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Be active in projects!Opportunities to improve water management
Valencia, 25 August 2009
Juan Manuel Revuelta Pérez
General Director
Valencian Regional Office in Brussels
jrevuelta@delcomval.be
4,8 Millions of inhabitants, 10.5 % of the total Spanish population
Valencian Region: located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain part of the so-called Mediterranean Arch, one of the fastest economic growth rates in the EU
Growth in Regonal Gross Domestic Product (2000-2005)
39,70%
38,30%
18,90%
Valencian
UE-25
Spain
Community
Growth of employed population (2000-2005)
21,36%
17,30%
5,70%
Valencian
UE-25
Spain
Community
Increase in migratory balance (1995-2004)
1416%
759%
167%
Valencian
UE-25
Spain
Community
a macroeconomic outlook (1)
industry
construction
services
MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
UE-25
economis sectors disribution
Similar distributión
Construction doubles the % of the EU-25
Decrease of the traditional industrial sectors
Spain
Valencian Region
farming land Valencian Community
30,7%
24,3%
11,6%
UE-25
Spain
Valencian Community
The protected surface area in the Valencian Community is threefold that of the EU-25
PERMANENT STRUCTURES FOR EU PROJECTS
1989 Opening of the first Valencian Office in Brussels
1999Local pilot project: valenciainnova.info
Nov 2003: New regional approach
How to cope with entering Objective 2 (Competitiveness) in2007
65% less on EU funding
Globalization and risks for local enterprises
Creation of the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana Región Europea
Objectives:
Exit of Objective 1 in a structured way communicating civil society challenges
Creation of a strategy post Objective 1
Prepare civil society for the change: communication & training
2006 November: Europe INNOVA conference
2007 Facing our Objective 1 Entry into Objective 2
November 2007: Most Innovative region AWARD AER
2009 XX Anniversary of the Valencian Office in Brussels
European partnership as an instrument for added value. Fundación Comunidad Valenciana- Región Europea
Convergence towards the competitiveness objective:
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FUNDACIÓN COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA – REGIÓN EUROPEA
www.uegva.info
A new instrument for the Valencian Region
Strategic tool: Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Energy companies Saving banks Chambers of commerce Universities
Prof. Associations
Regional and local administrations
Public organisations
FCVREFundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea
Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea www.uegva.info
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In the Valencian Regional Office our best asset is our Human Capital and we share our experience by the exchange of staff:
2003 - 2007
FOR EACH EURO INVESTED IN THE FCVRE
86€
FROM THE EU
HAVE BEEN
INVESTED IN
THE VALENCIAN REGION
1€
INVOLVED IN WATER
Competences shared by the Administrations:
Central state competence on the River basin authorities: Júcar (80% of the Valencian territory), Segura (15%) and Ebro (5%)
Regional competences on irrigation, distribution and sanitation.
Municipal competences on urban water.
Territory in situation of water scarcity
Recurrence of severe draughts and violent floods.
Several actions planned by the different Administrations.
High agricultural demand: 80% for irrigation use
High level of organization of the users
Cooperation with Europe
President Camps Ortiz, reporter in the Committee of the Regions
European networks: AER, CRPM, Wateregio.
Opinion CDR 313/2007 adopted by majority the 10th April 2008
Role of the Local and Regional Authorities.
List of key issues e.g. climate change.
Subsidiarity, cooperation and solidarity.
Wide consultation process.
More than 60 contributions in plenary, 80% accepted and negotiated by the reporter.
FIRST MAJOR MEDITERRANEAN INPUT IN EU WATER POLICY
More information:www.aer.euandwww.uegva.info
Intermed CommissionConference of Peripheral Maritime Regions
Intermed group on water
More information:www.medregions.organdwww.uegva.info
Innovative projects to improve water competence
Regional co-operation in water scarcity
Región de Murcia
With the support of:
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
REGION OF EASTERN MACEDONIA AND THRACE
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
REGION OF CENTRAL MACEDONIA
REGIONE CALABRIA
WATEREGIO: A platform for water projects
EU projects should address problems at European level far beyond the specific interests of a Member State
The proposed solution must have a direct impact at the European level
Participants must be located in a Member State or in an Associated State (3 usually is the minimum threshold and 5 can be a good compromise). Participation of third countries is welcome when international dimension is requested
The INTERREG IVC Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective of the Structural Fund policies for the period 2007-2013.
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Sustainable and integrated Economical development and employment
Obj. 2: Competitiveness and employment : 49.1 Bi €
Sustainable development, growth and jobs
Obj. 3: Territorial Cooperation : 7.8 Bi €
Cross border, transnational and interregional activities and for the reinforcement of regional policies
Cross border (5.6 Bi €):
Interreg IVA: Support local activities, help to “erase” borders.
Transnational (1.6 Bi €):
Interreg IVB: Cooperation within 13 geographical zones.
Interregional (0.45 Bi €) – 27 MS + 2
Interreg IVC: Cooperation between regions
Urbact II: Exchange and learning for cities
Interact II: Good governance of territorial cooperation
Espon II: Analyse of trends development in the EU
Total budget: more than 250. 000 000 €
ERDF contribution for each project: from € 300.000 to 2 millon
Duration of the project: 36 months
Deadline: 1st quarter of 2010
website: www.programmemed.eu
The Programme in the Mediterranean space:
&
Eco-innovation
http://ec.europa.eu/cip
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/index_en.htm
New processes: cleaner production
New business and management methods: labelling, eco-management
What is eco-innovation?« All forms of innovation reducing environmental impacts and/or optimising the use of resources »
Pilot and market replication projects
Networkof actors
Aim at bridging the gap between Research & Development and commercialisation
Cover market oriented activities, with a strong emphasis on SMEs
To be run by the European Agency of Competitiveness and Innovation in close cooperation with DG Environment
Pilot and Market replication projects€195 million (2008-2013)Priority areas:
Materials recycling Includes eco-friendly design
Food & drink sector Including Improved efficiency water management processes that reduce the use of water across the food & drink supply chain;
Building & construction Innovative water systems including water saving, re-use of natural waters, rainwater collection and re-use, green roofs.
Green business and ‘smart’ purchasing Including Action Plan on Sustainable Consumption and Production and Sustainable Industrial Policy, innovative EMAS.
Call for proposals 2009:New period LIFE+ 2007-2013
In his first year of application, the Valencian Region represents 18% of total approved projects in Spain: 1.686.138,00€ for 2007 - 4 projects leaded by the Valencian Region
Period LIFE 1992-2006
Valencian Region leaded the EU LIFE projects
A total of 21.110.812 € have been allocated to invest in innovation and environment
Examples of best projects in life publications: ECOBUS, URBANBAT, RESITEX
Responsible for LIFE + Programme in FCVRE: Laura Bas lbas@delcomval.be
Deadline: 15th September 2009
Info:http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/news/events/index.htm
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
What is FP7?
FP7 is a key tool to respond to Europe's needs in terms of jobs and competitiveness, and to maintain leadership in the global knowledge economy.
Budget of over € 50 billion for the period (2007-2013)
Who can apply?
FP7 is open to a wide range of organisations and individuals: SME, Universities, postgraduate students, international organisations…
4 parts: COOPERATION, IDEAS, PEOPLE, CAPACITIES and NUCLEAR RESEARCH
More information:http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
AidCo/EuropeAid Programme 2009
STANDARD PROJECTS
Project threshold:€ 2.000.000 to € 5.000.000
Partnership
4 minimum including at least 1 EU Mediterranean Country and 1 Mediterranean Partner Country
Call for proposals:
June 2009
Proposed by the local actors organized in cross-border partnerships, following the calls for proposals.
Total budget: 32 million €, 9’6 Mo € for environment
Project threshold: €500.000 to €2.000.000
Partnership:
3 minimum, 1 from EU country and 1 from the other side of the Mediterranean
Call for proposals OPEN: May 2009
Joint Technical Secretariat
Sardinia, Italy
ENPI Antennes:
Programme ENPI CBC- “MediterraneanSea Basin”EAST:
Aqaba, Jordan
WEST:
Valencia,
Spain
www.uegva.info
BEST LIFE-ENVIRONMENT PROJECTS 2004-2005
System of withdrawal and recycling of vegetable oils of domestic use for its reutilization as biocombustible in the public fleet of buses in the municipality of Valencia
PROJECT EXAMPLES
http://www.ecobus.net
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Municipal Company of Transport Of Valencia: Leader Of The Project
IDAE (Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving)
UPV (Polytechnic University of Valencia)
FENEBUS (National Passenger Road Transport Federation)
FEVET (Valencian Federation of Tourist and Environmental Businesses)
National Association of Urban Collective Transport (Atuc)
Regional Minister for Environment
Valencian City Council
LIFE - Environment
www.urbanbat .com
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Integral management model for the liquid waste generated by the fleet of buses of the municipal transport company in the city of Valencia
Budget: € 1,720,000
EC contribution: 48%
Duration: 1 /12/ 2003 – 30 /11/ 2006
www.urbanbat.com
Community contribution: 50%
PROJECT EXAMPLES
www.zeroplus.eu
Recovery of a priority habitat 7210 Calcareous fens with Cladium mariscusand species of the Caricion davallianaein l'Albufera natural Park
PROJECT EXAMPLES
The ullals are points of emergence of fresh water, that support specific and valuable communities but are very vulnerable.
The ullals host some of the most endangered species of the Albufera, including the endemic fish Valentia hispanica.
PROJECT EXAMPLES
Samaruc (Valentia hispanica)
Carricerín Real (Agrocephalus melanopogon)
Programme: LIFE-Environment
IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS
PROJECT IDEAS
BACTERIA- AND GERM-FREE TREATMENT OF URBAN SEWAGE, WITHOUT THE EMISSION OF CO2 OR METHANE, WITH THE ELIMINATING HEAVY METALS
PROJECT IDEAS
TREATMENT SYSTEMS OF COLD WATER IN CONTAINERS FOR IRRIGATION OF GARDENS
PROJECT IDEAS
RECYCLED WATER GENERATOR MODULE
PROJECT IDEAS
PROJECT IDEAS
Catastrophic flood in Valencia, 1956
Project INUNDA lasted 30 months – budget 781.659 €
INTEGRATED WATER PLANNING IN COASTAL AREAS
PROJECT IDEAS
Torrevieja, Alicante, copes with heavy human pressure and is partially supplied by a controversial desalation plant
Contact:jrevuelta@delcomval.be
PROJECT IDEAS
e. Let’s discuss again on Friday!
PROJECT FORUM CORNER
d. Let’s discuss again on Friday!
The participants are invited to contribute with their projec ideas.
Project forum corner - Friday 28th 14:30-16:30
PROJECTS
http://www.uegva.info/fundacioncv/bbdd/index.php
Thank you very much for your attention
www.uegva.info
Juan Manuel Revuelta
Fundación ComunidadValenciana – RegiónEuropea
jrevuelta@delcomval.be