1. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING

2. “Ministry of the Land and Sky” Overview of Responsibilities Protection of nature Protection of environment Protection of natural resources Spatial Planning Urban development Housing Constructions Communal utility activities Inspection oversight...

3. Strategic principles of the Ministry Regulatory harmonization with EU, in accordance with capacities of our public administration, economy and society Economic incentives for environment friendly behaviour Timely delivery of by-laws to shorten the period between adoption of a strategy and its full implementation Intensive consultations with local governments and business in the design of reforms to reduce need for dialog in the implementation stage

4. New Law on Planning and Constructions Simpflication of the construction permitting procedure Reduced role of administration, increased role of licensed engineurs Possibility for investors, local governemnts and citizens to acquire full ownership rights on the land Energy efficinecy standards

5. Adoption of Spatial Plans – Critical Point in Construction Permitting Lack of spatial plans as a key source of corruption and hold ups in permiting under the previous law Vicious circle of breaking the law – the State did not adopt the National Spatial Plan, local governments were not adopting their plans All that changes now – MESP has completed the National Spatal Plans and performs tight control on local governments regarding adoption of their plans

6. Environment and Construction Integration of the environment impact assesment and construction permitting Applience of the on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2002/91/EC Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings), to ensure application of energy efficiency standards Mandatory use of standardized materials that meet eco-standards

7. Environment – Key Principles Protection of nature Revitalization of black points Use of economic instruments for policy goals whenever possible Consistent law enforcement – when needed by the means of inspections Adoption of regulations in complience with strategic documents in the area of environemnt National program of Environmental protection Strategy and the Action Plan for Implementation of the Green Production Waste Management Strategy...

8. Regulatory Activities Biggest part of the regulatory harmonization with the EU is related with the environemntal issues Since the May 2009, more than 20 laws adopted in this area Following that, around 100 by-laws adopted

9. Waste Management Waste Management Strategy as one of key documents in the area of environment 500.000 tons of packaging waste generated annually, with the increasing tendency Around 35.000 tons of tyres’ waste generated annually, with 50-60.000 tons of existing waste All that waste is dispersed in several thousands of unsanitary waste dumps, many of which are situated next to rivers, wells, filds...

10. EU Requirements By 2015. separate collection of paper, metal, plastics and glass. Ammount of the bio-dissolving waste on landfills to be reduced by 65% in comparison to 1995. By 2020. recycling of 50% of paper, glass, plastic and metal waste from housholds By 2020 recycling of 70% of construction waste Solid waste management may not cause health or environmental hazard Developmen of national and local plans Plans for waste reduction to be prepared by 2014.

11. Readinees of citizens to classify the waste( %) Ready if preconditions are met – 80% Don’t know – dind’t think about it / 13% Not ready because of lack of the space – 5% Not ready to waste time on that – 2%

12. General targets 20102011201220132014 Re-use [%]5,010,016,023,030,0 Recycling [%]4,08,013,019,025,0 Specific recycling targets 20102011201220132014 Paper/cardboard [%]0,0 14,023,028,0 Plastics [%]0,0 7,59,010,5 Glass [%]0,0 7,010,015,0 Metal [%]0,0 9,513,518,5 Wood [%]0,0 2,04,57,0 NATIONAL PLAN FOR REDUCTION OF THE PACKAGING WASTE

13. Green Products Brending “Eco-Sign” of Serbia for products meeting the environmnental protection standards “Potisje” Kanjiža first holder of the Eco-Sign “Green Point”– symbol that finances are provided for dealing with that packaging material after its use That will facilitate export of the products with that symbol

14. Used Tyres Strategy Estimates: around 35,000 tons of tyres waste generated annually, 50-60,000 tons of accumulated tyres Governmental Decree and all necessary by- laws already adopted Importers and producers pay fee Around 90% of revenues will be used to subsidize collection and processing of used tyres Next goals: all other special categories of waste, starting with lubricants, asbestos, batteries.

15. Special Wastes Strategy – from Hazard to Profit Importers and producers of tires pay the fee to the Environment Protection Fund The Environment Protection Fund subsidize collectors, transporters and recyclers of the tires The recyclers are subsidized for re-using the waste, and make a profit on the end product

16. When Education in Not Enough Inspections Sector Number of Inspections Minor Offense Charges Business Offense Changes Felony Charges 15,41688511840

17. Environmental Protection Fund Priorities Waste Bio-diversity Emissions Education Monitoring Remediation Loans

18. Energy Efficiency as a Business Opportunity - Decree on Support for Production of Energy from Renewable Sources Feed-in tariffs for energy producers from green sources: Guaranteed for the period of 12 years since the beginning of the investment, Higher than for energy from fossil fuels. The goal of the Republic of Serbia for the year of 2012: To increase production of energy from renewable sources for 7.4% comparing to the 2007; To have investments of about 200 million euro in facilities that will generate additional 100 green mega watts.

19. New Subsidy Instruments Subsidies in the amount of 100.000 dinar for hybrid vehicles Grants for purchase of equipment for green industries Subsidized loans – one year grace period, 5 years maturity, interest rate of 3%.