HELCOM Baltic Agriculture and Environment Forum (HELCOM AGRI/ENV - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Sixth Meeting HELCOM Baltic Agriculture and Environment Forum (HELCOM AGRI/ENV 6-2014)

7-8 April 2014 in Tallinn, Estonia

HELCOM AGRI/ENV 6-2014: Main task

Planning for implementation of 2013 HELCOM Ministerial Meeting in a new, streamlined HELCOM structure

• 1. Review and updating of part II of Annex III of the Helsinki

Convention

• National priorities, challenges, demands
• 2. Farm nutrient management and balanced fertilization, tools
• annual nutrient accounting – step-wise introduction
• nutrient content in manure – approaches and methods
• 3. Phosphorus recycling
• examples, national approaches
• 4. Targeting measures in areas critical to nutrient losses
• Inputs to MAI/CART, RBMPs/Nitrate Directive
• 5. Agricultural drainage systems
• Relevance, collection of ideas for the way forward

HELCOM Streamlining: renewed working structure

Step-wise approach

• Roadmap and clarifying responsibilities, synergies and overlaps

Overall aims for future HELCOM - scoping the streamlining efforts:

• (1) Focus, (2) Ensuring country ownership, (3) More emphasis on reaching out to other

sectors and processes, (4) Coordination with other processes

Strengths and challenges

• to focus HELCOM’s work and outputs on priorities of the Contracting Parties
• to ensure nat. commitment and that HELCOM work is used at nat. and reg. level
• to better share the workload
• to improve the use of scientific advice as the basis for decision-making and to better

reach out to sectors and use science-based input to interact with sectorial policies

• to clarify and improve reporting lines
• to ensure responsiveness of the groups to meet evolving needs
• to ensure better focus the work of the Secretariat

Procedures for establishing priorities in HELCOM

• Top-down process driven by HODs, substance-/time-wise prioritisation

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HELSINKI COMMISSION Heads of Delegation GEAR

managerial (integration and coherence)

A new working structure based on MONAS and HABITAT to be decided following the Outcome of HELCOM 35-2014

WG ’PRESSURE’

scientific-technical

FISHERIES FISHERIES AGRICULTURE

focus in relation to ecosystem approach

WG MARITIME

technical

WG RESPONSE

• perational

Expert groups and ad hoc groups, correspondence groups, projects MSP WG

permanent time-limited / ad hoc

HELCOM Streamlining: renewed working structure

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[HELCOM Group on Sustainable Agricultural Practices]

General considerations

• Implementation of the ecosystem approach in agricultural practices -

contribute to HELCOM Roadmap on ecosystem approach;

• Platform for agri-environmental policy measures and instruments, as

well as discussion on approaches on Baltic agriculture

• Facilitate implementation of part II Annex III of the Helsinki Convention
• Support for implementation of the BSAP, Ministerial Declarations and

HELCOM Recommendations as well as propose strategies, guidelines and recommendations

• Will meet once per year / three times per two years
• Will report to the Heads of Delegation
• Time-limited (5 years), could be extended by HoDs

[HELCOM Group on Sustainable Agricultural Practices]

Tasks

• 1. By 2016 review and an update part II of Annex III of the Helsinki

Convention (including integration of nutrient accounting, etc.)

• 2. Support development by 2016 of national guidelines or standards for

nutrient content in manure, and develop by 2018 guidelines/recommendation on the use of standards;

• 3. Promote development of appropriate methodology for phosphorus

recycling (especially in agriculture and waste water treatment);

• 4. Enhance transfer of knowledge and technology and exchange of good

examples;

• 5. Exchange experiences and ideas for potential development of policy

instruments, both voluntary and mandatory, as well as measures for improved farm nutrient management.

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HIGHEST (1st) PRIORITY:

• holistic assessment of ecosystem health,
• the Regional Action Plan (RAP) on marine litter

2nd PRIORITY:

• PLUS-project modernizing the Pollution Load compilation

database, follow up nutrient load reduction scheme;

• the MORE project on revision of HELCOM monitoring guidelines

3rd PRIORITY:

• PROTECT project on modernization of the MPAs database and

then - assessment of MPAs ecological coherence

• development of the biodiversity database including inputs to

holistic assessment.

HELCOM Roadmap: examples of prioritization

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• MAI and CART, best scientific knowledge , to be reviewed
• Commitment to reduce inputs in all sub-basins - accountability
• Recognizing time lag, but rapid predicted change
• Translating CART into area specific targeted investments
• Actions by 2016, if needed additional by 2020
• Need for detailed follow-up system, MSFD compatibility
• Sustainable agriculture is a key to success
• Potential other sources
• Assessments of pressures, including nutrient inputs
• Stakeholders and civil society role
• Programmes of measures to reach GES in cost-efficient way
• Policy adaptation in response to climate change

MAI and CART scheme based on best scientific knowledge

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New set-up, what is different?

2007

• Polluter Pays
• 1997-2003 reference
• Internal loading included
• Secchi depth
• SanBALT Model
• Non-normalised inputs
• Airborne as a constant
• Ex ante (UWWTD, NEC)
• Transboundary common

waterborne pool

2013

• Polluter Pays
• 1997-2003 reference
• Internal loading included
• Secchi depth, oxygen debt,

summer & winter nutrients

• BaltSEM Model
• Flow-normalised waterborne

and climate-normalised airborne inputs

• Airborne deposition per

country per sub-basin

• No compensation for sewage
• Transboundary water- and

airborne inputs allocated

• Retention deducted

Baltic Sea Sub-basin Maximum Allowable Inputs (2013) Reference inputs 1997-2003 Needed reductions TN tons TP tons TN tons TP tons TN tons TP tons Kattegat 74 000 1 687 78 761 1 687 4 761 Danish Straits 65 998 1 601 65 998 1 601 Baltic Proper 325 000 7 360 423 921 18 320 98 921 10 960 Bothnian Sea 79 372 2 773 79 372 2 773 Bothnian Bay 57 622 2 675 57 622 2 675 Gulf of Riga 88 417 2 020 88 417 2 328 308 Gulf of Finland 101 800 3 600 116 252 7 509 14 452 3 909 Baltic Sea – revised figures (2013) 792 209 21 716 910 344 36 894 118 134 15 178

BSAP nutrient reduction targets

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Reductions/ country (tonnes/year)

P 530 N 9240 P 1470 N 8970 P 220 N 1670 P 110 + 60 N 7170 + 500 P 38 N 2890

Bothnian Bay Bothnian Sea Gulf of Riga Baltic Proper Danish Straits Kattegat

P 7480 N 43610

Country Allocated Reductions Targets, 2013

(tonnes/year from 1997-2003)

P 800 N 3320 UNECE N 18720 Shipping N 6930 P 330 + 26 N 2430 + 600 P 3790* N 10380* P 320 N 1800

Gulf of Finland

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Follow-up on CART: diffuse/agricultural losses

Measures

• 1. Translating CARTs into Nutrient Input Ceilings (NICs) , per basin / per

river catchment

• 2. Using of NICs in revised River basin Management Plans and

respective Programmes of Measures

• 3. Devising measures addressing both waterborne losses (WFD, Nitrate)

and airborne emissions (NEC, Goth.Protocol) – to MSFD

• 4. Opportunity for measures in other sub-basins

Follow-up/inputs to next revision round

• 1. More precise evaluation and assessment of diffuse loads – inputs

from accounting, plot/field/farm/small catchment

• 2. Addressing transboundary inputs with frequent monitoring and

further evaluation of retention

Agri-environment measures by 2013 HELCOM Ministerial

 Smart nutrient management to address nutrient losses

 National measures to reduce nutrient surplus in fertilization practices to reach nutrient balanced fertilization (2018)  Advance towards annual nutrient accounting at farm level (2018)  Full utilization of nutrient content of manure in fertilization practices (application of manure nutrient standards nationally by 2016-2018)

 Targeted measures to bring greatest effect

 Identify/verify areas critical to nutrient pollution/losses  Promote phosphorus recycling  Innovative water management – upgrading of drainage

 Strengthening of regional and national regulations

 Accomplish revision of Annex III, Helsinki Convention (2016)  Apply new BAT for intensive rearing of poultry and pigs (IED)

 Continued policy and stakeholder dialogue

 Broaden the Agriculture and Environment Forum  Annual stakeholder forum, thematic workshops, policy inputs  Knowledge and technology exchange and transfer

Baltic COMPASS, 2013

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Revised list of examples (palette) of measures for reducing phosphorus and nitrogen losses from agriculture

• Basis
• Original palette tested through projects &

cases

• European and regional experiences
• Content
• A. Soil management
• B. Fertiliser and manure management
• C. Animal feeding
• D. Farm infrastructure
• E. Other
• Structure
• Description
• Effectiveness and applicability/suitability
• Reference

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Revision of part II, Annex III

Prevention of pollution from agriculture

1992 Annex III

• Pollution from diffuse sources, including agriculture, shall be eliminated by promoting and

implementing Best Environmental Practice. 2004 Annex III, part II

• 1. General Provisions
• 2. Plant nutrients: manure management – 6 month minimum manure storage capacity
• 3. Plant protection products
• 4. Environmental permits
• 5. Environmental monitoring
• 6. Education, information and extension service

2008 Annex III part II (BSAP)

• 1. General Provisions
• 2. Plant nutrients – application rates for manure, 170kgN/ha, 25 kgP/ha
• 3. Plant protection products
• 4. Environmental permits: 40,000 poultry, 2,000 production pigs (over 30 kg), 750 sows or 400

AU cattle – integrated permit, over 100 AU - simplified permit or general rules (2012)

• 5. Monitoring and evaluation
• 6. Education, information and extension service

Current text of part II, Annex III (2008)

1. General Provisions

• 2. Plant nutrients

1. Animal density 2. Location and design of farm animal houses 3. Construction of manure storage 4. Agricultural wastewater and silage effluents 5. Application of organic manures 6. Application rates for nutrients 7. Winter crop cover 8. Water protection measures and nutrient reduction areas 9. Ammonia emissions

• 3. Plant protection products

1. Registration and approval 2. Storage and handling 3. Licence 4. Application technology 5. Testing of spraying equipment 6. Alternative methods of control

• 4. Environmental permits
• 5. Monitoring and evaluation
• 6. Education, information and extension service

Country Implementation (tick the box  - if implemented,  - if ongoing,  - if not implemented; supplementary detailed information can be provided on separate sheets) Ratification Application rate for nutrients Manure storage Permit system Monitoring and evaluation system (risk assessment tools and cost- effectiveness analysis applied) Education and training (advisory service) N (170 kg/ha) P (25 kg/ha) Waste handling (minimum storage capacity, 6 months) Wastewater management Prevention of emissions Integrated (BAT) 40,000 poultry 2,000 production pigs 750 sows >400 AU cattle General rules or simplified permits >100 AU DENMARK n.i.

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ESTONIA

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FINLAND

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GERMANY

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LATVIA

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LITHUANIA

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POLAND

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RUSSIA

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SWEDEN

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• ratified in 4 countries, ratification still ongoing in 4 countries
• 170 kgN/ha implemented in 7 countries and 25kgP/ha in 4 countries,
• 6 months minimum manure storage capacity is implemented in 8 countries
• integrated permit system and simplified permit system in 7 countries
• Monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for 7 countries
• Education and training (advisory services) are in place in 8 countries

Amendments to Annex III "Criteria and Measures Concerning the Prevention of Pollution from Land-Based Sources" of the 1992 Helsinki Convention (Rec 28E/4)

Revision of part II, Annex III

Prevention of pollution from agriculture

• New legal framework

 CAP, revision of RBMPs, MSFD

• Expectations and foreseen challenges

 from the Contracting Parties  from the Observers and stakeholders

• Scope:

 same as previous or? what can be ommitted?

• Timeline:

 2,5 years till deadline – 2016  coherence with HELCOM’s and external timelines

• Milestones

 links to HELCOM roadmap and meetings

• Lead Parties:

 co-leading / coordination of separate parts

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