4.1 - SSG on Climate Change and Water Water Directors meeting 24 November 2008 Marieke van Nood, Unit D.2, DG Environment, European Commission Thomas Stratenwerth; Federal Ministry for environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Germany

Progress report cc check 1st RBMP Outline Progress report cc check 1st RBMP Preparations for guidance Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

Progress Report - Introduction In strategic document WD recommended that climate Change is considered in 1stRBMP, with emphasis on climate check of PoM Questionnaire was sent in April to collect best practices and approaches for a climate check of the first PoMs. By 15 October response from 22 countries No response from CY, EE, GR, IT, LT and PL Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

Progress Report - Summary 1 Many studies are carried out on river basin management and climate change 18 countries indicated that climate change will be addressed in 1st plan. 9 will have separate chapter. 3 have not yet decided. 10 countries will undertake a climate check of the PoM, methodologies vary. Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

Progress Report - Summary 2 In general, measures in 1st plan are win-win/no- regret for adaptation to climate change E.g. water use efficiency, land use planning, flood management, measures addressing hymo pressures & diffuse/point source pollution Not likely that measures will be counter-productive 6 countries will include specific adaptation measures, 12 have not yet decided Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

Progress Report - Follow-up Progress report is presented to Water Directors for information No best practices/approaches identified among the responses, but responses (and if possible further information based on responses) will serve as illustration for comprehensive guidance Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

Comprehensive guidance CC and Water SSG has discussed Table of Content in September 1. Foreword 2. Executive Summary 3. Setting the scene 4. Analysis under WFD 5. Measures for adaptation 6. Flood risk management and adaptation 7. Drought management, water scarcity and adaptation 8. Data and Information Management Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.

Comprehensive guidance CC and Water Drafting of chapters will be coordinated by different SSG members in coming months First draft will be available in April 2009 SCG/WD will be informed in May 2009 To be endorsed by WD end of 2009 Notes for the Speaker: More information on the Directive, the implementation process and also the guidance documents are available on the internet.