Environmental management of the Tbilisi Sea Skopje 2011 Inessa Kuzanova Foundation ”Aquamedia” Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Background Tbilisi Sea – water reservoir was built in 50 th of last centaury In 2005 research study done by our organization and was concluded environmental degradation of water, in particular, reduced water quality due to pollution from urban or land- based activities. By Tbilisi administration was requested to continue our works with this reservoir for making some decision in scope of environmental management for protection this reservoir

INTRODUCTION 1 Conflict using the water resource of Tb.Sea WHO Guideline on Recreation Water and Beach Quality (2002) Tbilisi council Legislation - For the rehabilitation and development of the units of social infrastructure, e.g. education, culture, sport & the different projects must be worked out this kind the projects must be supported. Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

INTRODUCTION 2 Stakeholders: Tbilisi government Irrigation dept. Min Food and Agriculture Ministry of Environment and Nature Resources Tbilisi Water and Power company Community swimming, beach gardening, cattle-grazing, fishing, sheep flock run to mountain and back, sport - yachting

Where am I at the moment? The project cycle Planning Implementing/ Monitoring Evaluating Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Overall objective Make plan for Sustainable Environmental management of the Tbilisi Sea Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Immediate objectives : Identification the sector for recreation use belong the Tbilisi sea area and produce the Master Plan on its development Site survey (identification the pollution spots and usage) Stakeholders workshop …. Mapping of the territory Using the GIS methods Identification the suitable sector for recreation reason belong the beach To mark out the sanitary protection zones Promote the participation of the community, stakeholders and local administration in decision-making process Find out community interests by meetings providing and discussions Worked-out recommendations for the Master Plan. Make the economic evaluation of needed works. Develop the Master Plan on safe recreation in Tbilisi Sea area.

Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011 Outputs and expected Outcomes Community meetings Site descripti on Stakeholders Workshop Recommendations Maps issued GIS Mark the san.prote tion zone ToRs expert Make safe recreation and safe water supply 6. Development of the economic value of the planning works6. Development of the economic value of the planning works Economic evaluation of the planning works

RISKS Risk 1 - lack of money we will try to press some expenses - delay of planned events can be correct between other activity by flexibility we used to in our practice. Risk 2 EIA can be requared from MoE Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

ASSUMPTIONS (external factors, which must act together with the project) 1, Assuming – In case if the stakeholders will push aside the necessity of sustainable planning the Tbilisi Sea environment some lobbing measures on the government representatives be apply. Min.Enviropment Protection in under restructurisation – who will be responsible on water resources Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

PROJECT MANAGEMENT and ORGANISATION Project manager is responisible for the reporting, leading the financial condition of the project and for strong communication with the experts. Consultants are responsible for make their part of activity according to the ToRs worked out concern the project tasks Assistants – resposible for the organization of events, meetings, informaion spreding, materials printing, & Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

MONITORING and EVALUATING The project realisation will be monitored according to the Activity Plan technical reports (interim, final) workshop report issued information concern project minutes on discussions with stakeholders Master Plan Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Reflections on the programme Expectations – then 1,new knowledge 2,planning the activity 3, skills on proposals design 4, view best practice Expectations – now 1, practice on making presentations 2,improuving skills 3, make relationship 4, team building Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Specific things I learned from my colleagues 1.participants countries background, legislation, incl. their geography (capital cities, borders), some national traditions 2, all wish to live in beutiful environment 3, env.problems similarity Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Specific things I learned from the period in Sweden 1,non-stop thinking concern environment 2, Developing tools, administration 3, public involment - not forgettable impression I have received from people who make their input for less water sanitation and clean agriculture. Visiting the non water sanitation place organised by Ms.Onya. I really admire with the enthusiasm of the people who bring there enforces for saving water resources as part as of a global process of sustainable development. Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

How I have shared my experience in Sweden with my colleagues at work 1,made presentation of the project changes 2,presentation of all materials brought from Sweden 3,Made the tests learned on the Team building training Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Successes and challenges: Changes I have been able to effect in my own work, and within my organization: 1, The changes of the Project were presented and discussed with our organization members,. 2, The changes I discussed with representative of Tbilisi government. - For this moment I have his oral agreement on possible financing for implementation of project in close future as far as the last version of the project will be ready and presented to them Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

Being a ‘change agent’ and using projects as tools for change What i have learned: 1,be open in discussion of the any env. problems 2, be friendly to any env.problem 3, be optimistic What I need to know more about: 1, in idetinfication of any problems is necessary to find-out the right way to decision and also where point must be start from Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

What I wish had been different The lectures and the study visits: 1,presented more case studies 2,pilot projects experence 3, follow-up training could be shorter The group work and project for change: 1,little bit more interaction 2,sharing the expierence in the group work Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas - Skopje 2011

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