SubsidieMeestersEnabling collaborative efforts for systemic change in Estonian River Basin Management
LIFE SIP for WATER aims to enhance the Western-Estonian River Basin Management Plan by implementing innovative governance and management solutions to improve water quality and sustainability.
Projectdetails
Introduction
LIFE SIP for WATER paves the way for the full implementation of the Western-Estonian River Basin Management Plan (WE RBMP) for 2022-2027, upscaling the implementation of the water framework directive in the largest of three river basins of Estonia. The overall objective of the WE RBMP is to protect and improve the ecological status of surface waters and groundwaters, improve sustainable water use, and support mitigation of drought and flood hazards.
Project Objectives
Aligning with the RBMP objectives, the current project proposes solutions to reinvent both the river basin governance system as well as boost the uptake of novel methods and decision support solutions for improved river basin management. Such novel methods, holistic decision support systems, and collaborative management efforts are mostly required to optimize the routine river basin management-related challenges all over Estonia.
Implementation of Novel Solutions
Beyond upscaling the governance, concrete actions are foreseen to validate novel solutions proven successful in water management in other EU countries, but until now not tested in Estonia. Such solutions will be implemented in the focus areas most relevant for the WE RB management, which are:
- Water smart rural policy
- Catchment scale ecosystem restoration
- Pollutant control
Governance Transformation
The project will be transforming governance, empowering best practice implementation, and fostering awareness. Ten interconnected work packages are planned that allow solving a significant number of practical challenges.
Measures and Actions
The WE RBMP plan includes 163 different measures, of which 105 measures will be (partly) implemented in LIFE SIP for WATER. At the end of the project, we have planned to implement:
- 62% of planned WE groundwater actions
- 25% of WE surface water actions
- 62% of cross-basin activities
The project steps up the existing routines and aligns different complementary funding to achieve this.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 17.923.162 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 29.871.936 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-1-2025 |
| Einddatum | 31-12-2033 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2025 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- KLIIMAMINISTEERIUMpenvoerder
- SIHTASUTUS KESKKONNAINVESTEERINGUTEKESKUS
- KESKKONNAAGENTUUR
- KESKKONNAAMET
- KESKKONNAMINISTEERIUMI INFOTEHNOLOOGIAKESKUS
- EESTI KESKKONNAUURINGUTE KESKUS
- POLLUMAJANDUS- JA TOIDUAMET
- MAAELU TEADMUSKESKUS
- TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL
- TARTU ULIKOOL
- TALLINN UNIVERSITY
- EESTI MAAULIKOOL
- BALTI KESKKONNAFOORUM
- EESTI POLLUMAJANDUS-KAUBANDUSKODA
- Eesti Loodushoiu Keskus
- SIHTASUTUS KESKKONNAOIGUSE KESKUS
- EESTI RAHVUSRINGHAALING
- RIIGIMETSA MAJANDAMISE KESKUS
- Läänemaa Rannakalanduse Selts MTÜ
- SOTSIAALMINISTEERIUM
- POLLUMAJANDUSE REGISTRITE JA INFORMATSIOONI AMET
Land(en)
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| Project | Regeling | Bedrag | Jaar | Actie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preparing a strategic integrated project for Western-Estonian River Basin ManagementLIFE SIP WetEST aims to implement the Western-Estonian River Basin Management Plan by improving governance models and resource planning for sustainable water management. | LIFE Technic... | € 37.251 | 2024 | Details |
For the Future of Water - Implementation of River Basin Management Plan in IcelandLIFE ICEWATER aims to enhance Iceland's River Basin Management Plan implementation by improving cooperation, capacity, and knowledge sharing, while developing restoration projects before 2028. | LIFE Strateg... | € 23.752.480 | 2025 | Details |
Integrated water management in LithuaniaThe project aims to implement the National Water Sector Plan in Lithuania by enhancing water management, improving assessment methods, and developing solutions to restore and protect surface waters. | LIFE Strateg... | € 11.878.484 | 2024 | Details |
Implementation of the river basin management plan in selected river sub-basins in SlovakiaThe project aims to implement integrated water management measures in Slovakia's Danube basin to address ecological targets and hydromorphological pressures through stakeholder collaboration. | LIFE Strateg... | € 16.677.073 | 2023 | Details |
LIFE CORREDOR DO RIO LEÇA – Specific Water Management Plan for the Leça RiverThe project aims to enhance CRL's capacity to prepare a high-quality SIP proposal for a Specific Water Management Plan for the Leça River, aligned with regional water management policies. | LIFE Technic... | € 70.000 | 2024 | Details |
Preparing a strategic integrated project for Western-Estonian River Basin Management
LIFE SIP WetEST aims to implement the Western-Estonian River Basin Management Plan by improving governance models and resource planning for sustainable water management.
For the Future of Water - Implementation of River Basin Management Plan in Iceland
LIFE ICEWATER aims to enhance Iceland's River Basin Management Plan implementation by improving cooperation, capacity, and knowledge sharing, while developing restoration projects before 2028.
Integrated water management in Lithuania
The project aims to implement the National Water Sector Plan in Lithuania by enhancing water management, improving assessment methods, and developing solutions to restore and protect surface waters.
Implementation of the river basin management plan in selected river sub-basins in Slovakia
The project aims to implement integrated water management measures in Slovakia's Danube basin to address ecological targets and hydromorphological pressures through stakeholder collaboration.
LIFE CORREDOR DO RIO LEÇA – Specific Water Management Plan for the Leça River
The project aims to enhance CRL's capacity to prepare a high-quality SIP proposal for a Specific Water Management Plan for the Leça River, aligned with regional water management policies.