Value: YES Description -
Regional legal agreements and cooperation frameworks Year: N/A - Value: YES Description -
National/Local reforms Year: N/A - Value: NO Description -

GEF IDS: 2143

Scale
National

Country
Bosnia

Information sources
GEF3 IW Tracking Tool (2010), IWC6 Results Note (2011)

Key Basin Project Results
1. The completed Trnovo and Odzak Wastewater Treatment Plants already substantially contribute to the project’s major objective of reducing pollution from municipal sources into the Neretva and Bosna Rivers, whereas the currently being under construction Wastewater Systems of Zivinice and Mostar will result in Bosna and Neretva river water quality improvement shortly.
2. The feasibility study on low cost natural treatment resulted in a comprehensive overview of all currently available wastewater treatment technologies as well as recommendations to each municipality in the BiH on which treatment technique offers optimal results. The study will be soon extensively discussed during a workshop with representatives from other Balkan countries.
3. The extended Water Information System offers the government vast possibilities on efficient assessment of pollution levels, identification of polluters and determination of flow regimes.

Results data
Municipal wastewater pollution reduction Year: N/A - Value: [see desc] Description INDICATOR#1 [Reduction of nutrient discharges (P & N kg/yr) and associated op.costs ($/kg/nutrients)] Effluent with an emphasis on nutrient discharges will be regularly monitored in all four wastewater treatment plants, and data will soon be available for comparison and cost extrapolation. INDICATOR#2 [BOD discharges (tons/yr) and associated op.costs] Effluent, specifically BOD discharges will be regularly monitored in all four wastewater treatment plants, and data will soon be available for comparison and cost extrapolation.
Establishment of country-specific inter-ministerial committees Year: N/A - Value: NO Description -
Regional legal agreements and cooperation frameworks Year: N/A - Value: NO Description -
Regional Management Institutions Year: N/A - Value: NAP Description INDICATOR#1 Improved/Clarified institutional framework for wastewater management, financing and monitoring (Component A) [Completion of Wastewater Improvement Plan.] A Water Information System (WIS) has been developed for the entire territory of BiH (even though the Project is defined as solely for Federation of BH) and will have significant benefits in terms of a unified, country-wide approach, facilitating, therefore, water quality protection, reporting requirements of BiH as a country and the harmonization of BiH legislation with the EU. INDICATOR#2 Percentage of the effluent discharged according to the national standard [After completion of this Project, 11% of municipal wastewater (from population which are connected to public sewage) will b e treated and discharged according to new BiH water-environment standards.] 6% of municipal waste water is now treated and discharged according to existing standards.
National/Local reforms Year: N/A - Value: NO Description -

GEF IDS: 3690

Scale
National

Country
Croatia

Information sources
GEF 4 Tracking Tool (2010), IWC6 Results Note (2011)

Key Basin Project Results
1. 47 applications for investments on farms – 31 contracted, 12 in processing
2. 710 hectares of demonstration fields established
3. More than 300 workshops, seminars and media appearances – 100 % farming population informed, 30% adopting preventive and remedial measures

Results data
Agriculture pollution reduction practices Year: N/A - Value: [see desc] Description INDICATOR#1 At least 40% of the farming population in the project areas adopting preventive and remedial measures to reduce nutrient discharge – 30% according to APCP surveys (started with “few”) INDICATOR#2 At least 200 ha of pilot GAP demonstration sites in each of the three counties (600 ha in total) – contracted 87 farmers and 710 hectares in total INDICATOR#3 Percentage of livestock farms in three participating counties that have animal waste storages - 19% according to APCP surveys (started with 6%) INDICATOR#4 Percentage of cropped area in the project counties under relevant nutrient reduction measures. – 30% according to APCP surveys (started with <5%)
National/Local reforms Year: N/A - Value: YES Description Improved Agricultural Prcatices
Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis: Agreement on transboundary priorities and root causes Year: 2013 - Value: Description -