Regional workshop “EEA Core Set of Indicators for the West Balkan countries” Albania

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Regional workshop “EEA Core Set Regional workshop “EEA Core Set of Indicators for the West Balkan of Indicators for the West Balkan

countries”countries”Albania Albania

11-12 December 200811-12 December 2008SkopjeSkopje

By Narin Panariti

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Nr. List of produced indicators 2006

List of produced indicators 2008

Comment

CSI 006 Production and consumption of ozone depleting substances

CSI 006

CSI 007 Threatened and protected speciesNot available, but possible form Environment and Forest Agency or Directory for Nature Protection Policy, at Ministry of Environment

CSI 008 Designated areas

CSI 008

CSI 010 Greenhouse gas emissions and removals

Not updated, but maybe possible from the Climate Change Unit, UNDP country office

CSI 011Projections of greenhouse gas emissions and removals

Not updated, but maybe possible from the Climate Change Unit, UNDP country office

CSI 012Global and European temperature

CSI 012

CSI 014Land take

CSI 014 Same as in 2006

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CSI 016Municipal waste generation

CSI 016

CSI 019Oxygen consuming substances in rivers

CSI

CSI 020Nutrients in freshwater

CSI 020

CSI 022Bathing water quality

Not updated, but possible from Institute of Public Health

CSI 023Chlorophyll in transitional, coastal and marine waters

CSI 023

CSI 026Area under organic farming

CSI 027Final energy consumption by sector

CSI 027

CSI 028Total energy intensity

CSI 029Total energy consumption by fuel

CSI 029

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CSI 030Renewable energy consumption

CSI 032Status of marine fish stocks

Not updated, but possible through Directory for Fishery Policy, at Ministry of Environment

CSI 034Fishing fleet capacity

Not updated, but possible through Directory for Fishery Policy, at Ministry of Environment

CSI 035 Passenger transport demand

limited info

CSI 036 Freight transport demand

limited info

CSI 037 Use of cleaner and alternative fuels

only qualitative assessment provided

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CSI 006 Production and consumption of CSI 006 Production and consumption of ozone depleting substances ozone depleting substances

Legal bases for the indicatorLegal bases for the indicator: : Law on Ratification of the Montreal Protocol and Decision of Council Law on Ratification of the Montreal Protocol and Decision of Council of Ministerof Minister

Data source(s):Data source(s): Ministry of Environment Forestry and Water Management, Ministry of Environment Forestry and Water Management, The National Ozone Project Implementation Unit and The National Ozone Project Implementation Unit and General Customs DirectorateGeneral Customs Directorate

Geographical coverage: national Geographical coverage: national

Temporal coverage: 1995-2002 (unofficial data); 2002- 2007 (official Temporal coverage: 1995-2002 (unofficial data); 2002- 2007 (official data)data)

Methodology and frequency of data collection: International (following Methodology and frequency of data collection: International (following ozone secretariat guidelines). Annual data processed ozone secretariat guidelines). Annual data processed

Methodology of data manipulation (measurements):Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): The National The National Ozone Project Implementation Unit performs permanent monitoring Ozone Project Implementation Unit performs permanent monitoring of the imported/exported and consumed ODS quantities. of the imported/exported and consumed ODS quantities.

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CSI 008 – Designated areasCSI 008 – Designated areas

Legal bases for the indicator: Legal bases for the indicator:

Law No. 8906 dated 6 June 2002 “On Protected Areas” Law No. 8906 dated 6 June 2002 “On Protected Areas” Law 8934, dated 05.09.2002 “On environmental Law 8934, dated 05.09.2002 “On environmental

protection” protection” Law no. 9587, dated 20.07.2006 “On biodiversity Law no. 9587, dated 20.07.2006 “On biodiversity

protection”;protection”; DCM no.103, dated 31.3.2002 “For the monitoring on the DCM no.103, dated 31.3.2002 “For the monitoring on the

Republic of Albania”;Republic of Albania”; Decree “On the administration of protected areas” no. 266, Decree “On the administration of protected areas” no. 266,

dated 24.04.2003dated 24.04.2003 Decree “On the procedures for the proposal and declaration Decree “On the procedures for the proposal and declaration

of protected areas and buffer zones” no.267, date of protected areas and buffer zones” no.267, date 24.04.2003 24.04.2003

Decree “On the re-declaration of some protected areas” Decree “On the re-declaration of some protected areas” Decree “On the establishment of the Management Boards Decree “On the establishment of the Management Boards for protected areas” no. 86, dates 11.02.2005.for protected areas” no. 86, dates 11.02.2005.

Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan adopted in 2000; Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan adopted in 2000;

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CSI 008 – Designated areasCSI 008 – Designated areas

Data source(s) : Data source(s) : Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water

Administration of AlbaniaAdministration of AlbaniaGeographical coverage: national Geographical coverage: national Temporal coverage: 1940-2006Temporal coverage: 1940-2006Methodology and frequency of data Methodology and frequency of data

collection: collection:

Annually Annually

Quality information (at data level): reliableQuality information (at data level): reliable

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CSI 008 – Designated areasCSI 008 – Designated areas Strength and weakness (at data level) :Strength and weakness (at data level) : Strengths Strengths Starting from 2004 all the Decisions of the Council of Ministers Starting from 2004 all the Decisions of the Council of Ministers

are elaborated with GIS mapping of the sites. Therefore, new are elaborated with GIS mapping of the sites. Therefore, new areas to be designated for the future will not be a problem.areas to be designated for the future will not be a problem.

WeaknessesWeaknesses Majority of the gaps are related to the Nature Monuments (Cat. III Majority of the gaps are related to the Nature Monuments (Cat. III

IUCN). From 805 sites 750 are Nature Monuments and 95 % of IUCN). From 805 sites 750 are Nature Monuments and 95 % of them are very small in size (e.g. trees or group of trees as well as them are very small in size (e.g. trees or group of trees as well as small caves), for which more time is needed to record the small caves), for which more time is needed to record the coordinates by GPS.coordinates by GPS.

Missing coordinates, altitudes and sizes for Nature Monuments, Missing coordinates, altitudes and sizes for Nature Monuments, which although cover only a small percentage of the surface, are which although cover only a small percentage of the surface, are numerous (750). Coordinates will be a problem until a funding numerous (750). Coordinates will be a problem until a funding source is found to complete the tour of the Nature Monuments source is found to complete the tour of the Nature Monuments (around 600 of them) to get the required coordinates.(around 600 of them) to get the required coordinates.

No digital boundaries delivered yet, but the work is on-going for No digital boundaries delivered yet, but the work is on-going for the all PA-s belonging to National Parks, Managed Nature the all PA-s belonging to National Parks, Managed Nature Reserves and Protected landscapes. Some bondaries delivered to Reserves and Protected landscapes. Some bondaries delivered to EEA with the 2007 delivery of CDDA for Albania, but it seems EEA with the 2007 delivery of CDDA for Albania, but it seems theat there are problems with the mrging of the maps.theat there are problems with the mrging of the maps.

No national site code yet for all designated areas due to the lack No national site code yet for all designated areas due to the lack of such code for any of the PA-s in Albania. of such code for any of the PA-s in Albania.

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Map of Protected Areas, AlbaniaMap of Protected Areas, Albania

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CSI 016 Municipal waste CSI 016 Municipal waste generationgeneration

The basic legal framework The basic legal framework law no 8934 dt. 5.09.2002 “on environmental protection”law no 8934 dt. 5.09.2002 “on environmental protection” law no 9010 dated 13.02 2003 “on environmental management of solid law no 9010 dated 13.02 2003 “on environmental management of solid

waste”, waste”, law nr.9537, datë 18.5.2006law nr.9537, datë 18.5.2006 “ “on hazardous waste administration” on hazardous waste administration” regulation nr.1, date 30/3/ 2007 “on the treatment of construction and regulation nr.1, date 30/3/ 2007 “on the treatment of construction and

demolition waste from creation and transportation to disposal”demolition waste from creation and transportation to disposal” regulation regulation nr.6, datë 30.11.2007) “on the administration of hospital waste”nr.6, datë 30.11.2007) “on the administration of hospital waste” guideline nr.6, dt.27.11.2007 “on the approval of the rules, content and guideline nr.6, dt.27.11.2007 “on the approval of the rules, content and

deadlines for the drafting of plans for solid waste administration” decision deadlines for the drafting of plans for solid waste administration” decision nr. 803, date 04.12.2003 “on the approval of rules and procedures for the nr. 803, date 04.12.2003 “on the approval of rules and procedures for the import of waste for recycling and treatment”import of waste for recycling and treatment”

regulation nr. 4 date 15.10.2003 “on the application and approval of export regulation nr. 4 date 15.10.2003 “on the application and approval of export and transit of waste”.and transit of waste”. Law no 8990 dated 21.1.2003 “On environmental Law no 8990 dated 21.1.2003 “On environmental impact assessment”impact assessment”

Law No 8094 dated 21.3.1996 “On public removal of waste”;Law No 8094 dated 21.3.1996 “On public removal of waste”; Law No 8652 dated 31.7.2000 “On organization and functioning of local Law No 8652 dated 31.7.2000 “On organization and functioning of local

governmentgovernment”,”, which obliges the municipalities and communes to organize which obliges the municipalities and communes to organize by them the waste management in respective territory, pushing on the by them the waste management in respective territory, pushing on the decentralization process;decentralization process;

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Decision of Council of Ministers No. 26 dated 31.01. 1994 “On monitoring of Decision of Council of Ministers No. 26 dated 31.01. 1994 “On monitoring of environment”environment”

Decision of Council of Ministers No. 99 dated 18.2.2005 “Albanian catalog of wasteDecision of Council of Ministers No. 99 dated 18.2.2005 “Albanian catalog of waste”, ”, in totally compliance with EU Catalog;in totally compliance with EU Catalog;

Decision of Council of Ministers No. 806 dated 4.12.2004 “Procedures for Import of Decision of Council of Ministers No. 806 dated 4.12.2004 “Procedures for Import of Waste, Intently for Recycling, Reusing and Treatment;Waste, Intently for Recycling, Reusing and Treatment;

Regulation of Minister of Environment No 4 dated 15/10/2003 Regulation of Minister of Environment No 4 dated 15/10/2003 ““Procedures for Export Procedures for Export and Transit Movement of Waste”and Transit Movement of Waste”

Decision No. 776 dated 8/12/1998 Concerning Obligatory Collection and Deposit of Decision No. 776 dated 8/12/1998 Concerning Obligatory Collection and Deposit of Abandoned VehiclesAbandoned Vehicles. .

A new draft act on End of Life Vehicles, transposing the respective directive A new draft act on End of Life Vehicles, transposing the respective directive is under preparation by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and is under preparation by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications. Telecommunications.

International agreementsInternational agreements Albania has ratified Albania has ratified Basel Convention “On transboundary movement of hazardous waste and their Basel Convention “On transboundary movement of hazardous waste and their

disposal” as well as its Ban Amendment.disposal” as well as its Ban Amendment. Stockholm Convention on the POP-sStockholm Convention on the POP-s PRTR Protocol of Aarhus Convention in May 2006PRTR Protocol of Aarhus Convention in May 2006 Only limited/inexistent capacities for regular reporting to the convention secretariats.Only limited/inexistent capacities for regular reporting to the convention secretariats.

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Data sourceData source: : Ministry of Environment, Forest and Waster Administration- State Ministry of Environment, Forest and Waster Administration- State

of Environment in Albania 2001-1002 and 2003-2004of Environment in Albania 2001-1002 and 2003-2004 Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunication -Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunication -

Annual Reports on waste generation for years 2003, 2004, 2005, Annual Reports on waste generation for years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.2006 and 2007.

IFC –Recycling Linkages Project 2006 IFC –Recycling Linkages Project 2006

Geographical coverage:Geographical coverage: Republic of Albania Republic of Albania

Temporal coverage: 2001-2007Temporal coverage: 2001-2007

Methodology and frequency of data collection: Methodology and frequency of data collection: Annual reporting Annual reporting from municipalities to the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and from municipalities to the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications. The integral national report is then delivered Telecommunications. The integral national report is then delivered to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration.to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration.

ProblemsProblems: data is collected through desk work (between MPWTT and : data is collected through desk work (between MPWTT and the municipalities and communes. No proper and legally set the municipalities and communes. No proper and legally set networks exist for data collection, no standard methodology, and networks exist for data collection, no standard methodology, and no proper and reliable statistics or database exists.no proper and reliable statistics or database exists.

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CSI 019 Oxygen consuming substances CSI 019 Oxygen consuming substances in rivers in rivers

0.00

10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

60.00

70.00

80.00

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

year

BO

D 5 c

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ten

t (m

g/l

O2)

Drini Mati Ishmi Erzeni Shkumbini Semani Vjosa

BOD5 in rivers of the Republic of Albania

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CSI 019 Oxygen consuming CSI 019 Oxygen consuming substances in riverssubstances in rivers

Legal bases for the indicator:Legal bases for the indicator: Law on waters, Law on waters, Decree on categorization and classification of water courses in the Republic Decree on categorization and classification of water courses in the Republic

of Albania of Albania Decision of Council of Ministers “On environmental monitoring in the Decision of Council of Ministers “On environmental monitoring in the

Republic of Albania”Republic of Albania”

Data source(s): Data source(s): Department of Environment of Hydrometeorological Institute – Tirana Department of Environment of Hydrometeorological Institute – Tirana

Geographical coverage: Geographical coverage: Republic of AlbaniaRepublic of Albania

Temporal coverage: Temporal coverage: 1994 – 20071994 – 2007

Methodology and frequency of data collection: Methodology and frequency of data collection: EUROWATERNET methodology for identification of the measurements points EUROWATERNET methodology for identification of the measurements points

on the rivers and lakes have been appliedon the rivers and lakes have been applied Bimonthly data have been processed Bimonthly data have been processed

Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Data by six district river basinsData by six district river basins

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CSI 020 Nutrients in freshwater CSI 020 Nutrients in freshwater

Total phosphorus in lagoons

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

2005 2006years

mg

/m3

Vilun (Velipoje) Vain (Shengjin) Patok Karavasta

Total phosphorus in lagoons of the Republic of Albania

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CSI 020 Nutrients in freshwaterCSI 020 Nutrients in freshwater

Legal bases for the indicator:Legal bases for the indicator: Decision of Council of Ministers No. 103, dt. 31.03.2002 “On Decision of Council of Ministers No. 103, dt. 31.03.2002 “On

environmental monitoring in the RoA” environmental monitoring in the RoA” Data source(s): Data source(s): Biological Research Institute,Biological Research Institute, Academy of Sciences. Academy of Sciences.

Sponsor: Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Sponsor: Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water administrationadministration


Temporal coverage: Temporal coverage: 2002-20072002-2007

Methodology and frequency of data collection: Methodology and frequency of data collection: EUROWATERNET methodology for identification of the EUROWATERNET methodology for identification of the

measurements points on the transition waters have been appliedmeasurements points on the transition waters have been applied Water Framework Directive Water Framework Directive Monthly data have been processed Monthly data have been processed

Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Data by Data by seven district lagoonsseven district lagoons

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CSI 021 Nutrients in transitional, CSI 021 Nutrients in transitional, coastal and marine waterscoastal and marine waters

Total phosphorus in lagoons

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

2005 2006years

mg

/m3

Vilun (Velipoje) Vain (Shengjin) Patok Karavasta

Total phosphorus in lagoons of the Republic of Albania

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CSI 021 Nutrients in transitional, CSI 021 Nutrients in transitional, coastal and marine waterscoastal and marine waters

Legal bases for the indicator:Legal bases for the indicator:Decision of Council of Ministers No. 103, dt. 31.03.2002 “On environmental Decision of Council of Ministers No. 103, dt. 31.03.2002 “On environmental monitoring in the RoA” monitoring in the RoA”

Data source(s): Data source(s): Biological Research Institute,Biological Research Institute, Academy of Sciences. Academy of Sciences. Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water administrationMinistry of Environment, Forests and Water administration


Temporal coverage: Temporal coverage: 2002-20072002-2007

Methodology and frequency of data collection: Methodology and frequency of data collection:

EUROWATERNET methodology for identification of the measurements points EUROWATERNET methodology for identification of the measurements points on the transition waters have been appliedon the transition waters have been appliedWater Framework Directive Water Framework Directive Monthly data have been processed Monthly data have been processed

Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Data by seven Data by seven district lagoonsdistrict lagoons

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CSI 030 Renewable energy CSI 030 Renewable energy consumptionconsumption

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

2004 2005 2006 2007

Hydro

Fuelw ood

[Ktoe]

2020

CSI 030 Renewable energy CSI 030 Renewable energy consumptionconsumptionLegal Bases for the indicator:Legal Bases for the indicator:

Albanian Energy balancesAlbanian Energy balances

Data source(s) Data source(s) Albanian Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN)Albanian Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN)

Description of data:Description of data: These data refer to consumption of renewable energy and total energy consumption These data refer to consumption of renewable energy and total energy consumption

and measured in thousand of and measured in thousand of tonnestonnes of oil equivalent (ktoe) by sector. Therefore, the of oil equivalent (ktoe) by sector. Therefore, the amount of renewable energy is measured in absolute value, but will be presented in amount of renewable energy is measured in absolute value, but will be presented in the form of percentage.the form of percentage.

GeographicalGeographical coverage: coverage: National National

Temporal coverage:Temporal coverage: 2004-2007 2004-2007

Methodology of data manipulation (measurements):Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Annual data processed by AKBNAnnual data processed by AKBN

Quality information (at data level)Quality information (at data level) Data by sectorsData by sectors Data by fuelsData by fuels

Strength and weaknessStrength and weakness (at data level) (at data level) Based on Albanian the energy balance there are some weakness at the level of the Based on Albanian the energy balance there are some weakness at the level of the

energy consumption by sub sectors in quality terms. (not in detailed level).energy consumption by sub sectors in quality terms. (not in detailed level).

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CSI 031 Renewable electricity CSI 031 Renewable electricity Legal Bases for the indicator:Legal Bases for the indicator:

Laws and Acts on Statistics of energy/power sector. Laws and Acts on Statistics of energy/power sector.

Data source: Data source: National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN), National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN), Annual energy reports and statistical data from institutions/companies. Annual energy reports and statistical data from institutions/companies. (Albanian Power Corporation), (Albanian Power Corporation), Energy Balances.Energy Balances.

Description of data: Description of data: These annual data refer to electricity produced from renewable energy These annual data refer to electricity produced from renewable energy sources and gross national electricity consumption, are measured in sources and gross national electricity consumption, are measured in GWh/y, some other datas are in ktoe, (0.086 ktoe = 1 GWh).GWh/y, some other datas are in ktoe, (0.086 ktoe = 1 GWh).

Geographical coverage: Geographical coverage: National.National.

Temporal coverage: Temporal coverage: 1999-2007.1999-2007.

Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Methodology of data manipulation (measurements): Annual data Annual data processed by AKBN, using processed by AKBN, using IEA/EurostatIEA/Eurostat methodology. methodology.

Quality information (at data level): Quality information (at data level): Reliable.Reliable.

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CSI 026 Area under organic farmingCSI 026 Area under organic farming

020406080

100120140160

number of farms and

hectars

2001 2003 2005 2007

years

orgianic cultivation and farms over years

Number of farms

Arable land andpermanent crops

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CSI 026 Area under organic farmingCSI 026 Area under organic farmingLegal bases for the indicator:Legal bases for the indicator: Law no.9199 of 2004 “On production, processing, certification Law no.9199 of 2004 “On production, processing, certification

and marketing of the “bio” products”and marketing of the “bio” products” Decision No.388, date 31.05.2005 “On the composition, Decision No.388, date 31.05.2005 “On the composition,

functioning, duties and rights of the State Commission for functioning, duties and rights of the State Commission for Organic Production”.Organic Production”.

Data sourceData source: : Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Production Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Production

(MoAFCP); (MoAFCP); Organic Agriculture Association (OAA); Organic Agriculture Association (OAA); BioAdria Association; BioAdria Association; Review “Monitor”Review “Monitor”

Geographical coverage:Geographical coverage: Republic of Albania Republic of Albania

Temporal coverage: since 1991Temporal coverage: since 1991

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CSIs not feasible in the short-runCSIs not feasible in the short-run

CSI 025; CSI 002; CSI 003; CSI 005; CSI 009; CSI 013; CSI 015; CSI 025; CSI 002; CSI 003; CSI 005; CSI 009; CSI 013; CSI 015; CSI 017; CSI 024; CSI 018.CSI 017; CSI 024; CSI 018.

The reasons are different, but basically one can say that:The reasons are different, but basically one can say that: - no short term plans for transposing and implementing - no short term plans for transposing and implementing

certain directives (e.g. Packaging waste)certain directives (e.g. Packaging waste) - no short term plans for rising the monitoring budget,- no short term plans for rising the monitoring budget, - no short term plans to rise the human capacities in those - no short term plans to rise the human capacities in those

areas,areas, - no facilities exist, so no data can be collected (e.g. waste - no facilities exist, so no data can be collected (e.g. waste

water)water) - sometime, institutions/people are slow to provide even - sometime, institutions/people are slow to provide even

existing data, etc.existing data, etc.

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Recommendations Recommendations

1.1. Set the requirement for data collection and reporting to the annual monitoring Set the requirement for data collection and reporting to the annual monitoring contracts with different institutes.contracts with different institutes.

2.2. Continue with updating of the already delivered indicators. Continue with updating of the already delivered indicators.

3.3. Make sure that in the future legal drafting of the Monitoring and Reporting Make sure that in the future legal drafting of the Monitoring and Reporting regulations, respective directives that require monitoring and reporting of certain regulations, respective directives that require monitoring and reporting of certain data on certain areas, are transposed, data on certain areas, are transposed,

Also introduce as obligatory the list of EEA CSIs. Obviously not everything can be Also introduce as obligatory the list of EEA CSIs. Obviously not everything can be done properly at one shot, but transition periods can be given in the regulation, for done properly at one shot, but transition periods can be given in the regulation, for the introduction, monitoring, development and reporting of each indicator.the introduction, monitoring, development and reporting of each indicator.

4.4. The good experience made with data collection and reporting to the EEA Priority The good experience made with data collection and reporting to the EEA Priority Data Flow (annual) in the period 2003-2006, must continue and strengthen further.Data Flow (annual) in the period 2003-2006, must continue and strengthen further.

5.5. Last but not least, improve the quality and regularity of reporting to certain Last but not least, improve the quality and regularity of reporting to certain international Convention, for which no funding is made available form the international Convention, for which no funding is made available form the Convention. Experience has shown that reporting is good to all secretariats of Convention. Experience has shown that reporting is good to all secretariats of conventions that support projects for this purpose (Climate, Ozone, etc.). But that is conventions that support projects for this purpose (Climate, Ozone, etc.). But that is not the case with reporting to Basel Convention, which does not provide any not the case with reporting to Basel Convention, which does not provide any funding. Budgetary funding and human capacities for that purpose remain essential.funding. Budgetary funding and human capacities for that purpose remain essential.

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