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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

Outline of the presentation

• Who are we? Fundación Comunidad Valenciana – Región Europea
• EU projects – Some tips
• EU Calls: LIFE, Eco-Innovation, Interreg, FP7 & more
• Project examples and project ideas
• Let’s discuss again on Friday!

WHO ARE WE?

4,8 Millions of inhabitants, 10.5 % of the total Spanish population

• Immigrants: 727.080 (14.9%) EU: 386.054 Non EU: 341.017 Increase of 68.000 during 2006
• Valencia: third largest city in Spain
• In our Region, Spanish and Valencian are the co-official languages.
• In Spain: 1 official language, Spanish, plus 4 co-official languages: Basque, Catalan, Galician and Valencian.

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)

farming

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

Natural protected areas

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

a. Who are we?

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:

• Before 2007 the Valencian Region was included in the former Objective 1.
• After January 2007 our Region was included in the Objectivecompetitiveness and employment (formerly Obj. 2).
• Decrease of the 65% of ERDF Structural Funds for Valencian Region
• The Valencian Region created in 2003 the Fundación Comunidad Valenciana - Región Europea to tackle this transition:
• Broker of partnerships and spreading results of projects at a European level.
• Activating main economic areas of our Region.

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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)

• Private sector

• Public sector

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

• Non-profit organisation, based in the Valencian Regional Office in Brussels
• Created in 2003 in order to help Valencian civil society to obtainEuropean funding as the Valencian Region entered the ‘Competitiveness and Employment’ EU regional objective in 2007
• It facilitates the participationofValencian industrial groups, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, local development agencies, educational organisations, research institutes and other stakeholders in European policies and projects

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FUNDING OF THE VALENCIAN REGIONAL OFFICE IN BRUSSELS

HHRR: PERMANENT STAFF AND TRAINNEES EVOLUTION

In the Valencian Regional Office our best asset is our Human Capital and we share our experience by the exchange of staff:

• We host your employees in our premises in Valencia or Brussels
• We can work out an exchange of staff

Countries of origin of our staff

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

2003 - 2007

FOR EACH EURO INVESTED IN THE FCVRE

86€

FROM THE EU

HAVE BEEN

INVESTED IN

THE VALENCIAN REGION

1€

a. Who are we?

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

AER Working Group on water

• Led by the Valencian Region, more than 40 regions have expressed their interest
• Support to implement the commitments reached by the local and regional governments in the World Water Forum in Istanbul, 20th March 2009
• Ideas: drafting of a Local and Regional charter on water and preparation of a AER award for water management
• Online platform of resources and best practices.

More information:www.aer.euandwww.uegva.info

Intermed CommissionConference of Peripheral Maritime Regions

Intermed group on water

• Led by the Valencian Region. Open to participants.
• 54 regions members of the Commission, representing Med European countries, Morocco, Tunisia and Lebanon
• Goal: Mediterranean input. Promotion of Mediterranean positions on EU policies related to water.
• Structure of co-operation for joint projects related to water management.
• Adoption of the Mediterranean vision on water for the 5th World Water Forum of Istanbul 2009

More information:www.medregions.organdwww.uegva.info

European network for water

Innovative projects to improve water competence

Regional co-operation in water scarcity

Partners engaged with water

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

• Wateregio is a network of exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices in the field of water management and optimization of water resources.
• Wateregio is currently open to new participants.
• Wateregio is a non-formal structure
• Goals:
• To foster the participation of the partners in different programs dealing with water, making ideas become a reality.
• To improve the performance of the partners in good water management.
• Develop a common methodology

• Contact: Mr Alfonso Alcolea aalcolea@delcomval.beor visit:www.wateregio.net and http://wateregio.blogspot.com

EU PROJECTS

• Calls for proposals:
• Don’t wait for the calls to be published
• Identify the strategy of your organisations, stakeholders, region, etc.
• Select strategic partners
• Identify the most suitable funding schemes
• Identify the role you are most likely to play in a consortium
• Networking:
• Become an evaluator (if possible)
• Join EU associations/networks/platforms
• Be present/exhibit at relevant conferences and EU weeks

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

EU projects are good!

• A good ‘road map’ for projects allows synergies
• E.g. Germoplasm bank in the Albufera of Valencia, developed through all the LIFE Nature projects
• Attraction of funding
• Projects build issuecommunities:
• The EU projects allow to identify and co-operate with most of the stakeholders, and allow holistic approaches to the solutions
• European added value of EU projects
•  Mutual learning, transparency, peer review

BUT be aware:

• You need an infrastructure able to assimilate the obligations
• Define the viability and avoid the risk of dependance Is there a life after LIFE?
• Don’t forget theothers!
• You and your partners are not the owners of the issue. E.g. You cannot do a project on wilderness without consulting the hunters, the ecologists…
• Be flexible!
•  Be proactive in extending the model to the other possible beneficiaries. E.g. If a neighbour town may benefit, try to invite them.

Some factors of success:

• Innovation
• Transnationality
• Bottom-up approach
• Corresponding to an EU policy
• Multiplying effect
• Equal opportunities
• New technologies
• Environment
• Coherency
• Budget
• Communication

Conclusions:

• The European projects are not simply “money that falls from the sky”.
• The real values are knowledge and promotion of the excellence.
• Don´t be afraid! Join your partners and play in first division
• Be the best! Europe helps you to be excellent.

EU PROGRAMMES

Direct funding

EC Programmes

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Funds

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Structural Funds

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Transnational & innovative approach, risk.

The INTERREG IVC Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective of the Structural Fund policies for the period 2007-2013.

• Objective: To improve the effectiveness of regional development policies and contribute to economic modernisation and increasedcompetitiveness of Europe, by:
• Exchange their experiences and knowledge;
• Matching regions less experienced in a certain policy field with more advanced regions;
• Ensuring the transfer of good practices into Structural Funds mainstream programmes.

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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

The MED Programme

• Europe in the Mediterranean

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:

• 1 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: “ to make the whole MED space a territory able to match international competition”
• 12 STATES from the Mediterranean coastal regions, together to take on common challenges
• 4 main priorities: innovation, environmnet, accessibility to the territories dimension
• 2 KEY CRITERIA: project with strong transnational and concrete dimension
• website: www.programmemed.eu

CIP

&

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

« 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

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.

LIFE +

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

Life+ 2009 Call

• Priority areas:
• Nature & Biodiversity:Best practice/ demonstration in implementing Habitat Directive. Innovative / demonstration in halting loss of biodiversity
• Environmental policy & governance:Development of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and instruments/Knowledge base environment policy-legislation (monitoring )
• Information & communication:Implement communication and awareness raising campaigns on environmental, nature protection or biodiversity conservation issues, awareness raising and special training)

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)

• COOPERATION PRIORITIES
• Area 6 Environment
• 6.2 Management of resources
• Area 6.2.1.1. Integrated Resource Management
• Area 6.2.1.2. Water resources
• Sub-activity 6.2.2. Management of marine environments
• Area 6.2.2.1. Marine resources
• Sub-activity 6.3.1 Environmental technologies for observation, simulation, prevention, mitigation, adaptation, restoration of the natural and man-made environment
• Area 6.3.1.1. Water
• Area 6.3.1.6. Marine environment

AidCo/EuropeAid Programme 2009

• Programme for the Environment And Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, including Energy
• Budget 2007-2010: € 450 million
• Priorities related to water:
• Priority 1: Promoting environmental sustainability
• Priority 2: Promoting implementation of EU initiatives and internationally agreed commitments (desertification, climate change, biodiversity, sustainable production, consumption and waste)
• Priority 5: Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions
• Deadline: 1st of October 2009  https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid

Programme ENPI CBC- “MediterraneanSea Basin”

2007-2013: 174.000.000€

Valencia Antena

STANDARD PROJECTS

• Horizontal, specific thematic approach;
• Geographically concentrated, shared solutions to common issues

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:

EAST:

Aqaba, Jordan

WEST:

Valencia,

Spain

www.uegva.info

PROJECT EXAMPLES & IDEAS

PROJECT ECOBUS

• LIFE - Environment 2002
• 1.000.000€

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

URBANBAT Project

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

PROJECT EXAMPLES

www.urbanbat.com

Community contribution: 50%

• PROJECT ZEROPLUS
• LIFE - Environment 2005
• 2.567.609 €

PROJECT EXAMPLES

www.zeroplus.eu

PROJECT ULLALS

• LIFE 2004 NAT/E/000048

Recovery of a priority habitat 7210 Calcareous fens with Cladium mariscusand species of the Caricion davallianaein l'Albufera natural Park

PROJECT EXAMPLES

PROJECT ULLALS

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

• Objectives:
• Recovery of the priority habitat
• Promote the recovery of the flora and fauna
• Increase the surface of ‘reserve area’
• Increase the resources for research, education and nature preservation

Samaruc (Valentia hispanica)

Carricerín Real (Agrocephalus melanopogon)

Programme: LIFE-Environment

IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS

• Objective:
• Implementation of public policies to promote the water efficiency in buildings. These technologies would include the reuse of rainwater and air condition water to human use (non drink water) keeping it in small tanks in the building or big tanks integrated in public spaces.
• Possible uses of recycled water:
• -WC
• -Irrigation (private or public garden)
• -Street washing

PROJECT IDEAS

BACTERIA- AND GERM-FREE TREATMENT OF URBAN SEWAGE, WITHOUT THE EMISSION OF CO2 OR METHANE, WITH THE ELIMINATING HEAVY METALS

• The treatment of urban sewage has two main priorities:
• To prevent heavy metals pollution of groundwater and stop environmental pollution by emissions of CO2 and methane.
• Avoiding the noxious odours produced by conventional treatment plants, and secondly, to recycle and subsequently use the water for agriculture, which has as a priority for water consumption.

PROJECT IDEAS

TREATMENT SYSTEMS OF COLD WATER IN CONTAINERS FOR IRRIGATION OF GARDENS

• The proposal aims to solve the problem of treatment and disposal of wastewater not only by introducing any contaminant discharge to the environment but also by giving a new efficient use of treatwater avoiding damage to the environment and the usage of more water then necessary
• The STP model is the most advanced formula for purifying domestic wastewater from small towns or business areas (hotels, shopping malls, airports) converting it into suitable water for irrigation gardens or landscapes areas, sport facilities, also for washing and cleaning and its reuse in the toilets

PROJECT IDEAS

RECYCLED WATER GENERATOR MODULE

• The treatment of urban sewage and domestic waters with biological origin.
• Use at urban scale: irrigation for parks, gardens, sport and leisure facilities, other urban uses.
• Treatment in a same and unique MODULE : firstly based on water treatment through “air” exposition and secondly decantation process, where finally water is disinfected.

PROJECT IDEAS

INUNDA – FLOOD PREVENTION 2

• The Valencian Regional Government participated in the project Interreg III B Sudoe “Inunda”.
• “Inunda” provided authorities with criteria and alternatives for action to minimise human and material losses caused by floods in heavily built-up basins.
• The 2nd phase proposal would include:
• Legislative issues
• Information and remediation actions
• Insurance policy and insurance Law
• Contact: Mr Luis Juaristijuaristi_lui@gva.es

PROJECT IDEAS

Catastrophic flood in Valencia, 1956

Project INUNDA lasted 30 months – budget 781.659 €

INTEGRATED WATER PLANNING IN COASTAL AREAS

• Problem of water in Mediterranean areas: Scarcity, salinization, seasonal pressure
• Goals:
• Exchange good practices and knowledge of water resources
• Make a common problems list
• Develop common strategies and plans

PROJECT IDEAS

• Actions:
• Assessment of the state of the art and feasibility study
• Dialogue platforms to develop local and regional strategies
• Comparative study and benchmarking
• Awareness and dissemination

Torrevieja, Alicante, copes with heavy human pressure and is partially supplied by a controversial desalation plant

Contact:jrevuelta@delcomval.be

Aquaval

• Sustainable urban water management plans
• Goals:
• Ensure the sustainable management of water
• Minimize power consumption and CO2 emissions.
• Efficient management of rainwater in urban environments, to resolve the problems of quantity and quality of urban runoff.
• Minimizing the impacts of urban development.

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

• How to prepare projects.
• Different EU calls: LIFE, Eco-innovation, Interreg, Youth.
• Methodology: pre-project data sheet and search for partners.

PROJECTS

http://www.uegva.info/fundacioncv/bbdd/index.php

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!

Thank you very much for your attention

www.uegva.info

Juan Manuel Revuelta

Fundación ComunidadValenciana – RegiónEuropea

jrevuelta@delcomval.be