manual of good practice for sustainable development

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Urząd Marszałkowski
UNIA EUROPEJSKA
Województwa Zachodniopomorskiego
Europejski
Fundusz
Rozwoju Regionalnego
MANUAL
OF GOOD PRACTICE
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The Manual was developed on request of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship Marshal’s
Office.
Project financed from EU funds ( European Regional Development Fund - ERDF ) under the
Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship ( 2007- 2013 ) – Priority
axis: Technical Assistance.
Katowice, December 2008
Manual of good practices for sustainable development
Content:
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 6
2. DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANUAL OF GOOD PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT - METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................. 9
3.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN MUNICIPALITY AND REGION .......................................... 12
4.
STRUCTURAL FUNDS AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ................ 15
5. GOOD PRACTICES - INTEGRATION, CO-ORDINATION AND STIMULATION OF
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION .................................................................................. 18
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
6.
GOOD PRACTICES – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ............................................ 42
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
6.5.
6.6.
6.7.
7.
PROGRAMS AND PLANS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (LOCAL AND REGIONAL ) ............................. 19
INFORMATION SOCIETY ........................................................................................................................ 23
ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................... 25
INNOVATION SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................... 28
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, LOCAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC DIALOG ....................................................... 32
REGIONAL AND TRANSREGIONAL COOPERATION .................................................................................. 35
PREPARATION, EVALUATION AND REALIZATION OF PROJECTS .............................................................. 39
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFRASTRUCTURE................................................................................ 43
TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY .................................................................................................................. 48
TOURISM AND RECREATION .................................................................................................................. 52
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ................................................................................................................... 57
REVITALIZATION .................................................................................................................................. 63
SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ....................................................................................................... 65
PROTECTION OF NATURAL ASSETS ........................................................................................................ 70
CONCLUSIONS......................................................................................................................................... 73
LITERATURE .................................................................................................................................................... 75
LIST OF THE PRESENTED PROJECTS ....................................................................................................... 76
ATTACHMENT NO.1........................................................................................................................................ 79
ATTACHMENT NO.2........................................................................................................................................ 80
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Summary
The Manual of Good Practices for Sustainable Development was worked out to facilitate
implementation of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the
years 2007-2013. The main objective of the Manual is to identify which practices for sustainable
development will better contribute to coordination and stimulation of development processes in the
Voivodeship, taking into account economic, environmental and social aspects and bearing in mind that
they should pose the least threat to the environment, not hamper the economic growth and not
increase the poverty margin.
It is also expected that the Manual will inspire to undertake actions aimed at promotion of sustainable
development using structural funds, improve the quality of projects applying for funding and stimulate
innovativeness, particularly in the context of environment quality.
The principles and examples of good practices presented in this Manual can serve all parties
interested in the development of local communities and shaping conditions for social and economic
growth in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
− The Manual was developed according to the following plan:
− Analysis of conditions and necessity for socio-economic growth in Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship,
− Review of the already completed projects financed or co-financed by EU and national funds,
realized both in Poland and abroad,
− Expert selection of exemplary projects according to a defined a set of criteria,
− Expert development of principles of good practice for selected thematic areas,
− Verification of information on selected projects based on a questionnaire and expert
evaluation.
The Manual contains examples of good practices in particular categories of projects of the Regional
Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship and shows how to build regional potential
for using these funds for promotion of sustainable development.
The principles and examples of good practice presented in the Manual can be used for development
of proposals and realization of projects under the Regional Operational Program for
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the years 2007-2013.
This mainly refers to investment projects realized within the following priority axes:
− Priority axis 1: Economy – Innovations - Technology – projects focused on the development
of innovative products and technological processes in SMEs,
− Priority axis 2: Development of transport and energy infrastructures – projects focused on
local energy-efficiency solutions based on renewable energy, development of heating
systems and power network; effective transport and communication solutions: construction of
optimal road systems, efficient and attractive public transport,
− Priority axis 4: Environmental protection infrastructure – projects focused on advanced
solutions for complex municipal management systems, including waste management, water
and wastewater management aimed at reduction of energy consumption, energy recovery
from technological processes, reduction of environmental impact,
− Priority axis 6: Development of metropolitan functions and Priority axis 5: Tourism, culture
and revitalization – projects integrating sustainable use of natural and cultural assets,
transport and development of local communities.
Apart from the investment projects also non-investment projects that can be realized under other funds
than the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship 2007-2013 were
presented in the Manual. These projects play the key role in creating conditions for sustainable
development in the Voivodeship. The actions contribute to better and more effective use of funds
offered by ROP by developing good project proposals, effective realization and application of the
project results in the future. They address such areas as education, information and regional support
of innovativeness.
It was observed that the use of structural funds can be an effective tool for creating sustainable
development by practical actions connected with the realization of investments and by simultaneous
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carrying out non-investment actions. This, however, requires deliberate actions to be undertaken by
beneficiaries of the structural funds and entities responsible for allocation of these funds.
The carried out review of Polish and European experience shows great potential in this field, which
includes better and more integrated planning, better involvement in implementation of innovative
solutions, application of complex solutions as well as diligent preparation and realization of the
projects.
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1. Introduction
Structural funds are and always should be an important element of shaping sustainable development,
the aims and principles of which have been defined in international, EU and Polish documents. The
main assumption of the Manual of Good Practices for Sustainable Development is to support the use
of structural funds to create the basis for sustainable development in Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship.
The Manual of Good Practices for Sustainable Development is addressed to beneficiaries of the
Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship (RPO WZ) for 2007-2013, local
and regional administration as well as project evaluators. The main objective of the Manual is to
identify which practices for sustainable development will better contribute to coordination and
stimulation of development processes in the Voivodeship, taking into account economic,
environmental and social aspects and bearing in mind that they should pose the least threat to the
environment, not hamper the economic growth and not increase the poverty margin.
The development of the Manual was based on the main focus areas of the EU Sustainable
Development Strategy, which contribute to:
− Implementation of EU legislation in environmental protection,
− Implementation of the Kyoto Protocol with regard to climate changes (by increasing energyefficiency and the use of renewable energy),
− Development of new solutions enabling the elimination of relationships between economic
growth and environmental effects,
− Use of sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions in the transport sector,
− Implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive,
− Proper management of the network Natura 2000.
The Manual contains examples of good practices in particular categories of projects submitted to the
Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship and shows how to build regional
potential for using these funds for promotion of sustainable development.
It is also expected that the Manual will inspire to undertake actions aimed at promotion of sustainable
development using structural funds, improve the quality of projects applying for funding and stimulate
innovativeness, particularly in the context of environment quality.
The Manual presents principles and examples of good practices selected from projects already
completed in Poland and abroad. The principles of good practice were determined on the basis of the
analysis of projects, literature surveys, questionnaires distributed among beneficiaries of structural
funds and interviews with experts.
The scope of the carried out analysis was defined according to strategic documents defining
principles, requirements and directions of sustainable development in the world, Europe and Poland:
− Strategy for Sustainable Development of Poland till 2025,
− EU Funds in the Environmental Sector – Handbook for 2007-2013,
− Lisbon Treaty,
− Renewed Lisbon Strategy 2005,
− Third Report on Economic and Social Cohesion – Cohesion Report,
− The Sixth Environmental Action Program of the European Community: “Environment 2010:
Our Future, Our choice 2005”,
− Agenda for sustainable and competitive European tourism from 2007.
An analysis of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship was carried out, based on strategic documents of
the Voivodeship. Goals and priorities of its development as well as demand for integration of actions
were taken into account. The analysis allowed to describe the specific character of the Voivodeship in
order to select the best projects supporting the development of this region. The following documents
were taken into consideration:
− Strategy for Development of Information Society in Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for
2006-2015,
− Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2020,
− Environmental Impact Assessment of the Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship till 2020,
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Environmental Protection Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the years 2008 –
2011 including perspectives for 2012 – 2015,
Spatial Development Plan for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship,
Transport Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2015,
Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2020 Regional Operational
Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the years 2007-2013,
Detailed Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the years
2007-2013.
Good practices will be presented within particular types of interventions and priority axes of the
Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the years 2007-2013, defined
as particularly important for the development of the Voivodeship. Project categories were defined
according to activities and actions defined in the Program, therefore they will include all types of
projects that may appear in project applications.
Good practices for promotion of sustainable development include two project categories:
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Projects financed under RPO WZ and actions supporting preparation, realization and evaluation of
projects:
− Programs and plans (regional),
− Information society,
− Ecological education,
− Innovation support,
− Local activity and public dialogue,
− Regional and transregional cooperation,
− Preparation, evaluation and realization of projects.
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Investment and non-investment projects focused on realization of objectives defined in particular
priority axes of RPO WZ:
− Environmental protection infrastructure,
− Transport and mobility
− Tourism and recreation,
− Energy infrastructure,
− Revitalization,
− Small and medium enterprises (SMEs),
− Protection of natural assets.
Project categories, within which examples of good practices were illustrated in the Manual are closely
connected with criteria used for evaluation of the compliance with principles of sustainable
development:
− Promoting initiatives of the private sector aimed at incorporating environmental factors into
sustainable production,
− Breaking the relationship between economic growth and use of resources and generation of
wastes, including construction of modern sewage treatment plants,
− Prevention and counteracting the degradation of urban and rural area,
− Promotion and implementation of a “sustainable society model” in urban agglomerations and
rural areas,
− Promotion and implementation of a “sustainable tourism model”,
− Protection and recovery of ecosystems and natural areas and stopping the degradation of
biodiversity, including proper management of the network Natura 2000,
− Cooperation on a local, regional and international level ( including transborder cooperation ),
cooperation between local authorities, non-governmental units representing different sectors,
economic growth organizations, innovativeness centers and RTD units,
− Use of sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions in transport sector,
− Increasing energy-efficiency and use of renewable energy,
− Integration of environmental protection and sustainable development with particular regional
development strategies,
− Promotion of sustainable development,
− Use of sustainable solutions in social infrastructure, including education and health care.
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In the search for examples of good practice the first target was Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
When no project with the required practice was identified, the investigated area was extended to the
whole country. If it was still impossible to find an exemplary project other European countries were
investigated.
A detailed methodology applied in the development of the Manual was described in the next chapter.
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2. Development of the Manual of Good Practices for
Sustainable Development - Methodology
The Manual of Good Practices for Sustainable Development was based on results of projects realized
under structural funds both in Poland and abroad, as well as on questionnaires and interviews with
project evaluators.
The Manual was developed according to the following plan:
− Analysis of conditions and necessity for socio-economic growth in Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
− Review of the already completed projects financed or co-financed by EU and national funds,
realized both in Poland and abroad,
− Expert selection of exemplary projects according to a defined a set of criteria,
− Expert development of principles of good practice for selected thematic areas,
− Verification of information on selected projects based on a questionnaire and expert
evaluation.
Complex studies on good practices including guidelines available on EU websites and websites of
European regions and non-governmental organizations in Poland were used. A list of reference
sources is presented in Attachment No.1.
The following programs were analyzed:
− INTERREG: INTERREG III A, CADSES, Baltic Sea Region Program,
− Integrated Regional Development Operational Program (IRDOP),
− Sectoral Operational Program – Transport (SOP Transport),
− Sectoral Operational Program – Agricultural (SOP Agricultural),
− Sectoral Operational Program – Improvement of the Competitiveness of Enterprises (SOP
ICE),
− Cohesion Fund,
− Program CONCERTO.
The selection of projects was based on information concerning projects developed under the abovementioned programs, obtained mainly from surveys focused on examples of good practices. One of
the information sources were materials on the ecological contest organized under the patronage of the
Ministry of the Environment: Leader of Polish Ecology.
In order to define principles and identify examples of good practice high integration of goals of
sustainable development was taken into account in the project selection. The criteria were universal,
regardless the type of the project. This was the basis for identifying principles of good practice in
particular areas of the discussed issues.
The following criteria were used:
− Sustainable results ( continuation and further use of the project results),
− Solutions used in one project can be used in other projects,
− Measurable project results with reference to environmental impact or quality (result indicator),
− Project brings measurable social, environmental and economic effects (result indicators).
In the selection of examples of good practices the following criteria were taken into consideration:
− effectiveness (whether and how good practices in sustainable development affect the
development of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship in the context of economic, social, and
environmental aspects, and economic growth and competitiveness of the region),
− usefulness (whether and how the implemented practices in sustainable development
stimulate motivation and commitment of projects applicants and beneficiaries for integration
of such aspects as environmental protection, sustainable economy and social development,
connected with the planned regional development in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship),
− sustainability ( whether positive aspects of good practices in sustainable development will
integrate environmental, geographical and social issues and stimulate innovations in the
projects realized within the perspective for 2007-2013 or whether they will be beyond the
current programming and will be able to generate additional effects ),
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will the commitment of partners representing environmental protection sector ( authorities responsible
for environment, non-governmental organizations, etc. ) contribute to the development of long-term
local and regional strategies, directions, plans and programs for better understanding of the integration
of environmental protection aspects and promotion of sustainable development principle within all
aspects of operational programs,
The carried out analysis allowed to collect materials and information on projects realized in Poland and
abroad within the defined RPO priority axes and intervention categories and thereby – to formulate
principles of good practice and select projects which best reflect the principles of sustainable
development.
In the project evaluation process the following criteria of model solution applicability were taken into
account:
− Application scale within the Voivodeship – possibility of duplicating the applied solution within
the Voivodeship,
− Implementation and operating costs,
− Technical potential,
− Consumption of energy and raw materials,
− Negative impact on the environment,
− Legal restrictions,
− Funding possibilities,
− Realization deadlines,
− Local and translocal integration of the solutions,
− Ecological, social and economic effects in a voivodeship scale.
In the project evaluation process the following criteria of model solution applicability were taken into
account:
− Application scale within the Voivodeship – possibility of duplicating the applied solution within
the Voivodeship,
− Implementation and operating costs,
− Technical potential,
− Consumption of energy and raw materials,
− Negative impact on the environment,
− Legal restrictions,
− Funding possibilities,
− Realization deadlines,
− Local and translocal integration of the solutions,
− Ecological, social and economic effects in a voivodeship scale.
− Based on the available information sources data on more than 1000 projects realized in
Poland and abroad were analyzed. As a result of the preliminary selection over 100 projects
were chosen that met the previously defined criteria.
A special questionnaire was prepared to monitor good practices for sustainable development in
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. Beneficiaries of projects realized under structural funds were asked
to assess to what an extent structural funds contributed to sustainable development. The
questionnaire was distributed among Marshal’s Offices and Voivodeship Funds for Environmental
Protection. in Poland and those who are responsible for structural funds in the Baltic sea Region. As
a response lists of completed projects including addresses of beneficiaries and recommendations of
people responsible for structural funds were obtained. Based on the collected contact details the
questionnaire was sent to the beneficiaries of structural programs in the Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship and selected voivodeships in Poland. Due to the carried out opinion poll about 30
questionnaires were obtained. The questionnaire is attached to this Manual as Attachment No.2.
As a result of the carried out inventory a working material was collected, which included projects
realized in Poland and abroad ( about 50 projects ) within the scope defined by priority axes and
intervention categories of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
This allowed experts in particular thematic areas to formulate principles of good practice and identify
projects which best reflect the principles of sustainable development. The projects were verified once
again by sending them to those beneficiaries who had not provided information on the project or by
direct telephone interviews and consultations with experts. The filled in questionnaires and the experts’
comments concerning the selected projects constituted the basis for working out project descriptions.
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It should be mentioned here that in many cases the projects selected in this manual are representative
for the group of projects identified in this work as examples of good practice.
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3. Sustainable development in municipality and region
Complying with the principles of sustainable development in a municipality or region is a process of
improving the solutions worked out within undertaken actions. This includes identifying goals and
policies in the municipality, defining tasks and methods for their coordination in a short-, medium- and
long-term perspective as well as methods for verification and evaluation of the obtained results and
the assumed plans.
Sustainable development of the municipality can be achieved by, for example, proper administrative
decisions, infrastructure projects, local regulations, development of public awareness. Apart from that,
projects co-financed by structural funds may and should be of great significance.
Global perspective
A practical aspect of sustainable development are the principles of its implementation.
The first global reference was made during the United Nations Conference on Natural Environment
and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and formulated in Rio Declaration as 27 principles defining
rights and responsibilities of the states with regard to their actions aimed at development of mankind
and improvement of their living conditions. Another important document adopted during the
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conference is a Global Action Plan for the 21 century - Agenda 21. The document, agreed by 179
countries, is an example of global partnership aimed at reconciliation of requirements for healthy
environment and sound economy all over the world. Apart from that, during the conference,
a Framework Convention of the United Nations Organization on climate change was adopted, the
main objective of which was stabilization of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at the level posing
no significant threat to the global climate system.
In 1997 a Climatic Conference in Kyoto was held. It focused on problems connected with the reduction
of greenhouse gas emission. Representatives of 160 countries decided that by 2012 the developed
countries would have to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by 5,2% in comparison to the level
in 1990.
The main goal of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, which was organized in 2002 in
Johannesburg, was to sum up global changes which had taken place within the previous 10 years and
recommend actions that should be undertaken to improve our living conditions and protect natural
resources. The Summit ended with adoption of a Declaration, in which heads of states and
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governments renewed their commitments adopted in the Global Action Plan for the 21 century –
Agenda 21.
European perspective
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A long-term, socio-economic EU program is the Lisbon Strategy adopted in March 2000 , Goeteborg
Strategy of 2001 and Renewed Lisbon Strategy from 2005. The aim of these documents was to
transform the economies of EU countries into a leading, knowledge-based global economy by 2010.
To achieve this the following actions were planned:
− Fast transformation into knowledge-based economy, in that supporting innovativeness,
− Liberalization and integration of those markets and sectors which were not included in the
common market,
− Promotion of entrepreneurship,
− Increase of the employment rate and change of the social model,
− Complying with the principles of sustainable environmental development, including reduction
of climate changes, effective use of environmental resources.
Most of the actions undertaken within the Lisbon Strategy are connected with modernization of
employment policy and creation of positive changes at the labor market. The main idea is to facilitate
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The Lisbon European Council – An Agenda of Economic and Social Renewal for Europe, Contribution of the
European Council to Special European Council in Lisbon, 23 marzec 2000, DOC/00/7; Strategia Lizbońska –
droga do sukcesu zjednoczonej Europy, Urząd Komitetu Integracji Europejskiej, Warszawa 2002.
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conducting one’s own economic activity, particularly in SMEs sector, in which the largest number of
workplaces is created.
Among actions aimed at implementation of the Lisbon Strategy particular attention should be paid to
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the Environmental Technologies Action Plan – ETAP . The Plan identified methods for supporting
development and effective use of potential of innovative technologies in EU.
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In 2006 a renewed EU Sustainable Development Strategy was adopted. The document pointed out to
the necessity of gradual change of non-sustainable production and consumption standards and
adopting a more integrated approach to the policy of sustainable development. The main objective of
the Strategy is defining actions aimed at improvement of living conditions of the society by developing
sustainable societies, which effectively manage and use the resources, can take benefits of the
innovative economic potential and are able to ensure welfare, environmental protection and social
cohesion. The Strategy identified goals and actions for seven thematic priorities up to 2010, most of
which focus on environmental issues:
− Climate changes and clean energy,
− Sustainable transport,
− Sustainable consumption and production,
− Conservation and management of natural resources,
− Public health,
− Global poverty and challenges for sustainable development.
Political frames in the area of EU environmental protection for the years 2002-2012 are defined by the
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6 Environmental Action Plan - EAP . It reflects the environmental dimension of the EC strategy for
sustainable development and identifies priorities for environmental protection.
Due to the EU policy there are various financial support instruments available. At the level of EU DG
Environment financing is provided within three programs:
− LIFE +,
− Financial instrument of civil defense,
− Financing eco-innovations.
The programs are realized within the awarded grants.
National perspective
According to various national and international documents both central authorities and local
governments are obliged to comply with the principles of sustainable development. According to the
Global Action Plan – Agenda 21 each municipality should have worked out a sustainable development
program by the middle of the nineties. On the United Nations Organization Conference in New York in
1997, which was summing up the 5 years’ period of implementation of eco-development principles at
all management levels, the importance of these programs for sustainable development was
emphasized. It was also agreed that by 2002 all countries should have developed national strategies
of sustainable development.
In Poland the document POLAND 2025 was adopted – a long-term strategy of sustainable
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development , which defined directions and principles for implementation of sustainable development
in Poland.
Sustainable development became the basis for working out assumptions for the National Development
Strategy 2007-2015, adopted by the Cabinet in 2006. The document is a primary document for other
strategies and programs, formulating a multi-year strategy of socio-economic development in Poland.
On its basis National Strategic Reference Frameworks, including operational programs and
government and local government development programs are worked out.
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Commission of European Communities (2002) Report from the Commission, Environmental technology for
sustainable development, COM (2002) 122 final.
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Council of the European Union, Review of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy (EU SDS) − Renewed
Strategy, Brussels, 26 June 2006 (2006).
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Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth
Community Environment Action Programme, Official Journal of the European Communities, L.242.
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Polska 2025. Długookresowa strategia trwałego i zrównowaŜonego rozwoju, Rada Ministrów, Warszawa 2000.
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Zachodniopomorski Region Perspective
Challenges for the region resulting from the policy of sustainable development are defined in the
Voivodeship’s strategic documents:
− Strategy for Developing Information Society in Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship in 20062015,
− Strategy for Development of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2020,
− Environmental Protection Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship in 2008–2011
including Perspectives 2012 – 2015,
− Prognosis of Environmental Impact Assessment of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Development Strategy in 2008 – 2011 including Perspectives 2012 – 2015,
− Spatial Development Plan for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship,
− Strategy for Transport Sector Development till 2015.
The above-mentioned documents define development goals and priorities and point out to the
necessity of undertaking integrated actions.
The basic document is the Strategy of Development of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2020,
which determines frames for the development processes in the Voivodeship and identifies basic
structural components of operational documents, sectoral strategies and plans. According to this
document the key issue in the sustainable development of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship is the
increase of attractiveness of the Voivodeship for investors, maintaining balance and alleviating
discrepancies in social, economic and spatial development as well as providing the effective use of EU
structural funds. Particular attention is also paid to multi-dimensional international cooperation based
on partner relationships with border regions in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and other regions
surrounding the Baltic Sea.
A document complementary to the above-mentioned one is the Spatial Development Plan for
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. It identifies key investment locations connected with governmental
tasks realized in the Voivodeship as well as locations of investments realized for translocal public
purposes. The document defines conditions, development and spatial development directions for the
Voivodeship and tasks aimed at fulfilling translocal public purposes. The Plan covers the entire
Voivodeship within its administrative boundaries, in that a metropolitan area including Szczecin, Nowe
Warpno, Police, Dobra, Kołbaskowo, Gryfino, Stare Czarnowo, Kobylanka, Goleniów and Stargard
Szczeciński – town and municipality.
Based on these two documents a regional development perspective for the Voivodeship is worked out,
including socio-economic, environmental and spatial aspects.
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4. Structural funds as an instrument of sustainable
development
Structural funds are a tool of structural policy of the European Union. Their main task is supporting
restructurization and modernization of economies of EU countries. As such they influence economic
and social cohesion of the Union. The funds are directed to these sectors of economy and these
regions, which would not be able to keep up with the average economic level in the EU without any
financial support. In the European Union there are both well developed regions, such as southern
England, areas surrounding Paris or the Netherlands and those whose development level differs
significantly from the “European average”. These are Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Northern Scandinavia
and southern Italy and new member states of the EU. The Structural Policy and the Funds are to
support central and regional authorities of less developed regions in solving their most important
economic problems. During the period of 2000-2006 four structural funds existed, which were to
support the cohesion policy objectives:
− European Social Fund,
− European Agricultural Fund,
− European Regional Development Fund,
− Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance.
Apart from these there is a Cohesion Fund, a financial instrument of the EU, not belonging to the
Structural funds and implemented on the level of selected countries not regions. Its main objective is
to improve integration of less developed countries by construction of transportation networks and
environmental protection facilities of transregional scale.
In the years 2007-2013 as a result of the cohesion policy reform, the number of structural funds was
reduced to two: European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund. Also the Cohesion
Fund was included in the main stream of programming, which in the period of 2007-2013 will come
under similar principles as the structural funds. The funds supporting investments in agriculture and
fisheries have been included in the Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy,
respectively.
Structural Funds in Poland in 2007-2013
National Cohesion Policy (National Strategic Reference Framework) is a document defining directions
and the level of financial support from the Structural Funds for realization of development projects in
Poland in the period 2007-2013. National Cohesion Policy is a strategic document defining priorities
and areas of funding as well as implementation system for the European Regional Development Fund,
Social Development Fund and Cohesion Fund in the framework of the Community budget for 20072013.
The total amount of financial resources involved in the realization of the National Strategic Reference
Framework will amount to approximately 101,7 billion EUR, out of which about 82,3 billion EUR will be
the public contribution. Out of this sum the estimated value of the allocation of the Community
contribution amounts to 62,9 billion EUR.
The National Cohesion Strategy will be complemented by the following operational programs:
− Operational Program Infrastructure and Environment – 27,9 billion EUR,
− Operational Program Human Capital – 9,7 billion EUR,
− Operational Program Innovative Economy – 8,3 billion EUR,
− Operational Program Development of Eastern Poland – 2,3 billion EUR,
− Operational Program Technical Assistance – 0,5 billion EUR,
− European Territorial Cooperation Programs – 0,7 billion EUR,
− 16 regional programs (1 for each voivodeship) – 16,6 billion EUR.
The ERDF aims at strengthening economic and social cohesion in the European Union by elimination
of imbalances among its regions. In short, the ERDF finances:
− direct aid to investments made within companies (in particular SMEs) to create sustainable
jobs;
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infrastructure notably linked to research and innovation, telecommunications, environment,
energy and transport;
financial instruments (risk capital funds, local development funds, etc.) to support regional
and local development and to foster cooperation between towns and regions;
technical assistance measures.
The ERDF can intervene in the three objectives of regional policy:
− Convergence,
− Regional Competitiveness and Employment,
− European Territorial Cooperation.
Convergence
In regions covered by the Convergence objective, ERDF focuses its intervention on modernization and
diversification of economic structures as well as on safeguarding or creating sustainable jobs, with
actions in the following areas:
− research and technological development (RTD),
− innovation and entrepreneurship,
− information society,
− environment,
− risk prevention,
− tourism,
− culture,
− transport,
− energy,
− education,
− health.
Regional Competitiveness and Employment
For the Regional Competitiveness and Employment objective, the priorities are based on three
sections:
− innovation and knowledge-based economy: strengthening regional capacities for research
and technological development, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship and strengthening
financial engineering notably for companies involved in knowledge-based economy;
− environment and risk prevention: cleaning up polluted areas, boosting energy efficiency,
promoting clean public transport within towns and drawing up plans to prevent and limit
natural and technological risks;
− access to transport and telecommunications services of general economic interest.
European Territorial Cooperation
For the European Territorial Cooperation objective , the ERDF focuses its aid on three main areas:
− development of economic and social cross-border activities;
− establishment and development of transnational cooperation, including bilateral cooperation
between maritime regions;
− increasing the efficiency of regional policy through interregional promotion and cooperation,
the networking and exchange of experience between regional and local authorities.
Specific Territorial Characteristics
The ERDF also pays particular attention to specific territorial characteristics. ERDF action is designed
to reduce economic, environmental and social problems in towns. Naturally disadvantaged areas geographically speaking - (remote, mountainous or sparsely populated areas) benefit from special
treatment. Lastly, the outermost areas also benefit from specific assistance from the ERDF to address
possible disadvantages due to their remoteness.
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There are several new tools and initiatives enabling the most effective and sustainable use of
Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund in 2007-2013. They combine knowledge on project management
and financial engineering providing efficiency of investments and long-term regional development.
These three instruments are the following:
− JASPERS (Joint Assistance in Supporting Projects in European Regions)
is a technical
assistance partnership between the European Commission’s Regional Policy DG, the
European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (EBRD) and the KfW which recently joined the partnership. The main objective
of the program is to provide technical expertise to the Member States with a view to
developing large-scale, high-quality infrastructure projects, mainly in the transport and
environmental sectors, with the help of EIB and EBRD experts, thus expecting the grant
funding they may obtain from the Commission.
− JEREMIE (Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises) is an initiative which
was developed by the European Commission (EC) and the European Investment Fund (EIF),
which is a part of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the context of the EU Structural
Funds allocation 2007-2013 for the European Member States and regions. The initiative
offers EU Member States, through their national and regional Managing Authorities, the
opportunity to use a part of their European Union (EU) Structural Funds to finance small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by means of equity, loans or guarantees, through
a revolving Holding Fund acting as an umbrella fund.
− JESSICA (Joint European Support for Sustainable Investment in City Areas) is an initiative
developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), in
collaboration with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB). Under new procedures,
Member States are being given the option of using some of their EU grant funding, their socalled Structural Funds, to make repayable investments in projects forming part of an
integrated plan for sustainable urban development. These investments, which may take
a form of equity, loans and/or guarantees, are delivered to projects via Urban Development
Funds and, if required, Holding Funds.
All the European policies have to guarantee sustainable development and high level of environmental
protection. Legal basis and regional policy guidelines also impose the necessity for considering
economic, social and environmental priorities. The regional sustainable development will be achieved
only if it is carried out in compliance with environmental requirements.
The EU regional policy may contribute to realization of sustainable development by promoting
environmentally friendly technologies and initiatives in the field of transport, energy and infrastructure
providing high quality of water, air and soil. Besides, the Member States are obliged to make
environmental impact assessments and get approval from environmental protection authorities as well
as from the public during the procedures of cohesion policy implementation.
The total amount of funds from the Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund for environmental protection
programs has doubled since the previous period reaching about 100 billion EUR (30% of the total
funds). Half of this sum will be used for infrastructure investments connected with water purification
and solid wastes utilization, reclamation of degraded areas, reduction of pollution as well as nature
protection and risk prevention.
The other half will be used for investments affecting natural environment such as transport and power
systems, eco-innovations, environmental management in enterprises, regeneration of urban and rural
areas and eco-tourism. For example, for supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources
over 7 billion EUR have been planned.
The cohesion policy may also be of a significant importance in supporting regions in their efforts
towards adaptation to climate changes and may contribute to reduction of their negative impact on the
regions. New regional policy programs, more than ever, support development of renewable and
alternative energy sources, which entails more possibilities for the European enterprises.
The growing dependence of Europe on import of energy and permanent increase of the load of roads
and air routes reduce the competitiveness of the European industry. Therefore, creation of renewable
energy networks, which generate less pollution from transport means and use of environmentallyfriendly technologies are the main priorities in the field of modernization of production and reduction of
emitted pollution.
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5. Good practices - Integration, co-ordination and
stimulation of sustainable development in the region
In this chapter good practices concerning support of good preparation, realization and application of
the results of projects applied to RPO WZ were presented. Ensuring high quality level of the realized
projects in relation to goals and priorities of sustainable development requires social and economical
potential, and effectiveness of administration actions during realization of the projects.
Most of the examples and the good practices presented in this chapter cannot be financed within the
Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship (West Pomerania) for the years
2007-2013. They constitute a good practice worth promotion in activities carried out by the public
administration and all parties involved in the programs and plans on local and regional scale. It is
important to note that most of the presented activities should be carried out in the region as
complementary to actions covered by RPO WP. They should be carried out to built up regional
capacity for development and realization of the investment projects and application of their results.
They can be co-financed from other sources, including European structural funds. It is important that in
all potential projects other activities should be taken into account as a integral part of the investment
projects.
Preparation and realization of projects of high economical performance and high ecological and social
values require good identification and analysis of the local community needs, existing problems, and
possibilities of finding a solution to them. Very important are such elements as: concept creation,
appropriate planning of the tasks, assessment and verification of goals, analysis of the existing and
future conditions for application and use of the proposed solutions. Furthermore, it must be stressed
that the projects should be assessed in terms of long-term local development perspective, future
changes of socio-economic development conditions and with respect to the framework of local and
regional planning.
It must be also noted that most of the projects already completed in Poland, which were financed from
structural funds, were carried out in a routine way, based on the current state of the art, standards and
codes of practice. They address well understood problems and aspects. They are the response for
legal requirements and the needs of the local communities.
In a long strategic perspective this practice can become insufficient. Having in mind the dynamic
changes of global, regional and local conditions of socio-economic development it is necessary to
raise the effectiveness and efficiency of the applied solutions. It is particularly important in the case of
projects, which in a decisive way determine future development of local communities.
For that reason it is essential that actions aimed at raising public awareness, competence of
management bodies, development of information infrastructure and improving the management quality
in all aspects of life should be undertaken. Those actions are the guarantee of absorbing the funding
opportunities and, on the other hand - the guarantee of long-standing effectiveness of the achieved
results.
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5.1.
Programs and plans of sustainable development (local
and regional )
Programming of sustainable development on a regional and local level is fundamental for the efficient
use of structural funds and realistic accomplishment of the strategic goals in the long run. Strategic
management defines and determines favorable conditions for achieving the goals, stimulates the
planners to use better solutions and ensures their further utilization. Strategic management is the key
element of the socio-economic development. The strategic management is defined by the goals and
means of their accomplishment. The basis of the sustainable strategic planning are strategic plans
such as AGENDA 21, Sustainable Development Program, Environmental Protection Program and the
thematic strategies such as tourism development program, renewable energy development,
revitalization programs and detailed plans such as municipal plans for energy supply. The
effectiveness of programs and plans depends on the level on which the plans are the real reflection of
the social needs of the community and – on its willingness to take action.
Programming is a key element in the management of socio-economic development. Regional
development programs fulfill the following functions:
− Regulatory and control, which is the basis for assessment of the effectiveness of the
undertaken actions,
− Information – Program is a document containing guidelines for organizations and institutions
in the region,
− Co-ordination - Program is an element ensuring accomplishment of goals at defined means
− Activating – Program is a document stimulating authorities to look for the best directions of
regional development,
− Promotion – emphasizing strong points of a given region and its potential.
Each regional development program defines the so called regional development missions and
determines strategic goals and the corresponding operational goals.
Good practice principles:
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Cohesive strategic planning on local and regional level encompassing realistic strategies,
programs, implementation plans and projects,
Integration of strategies and plans within a regional cooperation framework and inter-sectoral
actions (exchange of information, workshops, expert groups),
Public participation in planning, reviewing of plans, programs and projects covering all
potentially interested parties of public dialogue (meetings, active forms of social involvement),
Coherence and reliability of planning within strategies, programs and plans ensuring
favorable conditions for implementation of projects and solutions,
Use of various tools for supporting and stimulating activities of public entities and
entrepreneurs – this particularly concern projects of environmental protection infrastructure,
energy sector, transport and communication,
Complexity and integrity of programs and plans integrating various aspects of local socioeconomic development,
Strategic planning as development and realization of a long-term road map to achieve the
assumed goals, including schedules and task allocation,
Efficiency, involvement, development of competence and cooperation between administration
of all levels in realization of programs and plans.
Baltic 21 – An Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea Region
Country
Region
Type of the initiative
Addressee
Organizations involved
in the initiative
Funding possibilities from RPO WZ
Contact
11 countries of the Baltic Sea Region
Baltic Sea Region
Cooperation network
countries of the Baltic Sea Region
Government representatives from 11 countries of the Baltic Sea Region, European
Commission, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, international
financing institutions
no
Baltic 21 Secretariat
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P.O. Box 2010 SE-103 11
Stockholm SWEDEN
e-mail: secretariat@baltic21.org
www.baltic21.org
Initiated by the Prime Ministers of the Baltic Sea countries in 1996, Baltic 21 is a regional expression of the
global Agenda 21 adopted by the United Nations “Earth Summit.” Being an open and transparent co-operation
network, Baltic 21 links together a wide range of stakeholders in a common endeavor for regional sustainable
development.
As a multinational team, the Baltic 21 members are various government ministries and agencies from the 11
Baltic Sea states, the European Commission, numerous intergovernmental and non-governmental
organizations, academic and financial institutions, as well as local, city and business networks. Baltic 21 bring
together people who are active in a variety of different sectors, including agriculture, education, energy,
fisheries, forestry, industry, tourism, transport and spatial planning. By way of sectoral platforms, their members
carry out joint actions and cross-sectoral activities.
Their mission is to contribute actively towards advancing sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region by
coordinating goals and activities, and by serving as a forum for cooperation across borders and between
stakeholder groups. They provide a platform for governments, organizations, communities and people to seek
out new partnerships and strengthen the existing ones. By acting as a bridge between stakeholders they aim to
help them make progress towards transforming this part of the world into a sustainable region.
- the project is a good example of long-term and effective international cooperation aimed at realization of the
principle of sustainable development.
Polish-German program for revitalization of towns, municipalities and counties in the Parsęta
River Basin based on Polish-German Tourist Product “Salt Track”
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Organizations involved in the initiative
Information
Poland
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship – Parsęta River Basin
investment project
Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Parsęta River Basin
Regionaler Fremdenverkehrsverband Vorpommem e.V., Gemeinde Ferdinandshof,
Zachodnie Pomorze Regional Tourist Organization
Priority 5. Tourism, culture and revitalization– partially, according to the Detailed
Description of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Parsęta River Basin in Karlino)
78-230 Karlino
ul. Szymanowskiego 17
tel.: +48 94 311 72 47
fax: +48 94 311 71 16
e-mail: zmigdp@parseta.org.pl
www.parseta.org.pl
The aim of the project was to prepare and develop a transboundary tourist offer based on the cultural heritage of
the Parsęta River Basin. Parsęta Basin and Mecklenburg – Pomorze Przednie are areas of high natural
amenities, great tourist and recreational potential, long history connected with salt exploitation from saline sources
and its transportation, but also with changing and rich culture of its inhabitants.
Within the project a „Marketing strategy of the Polish-German brand tourist product SALT TRACK” and “Subregional plan for revitalization of towns, municipalities and counties of the Parsęta
River Basin” were developed. Both documents are compatible with local plans for
revitalization of 24 towns and municipalities belonging to the Union and 5 counties
including: Koszalin, Białogard, Kołobrzeg, Szczecin and Świdwin. Apart from that
a lot of studies were carried out, aimed at inventory of tourist infrastructure,
attractions and amenities as well as at identification of tourist products already
existing in this region and gathering reliable and practical information on them also
for the tourists.
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It has been estimated that realization of the project contributed to the increase of: economic activity in tourist and
semi-tourist traffic by 15%, the number of domestic and foreign tourists by 15% and the use of tourist
infrastructure in and off the tourist season by 10%. semi-tourist traffic by 15%, the number of domestic and foreign
tourists by 15% and the use of tourist infrastructure in and off the tourist season by 10%.
- the project is a good example of regional cooperation for coherent planning of tourism development in
compliance with the principle of sustainable development.
RAINNET I – Improvement of water quality in the Baltic Sea by development of water
management
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland - Lithuania - Kaliningrad Region
south-eastern part of the Baltic Sea Region
non-investment project
citizens of the Baltic Sea Region
City of Gdynia, Świetłogorsk
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Project Coordinator:
Marek Stępa
City of Gdynia tel.: +48 58 66 88 012
e-mail: sekr.e@gdynia.pl
www.gdynia.pl
The project was realized in the framework of the Community Initiative INTERREG IIIA by Poland–Lithuania Kaliningrad Region. The project partners are: City of Gdynia, Municipal Offices of Kosakowo, Reda, Rumia,
Wejherowo and City of Klaipeda in Lithuania.
The main objective of the project is reduction of pollution discharged with rainfall water to the Baltic Sea from the
south-eastern areas of the Baltic Sea Region.
Main activities of the project include concept of water management system development and preparation of cost
and design documentation for all the partners for investment of a key importance for improving water quality in the
Baltic Sea. Apart from this an experience exchange forum was established on improving water management
systems by organizing two seminars, consultations, website, publication and promotion of the project in the
media.
- this is a strategic project which aims at developing a common approach to solving problems of risk for the Baltic
Sea due to rainfall water run off,
- exchange of experience within the project and creation of common design solutions to be used by all project
partners and other users.
Near and far – we will save the Baltic Sea together
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland
Pomorskie Voivodeship
investment and non-investment project
local society, turists
Municipal Office of Sopot
Priority axis 4: Environmental protection infrastructure– partially, according to the
Detailed Description of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
ElŜbieta Turowiecka
Municipal Office of Sopot
tel.: +48 58 521 38 64
e-mail: elatur@sopot.pl
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The main objective of the project is increasing the attractiveness of the region to enhance its competitiveness by
creating conditions for sustainable development of the coastal zone on both sides of the border.
The direct objective of the project is environmental protection by improving water quality of the Baltic Sea along
the coast. The water quality in Gdańsk Bay is an important element affecting life conditions, tourism development,
recreation and entrepreneurship of the inhabitants of this region and therefore, its social and economic
development.
The project consists of three components:
- Investment part – modernization of the retention reservoir called Staw Reja in Sopot. The pond is an element of
the system collecting rainfall runoff water and discharging this water into the Baltic Sea. Modernization aims at
cleaning the reservoir and its surroundings, reconstruction of outlet chamber enabling flow control and
assembling pre-treatment installation at the inlets to the pond. Apart from that lightning of the area is planned. It
is expected that a new shape will be given to the pond surroundings and an attractive area for walking and
recreation will be created.
- Non-investment part i.e. study tour of administration officials from Swietlogorsk in Sopot to exchange experience
in environmental management.
- Project management.
- the project is a good example due to complexity of objectives, which are achieved by a simple investment. It is
an example of good choice of a high efficiency action.
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5.2.
Information society
Information is a crucial element in shaping the path towards sustainable development. It helps,
stimulates and supports many basic actions being undertaken towards achieving sustainability goals
such as: planning the socio-economical development, public communication, public dialog, supporting
small and medium enterprises and supporting the decision making process. For that purpose Internet
based tools are used.. They include mainly decision support tools for environmental protection
planning, spatial planning, processing and presenting the information on environment, enabling the
access to administrative procedures and environmental management. It should be stressed here, that
the access to the environment-related information is the basic requirement of environmental
management. Each administrative unit in Poland is obliged to maintain basic obligatory environmental
information services. Apart from that additional efforts can be undertaken to support environmental
management on a local and regional level. That kind of services is also provided by NGOs and local
agencies.
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Integration of information sources concerning environment, society and economy.
Development of spatial information systems within this focus and providing public access to
the information.
Integration of administrative and business procedures with the information systems and
environmental monitoring.
Development and implementation of independent or integrated internet services supporting
local communities, administration and SMEs in fulfilling the sustainability goals
Development, integration and implementation of environmental information systems
facilitating the every day work of the local administration and constituting a source of
information for local communities.
Implementation of decision support systems, local and regional development programs and
plans, environmental protection programs and operational programs, based on the
environmental information systems.
Identification System of Air Pollution Inflow (Polish acronym - SINZaP)
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland
Silesian Voivodeship
society
Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas
Priority 3: Development of information society– partially, according to the Detailed
Description of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
Czesław Kliś, Joachim Bronder
Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas
ul. Kossutha 6, 40-844 Katowice, Poland
tel.: +48 32 254 60 31
fax: +48 32 2541 717
e-mail: klis@ietu.katowice.pl, bron@ietu.katowice.pl
http://www.ietu.katowice.pl
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Identification System of Air Pollution Inflow (Polish acronym - SINZaP) is a
real time operating system resembling a neural network. It is designed for
modeling of pollutant emissions and air pollutants concentrations, addressed
to specialists or decision makers responsible for air quality management. The
system stores actual information on air pollutant emission sources located on
the monitoring area, determines actual emission volume, models
concentrations of monitored pollutants in selected receptors and compares
them with measured concentrations. On this basis the most probable
pollutant emission and the most probable levels of pollutant concentrations
within the boundaries of the monitored area can be identified.
The System was implemented in the MARQUIS project as a tool for
forecasting air quality for selected monitoring stations in Silesian
Voivodeship.
Currently, the system generates current and forecast data for two information
systems:
- Identification System of Air Pollutant Inflow – source of information for
specialists or decision-makers responsible for air quality management in the region.
- Information System on Quality of Air in Silesian Voivodeship - for the needs of common users, including people
from the high risk groups.
Both systems are available on the website of the Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas: www.ietu.katowice.pl.
- good cooperation and communication within the project team,
- openness to new, unconventional solutions (a decision to use information system developed in Finland),
- flexibility.
Examples presented above are only one of many other implemented systems of environmental
information. One of the examples is also UNEP/ GRID-Arendal Baltic Environmental Atlas UN
Environment Program, which is available at: http://maps.grida.no/baltic/.Systems. Decision support
systems are the results of work carried out within European Framework Programs and INTERREG
and LIFE Programs.
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5.3.
Ecological education
Education is fundamental in ensuring sustainable development. It helps in the development of social
potential, building of the local and regional identity, development of the competence of individuals and
organizations. Education guarantees the effectiveness of socio-economic development. Therefore,
proper education in that matter is required on elementary level, in higher education and in the
professional development. It is especially important to improve the skills of people participating in
planning and projects aimed at improving the environmental quality in particular sectors and aspects of
development.
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Building the capacity for successful education of sustainable development issues in basic
education starting from primary school to higher education and postgraduate, professional
education (access to educational schemes in the region, projects supporting education of
administration, general public and SMEs).
Building conditions for self-education and supporting education in schools and institutions
(use of IT tools, educational centers, libraries).
Organizational and financial support for interregional and international cooperation between
local actors focused on knowledge transfer and experiences in sustainable development
through conferences, workshops and meetings.
Development of highly skilled work force in energy planning, environmental protection,
environmental technologies, nature protection, assessments and prognoses of environmental
impact, environmental management and local programming, energy and raw material savings
and land remediation.
Integration of educational centers at all levels, academia and general public.
Education for environmental protection
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland
Wielkopolskie Voivodship
Non-investment project
Counties: Kaliski, Ostrowski and Pleszewski
Local communities, institutions, firms
No
Fundacja Kaliski Inkubator Przedsiębiorczości
ul. Częstochowska 25, 62-800 Kalisz
Omar Saoudi
tel.: (062) 765 60 54
fax.: (062) 764 50 16 lub (062) 767 23 43
e-mail: omar.saoudi@kip.kalisz.pl
www: http://www.kip.kalisz.pl/phare/index.php
Fundacja Kaliski Inkubator Przedsiębiorczości together with local communities from the counties of Kalisz, Ostrów
and Pleszewo realized a project entitled “Education for the environmental protection” (PL2003/004-379.01.01.03)
financed within Phare 2003 "Non-governmental organizations for sustainable development".
The main goal of the project was to encourage local administration to solve problems related to environmental
protection and energy-efficiency. This was achieved by:
- Providing the local administration with knowledge on European Environmental Policy along with tools for the
assessment of implementation of the required EU standards, available sources of financing the investments in
environmental protection sector and energy saving,
- Strengthening the knowledge of the administration on renewable energy sources including "good practices" in
the environmental protection sector, preparation of local energy supply plans. Addressing the environmental
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aspect of the plan (air protection through reduction of energy consumption and use of renewable energy
sources), and European Community Environmental Law,
- Strengthening the knowledge and skills of the environmental department and investment administration on
preparation and realization of projects,
- Focus on environmental aspects in plans ( protection of the air by reduced consumption of energy and wider
use of renewable energy ), EC regulations on environmental protection
- Broadening the knowledge and experience through opening new possibilities for exchange of experience and
good practices in environmental protection.
Within the project practical tools were developed including "Audit of environmental protection compliance with EU
regulations". It allowed all local communities to identify in a clear manner its level of achievements in the particular
environmental protection areas. On the basis of a questionnaire the audit of environmental compliance was
carried out for three counties: Kalisz, Ostrów and Pleszewo. It showed how the local communities participated in
providing project compliance with EU regulations.
Project actions were divided into components. Each component covers specific tasks organized in a logical
scheme and they are fulfilled through: training - theoretical knowledge, workshops - exercise allowing for practical
use of the achieved knowledge. The projects outcomes are training materials, presentations, data base of good
practices, materials supporting development of plans and projects. The following components were included:
- "Environmental protection",
- "Instruments of local development management in the context of environmental protection – practical
experience, opportunities and perspectives of implementation in communities and in the counties",
- "Local planning of energy supply for the local community",
- "Energy saving in local administration – good practices",
- "Financing possibilities for investments in environmental protection infrastructure",
- "Techniques of project development".
- complexity of actions aimed at increasing the effectiveness of administration officers in accomplishing the goals
of sustainable development.
Program GLOBE
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland
International project
Teachers and pupils
Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej (Ministry of National Education), Narodowy Fundusz
Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej (National Fund for Environmental
Protection and Water Management), Centrum Informacji o Srodowisku (Environmental
Information Center)
No
Koordynator Programu z ramienia Centrum UNEP/GRID-Warszawa
(Project Coordinator)
Magdalena Machinko-Nagrabecka
tel.+48 22 8406664 ext. 106
fax +4822 8516201
e-mail: globe@gridw.pl
e-mail: magda@gridw.pl
www: http://www.gridw.pl/globe/sd/lista.php
Program GLOBE is an international program focused on
development and implementation of interactive ways of learning in
the area of environmental protection.
The program includes:
- raising ecological awareness of the Program participants, whole
school community and local cooperation;
- development of skills by pupils and teachers in the use of
advanced IT and monitoring techniques according to well known
procedures and methods;
- development of databases containing selected environmental
parameters analyzed according to standards established by
international community;
- Processing data produced during scientific studies carried out in
Poland and other countries participating in the Program and use of unique data administered by various
international agencies;
- Access to educational materials useful for teachers;
- Building competence centers (in the participating schools) specializing in ecological education and using
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advanced IT techniques based on advanced methods and technologies supplied by the American partners;
- Raising teachers’ qualifications.
In the program various teaching tools and techniques including interactive techniques based on the Internet
capabilities were presented.
- systemic approach to elementary education in environmental protection based on tele- and IT tools and
environmental information systems.
CreActive NET – transboundary network for development and promotion of active education in Gdynia
and Klaipeda
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland, Lithuania
Gdynia and Klaipeda
School pupils
Gdynia Innovation Center – Budget Unit of the City of Gdynia, College of Social
Sciencesfrom Klaipeda, Institute for Pedagogic of Gdańsk University and Pomeranian
Pedagogic Academy from Słupsk.
No
Edyta Depta
Innovation Center in Gdynia
tel.: +48 58 735 11 25
e-mail: e.depta@gci.gdynia.pl
www.gci.gdynia.pl
The main objective of the CreActive NET project is creating conditions for development of transboundary
cooperation network in the field of active education in Klaipeda and Gdynia.
Project partners: Gdynia Innovation Center – Budget Unit of the City of Gdynia, College of Social Sciences
from Klaipeda, Institute of Pedagogic of Gdańsk University and Pomeranian Pedagogic Academy from Słupsk.
Activities planned in the CreActive NET project concern the cooperation of Gdynia and Klaipeda in the field of
education of children and youth. In the framework of the project an interactive exhibition was organized in spring
2007 called Nature&Fun in Pomeranian Scientific & Technological Park in Gdynia. The exhibition consists of
several dozens of interactive stands serving explanation of particular phenomena and natural processes. The
offer will be addressed to school children, teachers, students and parents. The pupils will get an organized, well
equipped area, where they will be able to learn in an active way, without any external instruction “touch to
understand” and supported by students and trained teachers. The teachers will be able to improve their
professional skills and first of all to realize the teaching program, complementing it with active elements which are
unavailable in daily teaching at schools. And the families will be given interesting and useful possibility of
spending their free time by integrating and learning at the same time.
Apart from this, the following events were organized in the framework of the project:
- 2 international conferences in Gdynia and Klaipeda,
- 2 workshops in Gdynia for students and teachers,
- 4 video lectures in Gdynia and Klaipeda,
- 3 training courses for teachers.
An Education program was worked out by all the partners together promoting active way of teaching, promotion
and didactic materials were published and scientific publications are available on the project website.
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the project is an example of good practice due to its complexity: it is an educational project
but at the same time it has an important social dimension, it serves integration of various
groups: teachers, school children, students and parents.
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5.4.
Innovation support
In the 21st century innovation became one of the basic ways of achieving the environmental goals in
the European Union. It is perceived as a big chance for effective implementation of sustainable
development aims. It should be stressed here that supporting and stimulating any innovation should
be directed on solutions characterized by high environmental performance.
There are many examples in Poland and in Europe of scientific and demonstration projects,
implementation cases and investments in infrastructure supporting transfer of knowledge and sharing
of the experience, which are financed from various national and EU sources, including the structural
funds. These initiatives include: clusters, innovation incubators, technological parks and industrial
areas. These frontline actions should be carried out according to sustainable development goals, and
with a focus on efficient creating and stimulating the eco-innovative solutions. It should be stressed
here that supporting innovations is one of the priorities in the Regional Operational Program for
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship (West Pomerania). It is the Priority 1: Economy - Innovation –
Technology in which activities covering technology transfer centers, development of IT networks and
support for development and establishment of innovative clusters and cooperation networks are
financed.
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Use of environmental criteria in development of innovative undertakings.
Taking into account the sustainability criteria in maintaining and development of investment
and technological parks as well as local and regional environmental and economical policies.
Promotion, dissemination and transfer of knowledge on eco-innovation and environmental
technologies in innovative clusters.
Integration of SME activities within innovative clusters, technological parks, industrial parks
ensuring transfer of knowledge on eco-innovativeness.
Complex organization of cooperation between science, public administration and enterprises
for development and implementation of eco-innovative solutions.
Building up support from local and regional administration and non-governmental
organizations for the development of eco-innovativeness and implementation of ecoinnovative solutions by participation in national and international initiatives and membership in
innovation networks.
Industrial Parks
Country
Region
Addressee
Information
UE countries
North Europe
Non-investment
Administration officers
Industrial Parks: Almere and Enschede, Drechtoevers, Hengelo, Rheine, Twente,
Wrrington.
Priority axis 1. Economy - Innovations - Technologies– partially, according to the
Detailed Description of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
Grontmij A&T
Honny de Gucht
Postbus 1364
8001 BJ Zwolle
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 38 – 4991600
tel. +31 38 – 4991600
e-mail: honny.degucht@grontmij.nl
http://www.grontmij.com:
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One of the main goals of the pilot project Europe Trade Axis NETA was to define and assess the possibility of
applying good practices for sustainable development in industrial parks. A review of several selected industrial
parks was made, which included parks located in: the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain: Almere and
Enschede, Drechtoevers, Hengelo, Rheine, Twente, Wrrington.
The following practices of sustainable development were
identified in the parks:
- sustainability of industrial processes,
- exchange of energy, raw materials for production,
including water,
- mutual use of equipment and available production
functions by the companies,
- common waste collection and disposal system,
- sustainable location of industrial areas in the region,
- intensive use of the space in the park for production
purposes,
- use of high-efficient and effective equipment in production
process,
- providing access to multi-modal transport and high quality
public transport,
- providing access to business support services.
Apart from that, the role of local administration in supporting the implementation of good practices in industrial
parks was defined. For example, in Gelderland, the Netherlands, a good practice in the activity of local
governments in stimulating, initiating and managing particular stages of sustainable development of industrial
parks ( both new and the already existing ones ) was proposed. The activity is based on interactive meetings
aimed at defining policy and accomplishment of goals of the sustainable industrial park.
At the same time the basic principle is that representatives of all departments of the Municipal Office participate in
the planning process ( including economic, spatial planning, environmental and local development departments).
In many cases some changes in the organizational structure were introduced, the aim of which was, for example,
to combine the competence of the economic and environmental departments. Moreover, in order to enhance
cooperation a consultation group was appointed within the Municipal Office and cooperation with local
governments was developed. Principles of sustainable development are also taken into consideration in spatial
planning. For instance, in the local development plan the intensity of space use can be assesses and for each
type of the economic activity environmental requirements can be determined on the basis of an ecological survey.
- complex approach to industrial park management according to principles of sustainable development, including
actions undertaken by local administration and park managers.
Manager of the Environment
Country
Region
Addressee
Information
Poland
the whole Poland
SMEs, large companies, local governments
Fundacja Partnerstwo dla Środowiska (Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation)
Klub Czystego Biznesu (Clean Business Clubs)
No
Fundacja Partnerstwo Dla Środowiska
(Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation)
ul. Św. KrzyŜa 5/6
31-028 Kraków,
Joanna Węgrzycka
Kierownik Programu Czysty Biznes Clean Business Manager)
ext. 31
tel./fax + 48 12-430-24-43, 430-24-65,
e-mail: biuro@epce.org.pl
e-mail: wegrzycka@epce.org.pl
http://www.czystybiznes.pl/
Fundacja Partnerstwo Dla Środowiska (Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation) carries out a number of
actions aimed at supporting Integrated Environmental Management for SMEs under a CLEAN BUSINESS
Program. The program is addressed to small and medium enterprises, large companies and local governments. It
is a good example of long-term activity supporting the implementation of the principles of sustainable
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development in SMEs. One of the projects is “MENADśER
ŚRODOWISKA” (Manager of the Environment), developed under
LIFE Program (LIFE04 ENV/PL/000673). The main goal of the
project was to develop an Internet tool for monitoring of the
company’s impact on the environment and facilitating the
implementation of environmental management systems, including
EMAS, based on the experience of 250 SMEs associated in the
Clean Business Clubs.
The main project tasks include:
- identification of the main areas where environmental problems
occur in SMEs,
- development of simple solutions for environmental problems based
on the support provided by CB Program experts, educational and
information support, development of branch products under CPB
Program for 8 selected sectors of SMEs, development of
educational materials and guidelines for environmental management for particular branches and in various
areas the company’s activity, development of tools and methods for monitoring of the companies’ impact on the
environment, providing easy access to current information on legal issues, educational materials and guidelines
for environmental management in SMEs, examples of typical documents and the best available practices
implemented by SMEs, financial principles for ecological activities within the company (templates of studies,
analyses, rules and regulations, examples, available funds), organizing a platform for exchange of experience
and information.
Besides, the Foundation is involved in the realization of the following projects:
- Program "Zielone Biuro" (Green Office Program) – focused on energy efficiency, efficient use of materials,
reduction of wastes. The waste reduction program is realized in companies by specially appointed teams for
minimization of wastes and losses, managed by the Co-ordinator in close co-operation with the company’s
executives and employees.
- Zielone szlaki (Green tracks) - multi-functional transport tracks for non-vehicle transport.
- Waste review – review made by experts from Clean Business Program and company’s specialists.
- Projekt Zielonych Parków Przemysłowych (Green Industrial Parks) – developing co-operation among companies
operating within the Park, local governments and local communities. The partnership is based on participation in
the work of the Steering Committee - a decisive body composed of representatives of all stakeholders of Green
Industrial Parks.
- complexity of consulting services for small and medium enterprises focused on accomplishing the goals of
sustainable development.
Agora
Country
Region
Addressee
Information
10 countries of the Baltic Sea Region
Baltic Sea Region
Cooperation Network: „Sustainable development of tourism in the Baltic Sea Region”
Tourist firms, local governments, non-governmental organizations
RTD units, non-governmental organizations
no
Dr. Jacek Podhorski
ul. Armii Krajowej 119/121
81-824 Sopot
tel./fax:+48585509323
e-mail: wwwjpp@panda.bg.univ.gda.pl
www.ekonom.univ.gda.pl/makro/agora.html
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The project was developed under BSR INTERREG IIIB
Neighborhood Programme in the period of 2005-2007.
Project partners (44) came from ten countries of the Baltic
Sea Region, including Russia and Belarus.
The project is a good example of supporting the development
of tourism in the Baltic Sea macro-region. Within the project
tools and methods supporting the development of sustainable
tourism were selected and/or developed, according to the
requirements defined by the Baltic 21 Tourism Task Force
(TOUTF) Network. They were implemented in selected pilot
projects. They include:
- tools for integrated development of sustainable tourism with
spatial planning at local and regional level
- market research as a tool for tourism development planning
- development of sustainable tourist products
- labeling of sustainable tourist products
- strategic cooperation in tourism sector
- methods for verification of tourist project sustainability
The main project outcomes:
- principles of sustainable tourism developed in the form of a manual
- YepaT database - The Baltic Sea-Tourism Info Base containing information and materials on all projects and
aspects of sustainable tourism. The database contains also data and information on currently realized and
already completed projects financed by EU. It is available for all users and supports international cooperation
and exchange of experience among all interested parties from the Baltic Sea Region. You can register your own
project and see the completed YepaT projects at: meliss@agora-tourism.net, website: www.yepat.info
The project also contributed to the development of a standard: Checking the tourist project sustainability to
assess the sustainability of projects financed from external sources. This ensures reliable and efficient verification
of the compliance of a given offer with the principles of sustainable development.
Apart from that, detailed principles of sustainable tourism were developed within the following pilot projects:
- Model cooperation of farms as a chance for sustainable development of rural areas
- Sustainability by ensuring proper tourist quality on rural areas
- complexity of solutions supporting tourist entities in accomplishing the goals of sustainable development
Additional information concerning good practices of supporting SME in achieving the ecological quality
standards are available on the websites of the European Commission, European Compliance
Assistance
Program
for
SME
Small,
Clean
Competitive,
Sendzimir
Foundation
http://www.sendzimir.org.pl/course/materialy_en.html.
Information on the green industrial parks are available on the European Commission’s pages
http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/newsanddoc/article_3892_en.htm
An example of supporting innovation in transport is a project “Silesia cluster of intelligent system of
public transport management”, financed from EU structural funds. The relevant information is available
on: http://transport.silesia.pl.
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5.5.
Social infrastructure, local activity and public dialog
Efficient preparation, implementation and dissemination of the results of the projects financed within
the Regional Operational Program requires a public dialogue. It should secure the participation of the
local communities during the preparation phase and as the final beneficiaries. The projects should be
viewed as their own. Public dialog is extremely important in the case of projects potentially conflicting.
For example, road construction on urbanized or nature protection areas, wastewater treatment plant,
waste incineration plants might be negatively perceived by the inhabitants living in the vicinity of the
investment area. At the same time local activity is one of the elements ensuring the effectiveness of
preparation, realization and dissemination of the results of the projects financed from the Regional
Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. In many cases the projects are the effect
of public activity understood in a broader sense, especially those in which the project success
depended on the real participation of the people (e.g. waste management systems).
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Open public consultation of plans and actions undertaken in the area of public investments
and private relevant actions starting from delivering the concept through project preparation
and monitoring of the results. It is also recommended to consult the projects in the private
sector.
Sustainable public dialog secured through support of local organizations and associations,
non-governmental bodies, partnerships and fora of local society initiatives
Active participation in building up local identity as precondition of effective realization of
investment and non-investment projects and sustainable use of their results.
Providing the general public in an attractive form with information on the environment and
monitoring the impact of projects in terms of their sustainability
Stimulation of local activities through long-term visions of the local community development
e.g. sustainable community, “0” emissions community, energy sustainable community
Geographical and statistical information system for Bernim and Kołobrzeg counties as a pilot project
for implementation of Euro Regional Information System EURIS
Country
Region
Type of initiative
Addressee
Information
Poland
Kołobrzeg County
Non-investment and investment project
Municipal offices, institutions, inhabitants
Priority axis 3. Development of information society– partially, according to the Detailed
Description of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Starostwo Powiatowe w Kołobrzegu (Starost’s Office in Kołobrzeg)
Plac Ratuszowy 1
78-100 Kołobrzeg
tel. +48 94 354-76-18
http://powiatkolobrzeg.home.pl
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The aim of this twin project was implementation of an
Information system FIS, which is a management support
system including::
- GIS (Geographical
Information
System),
- database
on
economy, tourism and social issues,
- tools and unification of coefficients for assessment of conditions and
development tendencies in Kołobrzeg and Barnim counties.
The project goals were achieved by:
- development of a pilot system of geographical and statistical information in Barnim and Kołobrzeg counties as a
basis for the development of EURIS,
- development of data infrastructure (mainly GIS data),
- collection, unification and documentation of all basic data in Starost's Offices of both counties, particularly
statistical and economic data as well as data on tourism, and social issues,
- development of unified coefficients for the assessment of the conditions and development trends in both
counties,
- development of a public Internet portal ( in 2 language versions).
EURIS system contains the following data:
- GIS data, including orthophotomaps, topographic, sozological and hydrographic maps,
- thematic data, in that:
- communication (roads and railway lines, county, municipal and voivodeship roads, bus lines and bus stops, PKS
and PKP lines and stations, car-parks, petrol stations, bicycle paths),
- administration ( administrative boundaries, county offices, municipal offices, tax offices, etc. ),
- trade and services
( pharmacies, restaurants, bars, confectioneries, fast food restaurants, travel agencies,
post-offices, housing cooperatives, churches, banks, etc. ),
- public services and organizations ( police stations, fire service, municipal police stations, etc. )
- health service ( hospitals, public and non-public health centers, etc. ),
- culture and education ( schools, kindergartens, monuments, galleries, museums, libraries and reading rooms,
cinemas, foundations, associations and unions, historical places, etc. ),
- entertainment and tourism ( hotels, tourist information centers, youth hostels, camping sites, sports clubs, pubs,
discotheques, night clubs, cafes, etc. ),
- crisis investments (flood risk areas, flood-control dikes, rescue teams, emergency exits and roads, etc. ),
Together with a partner county Barnim common indicators, data processing methods and range of thematic data
were defined. Free of charge access to geographical and statistical data was provided for all interested parties.
- access to information in the region, which stimulates the social activity and integration of social groups,
- an example of good cooperation among municipalities.
Building an Eco-city: ecological approach in administration – cooperation between local
government and local community
Country
Region
Addressee
Information
Denmark
Nřrrebro
local society
the District board of the city Nřrrebro, non-governmental organizations
no
http://www.ecocity.dk,
e-mail: nathalie.marstrand.inor@ipost.kk.dk
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Within the project (LIFE 97 ENV/DK/344) the District board of the
city Nřrrebro in Denmark implemented good pro-ecological
practices in the process of local urban planning through the
development of tools supporting actions of local administration.
The project aimed at demonstrating actions supporting
sustainable development in one of the district’s in Copenhagen,
on the basis of cooperation between local district boards and
non-governmental organizations. Within the project a set of
guidelines was developed, which can be used in promotion of
good practices in recycling and reuse of products.
The project focused on building of the ECO-city demonstrated
possible directions of model development of pro-ecological urban
district. It was based on new forms of cooperation between non-governmental organizations and the district
board, which stimulated participation of the local community, brought changes in behavior concerning the
environment and taking upon common responsibility for sustainable development in densely populated urban
areas.
TheECO-city project covered many various pro-ecological activities and improved life quality in the area. The
performedactions helped bring together inhabitants and the city authorities. Close cooperation was launched
between the district administration and non-governmental organizations and people supporting the process of
spatial planning.
Within the project in the district recycling centers, ecological children gardens and friendly green jobs were
established. In the project implementation of environmental parameters in the local planning and management
was tested. The achieved results were used in a practical guide of Eco city implementation concept.
- ability to cooperate and manage with participation of a local community within a town’s district.
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5.6.
Regional and transregional cooperation
Currently, regional and transregional cooperation is invaluable in fulfilling measurable goals of
sustainable development. It helps with decision making and integration of the locally undertaken tasks
in many aspects of socio-economic development. This refers particularly tothe environmental
management. In Poland, there are legal conditions for launching such initiatives. These are, for
example, local community associations, foundations and partner groups. In Poland, for instance,
partner groups have already been operating for more than ten years. Such examples as „Naszyjnik
Północy” from Debrzno, „Zielone Bieszczady”, „Partnerstwo dla Ziemi Bocheńskiej” and many others
show in practice the high efficiency of mutual actions.
The actions undertaken within various forms of regional cooperation might constitute a basis for
preparation of proposals for co-financing from regional operational programs and other sources of
financing. Organizations having the legal status of NGO and classified as pubic entities can be directly
the beneficiaries of the ROP for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. Other examples are informal
organizations realizing precisely defined ecological goals. The “Friendly Kłodnica“ initiative is an
example of actions aimed at improving surface water quality in the Upper Silesia RegionThose
initiatives can be also of less formal character. Other examples are informal organizations realizing
precisely defined ecological goals. The “Friendly Kłodnica“ initiative is an example of actions aimed at
improving surface water quality in the Upper Silesia Region
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through establishment of formal and informal associations, partnerships focused on selected
sustainability goals ( clearly and precisely defined, focused on a measurable effect ).
Partner cooperation in delivering strategic documents and action plans for regional and
national cooperation networks based on clearly defined goals, rules and ways of fulfillment.
Concentration of efforts and accessible financial resources for achieving the undertaken
goals.
Working out strategies for effective fulfillment of mutual goals and tasks with the use of own
resources and the national and European funds.
Dissemination of knowledge and sharing the experience (local conferences and seminars)
and fulfilled projects (dissemination of information, achieved results).
Complexity of cooperation covering all essential actors of local and regional development
(consultation platform).
Integration of the cooperation within essential topics and activities of the socio-economic
development subjects (environmental friendly recreation and tourism e.g. agrotourism, tourist
paths, cultural heritage, nature areas, local food products, stimulation of local communities,
telecommunication and transportation).
Joint identification of external barriers for local actions and influencing the development of
regional and national policies.
Successful use - on a local level - of the existing possibilities and ways of European
integration with regard to main challenges of sustainable development of EU (climate change
issues, water protection, biodiversity).
Wstęga Kociewia – Local Activity Group
Country
Region
Addressee
Organizations involved in the
initiative
Information
Polska
Kociewie Tczewskie
local community and administration
Municipalities of the county, active social organizations and local representatives of
economic sector
no
ul. Kościelna 6, 83-110 Tczew
tel. /0/ 58 530 24 81
e-mail: lgd@wstega-kociewia.pl
http://www.wstega-kociewia.pl/pl/index.php?tab=lead
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Lokalna Grupa Działania „Wstęga Kociewia” (Local Activity
Group - WSTĘGA KOCIEWIA ) is a intersectoral partnership,
the aim of which is to support the development of rural areas
of Kociewie Tczewskie. The partnership gathers all rural and
urban municipalities, active social organizations and local
representatives of economic sector. Organizational structure
of the Group: Managing Board, Supervisory Board and
Programming Board which is appointed to raise the rank,
effectiveness and optimization of actions undertaken by the
Group. In order to meet the requirements of PP LEADER+
and ensure higher operational efficiency the Group undertook
actions aimed at becoming a legal entity. In the case of
Partnership, WSTĘGA KOCIEWIA decided to establish a
foundation-Fundacja Lokalna Grupa Działania Wstęga
Kociewia. The Group developed an Integrated Strategy for Development of Rural Areas of Kociewie Tczewskie.
Among the key objectives of the Strategy are: improvement of the living conditions of the inhabitants of this region
and the use of natural resources and cultural heritage, including network potential of NATURE 2000.
- being a carrier of rights, good organization and planning of actions within local and regional cooperation.
Klaster 3x20
Country
Region
Addressee
Information
Poland
Śląskie Voivodeship
Innovative enterprises (SMEs), academia, municipalities (responsible for energy, heat
and gas fuels supply plans and crisis management, agricultural municipalities
developing energetic agriculture, ecological and energy technology suppliers,
suppliers of solutions for innovative dispersed and renewable gaseous power industry.
Związek Gmin i Powiatów Województwa Śląskiego
No
EGmina
Infrastruktura, Energetyka
Zbigniew Jan Schmiegel
tel: +48 32 237 16 93
http://klaster3x20.pl/klaster-3x20/co-to-jest-klaster
http://egie.pl/
http://klaster3x20.pl/klaster-3x20/co-to-jest-klaster
e-mail: Jan.schmiegel@egie.pl
or: kontakt@klaster3x20.pl
Klaster 3x20 is a carrier of rights on the basis of a consortium agreement. Klaster
3x20 is focused on market coordination of entities acting for realization of EU
energy package 3x20. Klaster includes innovative enterprises (SMEs), academia,
municipalities (responsible for energy, heat and gas fuels supply plans and crisis
management, agricultural municipalities developing energetic agriculture, ecological
and energy technology suppliers, suppliers of solutions for innovative dispersed
and renewable gaseous power industry. There are over 30 municipalities from
Silesian and Opolskie Voivodeships involved in the project. One of the partners is
Śląski Związek Gmin i Powiatów (Silesian Union of Municipalities and Counties)
which gathers 112 municipalities and 10 counties from the Silesian region.
The aim of the consortium is promotion and implementation of the new EU energy policy 3x20 by:
- transfer of experience and tested innovations from EU countries and dissemination of good practices under
3x20 program,
- development of dispersed cogeneration based on local renewable resources,
- reduction of power-consumption in buildings and production processes, especially by complex thermomodernization of buildings within building certification and modernization of local energy sources based on
renewable energy and innovative technologies,
- promotion of innovative solutions aimed at reduction of CO2 emissions,
- ecological education in municipalities,
- elimination of barriers for renewable energy development.
Klaster 3x20 scope of activity includes:
- establishment of a Municipal Energy Center,
- training (95% EU contribution) – renewable energy consultant,
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conferences and seminars,
legal aspects,
discussion forum,
development of an energy model for the municipality based on research and scientific potential and individual
initiatives of Klaster 3x20 partners. The model is a proposal of technological, logistic, legal and economical
solutions in the field of municipal dispersed power generation, taking into consideration the specific nature of
renewable energy sources in Poland.
Klaster 3x20 is a model example of a regional system supporting the development of local power generation
systems.
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- cooperation between R&D units, industry and administration,
- complexity of actions supporting EU policy,
- being a carrier of rights and good organization of activity within a consortium.
Ecological and natural education network of Pomorze Zachodnie
Country
Region:
Addressee
Information
Polska
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Network of cooperation
Teachers and school pupils
Non-governmental organizations, foundations, ecological, natural and forestry
education centers, National Park in Wolin, training and research center on renewable
energy sources, information points..
No
Liga Ochrony Przyrody w Szczecinie „Zielona klasa” Ośrodek Edukacji Przyrodniczej
ul. śubrów 1
71-617 Szczecin
tel./fax: +48 91 4224691
e-mail: biuro@lop.szczecin.pl
www.lop.szczecin.pl
The network was established in 2004 under the patronage of the Voivodeship Fund of Environmental Protection
and Water Management in Szczecin. The network integrates 24 centers and organizations dealing with ecological
and natural education in Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. The Network activity is focused on the exchange of
experience, raising qualifications of Network members, promotion of Network centers and undertaking joint
initiatives. This form of cooperation enables the Network to act on a bigger scale and to establish new contacts.
- use of local natural, landscape and forest conditions in educational campaigns
- educational activity based on direct contact with nature,
- development of the activity by establishing wider cooperation
- a very important role of human relationships based on goodwill and respect,
- successive expansion of activities (e.g. in the spatial dimension),
- children as the main beneficiary of educational activities.
Competence Center for Waste Management HeRo
Country
Region
Addressee
initiative
Germany
Hessen
Competence center
Professional groups connected with forest management and agriculture, heating
equipment engineers, customers
Network gathering all partners (stakeholders) in the field of natural resources.
Priority axis 1– partially, according to the Detailed Description of the Regional
Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Information
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Am Sande 20
D-37213 Witzenhausen
tel.: +49 (0) 5542-6003-356
fax: +49 (0) 5542-6003-358
e-mail: m.missalla@hero-hessen.de
www.hero-hessen.de
info@hero-hessen.de
www.holzpellets-hessen.de
Competence Center for Waste Management HeRo is an association registered in Witzenhausen in 2004,
gathering about 50 partners, including representatives of the authorities, scientists, firms, enterprises and design
offices. The aim of the center is supporting research and use of biomass in rural areas and exerting influence on
regional energy policy. The main tasks of the center include: creating a network gathering all stakeholders
interested in the use of natural resources, conducting scientific research, providing information and consultation,
technological transfer, information campaigns and project management. The subject of interest of the center are
fuels and oils of biological origin, biogas, sustainable vegetable fuel materials, building and insulating materials
based on biomass.
- large support from the government – the association is financed in 90% by the Ministry of Environmental
Protection in Hessen,
- great commitment of stakeholders to the activity of the center,
- fostering different forms of cooperation: in spite of a relatively small group of full-time employees (12 persons)
a lot of activities are based on collaboration with other partners, experts and institutions.
Additional information on local partnerships functioning in Poland can be found on the page
http://www.grupypartnerskie.pl/.
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5.7.
Preparation, evaluation and realization of projects
Preparation, evaluation and realisation of projects, as well as monitoring of their results constitute a full
cycle of project management. The overall quality of the management is a decisive factor of the project
environmental quality, its social effects and economical effectiveness. It is decided by those preparing
the project and the experts making the evaluation. To guarantee the incorporation of the sustainable
development criteria within the Regional Operational Program more detailed
evaluation of projects
and requirements concerning the descriptions of the proposed solutions is required. In the case of
direct support of enterprises’ investments innovation should be the one of the key criteria taken into
account during the evaluation process. Furthermore, in the realisation of the projects the green
procurement rules should be applied.
For the evaluation of projects financed from structural funds and proposed on a voivodeship level ,
extremely important are clear and precise rules and criteria of project evaluation. The evaluation,
according to the developed procedures and recommendations of the Ministry of Regional
Development, should cover both the formal aspects and the substence of the projects. The rules of
preparing a project application form is determined in relation to the Regional Operational Program
according to the goals, aims (directions) and priorities (priority axis). The selection of projects for
financing is carried out according to defined paths of selection, which differentiate projects with the
respect to divisions established in a given voivodeship. They are used for initial verification of the
project and should take into account the beneficiary’s declaration on the compliance with national and
EU requirements, and particularly with public procurement rules, regulations on public finance
support, environmental protection: e.g. energy efficiency improvement, protection of biodiversity and
all the aspects of sustainable development.
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Diligent verification whether a given project is in accordance with the strategic and planning
documents of local development (plans/strategies of town development, plan of village
revitalization, energy master plan, spatial development plan) – it is especially important in
a situation when a given project requires effective use of its results in a long term.
Diligent preparation of the studies and analyses during the concept preparation (detailed
definition of local needs, possibilities and conditions of realization of the established goals)
and development of technical solutions (environmental impact assessments).
Ensuring the participation of society during preparation of the project, which guarantee its
efficient realization and future utilization of the results (active forms of public participation are
recommended: meetings questionnaires). They are especially important in the area of
municipal environmental infrastructure e.g. Due to future operational costs and public
behavior.
At the project preparation stage it is essential to carry out a sound selection of technical
options and solutions which might be applied in the project.
Taking into account the level of eco-innovativeness as one of the criteria for selection and
assessment of the solutions.
Taking into account the green procurement criteria at the project realization stage.
Use of the experience of other Polish and European entities carrying out similar projects.
Benchmarking of projects, in terms of the best available practice, state of the art and
technical and environmental standards.
Accumulation and securing the financial resources for project realization.
Cohesion of the projects – the project must refer to defined local needs, have well defined
goals, tasks, realistic budget, time schedules and monitoring of the results.
Project should have detailed planned tasks, ways of implementation.
Project must be efficiently managed during its realization and afterwards.
It is essential to establish efficient institutional solutions for management of the project –
management, supervising group, advisory group, consultation and communication bodies.
Securing the sustainability of the project results with full understanding of the future costs and
risks which may occur after the project is completed.
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Green public procurement
Green public procurement is realized by public sector, i.e. state and budget institutions, state target
funds, local governments and other organizations administering public funds. This approach is based
on implementation of environmental criteria in the tendering procedure. Green public procurement is
addressed to such product market sectors as: purchase of energy-efficient computers, energy-efficient
buildings, ecological office materials, recycled paper, electric cars, environmentally-friendly public
transport, organic food in canteens, energy from renewable sources, air-conditioning systems
designed according to ecological requirements. Deliberate purchase can contribute to material and
energy efficiency, reduction of wastes and pollutants as well as to encourage other customers to follow
green patterns of consumption. Potential savings refer both to administration realizing the purchase
and the whole society.
A handbook on green public procurement was translated into languages of all EU member states,
including Polish and is available at:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/pdf/buying_green_handbook_pl.pdf.
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Public officers responsible for public procurement possess the required knowledge and
intelligence (training public officers on green public procurement: participation in training
courses, conferences, workshops, looking for information in the internet, providing access to
knowledge and information, possessing good knowledge of tendering procedure, purchase
planning, proper formulation of tenders and evaluation of bids)
Carrying out a market research before preparing an order ( identification of criteria, use of
criteria applied in eco-labeling systems, energy labels, etc.)
Involvement of a number of stakeholders in the public procurement process (technical
experts, advisors, entities using the procured services/products)
Taking into account the quality aspect of the purchased products, not only their price
Focus on innovativeness in the tendering process
Taking into consideration the potential risk, risk planning
Monitoring of the implementation process and efficient drawing of conclusions
Country
Region
Addressee
Information
Germany
Hamburg
product and service market
Local authorities
as an element of realisation procedures
Passivhaus Dienstleistung GmbH
Rheinstr. 44/46
64283 Darmstadt
tel: +49 (0)6151 399 499 - 0
fax: +49 (0)6151 399 499 11
e-maill:post@passivhaus-info.de
www.passivhaus-info.de
Hamburg, Germany
In Hamburg public institutions changed old double lamps in 300 buildings into new modern ones, which gave the
same intensity of light, but reduced the amount of consumed energy by at least 50%. As a result of this investment,
within 10 years 110 000 new lamps caused the savings of 0,47 million EUR. The consumed energy was reduced
by 4,5 million kWh yearly and the emission of CO2 decreased by 2700 ton per year.
More information: RELIEF Hamburg Status Report available on:
http://www.icleieurope.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Procurement.RELIEF/Pioneer_cities/Hamburg_Status_Report.pdf
Zurich, Switzerland
The use of recycled paper as an alternative for typical paper decreased costs by 125 000 EUR per year and
reduced the negative impact on the environment by saving 41,5 tons of CO2, 1,56 GWh of electric energy, 44,2
3
tons of wastes and 2,950 m of wastewater.
More information: http://www3.iclei.org/egpc-156html
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Kolding, Denmark
In Kolding a new school building was constructed according to passive house standards, which allowed the
authorities of Kolding to save over 50% of energy and exploitation costs. A passive house is a building in which the
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consumption of energy in providing thermal comfort is not higher than 15 kWh per 1 m
of floor space. Thermal
comfort is guaranteed by passive sources of heat (residents, electric appliances, solar heating, heating recovered
from ventilation systems) so the building doesn’t need a separate active heating system. Heating demand is met by
heat recovery and heating the air ventilating the building. As a comparison, heating demand of a conventional
2
building is about 120 kWh/1 m per year. According to estimated data, construction costs of the passive house are
10% higher than of a standard building.
- effectiveness of the use of ecological criteria in public procurement.
Project evaluation
To monitor the proces of sustainable development and improve the planning process it is essential to
introduce indicators of performance within a given area of interest which can be helpful in assessment
and coordination of sustainable development initiatives. For example, the World Tourism Organisation
proposed the use of selected indicators of sustainable tourism. Initially selected indicators were tested
in 10 touristic locations in Europe. Results of the test led to establishing a set of core indicators for
which the data are easily accessible or easy to be provided by the beneficiary. Similar assessment
schemes with indicators are proposed for economic activities, urban areas management, small and
medium enterprises’ performance, mobility and transportation.
Information on good practice examples
There are many examples of Polish and foreign information services on the good practices and
projects financed in the framework of programs and EU funds. For example Akademia Techniczno –
Rolnicza in Bydgoszcz in 2004 was granted co-financing from EU structural funds for the initiative
„Transfer of good practices – chance for innovative development of the region”. (Priority II, Action 2.6
„Regional Strategies of Innovation and knowledge transfer” Integrated Operational Program of
Regional
Development).
The
good
practices
are
presented
on
the
web-page:
www.http://www.dobrepraktyki.utp.edu.pl/p2_1.html. Good practices in the area of tourism are
presented on the services of another initiative: AGORA project ,which is presented in the section
dedicated to innovation support. Interactive database YepaT presents good examples of projects in
tourism and is accessible on the web-page: www.yepat.info.
Information on good practices concerning education and raising public awareness are presented on
the web-page of Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Ekorozwoju Agro-Grup (Association for Eco-development of
Agro-Groups): http://www.ekoprojekty.info. The Association established a database: EkoProjekty.info,
in which descriptions of activities realised in the years 2002-2007, co-financedby the Voivodship
Funds of Environmental Protection and Water Management in Poland, are presented.
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6. Good practices – sustainable development projects
In this chapter general recommendations and examples of good practices referring to particular
investments and non-investment actions carried outunder the Regional Operational Program for
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the year 2007-2017 are presented. The general
recommendations and examples of good practices were defined on the basis of the obtained
information on completed projects financed from structural funds and other financing sources in
Poland and in Europe. In definition and selection of the good practice examples, general criteria with
a stress on eco-innovation and project results application were used.
The examples of good practices chosen on the basis of a review carried out for projects already
implemented may be an inspiration and at the same time a reference for initiatives and projects, which
can be applied in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.Good practices and the assumptions are
presented in the following sections:
− Environmental protection infrastructure,
− Transport and mobility
− Tourism and recreation,
− Energy infrastructure,
− Revitalization,
− Small and medium enterprises (SMEs),
− Protection of natural assets.
It should be underlined that many of the presented investment projects are directly or indirectly linked
with actions undertaken locally and presented in the previous chapter. Although those actions cannot
be financed with the ROP WZ but it is strongly recommended that the investment and non- investment
initiatives and projects should be merged using various funding mechanisms. At the same time it
should be stressed that one of the important criteria of sustainability of the projects is the level to
which they are integrated in a vital way with strategic plans defined on a local and regional level.
The review of the already completed EU-funded projects allowed to identify standard approaches to
investments in environmental protection, tourism andtransport in Poland. The review of experiences of
other European countries shows a progressive level of requirements for investments in these sectors
as well as identifies barriers and obstacles that might be found during their implementation.
General and detailed recommendations on good practices, presented in this manual, together with
examples of their implementation, can be used as a reference material for projects submitted for
financing under RPO WP. For each of the above-mentioned sectors several examples representing
various aspects, and different levels of advancement of the applied solutions were shown. Both
examples of minimum requirements as well as the most innovative ones were illustrated.
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6.1.
Environmental protection infrastructure
The environmental protection infrastructure is the basic element in performing the pre-ecological tasks
in the region. It is within the competence of the local communities and enterprises. High requirements
in this matter, come from the European Union and Polish environmental policies, environmental law
requirements and real local needs. Investments in the infrastructure, are often the priority issues for
local governments. They build conditions for development of local communities and as attract private
investments.
Investments in environmental protection usually have strategic and systemic dimensions. For that
reason they require good planning and careful selection of the technical, organizational and planning
solutions Well planned investments in the environmental protection infrastructure should secure their
long-term economical and environmental effectiveness. They must satisfy the needs of the local
communities and must be accepted by them.
In the Regional Operational Program ( Priority axis 4: Environmental Protection Infrastructure) the
following activities are financed: investments in water and wastewater management, waste
management according to the Voivodeship Plan of Waste Management, National Plan of Municipal
Wastewater Treatment in the scope of building, modernization and rebuilding of sewerage systems,
pumping stations, reservoirs, organizing and implementation of systems of selective waste collection,
recycling of wastes, biochemical utilization of wastes, carrying out information and educational
campaigns, and modernization of the existing and closed landfills. Among the financed investments
there are also air protection installations and technologies.
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Projects of environmental protection infrastructure development should take into account the
broad, integrated strategic perspective of sustainable development defined in master plans,
environmental protection programs, waste management plans and revitalization plans for
rural areas.
Taking into account the possibilities of reducing the demand of environmental services (lower
consumption, savings, lower use of energy and materials) in strategic projects by integrating
investment with non-investment projects (public awareness)
Establishing cooperation between administrative units and enterprises in preparation and
realization of municipal infrastructure projects (technological cluster, community associations)
Effective use of the existing infrastructure (examples of revitalization of infrastructure with
advanced technologies)
Complexity of infrastructure solutions
Complex projects of municipal waste management covering e.g. selective waste collection
systems, mechanical selection, recycling utilities and recovery of materials, biological and
mechanical utilization of wastes supported collaterally with non-investment actions
information campaigns and education on the environmentally friendly waste management
financed from other sources than ROP WP
Diligent use of codes of conducts, ecological quality standards (BAT), eco-innovative
solutions and state of the art in design and implementation of the environmental protection
installations with respect to: ecological effectiveness, costs and social benefits of the
solutions in short and long term.
Integrity of the projects, starting from the analysis of real needs through defining goals, ways
of fulfillment and technical solutions up to evaluation and monitoring of the results
Integration of infrastructure projects with other issues e.g. energy efficiency, energy
production and consumption, through careful selection of approaches and integration of local
infrastructure plans
Ensuring the sustainability of the project results through its integrity, focusing on the real
problems for long-term perspective and wide public consultation on the project impact on the
community (e.g. a positive response of the community to municipal systems and potential
costs for the society ).
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Municipal waste management in a logistic center of ORLI STAW Plant
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible cost
EU grant
Project duration
Addresses
Information
Związek Komunalny Gmin Województw Wielkopolskiego i Łódzkiego "Czyste Miasto,
Czysta Gmina” (Municipality Association)
Poland
Wielkopolskie and Łódzkie Voivodeships
Pre-accession funds
ISPA
according to the Program
20 million EUR
16 million EUR
11,6 million EUR, i.e. 69 % of eligible costs.
02.1998- 06.2006
Development of municipal waste management system
Companies dealing with waste management
Priority 4: Environmental protection infrastructure– partially, according to the Detailed
Związek Komunalny Gmin "Czyste Miasto, Czysta Gmina" (Municipality Association)
Plac Św. Józefa 5
62-800 Kalisz
tel:(062) 763 56 50
fax: (062) 763 56 51
e-mail: biuro@orlistaw.pl
www.orlistaw.pl
Municipal waste management system is based on cooperation of
19 towns and municipalities of the Wielkopolskie and Łódzkie
Voivodeships. The system complies with the principle of
sustainable development and the best available technique. The
Association is a Coordinator of all activities connected with waste
management and ecological education. The logistic center is a
modern Municipal Waste Disposal Plant ORLI STAW. The total
potential processing capacity of the plant is 100 000 tons of
wastes yearly. ORLI STAW Plant is a complex of technological facilities located on 10 ha within the municipality of
Ceków Kolonia. The technological line includes: municipal waste sorting, processing of construction and
demolition wastes, dismantling of large-size wastes, composting of selected and mixed organic wastes, temporal
disposal of hazardous municipal wastes and transfer of disposed wastes to ballast waste disposal sites
- organizing a coherent and complex system for collecting wastes from people inhabiting the activity area of the
Association, i.e. over 300 000 inhabitants from 6 towns ( Kalisz, Sieradz, Turek, Dobra, Tuliszków, Warta) and
16 municipalities (Mycielin, Brzeziny, Godziesze Wielkie, Ceków Kolonia, Gołuchów, Blizanów, Malanów,
Goszczanów, Dobra, Warta, Tuliszków, Lisków, Kawęczyn, Koźminek, Wróblew, Opatówek) of the total area of
2,
about 2000 km
- organizing festive-parties and other events to promote ecology and environmental protection
- helping the associated municipalities meet the EU requirements related to the reduction of biodegradable waste
disposal and recovery of by-products,
- conducting educational activity addressed to primary school and gymnasium pupils („Losia Czystosia”).
Local Oil Spill Models for South East Baltic - LOSSEB
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible cost
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Maritime Institute in Gdańsk
Poland and Lithuania
European Regional Development Fund
INTERREG IIIA
Priority 3: Natural environment
236 199 EUR
no data available
179 925 EUR
VIII 2006 – XII 2007
Non-investment
Local and regional governments and other organizations dealing
protection
No
Juliusz Gajewski
tel.: +48 58 301 87 204
e-mail: julgaj@im.gda.pl
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with environmental
www.im.gda.pl
The main objective of the project is to increase public awareness among local and regional authorities and other
organizations dealing with protection of the sea coast in Klaipeda and Pomorze in the field of effective use of
prognostic tools by sea service coping with oil spills in the sea. The forecast model for oil spill movement is
addressed to sea services and it includes information on possible coast contamination caused by moving oil spill
plumes.
In the framework of the project an experiment was carried out on simulation of oil spill to the sea, during which
model users were trained. Thus a new group of users was established, which represented the same level of
knowledge and skills in both regions. The project will result in better cooperation between people responsible for
management in emergency situations, creating – on one hand - a new picture of crisis (scientific approach –
maritime service – and crisis management from the land) and on the other hand - a spatial picture of the same
problem in Poland and Lithuania.
- the project provides a universal tool to cope with effects of oil spills in the sea. At present sea coasts in all three
regions are exposed to potential contamination with oil, caused by accidents connected with the transport (oil
extracting platforms and drilling in Polish and Russian part and oil terminals in Lithuania, Poland and Russia),
- the prevailing part of the Baltic Sea coastal areas in this region are picturesque, sandy dunes which are the
main attraction and a basis of tourism. They are particularly exposed to oil contamination and therefore should
be protected on the highest possible level.
County solar drying-house for sewage sludge
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU-Funding
Project duration
Addressee
Funding
possibilities from RPO
WZ
Information
Iława Waterworks, Ltd
Poland
Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship
EKOFUNDUSZ
not applicable
not applicable
3,759,260,19 PLN
not applicable
1,723,275,00 PLN
05.2007-10.2007
Drying sewage sludge using solar energy
Inhabitants of the municipality of Iława
Priority 4: Environmental infrastructure– partially, according to the Detailed Description of
the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Project Coordinator: Piotr Kowalski
Tel. 089 648 51 33
e-mail: oczyszczalnia1@wp.pl
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For sewage sludge drying free solar energy is used and the
amount of additional energy is relatively low. To increase the
efficiency of the drying process and its flexibility high-efficient
machines like heat and waste heat pumps were used as well
as electric energy from biogas combustion.
The main advantage of this technology is the reduction of a
final sewage sludge mass (up to 80%), and thereby - great
savings in transport, storing and further management of the
sewage sludge.
The technology of drying sewage sludge using solar energy
does not cause higher emission of CO2. There is no need for
the use of fossil fuels. Energy balance is based on the
principle of energy efficiency. Another advantage of this
technology is health safety and no negative impact on the natural environment.
The final product of the drying process is a dried, biologically stabilized, easily stored sludge of neutral smell
which makes up a new kind of fuel. The use of this fuel may partially oust traditional fuels. It can be assumed that
in many cases combustion of biogas from fermentation of sewage sludge and dried sludge entirely in the sewage
sludge treatment plant may decide on its self-sufficiency with regard to the balance of fuels indispensable for its
operation.
The obtained dried product is not suitable for natural or agricultural use.
Ecological effects:
- use of renewable energy sources (solar energy)
- using of sewage as a source of heat
- natural use of the final product of the drying process.
Sewage treatment plant - Ruda Śląska
Beneficiary
Country
Region:
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Project addresses
initiative
Funding
possibilities from RPO
WZ
Information
Municipal Office of Ruda Śląska
Poland
SPA (present Cohesion Fund)
not applicable
not applicable
43 742 151 EUR
no data available
28 432 398 EUR. (65%)
2002-2009
Investment project focused on transport and sewage treatment in Ruda Śląska
Inhabitants of the municipality of Ruda Śląska
Priority axis: 4: Environmental protection infrastructure
plac Jana Pawła II 6, 41-709 Ruda Śląska
tel. (032) 248 62 81 do 9, fax (032) 248 73 48, www.ruda-sl.pl, www.rudaslaska.pl,
e-mail: media@ruda-sl.pl, miasto@ruda-sl.pl, prezydent@ruda-sl.pl,
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The project aims at increasing the amount of treated
sewage in Ruda Śląska from 60% to 95%, according
to Polish and EU standards. The project is based on
the Sewage Management Master Plan for Ruda
Śląska adopted by the Municipal Office in 1996 and
updated for the project in 2001. It is expected that the
project will contribute to the development of a coherent
sewage management system. The area of the town
will be divided into three catchments: HALEMBA
CENTRUM - a newly built sewage treatment plant,
ORZEGÓW – a currently modernized plant and
BARBARA – the existing sewage treatment plant.
Technologies applied in these facilities will allow to
achieve the required sewage treatment level and
proper disposal of sewage sludge. HALEMBA I,
HALEMBA II, RUDA POŁUDNIOWA and MICKIEWICZ
sewage treatment plants will be liquidated and the
whole area will be reclaimed. According to the Financial Memorandum the project realization was planned for the
th
years 2002 –2007. On the 15 of December the European Commission issued a decision to extend the project till
the end of 2009 [Decision No. K(2006) 6980] and reduced the project estimated budget. The following project
goals are to be achieved:
- Ecological goal - environmental protection: meeting the required legal regulations concerning the quality of the
treated sewage, significant reduction of contaminant loads discharged to collectors, remarkable improvement of
surface water quality
- Health-related goal - improvement of sanitary conditions and reduction of health risk
- Social goal – improvement of living standards of the inhabitants
- Organizational goal - development of sustainable and effective sewage management system
- Legal goal – compliance with Polish and EU sewage treatment standards
- Economic goal - raising the attractiveness of the area for potential investors
The project: „Sewage treatment plant - Ruda Śląska" can be divided into 6 investment tasks:
- Construction of HALEMBA CENTRUM sewage treatment plant
- Modernization of ORZEGÓW sewage treatment plant
- Construction of a sewerage system for HALEMBA sewage treatment plant
- Designing and construction of a sewerage system for BARBARA sewage treatment plant
- Construction of a sewerage system for ORZEGÓW treatment plant
- Liquidation of four old sewage treatment plants
- systemic and complex solutions, good cooperation of municipalities involved in the project ,
- eco-innovativeness of the implemented solutions,
- good planning of the project realization, improvement of the quality of drinking water in the region and increase
of the number of recipients .
Additional information on good practices in environmental protection infrastructure can be found on the
website
of
Polish
Cities
Association:
http://www.zmp.poznan.pl/dane/listopad-06/dobrepraktyki/ochrona-srodowiska.html and Związek Gmin Wiejskich Rzeczpospolitej Polskiej
http://www.zgwrp.org.pl/funduszedlawsi/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=33.
All projects realized within EU financing are on the website of the Ministry of Regional Development:
http://www.mrr.gov.pl.
Good practices are presented in the Bank of good practices on the website: http://dobrapraktykafs.pl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=1
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6.2.
Transport and mobility
Transport and communication are the basic socio-economic pressure on the environment.
Transportation solutions, including construction of roads, have an important, long-term impact on
changes in the environment, spatial development, efficiency of economical processes and quality of
life of the communities. Many initiatives in this sector , undertaken on the local and regional levels,
depend on general economical, cultural and legal conditions. There are many good examples of
sustainable transport but not all of them are universal. For example, in many cities in Poland buses
using ethanol as a fuel are being tested. Implementation of this approach is flawed with risk embedded
in the prices of alternative fuels and the relevant tax policies.
In the Regional Operational Program (RPO WZ)activities in transportation are financed in two
Priorities: Priority 6: Development of metropolitan functions and Priority 2: Development of transport
and energy infrastructure. In Priority 6 the following initiatives are financed: modernization of the
existing and construction of new elements of linear and point infrastructure, development of effective,
attractive and environmentally friendly public transport, and - initiatives aimed at improving its
effectiveness and safety of passengers.
Initiatives financed within Priority 2 include: building, rebuilding and modernization of voivodeship
roads according to the program: Program of investments on voivodeship roads in 2007-2013,
modernization of county and municipal roads, and additional infrastructure connected with road
safety. The Priority also covers improvement of public transport, modernization of the basic
infrastructure , modernization of regional railroad systems including: purchase of new wagons and
supporting works in this field.. As far as airport infrastructure is concerned, modernization of the airport
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in Zegrz Pomorski nearby Koszalin is planned.
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Strategic, long-term, consecutive approach towards development of communication and
transport systems (each project has to be a part of an integral scheme) with respect to future
trends, conditions and risks connected with their development (policies, programs, strategies
and plans in the transport sector, studies, analyses and prognoses).
Focus on complex solutions on a local and regional scale: integration of various transport
options, if possible (e.g. multi-modal transport, communication hubs, logistic parks) with
respect to real needs and conditions.
Cooperation between administration units and business entities in preparation and realization
of projects (technological cluster, municipality associations)
Taking into account the possibilities of effective use of the existing infrastructure through its
modernization and integration with newly built infrastructure elements.
Taking into account the conditions and trends in spatial development and their impact on
spatial functions development (strategic environmental assessment), and it optimization for
minimization of the environmental impact connected with transport (e.g. lower pollutant
emissions connected with road traffic characteristics)
Strategic, long-term, consecutive and rational development of public transport as integral,
basic element of metropolitan or local development according to the best practices in the area
(comfort, integrated electronic ticket, financial incentives) realized in the form of investments
and non-investments actions
Use of codes of conduct, standards, good technical practices along with eco-innovative
approaches in designing and realization of solutions and environmental protection.
Integrity of the projects with the analysis of real needs, defining goals and ways to achieve
them, selection of technical solutions, assessment and monitoring.
Clear quantitative interpretation of the obtained project results
13 „Program zadań inwestycyjnych na drogach wojewódzkich w latach 2007-2013”, Uchwała Sejmiku.
XXXII/376/06 z dnia 18.09.2006. Regionalny Program Operacyjny Województwa Zachodniopomorskiego na lata
2007-2013
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Integrated public transport in Cracow Agglomeration – stage I
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
City of Cracow
Poland
Cracow Agglomeration
ERDF
IRDOP
according to the Program
269 355 075 PLN
220 782 848 PLN
109 552 449 PLN
04.2006 - 05.2008
Investment project
Inhabitants
Priority axis 1. Development of energy and transport infrastructure– partially, according
to the Detailed Description of the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
Józefa Kęsek
City of Cracow
tel.: +48 12 616 88 19
www.bip.krakow.pl
e-mail: www.bip.krakow.pl
Realization of the project included:
- Reconstruction of Lubicz street together with realization of a tram route, reconstruction of Rakowicka Street
together with a tram terminal and repair of anchor walls in
Lubicz
street
in
Cracow,
2. Reconstruction of a tram line from Kamienna to Krowodrze
Górka and its adaptation to parameters of the Cracow Fast
Trams together with the construction of a bus terminal,
- .Purchase of 24 modern low floor buses to meet the
requirements of the Cracow Fast Trams.
- The project included exchange of the public transport stock by
24 vehicles, 20 new stops of integrated public transport, 1
project of integration of the individual means of public
transport (bus station), 4 km of modernized tram lines (double
track), 4 km of modernized electric tram network, 426 m of
repaired anchor walls, 1 junction, 7 modernized crossings, 1
cyclic lights system and 2 repaired tram overpasses.
Project results:
The project outcome is the increase of the number of passengers using public transport, reduction of the level of
pollution emitted by transport, improvement of safety and easier access to public transport vehicles as well as
saving energy resulting from more smooth trams run. Purchase of trams will allow to achieve 6000
persons/places, which is not the increase of potential but a qualitative change, shortening the trams run time,
reduction of noise in the surroundings. The project will also contribute to the reduction of negative environmental
impact, improvement of travel standards among handicapped, elderly people and persons accompanying small
children. One of the main objectives of the project is also maintaining the present level of public transport (60%)
despite the expected increase of the number of individual cars. In the framework of the project also the exchange
of old exploited trams into new modern low floor vehicles will take place.
- the project is an example of strategic, long-term approach to the problem of public transport in large
agglomeration,
- the project is based on the effective use of the existing infrastructure,
- measurable (given in numbers), multi-aspect project results.
Development of ecological public transport in Gdynia
Beneficiary
Country
Region:
Structural fund
Program
Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacji Trolejbusowej
Transport Ltd.)
Poland
ERDF
IRDOP
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Sp. z o.o. w Gdyni (Trolley Bus
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Development and modernization of infrastructure to enhance competitiveness of the
regions
51.950.290,19 PLN
no data available
21.111.179,16 PLN
01/05/2005 – completion – 30/12/2006 financial completion - 28/02/2007
Improvement of ecological public transport
Inhabitants of Gdynia and Sopot
Priority axis 2. Development of transport and energy infrastructure
Mariusz Jarzmik
tel. +48 58 669 42 10
e-mail: jarzmik@interia.pl
www.pkt.gdynia.pl
The project was focused on the development of public transport infrastructure and construction of a trolley bus
depot, new trolley bus lines of the total length of 10,6 km and purchase of 10 low floor trolley buses.
The aim of the project was to improve the efficiency of the ecological public transport in the city and increase its
availability. The project contributed to the socio-economic development and increased attractiveness of the region
by:
- increasing the attractiveness of the already existing investment areas and identification of the new ones,
- stimulating revitalization of urban areas,
- improvement of the efficiency of the public transport system,
- extension of the public transport system,
- improvement of environmental quality by reduction of vehicle traffic pollutants.
The project contributed to the development of investment potential of Trójmiasto, creation of 340 workplaces
connected with trolley bus transport and 26 places in trolley bus depot and newly purchased vehicles as well as
raised the comfort of commuters.
- increased access to public transport,
- shortening of the travel time,
- reduction of air pollution by implementation of new solutions.
Development of bicycle paths in Police – Ecological and safe transport alternative. Realization of the
concept of transboundary bicycle paths around Szczeciński Bay
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Zachodniopomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Szczecinie ( Zachodniopomorski Voivodeship
Office in Szczecin)
Poland
ERDF
Community Initiative Program
Priority B
708 967,94 PLN
no data available
531 725,96 (75%)
01.04.2006-09.06.2006
The project goal was to increase the cyclist safety in the town and link housing estates of
Police by bicycle paths.
Inhabitants of Police municipality, tourists
Priority axis 2: Development of transport and energy infrastructure
Municipality of Police
e-mail: gkm1@ug.police.pl
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The project assumed building a bicycle route in Police
2
(6 361,99 m ) – I stage and connecting it with the
already existing one. The final product of the project
was a functional and safe communication route of the
2
total area of 13 887 m , along Rurowa, Jasienicka and
Kuźnicka streets.
Socio-economic effects of the project:
- integration of local communities (Polish and
German),
- development of tourism and recreation,
- improvement of road safety.
From the total planned route (5700 m) under the
INTERREG IIIA program 2266 m were already
completed. Currently, the Police Municipality
completed the construction plan for the bicycle route
along the voivodeship artery no. 115 between
Plichowo and Tanów, obtained a construction permit and is applying for funding.
- consistent implementation of the coherent plan for development of bicycle network
integration of bicycle path plan with spatial development plans- integration of bicycle paths with road system.
Local bypass for Andrychów - stage I
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Project addressees
Funding possibilities form from RPO WZ
Information
Municipality of Andrychów
Poland
Małopolskie Voivodeship
ERDF
Integrated Regional Development Operational Program (IRDOP)
1
4 654 362,21 PLN
no data available
3 073 820,50 PLN
15.05.2005 – 28.09.2005
Improvement of passenger and cargo transport
Inhabitants of Andrychów
Priority axis 1. Development of energy and transport infrastructure– partially,
according to the Detailed Description of the Regional Operational Program for
Municipal Office of Andrychów
Wydział Drogownictwa i Transportu
Rynek 15
34-120 Andrychów
tel.: + 48 33-875-23-60
www.um.andrychow.pl
National road K52 was the only convenient east-west artery in Andrychów,
both for transit and intra-urban traffic. In rush hours the traffic load
considerably exceeded the road capacity. Therefore, it was necessary to
separate the main intra-urban traffic, i.e. 200-lecia housing estate – industrial
area – K52 national road from the transit traffic on K52.
As a result of the project investment areas of the economic activity zone of
42 ha became available and development of better road infrastructure
increased their attractiveness and contributed to more effective use of the
existing facilities. Moreover, the local traffic on K52 as well as time required
to get to industrial and residential areas of Andrychów were reduced.
- economic growth of Andrychów Municipality,
- access to industrial areas and increase of their attractiveness,
- establishment of new enterprises and new work places,
- improvement of inhabitants’ safety by reduction of local traffic on K52 national road and reduction of time,
- required to get to industrial and residential areas of Andrychów,
- good cooperation between municipal authorities and inhabitants,
- project added value: positive impact on the aesthetics of the neighboring properties.
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6.3.
Tourism and recreation
Tourism and recreation are important elements of the socio-economic development. They are
particularly important in the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship which is well known for many tourist
attractions. Tourism and recreation help in raising the quality of life in the region. They are essential for
managing natural resources. Sustainable development in this sector requires cohesive initiatives in
many areas of management: from spatial planning through planning of the regional development,
realization of action plans to individual projects and conducting one’s own economic activity. There are
many Polish and European examples in this area.
There are two priority axes within which activities in this sector are financed: Priority 6: Development of
metropolitan functions - with projects focused on raising tourist and cultural attractiveness of the
Szczecin Metropolitan Area and Priority 5: Tourism, culture and revitalization, which covers such
initiatives as construction and development of tourist infrastructure including water tourism, golf,
business and active forms of recreation, complementary tourist infrastructure and accommodation
facilities.
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Strategic integration of tourism with all other essential aspects of local and regional
development (transport, nature protection, spatial planning). Projects must be a result of
decisions undertaken in other areas (transport development strategy, spatial development
plans)
Establishing cooperation between administration units and entrepreneurs in preparation and
realization of projects financed within structural funds (e.g. local municipality associations)
Integration of solutions (e.g. environmental impact assessments, environmental audits) within
tourist infrastructure with environmental protection requirements (e.g. quality of additional
technical infrastructure, quality of the equipment in the tourist facilities and the environmental
protection infrastructure: waste water treatment)
Integration of the tourist infrastructure on regional and national scale along with their
integration with complementary actions supporting development of tourism through the
development of tourist paths, regional tourist products, brands and initiatives: e.g. Greenways
Integration of actions carried out by various institutions or development of institutions (local
tourist operator) providing advice to the entrepreneurs on tourism, tourist information agents
and supporting coordination of administration activities.
Use of recommendations for development of sustainable tourism, use of good practices,
examples, innovative ways of tourism management (prolonging the season stimulating
traditional activities especially agriculture (natural products) .
Use of tourism management tools e.g. certificates, building identity and raising qualifications
in new forms of tourism management: Best practices and standards.
Continuous improvement of the quality of tourist products and services through monitoring of
the tourist flow and its impact on the environment and applying appropriate modifications
according to the observed situation.
Good recognition of needs and possibilities and local assets in tourism development and its
impact on the environment (studies, environmental impact assessments)
Cooperation between local and regional actors (agreements, partnerships) ensuring the
continuity of actions, reduction of environmental impacts and social costs in a strategic
perspective.
Revitalization of a historic line of Nadmorska Narrow-Gauge Railway in the Municipality of Rewal
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Municipality of Rewal
Poland
Municipality of Rewal, Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Municipalities funds
not applicable
not applicable
33 671 000,00 zł
no data available
4-5 mln PLN
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Project duration
Addressee
Information
continuation of already started works 2009 – 2011 (it is one of the 24 key individual
projects realized under the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship)
Revitalization of the already existing railway line in the Municipality of Rewal
Tourists and holidaymakers visiting the Municipality of Rewal
Municipality of Rewal, Poland, Tourist Organization, Marshal’s Office of
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship, Ministry of Economy
Priority 5: Tourism, culture i revitalization
Urząd Gminy Rewal
ul. Mickiewicza 19
72-344 Rewal
tel./fax +48 91 38 49 039 / 38 49 029
e-mail: ug@rewal.pl; esobolak@rewal.pl; fundusze@rewal.pl;
www.rewal.pl
Revitalization of the already existing railway line in the
Municipality of Rewal - The Nadmorska Narrow-Gauge
Railway, one of the most interesting attractions in industrial
tourism in Poland, having over a hundred years’ tradition, was
opened for tourists in summer 2008. In that season it
attracted about 120 000 tourists. The railway came into use in
July 1896. Railway tracks of the width of 750 mm connected
Gryfice, Trzęsacz, Rewal and Niechorze. In 1916 the line was
extended to Pogorzelica and Trzebiatów. When the
modernization of the whole line was completed the gauge
was increased to 1000 mm. Travelling by the oldest narrowgauge railway in Pomorze Zachodnie is the main attraction in
this region and allows to visit various interesting places in this
part of the seaside.
The railway line is 10 km long and the historic locomotive PARYS goes with the speed of 20km/h.
The Nadmorska Narrow-Gauge Railway is on the list of cultural heritage of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
(No. A 1286). The next step of the railway revitalization will be modernization of buildings and facilities including
premises. The project is on the list of 24 key individual projects realized under the Regional Operational Program
for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
- positive social aspects of the investment: there was a positive response of the local community to the
investment as it was expected that this way the tourist attractiveness of the Municipality would increase,
- return to traditions – The Nadmorska Narrow-Gauge Railway is a throwback to the pre-war period when there
was a well developed network of public narrow-gauge railways in Pomorze Zachodnie. The total length of the
railway tracks was 740 km, which made it one of the biggest narrow-gauge railways in Europe,
- Re-use of the railway line allows to reduce motor traffic during holiday season.
Construction of a bicycle path network on a transboundary area of Uznam and Wolin islands
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
initiative:
Funding possibilities from RPO WZ:
Information:
Municipal Office of Świnoujście
Poland
ERDF
Interreg Poland +Mecklenburg
Priority B 2
2 248 999,85 PLN
no data available
1 385 383,91 PLNł
no data available
INTERREG III A Program, Region of Mecklenburg – Pomorze Przednie/Brandenburg/
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for the years: 2004-2006 in Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship
Municipal Office of Świnoujście
Municipal Office of Świnoujście, Tourismusverband Insel Usedom e. V.
Priority 5: Tourism, culture and revitalization– partially, according to the Detailed
Urząd Miasta Świnoujście (Municipal Office of Świnoujście)
tel. +48 91 321 56 23
e-mail: promocja@um.swinoujscie.pl
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The aim of the project was the construction of tourist infrastructure, which
would contribute to transboundary bicycle tourism in the area of Uznam –
Wolin.
Paths constructed within the project are a part of the Bicycle Track around
the Szczecin Bay. This track starts from the Polish side of the frontier
crossing Świnoujście - Ahlbeck and then goes to a well developed network of
German bicycle paths. It enables German and Polish tourists to practise safe
bicycle tourism. This investment fulfills the needs and expectations of both
Polish and foreign tourists.
Paths construction contributes to the development of transboundary active
tourism and extension of a regional tourist offer. There are also some economic benefits: bicycle paths contribute
to the economic development of the region. Another important project outcome is the improvement of safety of
both Polish and German tourists.
Good practices principles:
- Integration of the Polish and German local communities,
- Improving road safety,
- Complexity of bicycle path network and its integration with other actions in tourist and recreation sector,
- Strengthening of tourist attractiveness in the area of Wolin and Uznam islands.
Amber route – reconstruction of the international route – I stage in Pruszcz Gdański
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Project addressees
Information
City of Pruszcz Gdański
Poland
Pruszcz and śuławy
ERDF
INTERREG IIIA
Activity 6.1.
960 000 EUR,
no data available
718 500 EUR
03.2006 – 03.2007
The general objective of the project is re-construction and promotion of the amber route
from the Roman period, which was running in this part of the Baltic Sea coastal area as
well as general promotion of cultural and tourist heritage.
The project is addressed to three groups of end-users:
inhabitants of areas along the border, who due to the strengthening of economic
potential will get new possibilities of jobs in the tourist sector,
Tourists, who will get new, top brand tourism products and will be better informed about
cultural heritage of this region,
entrepreneurs, who will get new chances for development of services in tourism sector.
Priority 5. Tourism, culture and revitalization
Urząd Miasta Świnoujście (Municipal Office of Świnoujście)
tel. +48 91 321 56 23
e-mail: radek.gucwa@pruszcz-gdanski.pl
www.pruszcz-gdanski.pl
In the first stage about 2700 m of the amber route were made, which included walking
and biking paths, International Baltic Culture Park (5 hectares) and walking path in
Pruszcz Gdański. The project partners were to exchange experience in cultural heritage
promotion, defining a common strategy of tourism promotion and further construction of
culture routes. The project also included establishing a
common network of tourist information and preparing
promotion materials. The project is a continuation of the
project realized in the framework of Phare 2002 CBC
Baltic Euroregion: “Amber route through Pruszcz and
śuławy”.
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- the project is an example of good practice as a part of a large, strategic concept
of constructing an international route connecting historical, cultural, natural and
landscape values of areas connected with this unique asset of the Baltic Sea.
Malbork and Mosedis Welcome Centers – investment support for transboundary tourism development
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Municipal Office of Malbork
Poland, Lithuania
Malbork, Mosedis, Skuodas (Lithuania)
ERDF
INTERREG IIIA
Activity 6.1.
980 926 EUR
no data available
394 369 EUR
07.2006 – 12.2007
Local society, turists
local community, tourists
Priority 5: Tourism, culture i revitalization
Project Coordinator
Ewelina Bonar
Malbork Municipality
tel.: +48 55 647 99 00
e-mail: bps1@um.malbork.pl
www.um.malbork.pl
The project „Malbork and Mosedis Welcome Centers – investment support for transboundary tourism
development” is a continuation of the project called “Baltic Welcome Centers (…)” (BWC) realized by the City of
Malbork in the years 2003/2004 in the framework of the INTERREG IIIB Program and the project „Malbork
Welcome Center – Baltic Welcome Center for a high quality sustainable development of cities and regions in the
Baltic Sea Region in the frame of spatial planning aspects” supported by Phare in 2004.
The main objective of this investment project is supporting tourism development in Malbork as well as in Mosedis
and Skuodas (Lithuania) based on the existing tourist amenities of both towns: Castle in Malbork being on the
worldwide list of UNESCO and a unique Museum of Rare Stones in Mosedis.
In the framework of the project the partner towns were planning:
- to raise the role of the towns as tourism centers in northern Poland and in the region of Klaipeda, and indirectly
also in the area of Kaliningrad Region (by the increase of tourist traffic in areas along the border Poland-RussiaLithuania).
- to raise the quality of the tourist offer
- to create (Mosedis) and develop (Malbork, Skuodas) the existing structure of the Tourist Information Centers, to
make them meet requirements of a present-day tourist.
As a result of the project realization the Malbork Welcome Center was established and the lacking documentation
concerning the future Mosedis Welcome Center – was worked out. The Tourist Information Center in Skuodas
(Lithuania) was re-equipped.
- Cross-border tourism and recreation development,
- coherent system of promotion for the cities Malbork and skuodas,
- promocion of cultural heritage of the both regions,
- integration of the Polish and Lithuanian local communities,
- establishment of new work places.
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Tourist development of natural amenity regions in the Parsęta River Basin
Beneficiary
Country
Region:
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Poland
ERDF
Interreg IIIA
Priority B
400 922,52 EUR,
no data available
300 691,89 EUR, from ERDF - 1.225.018,76 PLN
06.2006-01.2008
Project assumes complex development of tourism in Parsęta and Radwia Basins
Local inhabitants of Germany and Poland
Priority 5. Tourism, culture i revitalization
ul. Szymanowskiego 17
78-230 Karnino
tel. + 48 94 311 72 47
e-mail: zmigdp@parseta.org.pl
www.parseta.org.pl
Within the project 6 canoe harbors will be built, in that:
- 2 in the municipality of Białogard
- 1 in Białogard
- 1 in the municipality of Dygowo
- 1 in the municipality of Grzmiąca
- 1 in Karlino
The project assumes the purchase of 60 canoes to be used
free of charge during Polish-German canoe rallies
organized on rivers and lakes of the Parsęta River Basin by
ZMiGDP (Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Parsęta
River Basin) as well as for the needs of individual
municipalities associated in ZMiGDP. The project also
includes development of tourist and bicycle tracks in the
regions of high natural amenities and working out natural
evaluation NATURE 2000.
Socio-economic effects:
- integration of Polish and German local communities
- development of partner cooperation with the Region of Mecklenburg - Pomorze Przednie
- Environmental effects:improvement of the quality of natural environment in Parsęta catchment
- Other effects:
- raising tourist attractiveness of the region
- extension of tourist season
- promotion and development of cultural market of the region
- use of the rivers Parsęta and Radwia for tourist and recreational purposes as canoe routes,
- better protection (evaluation of the assets) of the most valuable natural areas,
- preparation of tourist guidelines in three languages,
- integration of Polish and German local communities.
Additional information on the examples of sustainable tourism can be found on the website of the
University of Szczecin dedicated to sustainable tourism:
http://ztikm.univ.szczecin.pl/projekty/coastlearn/website/tourism/tools_cc.htm
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6.4.
Energy infrastructure
Energy is another crucial element of the socio-economical development. There is a huge potential for
shaping energy systems in a regional and local scale. This refers to production, transmission,
distribution and final consumption of energy in production processes, transportation, as well as
individual consumption. In the development of energy systems short and long-term conditions
including fiscal aspects and future needs must be taken into account.
There are many examples, Polish and European, of eco-innovative solutions. These include, for
example: recovery of heat and electric energy from waste biogasification, combustion of biomass, use
of wind energy and solar radiation. The implementation of particular solutions requires detailed
analysis of the conditions in a given location. It is essential that the solutions should be implemented in
conditions guaranteeing long-term achievement of the expected results.
Activities in the energy sector are financed within RPO WZ in the Priority 4: Environmental protection
infrastructure and in Priority 2: Development of transport and energy infrastructure. In the priority 4 the
following investments are financed: investments in renewable energy including construction, rebuilding
and modernization of installations for production and transmission of energy from renewable sources,
especially solar panels, fotovoltaics, wind turbines, heat pumps, small water power generators,
geotherms, installations for production of energy from biomass and building and modernization of
power network. Other projects that can be financed are projects aimed at improving the production,
management, distribution and use of energy, including production of energy in co-generation units. In
the Priority 2. the main projects that can be financed are those focused on building and modernization
of local distribution grids for electricity and gas transmission.
Good practice principles
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Realization of energy projects as an element of cohesive regional and local energy strategy
with respect to all important short- and long-term conditions (in accordance with strategies,
program and local community plans concerning local energy sector and results of detailed
analyses: technological foresight, analysis of needs, possibilities and trends)
Cooperation between administration and business partners including local energy distributor
in development and realization of complex local programs and investment projects (local
communities associations, partner agreements) and complementary non-investment projects
Supporting and exploring the possibilities for cooperation with scientific institutions and SMEs
as the guarantee of proper selection of potential technological options
Cooperation and active development of local organizations specializing in energy issues e.g.
local agency for energy efficiency and carrying out educational activity among representatives
of administration as a support in preparation of investment projects (workshops, training
courses)
Reliability of the prepared analysis of costs and effects for the solutions taken into
consideration in the projects, including economical, social and environmental aspects
(feasibility studies, SWOT analysis, analysis of market advantages, investment risks, payback
time)
Effective use of existing infrastructure land and environmental assets
Integration of energy issues with other aspects of socio-economical development and
conditions of energy sector development (local potential of renewable energy, different types
of energy needs of the end-users, protection of natural resources) - e.g. management of
energy demand instead of energy supply.
In the initial phase and during the selection of technical options - evaluation of the possibilities
to implement the advanced eco-innovative solutions and European experience,
Ensuring sustainability of the project results on the local energy market after the project
completion through complementary actions supporting achievement of these results
(education, promotion) which can be financed from other sources than RPO WZ.
Securing the social acceptance of the solutions and approaches proposed in the project and
concerning the consumer’s behavior or the environmental impact.
Long-term support by the public funds as a basic element of a cohesive, regional and national
strategy (local taxes)
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Use of various potential initiatives and funding possibilities for financing and realization of the
investment and non-investment projects (e.g. Program CONCERTO, LIFE +)
Wind farm in Tymień
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Spółka EEZ (EEZ Ltd.)
Poland
ERDF
The Sectoral Operational Program "Improvement of the Competitiveness of Enterprises”
Priority 2, Activity 2.4.
Over
240 million PLN
no data available
no data available
2005-2006
Investment project
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Priority 2. Development of transport and energetic infrastructure, Priority 4.
Environmental infrastructure
EEZ Sp. Z o.o.
Municipal Office of Będzino
76-037 Będzino 19
tel.: +48 943162 426, +48 943162470
fax: 094 - 3162 - 307
e-mail:
www.bedzino.pl/
ul. Gotarda 9
02-683 Warszawa
tel.: +48 22 5484805
fax: +48 22 548 48 18
e-mail: bt@eez.pl
www.eez.pl
The wind farm is located in Tymień, Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship (Municipality of Będzino, District of
Koszalin). It is the biggest wind farm in Poland. The arrangements lasted over four years and the whole
construction process took one year. The work started in 2006. The investment was located on the former
agricultural farm. It was constructed by the Polish company EEZ (company dependent on Polish company
Energia-Eco, British company Renewable Energy Generation and American Invenergy Wind). The farm’s annual
electric energy production is 125 GWh - which is an adequate amount of energy for 100 thousand of households.
The investment is co-financed by Bank Ochrony Środowiska BOŚ S.A. (Environmental Protection Bank, a joint
stock company) and Narodowy Fundusz Ochrony Środowiska i Gospodarki Wodnej (National Fund for
Environmental Protection and Water Management). The EEZ received co-financing within the EU Structural
Funds, from the Sectoral Operational Program and from EkoFundusz. It is estimated that at the production of
100.000 MWh of electric energy by wind power plant, the pollutants emission to the air will be reduced as follows:
- SO2: 780,0 Mg per year,
- NOx 320,0 Mg per year,
- CO: 20,0 Mg per year,
- CO2: 93 700 per year,
- dust: 110 Mg per year.
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- creating favorable conditions for public-private partnership and collaboration of firms, including successful
cooperation with a local energy distributor (ENERGA)
- the use of co-financing for the investment realization
- the local authorities’ support for the investment
- the use of local natural conditions (high potential of RES) and non-manageable areas
- the existence of economical benefits of the investment (the municipality has got benefits from real estate tax)
- the existence of ecological benefits
- the existence of positive social aspects connected with the investment – local community expected the decrease
of unemployment and increase of tourist attractiveness of the municipality. .
Wind energy development prospects in coastal areas of Lithuania, Poland and Russia
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
Project addressees
Information
Poland
ERDF
INTERREG IIIA
Priority 1, Activity 1.3.
563 282 EUR
no data available
193 854 EUR
04 2006 – 12 2007
Non- investment project
Potential investors in wind energy
Antoni Staśkiewicz
tel.: +48 58 301 37 18
e-mail: anstas@im.gda.pl
www.im.gda.pl
The main objective of the project is creation of
conditions for effective development of wind energy
sources in the Baltic Sea coastal areas of Lithuania,
Poland and Russia. The use of renewable energy
sources is a significant element of sustainable
development of these three countries.
This objective should be achieved by encouraging
potential investors in wind energy to build wind
energy farms by means of a map of optimum
location of coastal wind energy farms and by
working out an information brochure on how to apply
for construction permit.
The project results will be disseminated by public
and internet presentations. There will also be seminars organized in each of the partner countries, addressed to
local and national authorities and agencies involved in the decision making process and procedures connected
with construction permits for building coastal wind energy farms.
Good practices of the project:
- good example of cooperation between representatives of the Baltic countries: Poland, Lithuania and Russia
- competent information as the basis for attracting investments in the renewable energy sector.
SORCER - Stimulating Obtaining Results in Communities in relation to Energy-efficiency and Renewables
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
EU funding
Project duration
municipalies: Hillerod i Apeldoorn
Denmark, the Netherlands
Towns: Hillerod i Apeldoorn
FP6 – Energy – 2006 – TREN-1 (GD TREN)
CONCERTO, FP 6 Energy – Demonstration Work Program 2006
not applicable
according to the municipalities plans
not applicable
no data available
project CONCERTO from 2006 till now
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Project addressees
Funding possibilities
WZ
Information
from RPO
investment and non-investment project
local community
Rudy Rooth – SORCER Project Coordinator
tel. / fax:
e-mail: rudy.rooth@kema.com
http://concertoplus.eu/CMS/content/view/124/402
According to strategic documents the development of Hillerod
and Apeldoorn is based on the principles of sustainable
development.
Apeldoorn authorities set oneself the task of changing
Apeldoorn into a city of “0” CO2 emission.
Therefore, a number of activities were initiated, in that –
installation of solar systems.
An independent power supply plan was developed, which was
based on wind energy from wind turbines, biogas from
biomass gasification, incineration of poultry farm wastes, and
the Winnerway technique. This is a technique by which heat is
recovered from asphalt with the road surface functioning as a
solar collector. It was also assumed that by 2020 the energy used by the town of Apeldoorn will come entirely
from renewable sources (100%). Apart from that, the town organizes a lot of information and educational
campaigns on power systems.
An example of the implementation of innovative techniques in local energy sector is SORCER project (Stimulating
Obtaining Results in Communities in relation to Energy-efficiency and Renewables), which has been developed
within the CONCERTO initiative. The main elements the project are construction of energy efficient dwellings, the
use of renewable energy (based on biomass) and heating systems. These elements are successful tools for
reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 emission. On a selected area of Apeldoorn, Zuidbroek, the building of
1,000 dwellings, representing standards significantly exceeding new regulations, will be constructed. To achieve
this, a biogas plant will be installed in the Sewage Treatment Plant in Zuidbroek to convert sewage sludge into
energy. The plant will be used for the planned heating system and will contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel
demand by about 80%.
On the other selected area, in Hillerød, “0” CO2-emission community will be developed, due to a greater number
of buildings representing the energy class I, which will contribute to 41% and 100% heat savings and higher
consumption of RES in comparison to normal Danish practice, as well as a larger number of the energy class II
buildings, which - in turn - will result in 25% heat savings if compared to the normal Danish practice. Installation of
a bio-gasification plant, biomass boiler, wind turbines and solar collectors is also included in sustainable planning.
- consistency, consequence and logic of the undertaken actions – political decisions should be assessed from the
point of view of environmental impact,
- harmonization of activities with local public utility enterprises.
Energetic use of biomass in Trzcianne
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
Funding
Project duration
Project addressees
Municipality of Trzcianne
Poland
Municipality of Trzcianne, Podlaskie Voivodeship
NFOŚiGW, WFOŚiGW in Białystok, UNDP GEF/SGP, Eko-Funduszu i PolskoSzwajcarskiej Komisji Środków Złotowych
not applicable
not applicable
1 203 690 PLN
not applicable
1 041 600 PLN
2000 - 2006
Project co-financed by NFOŚiGW ( National Fund for Environmental Protection and
Water Management ), WFOŚiGW in Białystok (Voivodeship Fund for Environmental
Protection and Water Management in Białystok), UNDP GEF/SGP, EkoFundusz and
Polsko-Szwajcarska Komisja Środków Złotowych ( Polish-Swiss Committee for Zloty
Resources)
Community of Trzcianne, including owners of individual farms, children, youth and other
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Information
people using public utility buildings described in the project
Wójt gminy Trzcianne
Zdzisław Dąbrowski
tel. +48 857385056
fax.: 85 738-50-56 w. 12
e-mail: trzcianne@ug.pl
http://www.trzcianne.ug.pl/
The idea of the project was to make local community independent from
coal supplies for energetic use. The project was based on local biomass
resources. The main objectives of the project were: improvement of air
quality, management of large amount of biomass from private forests,
individual farms, Biebrzański National Park and the surrounding forests, as
well as from haymaking. Besides, the project aimed at:
- elimination of grass and straw burning on fields,
- boosting of forestry procurement for firewood,
- development of high-efficiency boiler production.
The project was realized in two stages:
- Stage 1: Modernization of boiler-rooms – total power 400 kW (after
modernization) in public utility buildings, change of windows,
thermomodernization of walls and
ceilings,
- Stage 2: Modernization of boilerrooms in individual farms (about
10% of farms in Trzcianne, total
power 1148 kW), development of
infrastructure for collection of
biomass for burning purposes,
- Stage 3: Development of infrastructure for gaining, transporting and
storing of biomass.
Economic, social and ecological effects:
- economic effect: decreased heating costs in public utility buildings (schools, municipal office, pharmacy) and
individual farms,
- social effect: creation of new workplaces (infrastructure for collecting, transporting, storing and burning of
biomass), improvement of thermal comfort in dwellings,
- ecological effect: the following ecological effect was expected:
MMG/year
Emission before
Emission after
project realization
project realization
Predicted ecological effecG/rok
dust
26,45
14,63
11,82
SO2
9,16
1,05
8,11
CO
119,3
29,41
89,89
NOx
1,193
0,928
0,265
CO2
2207,05
0,00
2207,05
The aims of the project were fulfilled. The use of biomass for energetic needs was popularized. The Trzcianne
community continues project activities within other initiatives and plans new investments in the energy sector
based on renewable energy sources.
- integration of solutions for development of local power engineering with principles of nature conservation,
- integration of local community to achieve project goals.
Interesting examples of local energy systems can be found on the pages of European Commission,
which supports projects of local communities demonstrating integrated and innovative energy
concepts. More information is available on:
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/index_en.html,
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www.cordis.europa.eu, http://concertoplus.eu.
Information on advanced solutions in the field of energy can be found on the website of Energie-Cities
initiative: http://www.energie-cites.eu/-Projects.
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6.5.
Revitalization
Revitalization is a process of continuous renewal of cultural and natural assets. It is an essential factor
of sustainable development, especially in periods of strong structural changes in the society and
economy. The experience shows that the use of the already developed areas including degraded
areas for future redevelopment in long-term contributes to reduction of social and economical costs
and reduction of pressures on natural resources. Well developed revitalization plans and their
fulfillment decide on the effective reuse of the areas with a focus on long lasting benefits for the local
communities.
In the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship revitalization activities are
financed in Priority 6: Development of metropolitan functions and in Priority 5: Tourism, culture and
revitalization. In Priority 6 the following initiatives are financed: revitalization works and rational
management of facilities and metropolitan areas according to local revitalization plans, including
complex revitalization of degraded areas (including postindustrial and military sites). In the Priority 5
complex programs focused on rebuilding of the public space, renovation of monuments and valuable
postindustrial and military facilities.
− - Implementation of the revitalization projects as elements of local plans and strategic
documents should correspond with regional strategic objectives and priorities.
− - Social acceptance of the proposed designs and solutions.
− - Project preparation based on "art of work" and high quality design (should reflect National
guidelines for revitalization as well as UE criteria concerning urban renewal, etc.).
− - Reliability of cost-benefit analysis including economical, social and technical aspects(
(Feasibility study).
− - Cultural heritage conservation - buildings and the existing infrastructure as well as natural
resources.
− - Integration of revitalization issues with other development aspects, especially with local
identity, biodiversity and enhancement of cultural diversity.
− - Ensuring the due sustainability of projects (solutions) through efficient institutional
management of the projects ( Project Management, Project Coordinator, etc.).
− - Long- term support from public funds should be an element of coherent regional and
national strategy.
City and harbor development in Szczecin and the "Lasztownia" project
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fund
Program:
Priority
Eligible costs
Project value
Funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
The Municipality of Szczecin
Poland
The city of Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
Phare
not applicable
not applicable
no data available
no data available
no data available
1999Investment project
Inhabitants and tourists
Priority 5, Priority 6
– partially, according to the Detailed Description of the Regional
The Municipality of Szczecin
Plac Armii Krajowej 1
70-456 Szczecin
tel. + 48 91 42 45 931 - 933
fax: + 48 91 42 45 322
e-mail: boi@um.szczecin.pl
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The project is focused on the ideas of sustainability in the spatial development of the city and the surroundings
and aims at combining urban functions, housing investments, with opening the quays for pedestrians and mooring
facilities for river boats and sea yachts. To support the core function of the Old Town, the following investments
are taken into consideration: ferry terminals for tourists, a marina and hotels, recreational facilities with a leisure
center, trade and administration facilities and a conference center. The planning requires undertaking such
initiatives as creating new communications links (pedestrian bridges, ferries), preserving and revealing the historic
value of the cultural heritage and the orientation of new buildings to the historical character of the area and the
skyline of the city. The basic directions for the transformation process are preservation of buildings of historical
values and the historic urban framework. The main issue is to preserve the port atmosphere at the river banks
with its port cranes, Baroque and Gothic brick warehouses and the use of old building materials. Another
important project is to create a visual relationship between the Old Town and the historic slaughterhouse. A part
of the process is to create flexible plans as a basis for long-term realization.
Good practices of the project:
- positive social aspects ensuing from rebuilding and revitalization of the central urban area,
- transformation of the coastal industrial area with creation of public space,
- revitalization of degraded areas as a part of city development, strengthening of the local identity with respect to
local community relations with the sea and its function in the city landscape.
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6.6.
Small and medium enterprises
Development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is extremely important for the implementation
of sustainability of socio-economic development. Small and medium enterprises produce significant
share of the regional income (around 60%) and they constitute a working place for most of the labor
force (up to 80%). At the same time the SMEs have a dominant position in some segments of the
environmental protection branch (recycling). They represent great potential for development of ecoinnovativeness in the region.
Implementation of projects concerning product innovations and process innovations according to the
Regional Innovation Strategy is possible under the Priority 1: Economy – Innovation – Technologies of
the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
−
Looking for opportunities for SME development through projects oriented on pro-ecological
solutions – specialization in the newly developing branch of eco-innovativeness (as for
example - CRAFT project), searching for new markets and opportunities or innovations
integrating environmental aspects with the company’s core business.
Implementation of the pro-ecological solutions in SME as an integral element of the
company’s development strategy, realization of projects as a key element in achieving the
market advantage on national and international markets.
Coherent implementation to the investment project or as an integral part of the project of
environmental management in
SME as an element of the company’s development,
complementarily.
Choice and implementation of technological processes according to BAT principles
Implementation of environmental technologies.
Certification of products.
Environmental standards application.
Use of Life Cycle Assessment tools in selection of production technologies, product design
and services concerning product liability.
Use of eco-design rules in designing of new products.
Marketing of green products as a complementary action to investments in environmental
protection and ecological products.
Cooperation with scientific institutions within technological and innovative clusters building
conditions and new opportunities for development of new products and new technologies
(access to knowledge, possibilities of cooperation, financing sources).
Carrying out market studies, cost and benefit analyses, as well as analyses of investment
risks and feasibility studies to achieve project results applicability and sustainability.
Linking the investment projects with non-investment activities (marketing) as a basis for longterm success of the project.
Undertaking actions aimed at integration of eco-innovative technology sector (associations).
Using various possibilities of financing, especially in the case of innovative solutions (e.g.
CRAFT projects, LIFE+, EU 7th Framework Program).
Innovative heating solutions (biomass boilers including RM EKOPAL, EKOPAL D, Straw-fired Biowat and
air heaters for maize drying chamber
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fund
Program
Priority
Project valu
Eligible costs
EU co-funding
Project duration
Addressee
MetalERG
Poland
Dolnośląskie Voivodeship
European Regional Development Fund
SPO WKP
Activity 2.3.
1 203 690 PLN
non-open information
1 041 600 PLN
2000-2006
SME as a producer of eco-innovative solutions
MetalERG
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Information
Priority 1: Economy – Innovation – Technologies, Priority 4. Environmental protection
infrastructure– partially, according to the Detailed Description of the Regional
Metalerg J.M.J. Cieślak S.J.
Ścinawa Polska 9
55-200 Oława
Tel.:+48713135714
+48 71 3134643
Fax: (071) 313 49 90
e-mail: metalerg@metalerg.pl
http://metalerg.pl/
The MetalERG enterprise provides a wide range of eco-innovative solutions based on
burning of biomass. Straw-fired boilers, type RM EKOPAL (8 types) are lowtemperature boilers. Since 1994 these solutions have been exported to Denmark,
Norway and Sweden. Steel heating boiler EKOPAL D is designed for burning
deciduous and coniferous wood, fire-wood, sawdust and energetic plants. It can work
in two heating configuration: constant and cyclic. BIOWAT boilers are feedstock
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boilers for heating large houses (over 320 m of floor space). The capacity of the
chamber allows to avoid night refueling even in the extreme conditions (-20°C, wind).
In response to high interest in ecological and relatively cheap solutions for maize
drying, MetalERG started to construct straw-fired air heaters for maize drying
chambers.
Ecological effect: It can be observed that boiler houses with straw boilers of the
capacity of 1 MW can reduce emission of CO2 by 1.093 Mg per year and SO2 by 3,46
Mg yearly. Straw burning also contributes to lower emission of CO, NOx and dust in
comparison to coal combustion. In the case of straw boilers no wastes like slag are
produced, which is quite common in the case of coal boilers (straw ash is a mineral fertilizer used by farmers as it
contains potassium, calcium and phosphorus compounds).
Economical effect – according to boiler-house construction plans the capital return is estimated for 2-5 years,
depending on the boiler-house capacity and intensity of boiler exploitation, replaced amounts of coal, price of
straw, etc. The most economical are investments in the cases where the users have got their own straw. In
comparison with coal boilers the straw boilers show greater durability as the content of sulfur in straw is much
lower than in coal. Poland has not gained any experience in this field yet but the Danish experience shows that
straw boilers can be used for 20 years.
- adjustment the offer of the enterprice to the demand on the market,
- generation of high quality and solid products which cause moderate commercial success but contributes to
creation of good mark and positive picture of the firm.
Ecological cellulose packaging for transport and sale of fresh fish and ready-made fish
products
Beneficiary
Country
Region
University of Agriculture in Szczecin, Faculty of Packaging and Biopolymers
Poland
Structural Fund (EDF), Sectoral Operational Program “Fisheries and Fish-Processing 2004Structural Fund
2006”
Program
Sectoral Operational Program “Fisheries and Fish-Processing 2004-2006”
Priority
4. Other actions; 4.6. Innovative actions and others
Project value
383 294,10 PLN
Eligible cost
no data available
Funding
100%
Project duration
20.04.2007-31.07.2008
Investment project
Addressee
Fishermen, producers of food packaging and fish products
Priority 1. Economy – Innovation – Technologies, Priority 4. Environmental protection
Fundingpossibilities from RPO WZ
infrastructure
Information
Dr. Artur Bartkowski
tel:+ 48 91 422 56 22
e-mail: ZoiB@tz.ar.szczecin.pl
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The main objective of the project was to increase competitiveness of domestic products such as fresh fish and
ready-made fish products by development and implementation of ecological cellulose packaging in the form of
surface-modified container trays of high resistance to water and fat.
Description: The project focused on development of innovative and ecological methods for modification of
cellulose packaging, based on typical processes of water borne dispersion coating used in production and
modification of cardboard to improve its properties (reduction of water and fat absorbability, increasing barriers
for water vapor and oxygen) at full biodegradability of the obtained packaging. Materials used for modification
included biodegradable substances of natural origin, particularly modified starch, soya biopolymers, India-rubber
and synthetic biodegradable polymers. All the obtained coatings / modified cellulose materials were characterized
using typical specialist analyses applied for this type of materials. On the basis of the carried out analyses the
best method which met both operational and technical requirements defined by potential economic partners was
selected.
Achieved ecological goals:
- development of a new method for modification of biodegradable packaging
- reduction of synthetic packaging
- good cooperation between the managing institution and the implementation unit,
- good understanding and awareness of challenges the contractor had to face by the employees of the Agency for
Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture in Szczecin, particularly in relation to modifications that had to be
introduced to the project .
Technology of zinc waste processing with gas desulfurization
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fund
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
Fundin
Project duration
Addressee
Information
BOLESŁAW RECYCLING Sp. z o.o.
Polska
Ekofundusz
not applicable
not applicable
76 753 530,88 PLN
67 761 530,88 PLN
8 992 000,00 PLN
no data available
Complex modernization of the installation
BOLESŁAW RECYCLING Ltd and subcontractors
Priority 1. Economy – Innovation – Technologies, Priority 4. Environmental protection
infrastructure
Lubomir Czerniak, Head of the Department of Procurement, Material Management and
Environmental Protection
BOLESŁAW RECYCLING Sp. z o.o.
ul. Kolejowa 37
32-332 Bukowno
tel. 608 537 671
e-mail: lczerniak@bolrec.pl
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The technology used in BOLESŁAW RECYCLING Ltd. allows to reduce
the negative impact of hazardous wastes from zinc hydrometallurgical
processes ( i.e. slurry and metallurgical dust) on the environment. The
following was achieved due to the carried out modernization: higher quality
of the final product, increased amount of the processed zinc wastes (by
50%)
and
tenfold
reduction of sulfur dioxide
emission
to
the
atmosphere.
Modernization
allowed
adjustment
to
the
requirements of BAT and
reduction of ecological
fees by over 70%.
- Zinc waste processing capacity – up to 130 000 mg/
- Production of about 35 000 Mg/yearly of Zn and Pb concentrates
- Higher quality of the obtained products
- Multiple reduction of dust emission to the atmosphere and fugitive emission
- Elimination of sulfur compounds emission to the atmosphere
- Meeting BAT standards
- Increasing the assortment of the produced concentrates
- Increase of the company’s competitiveness on European markets
Optimization of a municipal heating system in Koszalin – I stage
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fund:
Program:
Priority
Project value
Eligible costs
Funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Miejska Energetyka Cieplna Sp. z o.o. in Koszalin (Municipal Thermal Power
Engineering Company, Ltd. )
Poland
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship, county: Koszalin, municipality: Koszalin, town:
Koszalin
ERDF
IRDOP 2004-2006
Priority: 1 – Development and modernization of infrastructure for increasing the
competitiveness of the regions, Activity: 1.2- Environmental protection infrastructure
21.196.389,61 PLN
14.687.310,88 PLN
5.140.558,80 PLN
2004-2008
Investment project
Heat recipients, local community
Priority axis 1: Economy – Innovations – Technologies.
Priority axis 4: Environmental Protection Infrastructure
e-mail: bozena.jablonska@meckoszalin.pl
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The main objective of the project was optimization of the
municipal heating system in Koszalin. The project included
modernization of the heat sources, in that: dust emission
reduction, modification of fuel used in one of WR-10 boilers
towards renewable fuel, modernization of the heat
distribution network, including replacement of the existing
network by a pre-isolated one and modernization of heat
distribution centers, modernization of technological units,
centers, automation installation and adjustments of the
heat distribution centers for the purposes of telemetry.
Dust emission reduction system – building of two-stage
systems with multi-cyclone and cyclone batteries. This
solutions allow to achieve particle emission reduction
meeting new emission standards (Ordinance of the Ministry
of Environment on emission standards from installations –
Official Journal of Laws No. 163 item 1584 dated 1 January 2006 ).
Heat distribution grid – application of a pre-isolated pipe technology, i.e. using pipes which are less susceptible to
damage and are characterized by low heat losses in comparison to traditional technologies. They are also
equipped with an electronic alarm system for tightness control, which signals the humidity parameters of the
isolation layer, which, in turn, enables quick repair.
Heat distribution centers – modernization of the heat distribution centers to ensure proper control of the heat
delivery to the consumers. The applied technology allows for reduction of heat demand with improvement of the
heat comfort of the users.
Co-burning biomass (wood chips) – installation for co-burning of wood with coal dust allows for reduction of sulfur
dioxide and dust emission to the air.
Realization of the planned tasks enabled better adjustment of the heating system in Koszalin to higher
requirements of environmental protection and to the requirements of heat users in terms of quality and
accessibility of the service. The project will help improve the air quality in Koszalin, and - at the same time - make
the town and the region more attractive as a place of living, work, investment and recreation.
- focus on reduction of system costs,
- increasing the number of final consumers,
- improvement of the living standards of the inhabitants by reduction of emissions,
- improving heat delivery conditions.
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6.7.
Protection of natural assets
Protection and sustainable use of natural resources is one of the goals of sustainable development.
The natural assets are usually intensively used as tourist attractions, being exposed to environmental
pressure from transport and urbanization. They are integral part of social development. They serve
such purposes as: education, recreation, reflection. Their protection requires effective spatial planning,
integration of plans and programs as well as environmental impact assessment. Implementation of
certain protection regimes often restricts development possibilities in a given area. In that respect
aspects of local development should be taken into account in the projects developed in this area.
Initiatives of active nature protection covering protection of habitats and biodiversity of species are
financed in Priority 4: Environmental protection infrastructure of the Regional Operational Program for
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
−
−
−
−
−
Integration of nature protection projects with plans and programs of local development with
the short, medium and long-term focus and the local conditions (spatial plans, legal aspects:
ownership issues, local development programs, programs and plans of nature protection,
environmental protection programs).
Exploring the possibility of multi-functional use of natural assets (functions: recreational,
educational, cultural, economical, agricultural, sylvan or as settlements), achieving proper
balance between functions (detailed and diligent analyses and assessments of potential
impact on the natural environment), identification of pressures in connection with monitoring
and environmental management.
Ensuring long-term support for achieving sustainable conditions of natural assets use and
protection (information, education, integration of plans and strategies, especially spatial plans
and appropriate local law instruments and local competences of local administration)
Cooperation with institutions and persons involved in nature protection in a given area (at
project preparation and realization stage ).
Ensuring public acceptance for the projects through meetings, questionnaires, socioeconomical analyses (required by law).
Protection of highmoor Baltic peatbogs in Pomorze
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fund
Program
Priority:
Project value
Eligible cost
Funding:
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Klub Przyrodników Świebodzin (Club of Natural Scientists in Świebodzin)
Poland
Lubuskie Voivodeship
LIFE-Nature - 681 080 EUR
GEF Small Grants Program - 34 394 EUR
Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki (Pomorski Voivodeship Office) - 69 077 EUR
Zachodniopomorski Urząd Wojewódzki (Zachodniopomorski Voivodeship Office) - 23
924 EUR
Nadleśnictwo Kliniska (Kliniska Forest Inspectorate) - 6 900 EUR
Nadleśnictwo Szczecinek (Szczecinek Forest Inspectorate) - 11 880 EUR
Klub Przyrodników (Club of Natural Scientists) and EkoFundusz (application submitted)
> 141 082 EUR
not applicable
not applicable
968 337 EUR
no data available
681 080 EUR
02.11.2003-30.09.2007
Protection of living highmoor peatbogs, marshy birch (Betuletum pubescentis) and
coniferous forests in the Baltic complexes
Scientists, teachers, pupils, local community
Priority axis: 5. Tourism, culture and revitalization.
Klub Przyrodników, Świebodzin
tel.: + 48 68 382823
fax: + 48 68 382823
e-mail: kp@kp.org.p
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The main objective of the project is to stop
draining and over-drying of peatbogs – to
reduce threats to biodiversity caused by
draining of the peatbogs. The project was to
broaden the knowledge of natural assets,
ecology and hydrology of particular
highmoor Baltic peatbogs and help develop
good
protection
plans
based
on
comprehensive knowledge.
Particular attention was paid to promotion of
a modern approach to highmoor Baltic
peatbogs, including active protection
methods if required, as well as building up
public awareness of the natural value of
these areas, necessity of protection and
their importance in a European scale. Within
this initiative the following actions are carried out:
- Natural inventory and development of protection plans
- Removal of coating on pine and birch caused by over-drying of peatbogs
- Removal of foreign species (spruce)
- Experimental removal of peat earth and transplantation of peatmoss
- Liaison with local communities and stakeholders
- A series of workshops on peatbog protection, including study tours to Estonia (natural highmoor peatbogs) and
Scotland (renaturalization of degraded peatbogs). Publication of
a manual on highmoor peatbog protection
- Development of tourist and educational infrastructure on 3
facilities. Presentation and dissemination of the project results.
Socio-economic effects:
Opening selected peatbogs to tourists as a local attraction. Work
places at protection activity (mainly at the removal of coatings
from the trees – workers from local communities)
Environmental effects:
Effective protection for 23 highmoor Baltic peatbogs (i.e. all
peatbogs that were worth protecting in Pomorze)
Other effects:
Development of the network Nature 2000 (integration of peatbogs to the network – ensuring proper protection in
the future ); establishment of 9 new nature reserves
- Long-term and complex actions guaranteed by the use of various funding forms (projects, financial schemes ),
- Use of natural values for educational, scientific and social purposes,
- Development of tourist and educational infrastructure which enhances economic growth of the region and
contributes to the promotion of its natural assets.
Protection of aquatic warbler in Poland and Germany
Beneficiary
Country
Region
Structural Fun
Program
Priority
Project value
Eligible cost
Funding
Project duration
Addressee
Information
Ogólnopolskie Towarzystwo Ochrony Ptaków (National Bird Protection Society)
Poland
LIFE-Nature
no data available
no data available
5,4 million EUR
no data available
4 million EUR
2007-2010
Project focused on protection of rare bird species – aquatic warbler and
developed by
Ogólnopolskie Towarzystwo Ochrony Ptaków – a Polish partner of BirdLife International
Scientists, teachers, pupils
No
Centralne Biuro Projektu LIFE - Wodniczka
Ogólnopolskie Towarzystwo Ochrony Ptaków
ul. OdrowąŜa 24
05-270 Marki
tel. + 48 22 761 82 05 fax. + 48 22 761 90 51
e-mail: office@otop.org.pl
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Ogólnopolskie Towarzystwo Ochrony Ptaków (OTOP) initiated a
partnership of five non-governmental organizations and two National
Parks for realization of a project focused on protection of the rarest
singing bird in Europe – aquatic warbler.
Aquatic warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) is the rarest and the only
one species endangered globally, classified to the order of
Passerine (status according to IUCN - endangered), which occurs in
the continental part of Europe. Its population reaches not more than
12 000 - 20 500 nesting pairs.
Formerly widespread and numerous on the mires and wet meadows as a species with high habitat prevalence,
now disappears from most of the areas in North Germany and Poland. The main reason is the loss and
degradation of the habitats.
The project aims at stabilization of the aquatic warbler population through protection of key areas in Poland and
Germany. It will be fulfilled through concurrent actions: improving of the habitat conditions on the existing areas
and enlargement of the habitat areas, especially in places where it occurs e most frequently (Biebrza), and
prevention of further decline in the population in the Pomorze and Mecklenburg regions.
Location of LIFE projects
- establishing scientific cooperation between Poland and Germany,
- increasing knowledge on aquatic warbler contributing to the development of better protection methods.
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7. Conclusions
Structural funds can be potentially used as an effective way of creating sustainable development
through practical actions covering investments and carrying out parallel non-investment actions such
as educational campaigns or by supporting institutions. This requires initiatives on the part of the
structural funds’ beneficiaries, project evaluators and fund managers. Practical examples presented in
this manual can serve all parties involved in local development and building of the potential for socioeconomic development in Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. The review of European and Polish
experience in that matter shows huge potential for improvement. The possibilities refer to better and
more integrated planning, higher involvement in application of eco-innovative solutions through
complex approaches and better preparation and realization of the projects.
Consequently, a few rules of good practice can be defined:
− Projects should be realized in the strategic perspective of local development goals, through
integral strategic planning on a local and regional level, encompassing realistic strategies,
implementation programs and plans.
− Projects should deliver a true added value for the local community development.
− Planned and accomplished goals should be consistent with the results of analyses of the
needs of the project addressees.
− Projects should be developed as steps of a long perspective roadmap towards established
goals with appropriate decisions, time schedules and priorities.
− Existing infrastructure, land and environmental assets should be appropriately and efficiently
used.
− Project should be complex e.g. projects concerning municipal waste management should
cover selective collection of wastes, recycling and recovery facilities, biological and
mechanical utilization of wastes, information and education campaigns; projects on water and
wastewater management should cover sewerage systems, wastewater treatment plants run
off facilities, drainage system, sewage sludge management, energy efficiency of the system.
− Ensuring public acceptance for the solutions through public dialog, information and carrying
out tasks supporting public participation in
the planning process.
− Use of codes of conducts, environmental
quality
standards
(Best
Available
Technique), eco-innovation technologies
and techniques, good practices in planning,
designing and implementation of the preecological solutions.
− Taking into account short and long-term
ecological effectiveness and social and
economical costs and benefits of the
proposed solution.
− Use of various tools supporting and
stimulating activities of all actors of local
development – it concerns especially
projects on infrastructure development, environmental protection installation, or from energy
sector.
− Integrity of the projects, which should satisfy real needs with accordingly defined goals, tasks,
and monitoring.
− Efficiency of project management both in the sphere of personal management, finances, and
in the cooperation with the local community, flexible approaches to arising problems
− Use of examples and principles of good practice as model standards for sustainable
development.
Principles of good practice and examples of their implementation presented in the Manual can be
used for development of proposals and projects within the Regional Operational Program for
Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship in 2007-2013. This refers mainly to investment projects realized in
the following priority axes:
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Priority axis 1: Economy – Innovations - Technology – projects focused on the development
of innovative products and technological processes in SMEs.
Priority axis 2: Development of transport and energy infrastructures – projects focused on
local energy-efficiency solutions based on renewable energy, development of heating
systems and power network; effective transport and communication solutions: construction of
optimal road systems,
efficient and attractive public transport.
Priority axis 4: Environmental protection infrastructure – projects focused on advanced
solutions for complex municipal management systems, including waste management, water
and wastewater management aimed at reduction of energy consumption, energy recovery
from technological processes, reduction of environmental impact.
Priority axis 6: Development of metropolitan functions and Priority axis 5: Tourism, culture
and revitalization – projects integrating sustainable use of natural and cultural assets,
transport and development of local communities.
Apart from the investment projects also non-investment projects that can be realized under other funds
than the Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship 2007-2013 were
presented in the Manual. These projects play the key role in creating conditions for sustainable
development in the Voivodeship. The actions contribute to better and more effective use of funds
offered by ROP by developing good project proposals, effective realization and application of the
project results in the future. They address such areas as education, information and regional support
of innovativeness.
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Literature
1.
Commission of European Communities (2002) Report from the Commission, Environmental
technology for sustainable development, COM (2002) 122 final.
2.
Council of the European Union, Review of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy (EU
SDS) − Renewed Strategy, Brussels, 26 June 2006 (2006).
3.
Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 22 July 2002 laying
down the Sixth Community Environment Action Program, Official Journal of the European
Communities, L.242.
4.
Johannesburg Declaration on Sustainable Development
5.
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
6.
Global Action Plan for the 21 century - Agenda 21
7.
Catalogue: Leader of Polish Ecology
8.
National Cohesion Strategy 2007-2013
9.
Renewed Lisbon Strategy 2005
10.
Spatial Development Plan for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
11.
Poland 2025. Long-term Strategy for Sustainable Development, Council of Ministers, Warsaw
2000
12.
Environmental Impact Assessment of the Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie
Voivodeship 2008-2011 including perspectives for 2012-2015
13.
Environmental Protection Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship in 2008-2011
including perspectives for 2012-2015
14.
Kyoto Protocol
15.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
16.
Regional Operational Program for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship
17.
Strategy for Development of Information Society in Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship for
2006-2015
18.
Goeteborg Strategy 2001
19.
Lisbon Strategy March 2000
20.
Transport Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2015
21.
Development Strategy for Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship till 2020
22.
The Lisbon European Council – An Agenda of Economic and Social Renewal for Europe,
Contribution of the European Commission to Special European Council in Lisbon, 23 March
2000, DOC/00/7; Strategia Lizbońska – droga do sukcesu zjednoczonej Europy, Urząd
Komitetu Integracji Europejskiej, Warszawa 2002.
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List of the presented projects
Programs and plans of sustainable development (local and regional )
Baltic 21 – An Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea Region
Polish-German program for revitalization of towns, municipalities and counties in the
Parsęta River Basin based on Polish-German Tourist Product “Salt Track”
„RAINNET I – Improvement of water quality in the Baltic Sea by development of water
management
Near and far – we will save the Baltic Sea together
Information society
Identification System of Air Pollution Inflow (Polish acronym - SINZaP)
Ecological education
Education for environmental protection
Program GLOBE
CreActive NET – transboundary network for development and promotion of active
education in Gdynia and Klaipeda
Innovation support
Industrial Parks
Manager of the Environment
Agora
Social infrastructure, local activity and public dialogue
Geographical and statistical information system for Bernim and Kołobrzeg counties as
a pilot project for implementation of Euro-regional information system EURIS
Building an EKO-city: ecological approach in administration – cooperation between
local government and local community
Regional and transregional cooperation
Wstęga Kociewia – Local Activity Group
Klaster “3x20”
Ecological and natural education network of Pomorze Zachodnie
Preparation, evaluation and realization of projects
Environmental protection infrastructure
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Municipal waste management in a logistic center of ORLI STAW Plant
Local Oil Spill Models for South East Baltic - LOSSEB
County solar drying-house for sewage sludge
Sewage treatment plant - Ruda Śląska
Transport and mobility
Integrated public transport in Cracow Agglomeration – stage I
Development of ecological public transport in Gdynia
Development of bicycle paths in Police – Ecological and safe transport alternative.
Realization of the concept of transboundary bicycle paths around Szczeciński Bay
Local bypass for Andrychów - stage I
Tourism and recreation
Revitalization of a historic line of Nadmorska Narrow-Gauge Railway in the
Municipality of Rewal
Construction of a bicycle path network on a transboundary area of Uznam and Wolin
islands
Amber route – reconstruction of the international route – I stage in Pruszcz Gdański
Malbork and Mosedis Welcome Centers – investment support for transborder tourism
development
Tourist development of natural amenity regions in Parsęta River Basin
Energy infrastructure
Wind farm in Tymień
Wind energy development prospects in coastal areas of Lithuania, Poland and Russia
SORCER - Stimulating Obtaining Results in Communities in relation to Energyefficiency and Renewables
Energetic use of biomass in Trzcianne
Revitalization
City and Harbor Development of Szczecin and the Project "Lasztownia"
Small and medium enterprises
Innovative heating solutions (biomass boilers including RM EKOPAL, EKOPAL D,
Straw-fired Biowat and air heaters for maize drying chamber)
Ecological cellulose packaging for transport and sale of fresh fish and ready-made
fish products
Technology of zinc waste processing with gas desulfurization
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Optimization of a municipal heating system in Koszalin – I stage
Protection of natural assets
Protection of highmoor Baltic peatbogs in Pomorze
Protection of aquatic warbler in Poland and Germany
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Attachment No.1
Good practice databases
Good practice database - Structural Funds http://www.zmp.poznan.pl/dane/listopad-06/dobrein cities
praktyki/ochrona-srodowiska.html
Ministry of Regional Development
Best
projects
database
Good practice database – transport and
energy
CONCERTO project database
Good practice database
EU funds for rural areas – good practice
http://www.mrr.gov.pl
- http://ztikm.univ.szczecin.pl/projekty/coastlearn/webs
ite/tourism/tools_cc.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/energy_transport/index_en.ht
ml
http://concertoplus.eu.
http://www.dobrepraktyki.pl
http://www.zgwrp.org.pl/funduszedlawsi/ - fundusze
UE dla obszarów wiejskich
Stowarzyszenie Gmin Polska Sieć
"Energie Cites"
http://www.dobrepraktyki.org.pl/
Funds on-line
http://www.funduszeonline.pl/dobre_praktyki.dhtml?vi
ew=results
Portal of non-governmental organizations
rendering services in labor market
Bank of good practices
EU grant map
http://www.bezrobocie.org.pl/x/155391
Ekoprojects
www.dobrapraktyka-fs.pl
www.mapa.funduszestrukyuralne.gov.p
http://dobrepraktyki.ngo.pl
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/bestprojects/inde
x.htm
www.cordis.europa.eu.
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/projects/stories/in
dex_en.cfm?pay=PL&region=ALL&the=ALL&per=2
http://www.ekoprojekty.pl/index_pl.php?articles=1
Interreg IIIA, best project database
http://www.bsrinterreg.net/interreg//eic
http://www.uzp.gov.pl/zagadnieniamerytoryczne/zielone-zamowienia/handbook_pl.pdf
Good practice database - Life
Inforegio database
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Regionalnego
Attachment No.2
PROJECT INFORMATION
Title of the project:
Location:
Structural fund:
Name of the program:
Priority axis:
Project value :
Eligible costs:
Co-financing:
Project duration:
Project addressees (to whom project outcomes are addressed):
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Please describe in a few sentences the main goals of the project.
1a. Please choose the activity category of the project:
A. Environmental protection infrastructure
B. Transport and communication
C. Tourism and recreation
D. Energy infrastructure
E. Revitalization
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F. Small and medium enterprises
G. Protection of natural assets
2. Please choose the type of the project:
A. investment
B. non-investment
3. Please indicate the main initiator of the project (for instance: institution, organization etc.).
4. Was the project proposal a subject of social consultations ?
4.a If yes, please indicate the form of consultations .
(short description)
5. Did non-governmental organizations, scientists, entrepreneurs and local administration
take part in preparation and realization of the project?
A. Yes
B. No
5.a If yes, please indicate the form of cooperation.
(short description)
6. Is the project a coherent part of plans/programs/strategies for sustainable development in
enterprise/community/region?
A. Yes
B. No
6a. If yes, please indicate the adequate documents.
7. Is the project complementary to other
management?
A. Yes
B. No
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7a. If yes, please indicate the most important fields
PROJECT EFFECTS
8. Is the project eco-innovative (were new eco-effective solutions used or not)?
8a. Were new eco-effective solutions used within the project realization?
A. Yes
B. No
8b. Were the existing solutions used in the innovative way within the project
realization?
A Yes
B No
8c If yes, please indicate the category of innovative solutions:
A. Technologies
B. Products and services
C. Environmental organizational solutions (for instance EMAS)
D. Alternative production and consumption systems, which are environmentally
friendly ( for instance ecological agriculture, energy systems based on renewable
sources of energy)
8d. If yes, please describe shortly the basic features of the innovative solutions.
9 Were the environmental criteria, according to the green public procurement, used within
preparation and realization of the project ?
9a. If yes, please describe in a few sentences the applied rules and activities.
10. Were any barriers encountered in preparation and realization of the project?
A. Yes
B. No
10a. If yes, please indicate the most important barriers and describe briefly.
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11. Please indicate the most important results of the project and describe in a few sentences.
12. Please indicate the achieved ecological targets and describe in a few sentences.
12a. Is the environmental performance of the project higher than the existing
standard, state of the art for this kind of undertaking?
For instance:
- waste water treatment plants: some good practice principles are fulfilled, including
sewage sludge management, using of residual heat, production of biogas etc.,
- office equipment including monitors, printers, xerox and fax machines, scanners
– which has got Energy Star label,
- low emission city buses – which meet EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly
Vehicle) standards,
- motor vehicles which meet European Union standards for vehicles > 3,5 tons:
EURO IV, EURO V,
- systems and components of buildings: which meet some criteria connected with
reduction of the use of energy during exploitation of building.
A. Yes
B. No
12b. If yes, please indicate some examples of the achieved environmental
performance with reference to generally used solutions/ ecological standards.
13. Were social targets achieved?
A. Yes
B. No
13a. If yes, please, mention some social effects and describe them in a few
sentences.
14. Were economical targets achieved or is it foreseen to achieve some economical targets
(for instance operational and investment costs reduction, etc.)?
A. Yes
B. No
15. Can solutions formulated within the project be used by other beneficiaries ?
A. Yes
B. No
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16. Is the long-term use of the project results guaranteed?
A. Yes
B. No
17. Recommendations for similar project performers (max 1000 characters):
Contact person (name, surname, telephone number, e-mail):
Additional information on the project:
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