Development of the River Basin Management Plan for Kura Upstream Mingachevir Dam River Basin

European Union Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership Countries (EUWI+)

Result 3

DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR KURA UPSTREAM MINGACHEVIR DAM RIVER BASIN

CONSULTATION ON THE PROGRAMME OF MEASURES

REPORT & QUESTIONNAIRE ANALYSIS

Version 1, 01July 2020

Beneficiaries

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic Responsible EU member state consortium EUWI+ project leader

Alexander Zinke, Umweltbundesamt GmbH (AT) EUWI+ country representative in Azerbaijan

Rafig Verdiyev; Responsible international thematic lead expert

Yunona Videnina, International Office for Water Chloé Déchelette, International Office for Water Responsible thematic lead expert

Farda Imanov Jeyhune Mammadova Fuad Mammadov Gulnar Aliyeva

Disclaimer: The EU-funded program European Union Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership Countries (EUWI+ 4 EaP) is implemented by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Organisation for Eco- nomic Co-operation and Development (OECD), both responsible for the implementation of Result 1, and an EU member states consortium comprising the Environment Agency Austria (UBA, Austria), the lead coordinator, and the International Office for Water (OiEau, France), both responsible for the implementation of Results 2 and 3. The project is co-funded by Austria and France through the Austrian Development Agency and the French Artois-Picardie Water Agency. This document, the “REPORT: PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS (MAIN ISSUES AND PROGRAMME OF MEASURES) FOR THE DRAFT RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN OF KURA UPSTREAM MINGACHEVIR DAM RIVER BASIN”, was produced by the EU member state consortium with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the Euro- pean Union or the governments of the Eastern Partnership Countries. This document and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of, or sovereignty over, any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries, and to the name of any territory, city or area.

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Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 6 2. CONTEXT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN AZERBAIJAN ...... 8 3. CONSULTATION ON MAIN ISSUES (2019) ...... 9 3.1. Objectives ...... 9 3.2. Participants ...... 9 3.3. Summary of the meeting ...... 9 3.4. Assessment of the meeting ...... 10 4. PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ON WATER ISSUES (2019) ...... 12 4.1 Context and objectives ...... 12 4.2. Three awareness raising events targeted at young people ...... 12 5. CONSULTATION ON THE PROGRAMME OF MEASURES (2020) ...... 16 5.1. Objectives ...... 16 5.2. Main results of the 2020 consultation process ...... 16 Consultation meetings from 10 to 19 June ...... 16 Online consultation ...... 17 5.3. Stakeholder meeting 1(Mingachevir) ...... 18 5.4. Stakeholder meeting 2 (Sheki) ...... 19 5.5 Stakeholder meeting 3 (Gakh) ...... 21 5.6 Stakeholder meeting 4 (Zagatala) ...... 22 5.7. Stakeholder meeting 5 (Balakan) ...... 24 5.8. Stakeholder meeting 6 (Ganja) ...... 26 5.9. Stakeholder meeting 7 (Goygol) ...... 27 5.10. Stakeholder meeting 8 (Gadabay and Govlar)...... 28 5.11. Stakeholder meeting 9 (Shamkir) ...... 31 5.11. Stakeholder meeting 10 (Tovuz) ...... 32 5.12. Stakeholder meeting 11 (Gazakh) ...... 33 5.12. Stakeholder meeting 12 (Agstafa) ...... 35 5.14 Questionnaire analysis ...... 37 6. LESSONS LEARNT ...... 40 7. ANNEXES ...... 41 Annex 7.1. List of Participants of Public consultation meetings ...... 41 Annex 7.2. Table of comments of stakeholders ...... 56 Annex 7.3. Analyse of questionnaires ...... 66 8. APPENDICES ...... 75 8.1: Thematic Summary for the consultation on draft RBMP programme of measures ...... 75 8. 2.Questionnaire for the consultation on the programme of measures ...... 75 8. 3. Consultation report on RBMP main issues, meeting in Ganja 31 January 2019 ...... 75

Abbreviations ADA ...... Austrian Development Agency DoA ...... Description of Action DG NEAR ...... Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations of the European Commission EaP ...... Eastern Partnership EC ...... European Commission EECCA ...... Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia EMBLAS ...... Environmental Monitoring in the Black Sea EPIRB ...... Environmental Protection of International River Basins ESCS ...... Ecological Status Classification Systems EU ...... European Union EU-MS ...... EU-Member States EUWI+ ...... European Union Water Initiative Plus FD ...... Floods Directive GEF ...... Global Environmental Fund ICPDR ...... International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River INBO ...... International Network of Basin Organisations IOWater/OIEau .... International Office for Water, France IWRM ...... Integrated Water Resources Management MSFD ...... Marine Strategy Framework Directive NESB ...... National Executive Steering Board NFP ...... National Focal Point NGOs ...... Non-Governmental Organisations NPD ...... National Policy Dialogue OECD ...... Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development RBC ...... River Basin Council RBD ...... River Basin District RB………………… River basin RBMP ...... River Basin Management Plan RBO ...... River Basin Organisation ROM ...... Result Oriented Monitoring SCM ...... Steering Committee Meeting (of the EU Action EUWI+) SEIS ...... Shared environmental information system TA ...... Technical Assistance ToR ...... Terms of References UBA ...... Umweltbundesamt GmbH, Environment Agency Austria UNDP ...... United Nations Development Programme UNECE ...... United Nations Economic Commission for Europe WISE ...... Water Information System for Europe WFD ...... Water Framework Directive

Country Specific Abbreviations Azerbaijan

Amelioration OJSC Amelioration and Water Economy Open Joint Stock Company (Azerbaijan)

AZERSU Azersu Joint Stock Company (Azerbaijan)

Dashkasan FJSC Dashkasan filizsaflashdirma JSC (Dashkasan Mining and Processing Plant)

MENR Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (Azerbaijan)

NHD National Hydrometeorology Department (MENR)

NPD National Policy Dialogue

RBMP River Basin Management Plan

REC Regional Environmental Centre for the Caucasus

WRSA Water Resources State Agency

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The EUWI+ East project addresses existing challenges in both development and implementation of efficient management of water resources. The overall objective of the project is to improve the management of water resources in the Eastern Partnership countries. The specific objective is to achieve conver- gence of national policies and strategies with the EU Water Framework Directive, Integrated Water Re- source Management (IWRM) and relevant Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). The EUWI+East project is divided into three result areas as follows:

 Result 1: Legal and regulatory frameworks improved in line with the WFD, IWRM and MEAs;

 Result 2: River Basin Management Plans designed and implemented in line with the WFD principles;

 Result 3: Lessons learnt regularly collected, shared and communicated to stakeholders. This assignment is related to result 3. Communication and stakeholder involvement constitute an important part of the RBM planning process. The related EUWI+ project activities include i) development and regular update of a communication and visibility strategy and action plan covering the whole project, and ii) implementation of the strategy, including communication and awareness-raising actions targeting stakeholder information, consultation and involvement related to RBM Planning. Cooperation between stakeholders is crucial in drafting RBMPs. Stakeholders in a river basin include governmental authorities, basin organisations, residential and business water users, the scientific community, NGOs, journalists and the general public. In the framework of the EUWI+ project, public consultations to develop River Basin Management Plans for the Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir pilot area were organised at different stages, both at national and basin levels, particularly for main issues and the draft RBMP. The main steps of these consultations are summarised in the following chapters. Representatives from civil society and stakeholders were invited to contribute their views through a range of public consultation activities. RBMP development Capacity building =>Stakeholder Involvement => Public Consultations

July 2018 Dec.2018 Jan –Feb 2019 Mid- End -2019 Early 2020 End 2020

Time table Basin Env.object. & PoM and Main water Draft RBMP Final RBMP & workplan. Characterisation issues monitoring RBMP Pressure/ Impacts/ Status Information / 1 1 1 1 training 1 Information on objectives, approach, methodo, output Basin B B stakeholder C C meetings/ TS C TS workshops A C Thematic A Summary Consultation Analysis Draft Communication Significant PoM and Public documents issues RBMP consultation P P C C

B P Public consultation C Basin meeting C

This report is about discussions of the Second Thematic Summary and mainly concerns the Programme of Measures developed to address main water management issues identified for the River Basin Management Plan relating to the Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir pilot area. In order to give some background information about RBMP consultations, the report features a short summary of the stakeholder consultation meeting held in Ganja on 31January 2019 on the characterisation of the basin and main water management issues. In addition, a full report can be found in Appendix 1 (see link at the end of this report).

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2. CONTEXT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN AZERBAIJAN

In Azerbaijan, important elements of the context related to public participation in RBM Planning are as follows: -EU-Azerbaijan agreement on cooperation. EU-Azerbaijan relations have been renewed and in- tensified, including the launch in February 2017 of negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement to replace the 1999 Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and, in July 2018, the end of negotiations of the Partnership Priorities for 2018-2020. This agreement marks renewed confirma- tion of the commitment made by the EU and Azerbaijan to an ambitious and comprehensive agenda of cooperation and dialogue. - International agreement, including a Water Convention: Azerbaijan is a party to the UNECE Con- vention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) and to its Protocol on Water and Health. -National policies: the Water Strategy and Water Code both promote stakeholder and community‘ participation in water resources management. The priorities for the Water Strategy are, to strengthen the capacity of central and regional administrations by 2024 in order to comply with regulations and efficiency water management. Azerbaijan is focusing on the development of a governmental strategy to manage water resources based on the principles outlined in the European Union Water Framework Directive (EU WFD) and the UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) and its Protocol on Water and Health, as well as other United Nations and EU instruments. As a party to the Convention, Azerbaijan actively cooperates to implement requirements under the convention.

3. CONSULTATION ON MAIN ISSUES (2019)

This section is a summary of the consultation meeting held with stakeholders on 31 January 2019 in Ganja, Azerbaijan. The full report is available as a separate document (Appendix 3, see link at the end of the report)

3.1. Objectives

The objectives of the meeting were as follows:

 Present objectives and activities to develop the River Basin Management Plan (here-after RBMP) in the frame of the EUWI+East project: the different phases, their aims, and the potential role of stakeholders.  Present the initial results of the water body delineation and characterisation reports.  Identify dissent / consensus and stakeholder perception on the presented results.  Help define the main issues with the contribution of stakeholders.  Initiate a dynamic of consultation and sharing within the group of ac- tors to support the development of the next phase of action in RBMP elaboration.

3.2. Participants

MENR, Water Agency, Amelioration JSC, Azersu, stakeholder representatives, EUWI+ project representatives and contractors.

3.3. Summary of the meeting

The stakeholder meeting on RBMP development for Kura upstream of Minga- chevir reservoir basin in Azerbaijan gathered 40 participants. They included representatives of beneficiary institutions, regional and local authorities and economic sectors, universities, main contractors in Azerbaijan for RBMP development, and EUWI+East representatives.

A technical summary of the current findings on the assessment of the basin were sent out prior to the meeting and printed copies were included in the participants’ documentation folder for the meeting.

After a welcoming address by Mr Mutallim Abdulhasanov (MENR) and the project representatives, the introduction of the meeting presented the frame of the EUWI+East project as regards RBMP, which comes under components 2 and 3 of the project in Georgia, and the participatory and consultation approaches required in the project.

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The first session featured a presentation of the results achieved so far in terms of waterbody delineation (surface and groundwaters) and the characterization of the Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir basin. Several presentations were delivered with numerous maps and tables summarizing:

- The main natural characteristics of the basin, geography, hydrology, geology, climate. - The anthropogenic activities and their related pressures and impact on the functioning of rivers, lakes and groundwaters. - The protected areas in the basins. - A preliminary assessment of the risk of not reaching the environmental objectives required by the Water Framework Directive.

Several questions and discussions took place after each presentation. Regarding the delineation, they targeted the characteristic descriptors used (especially for groundwaters), and the inclusion of agriculture and potable water channels in the maps. After the presentation of main pressures and impacts, numerous discussions took place on the collection of wastewaters and their treatment in the Rayons, notably the currently foreseen investment. The water price and the fees for abstractions was also discussed intensively, especially in the perspective of future changes in government policies proposed by MENR for the evolution of the Water Law. Solid waste disposal was also a subject covered by the discussions, seen as a significant pressure. Currently one of the major problems is clearly the disposal of solid waste along the river banks. Participants underlined its importance and the need to take action in the future. After an introduc- tive presentation on the main issues, the second part of the meeting was organised in a participative format. Two separate groups were formed so that participants could exchange directly on the above-mentioned results regarding the characterisation and main pressures.. The results from each group were presented in a final plenary session.

These results from the working groups will be used to revise the list of main issues and will be the guiding element for further activities in terms of consultation. At a later stage, they will help identify the priority actions to be taken and to be included in the future programme of measures of the River Basin Management Plan.

3.4. Assessment of the meeting

A feedback form was circulated at the end of the meeting and was filled in by 20 participants.

In terms of global satisfaction after attending the meeting, participants answered as follows:

In terms of contents the following notes were obtained for the various items of the agenda:

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4. PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN ON WATER ISSUES (2019)

4.1 Context and objectives

In the framework of the European Union days in May 2019, with support from the EUWI+ project the Azerbaijani contractor organised a series of public awareness-raising actions in the cities of Ganja and Mingachevir. The EU days offered an excellent opportunity for EUWI+ project partners to explain integrated water river basin management plans to the wider public and to explain the work being carried out in the pilot river basin in the framework of the EUWI+ project. These actions mainly targeted young children and students. The events aimed at raising awareness of the importance of water resources for future genera- tions and capacity development through improved scientific methods. Students were involved to illustrate the link between water, science, and sustainable development. Stands, practical experiments, water quality tests and lectures were organised by EUWI+ to show young people the role that water plays in nature and its importance for the development of human life. Fresh and drinking water were central topics of the discussions, which emphasised solutions for efficient water conservation and use.

4.2. Three awareness-raising events targeted at young people

Eu4YOU event- EUWI+ project stand on 21 May 2019 An EUWI+ project booth was set up in Mingachevir (Samed Vurgun square) in the framework of the “EU4YOU” event organised to celebrate the European Days in Azerbaijan. The booth aroused great interest in the exhibition visitors, who were able to obtain information on the project, and express their interest and opinions on water quality issues. The project team, supported by a group of young European ambassadors, welcomed more than 300 visitors to the EUWI + stand during the Europe Day exhibition in Mingechevir. About 150 schoolchildren and students took part in practical experiments to test the quality of water from the Kura River, the Mingachevir reservoir, natural sources, from a tap, rainwater, and bottled water. They analysed water quality parameters (Ph, nitrites, nitrates, total alkalinity, total hardness) and compared the results. During the event, hundreds of visitors were educated by water experts on the protection of water resources, the role of water in their lives, and ways to save water.

UWI+ project stand at the EU4You event in Mingachevir, on 21 May 2019

Presentation on the EUWI+ project for students from Mingachevir Youth House and Minga- chevir Russian school on 22 May 2019 During the open lesson at the Mingachevir Russian School on 22 May 2019, about 100 schoolchildren aged 12 to 17 participated in quizzes and surveys and talked about how they see their river now and in the future. the event organised at the Mingachevir Youth Centre was an opportunity for about 30 young European ambassadors to hear about the benefits of implementing river basin management plans for inhabitants of the region. Knowledge and understanding the state of water resources were pointed out as particularly important for the country’s future, along with effective water monitoring.

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EUWI+ in Mingachevir Russian School on 22 May 2019

Meeting with Youth Academy students in Ganja City on 22 May 2019 Experts from the EUWI+ project participated in a meeting with students from the Youth Academy located in Ganja City. At this meeting, EUWI+ national representative Rafig Verdiyev provided the students with detailed information regarding the project and introduced them to activities implemented within the project. Experts of Hydromed Consulting LLC, Fuad Mammadov, Ceyhune Mammadova and Gulnar Aliyeva also demonstrated the water quality tests to the students. They measured the water quality parameters (PH, nitrites, nitrates, general hardness, acidity, etc.) in water samples taken from various sources (Kura River, Mingachevir water reservoir, rainwater, household water, water bought from the market) and compared the results. The EUWI+ project experts answered questions, presented gifts to the most active students during the test and discussions, and provided the young people with awareness materials on the project.

EUWI+ presentation for graduates from the Small Academy of Sciences in Ganja on 22 May 2019

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5. CONSULTATION ON THE PROGRAMME OF MEASURES (2020)

5.1. Objectives

During the visit to Kura upstream of Mingachevir pilot basin area, meetings were organised in 12 rayons from 10-19 June to discuss issues regarding the second River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) and the Thematic Summary related to development and implementation of the Programme of Measures (PoM). During the presentation of the Thematic Summary, the following information was briefly presented to participants in rayons presenting environmental authorities, different water use sectors , the economy, industry, municipalities, students and other stakeholders:

1. Characterisation of the river basin district 2. Pressures and impacts of human activities 3. Protected areas…………. 4. Water bodies status and risk analysis…………. 5 Surface and Ground water Monitoring………….… 6. Environmental objectives………….…………….………….…………. 7. Economic analysis………….………….………….………….………… 8. Programme of measures………….………….………….…………. 9. Summary of strategies, programmes, plans and projects………….………….… 10. Summary of the first consultation 11. List of competent authorities 12. Procedures for obtaining the technical reports

5.2. Main results of the 2020 consultation process

Consultation meetings from 10 to 19 June

In total, 12 rayons from the two sub-basins (5 rayons in Ganikh sub-bassin and 7 in Central Kura sub - basin) in the pilot basin "Kura Upstream Mingachevir Dam" were visited by the EUWI+ project representative Rafig Verdiyev and the communication contractors of the project. Mr Mutallim (Head of Unit, Envi- ronmental Policy Division, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan) participated in 2 of the 12 meetings with stakeholders. In total, 119 people participated in the meetings, giving feedback on the draft River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) of the Kura Upstream Mingachevir Dam, and more specifically on the programme of measures. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and from the Min- istry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan, from the Azersu Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) which provides water supply and sanitation services in the Republic of Azerbaijan, and from the Joint Stock Com- pany Amelioration JSC. Representatives from the municipalities visited, private-sector representatives, farmers, NGOs, and residents participated in the series of consultation meetings.

Feedback from participants concerned: 1. Measures concerning water quantity: participants asked for regulation measures for water abstractions. Irrigation: some asked for training on new irrigation methods, others proposed to improve the regulation to minimise the use of water for irrigation purposes, others to promote alternative water uses (rainwater, treated wastewater from residential areas) for irrigation purposes. 2. Measures concerning water quality: lack of wastewater treatment systems and pollution from solid waste were raised several times by participants. Participants asked for the inclusion of measures to improve water supply and sanitation systems in rural areas. 3. Participants also asked for measures to increase flood protection. 4. Land-use: some participants raised the problem of forest and grassland removal, which has a negative impact on surface and groundwater. 5. The need to clean canals and reservoirs from sediments was mentioned several times. 6. Governance: representatives from municipalities expressed their will to be given the means in order to participate actively in adressing water issues localy. 7. The need to organise awareness-raising activities among residential areas and touristic places was also mentioned several times.

Online consultation

In parallel to the meetings, questionnaires and the Thematic Summary were distributed to stakeholders through a mailing campaign and WhatsApp. In total, 94 people answered the questionnaires. Most of them were male employees from the water sector, aged between 35 and 65. The following three main issues concerning the pilot river basin were ranked in order of importance by respondents: overexploitation of water resources, discharge of untreated wastewater, and disposal of solid waste on river banks. These 3 answers counted for more than 60% of answers and are consistent with the concerns raised during the series of physical meetings.

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5.3. Stakeholder meeting 1(Mingachevir)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 10 June 2020

Eleven participants attended

Organisations /Institutions to which they belonged:  MENR,  Azersu,  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire was followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

Can we add a measure on preparation of inventory of illegal water abstraction points from Kura?

We need to assess the possibility of using additional drinking water sources of better quality compared to Kura waters in Mingachevir

Why does the TS only consider the Kura river part above Mingachevir reservoir not the entire river

We think that there is a need to implement measures on the reconstruction of Garabagh canal and concrete coverage to minimize water losses We would like to have a measure on development of a model to manage water use below Mingachevir reservoir

Is it possible to develop modern a water balance calculation methodology for Mingachevir reservoir?

Photo of the meeting in Mingachevir

5.4. Stakeholder meeting 2 (Sheki)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 10 June 2020

Twelve participants attended.

Organisations /Institutions to which they belong:  MENR,  Azersu,  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations

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 Municipality,  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire was followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

Is it possible to develop a modern early flood warning and management system in Kishchay river basin?

Measure to clean Ayrichay reservoir from sediments

Why doesn't the TS provide more information on the basin and existing pressures?

Measure on treatment and reuse of waste waters

We need to develop and apply an environmental flow measure

There is a need to implement a measure on the collection and management of solid waste from Baltali village to prevent pollution of the Kish river

Photo of the meeting in Sheki

5.5 Stakeholder meeting 3 (Gakh)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 11 June 2020

Eight participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR,  Azersu,  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

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Awareness-raising to minimize inefficient use of drinking water

Car washing takes place in rivers used for drinking water supply

Measures on prevention of pollution in rivers from solid waste

Measures on use of alternative water for irrigation purposes

Measures on flood protection are needed in Kurmukchay river

Photo of the meeting in Gakh

5.6 Stakeholder meeting 4 (Zagatala)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 12 June 2020

Eleven participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC

 Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire was followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

We need to develop a scheme for the efficient use of pastures for livestock in mountains to prevent soil erosion

We need support to implement awareness-raising projects

We need support from municipalities to implement efficient water use projects

There is a need to construct water abstraction facilities at water sources

The removal of forests and grassland creates GW and SW problems

There is a need to organise training on modern irrigation technologies

Why is there no action on constructing HPP as an environmentally friendly energy source

Measure on efficient water use

Measures to protect the water supply system from flooding impacts

Measure to remove industrial waste from river beds (banks)

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Photo of the meeting in Zagatala

5.7. Stakeholder meeting 5 (Balakan)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 12 June 2020

Nine participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

Measure on collection of waste waters below railway station on left bank of Balakanchay rivers from Hanifa village and north west part of Balakan city

Cleaning of drinking water reservoirs from sediments

There is a need to construct drainage in Siltikchay river at the drinking water abstraction point for Balakan city to prevent the entrance of sediments during flooding

Reconstruction and treatment of canals from sedimentation

We need a PoM on the joint monitoring of water quality for Ganikh river together with Georgia

Water division among farmers plan development

Measures are needed to protect rivers from pollution by agriculture

Support of solid waste management system improvement

Photo of the meeting in Balakan

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5.8. Stakeholder meeting 6 (Ganja)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 15 June 2020

Sixteen participants attended.

Organisations/Institution to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  AmeliorationJSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

Can we add a measure to prepare an inventory of illegal water abstraction points from Shamkir reservoir to Mingachevir reservoir ?

Can the project help to conduct a feasibility study for water supply and sanitation system improvement in villages?

We see in TS some action on prevention of Ganjachay river from pollution in residential areas and would like to ask how it will be done

Can we assess environmental flow needs for rivers in the region?

We are concerned about the drying-up of rivers and would like to ask if the project can help to assess ground water resources in the region to see if they can be used in low-flow periods in rivers

Can the project help to assess evaporation from Shamkir reservoir?

Photo of the meeting in Ganja

5.9. Stakeholder meeting 7 (Goygol)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 15 June 2020

Nine participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  AmeliorationJSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

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Is it possible to develop a flood action plan for the river basins?

Measure on cleaning Yenikend reservoir from sediments

Measure on treatment and reuse of waste waters

Can the project help to organise public awareness activities on the environment?

Can the project help to assess the impacts of climate change on Goy-gol lake?

A solid waste management system should be organized to protect rivers from pollution

Can we ask the project to help to develop regulations to minimize the use of drinking water for technical purposes and for irrigation?

Photo of the meeting in Goy-gol

5.10. Stakeholder meeting 8 (Gadabay and Govlar)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 16 June 2020

Six participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality

 Private sector  Residents

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

We need to develop a measure to stop the use of sediments and restore Zayamchay river bed

We propose to implement awareness-raising projects to stop pollution from residential areas and tourism zones located on (near) Zayamchay river

Can the project help municipalities participate actively in addressing water problems locally?

There is a need for concrete canals or pipelines to transport abstracted water from rivers to avoid water losses

We also think that forest plantation can be considered to save water

There is a need to organize training on modern irrigation technologies

Some awareness-raising measures are needed at schools on the efficient use of water

Measures to protect the water supply system from flooding impacts

Measure to remove industrial waste from river beds (banks)

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Photos of the meeting in Gadabay, Govlar

5.11. Stakeholder meeting 9 (Shamkir)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 17 June 2020

Nine participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

We need help on raising awareness to improve the efficient use of drinking water

Car washing in rivers may negatively impact their flora and fauna. Can you help with the development of regulations in this sphere?

Following the construction of Shamkirchay reservoir, in the summer time we often see that there is no water downstream of Shamkirchay river. How can the RBMP solve this issue?

Measures on the use of alternative waters for irrigation purposes including treated waters and rainwater

To provide water in low-flow periods and reduce flooding in high flow periods, we need to construct reservoirs .Why don't you propose this in the RBMP?

There is a need to implement a measure on the collection and management of solid waste from villages to prevent pollution of Shamkirchay river

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Photo of the meeting in Shamkir

5.11. Stakeholder meeting 10 (Tovuz)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 17 June 2020

Ten participants attended.

Organisations/Institution to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

There is need to collect wastewater from residential areas to prevent river pollution

We need to develop a measure on the treatment of polluted sediments for transboundary rivers like Tovuzchay , Akhinjachay and other rivers

Cleaning of drinking water reservoirs from sediments

Reconstruction of water supply canals to avoid water losses

Water use plans s need to be developed to allow everyone to use water for irrigation

Restoration of river banks and transportation of sediments is needed in Tovuzchay river basin

Support to improve the solid waste management system

Photo of the meeting in Tovuz

5.12. Stakeholder meeting 11 (Gazakh)

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Eight participants attended.

Organisations/Institution to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Resident

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

A measure on pollution protection for Agstafachay river within Gazah city can be considered very important

We need to have strong water protection measures at drinking water sources

There is a need to conduct a study on the assessment of pollution of water and sediments in Agstafachay reservoir by Armenia and to develop a relevant action plan to address it

There is need for the reconstruction and treatment of canals subject to sedimentation

There is a need to support water users to improve water supply to agricultural areas

We need some river bank restoration measures

We need to address solid waste collection and management issues to avoid river bank pollution

Photo of the meeting in Gazakh

5.12. Stakeholder meeting 12 (Agstafa)

Descriptive information related to the meeting: The meeting was conducted on 18 June 2020

Ten participants attended.

Organisations/Institutions to which they belong:  MENR  Azersu  Amelioration JSC  Ministry of Emergency Situations  Municipality  Private sector  Residents

The PPT presentation of the TS and questionnaire were followed by discussions and questions and answers.

The main issues raised during the meeting are given in Annex 2. Below are the main questions/remarks from the participants concerning the draft Kura upstream of Mingachevir reservoir RBMP.

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A measure to collect wastewater from villages and other residential areas can be considered as an important element to stop water pollution

There is a need for a PoM related to the use of treated waters from Agstafa city for technical purposes

Planting of river bank protection strips near rivers should be treated as important in the PoM

Support to improve the solid waste management system

Photos of the meeting in Agstafa

5.14 Questionnaire analysis

The full questionnaire analysis is available as an Annex. 94 questionnaires were completed in total. Questionnaires were filled in by participants during the meetings and by people reached through WhatsApp. All questions answered were analysed for each sub-basin separately and then for the entire pilot basin area. The results are given in Annex 3. The main water management issues in the entire pilot basin area are described in the figure below

Water management issues

Overexploitation of water resources 8%

20% Discharge of untreated wastewaters 11% Release solid wastes to river banks

10% Diffuse pollution from agriculture

Car washing in river

10% 24% Lack of monitoring data to assess qualitative and quantitative impacts

17% Ecosystems restoration for providing free services

Based on the above figure 3 ,major water management issues are identified in Table 1 below.

1. The 3 most important issues according to participants Answers Question Number % N 1. What do you think are the 3 most Cent- Gan To Cent- Gan- Total important issues? ral -ikh - ral ikh Kura tal Kura 1 Overexploitation of water resources 12 7 19 23.1 16.6 20.2 2 Discharge of untreated wastewaters 13 10 23 25 23.8 24.5 3 Release of solid waste onto river banks 8 8 16 15.4 19.04 17.02 37/76

The figure below gives the main opinions of stakeholders regarding the key elements of the RBMP process.

AGREEMENT ON MAIN MEASURES

3% 17% Yes totally Yes partly Not really 80% Not at all

In general, the major elements included in the thematic summary were supported by public representatives according to the questionnaire responses (Annex3) and the comments received (See Annex 2.Table of comments).

The figure below gives information about the age, gender and occupation of the basin stakeholders who filled in the questionnaire.

AGE

10% 17%

27% 46%

under 25 25-35 35-65 above 65

GENDER

21%

male female

79%

OCCUPATION

Agriculture 6% 9% Teacher 6% 7% Sector employer 9% Unemployed Businessman 14% 23% Retired State servant 7% 10% 9% Student NGO and Mass media

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6. LESSONS LEARNT

Main results of the consultation in 2020, lessons learnt for the future of Kura RBMP in Azerbaijan

As Coronavirus prevented the EUWI+ project thematic leaders and experts from travelling to Azerbaijan to attend meetings, the events were organised using internet communication tools to bring together the project team and the consulting hydrometeorological company experts. Some limitations were also related to difficulties in this regard between consultants and different stakeholders in Kura upstream of Mingachevir pilot river basin area. These include travel limitations, a limited number of people (max10) at meetings, a lack of facilities and computers for some stakeholders for printing and reviews and comments on the RBMP thematic summary and other materials. Therefore it was decided to print materials beforehand and send them to a main stakeholder group (about 120 people) in rayon centres and other residential areas of the basin. Then trips were organised from 10- 19 June 2020 to include meetings with 10 different representatives of the population in each rayon in the pilot basin area. Coronavirus quarantine requirements also created some barriers to setting up meeting venues and organizing other conditions for discussions. Nevertheless, in spite of this, all meetings were successfully organised in all rayon centres to reach the required level of discussions of the TS and questionnaire and feedback on issues discussed. As mentioned, in spite of fact that it was not possible to gather everyone at a single venue, we managed to contact as many people as possible to represent the different levels of the population during the trip and using the internet. It should be noted that disseminating the thematic summary and questionnaire well in advance significantly helped the consultation process as many people do not use e-mail. The recipients received the TS in time and had the opportunity to ask questions by telephone and WhatsApp. About 30-40 % of stakeholders in the pilot basin area received the TS and questionnaire by e-mail. The remaining stakeholders needed hard copies, therefore we sent them hard copies and had discussions by conducting meetings. While administrative staff, municipal workers and people with internet access can take part in online consultations, physical meetings are preferable.

7. ANNEXES

Annex 7.1. List of Participants at Public Consultation Meetings

Sheki

N Organization Name Position Phone E-mail

Sheki Regional office on Hydrometeorol Head of ogy, Ministry Rahman Kishchay +994 70 848 1 [email protected] of Jalilov hydrometeorolo 29 55 Ecology and gical station Natural Resources

Shaki Representative Bakirli +994 55 975 2 hydropower Vugar of Hydropower 37 76 station Station

Regional office of MENR for Mammado +994 50 362- 3 Shelki Director [email protected] v Vaqif 80-87 Zagatala region

Anar Anar.hemidov@azers 4 Azersu Shaki Engineer Hamidov u.az

Azersu Shaki Aysel Aysel.xelfetova@azer 5 Clerk Khelfetova su.az

Azersu Shaki Elchin Head of Elchin.bayramov@az 6 Bayramov division ersu.az

Elchin Amelioration +994 50 738- 7 Abdulhami Engineer JSC 07-74 dov

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N Organization Name Position Phone E-mail

Office No. 7 of the MENR fro Yusibov Head of +994 55 364- 8 [email protected] Sheki-Zagatala Namig Department 74-73 region

Municipality of Baltaly Tagiyev +994243118 9 Head village of Shahid 8 Sheki

1 Agrar Seyfulla Zootechnician 0 Engineer Aliyev

1 Jalilov +994554161 Baltalli village Farmer 1 Fikrat 940

1 Taghiyev +994559834 Municipality Area specialist 2 Shirin 397

Gakh

Organizatio N Name Position Phone E-mail n

Gakh Durdane Engineer Durdane.sadigova@azersu. 1 Sukanal Sadigova az Department

Sadraddin 050313646 2 Azersu Mammado Head 7 v

Ganikh river Rasim 050- 3 Hydrologist observation Gazakhov 3459011 point

Galail Ramil 4 Farmer village Yusif oglu

Organizatio N Name Position Phone E-mail n

Saribash Ahmadov Representativ 5 village Siracaddin e

Asgarov +994 70 6 Azersu Elchin 910 03 00

Gafarov +994 51 7 University Student Gafar 920 03 20

Private Bayramov +994 50 8 Farmer company Akif 661 34 74

Zagatala

N Organization Name Position Phone E-mail

Azersu Elkhan 1 Engineer [email protected] Zagatala Elikhanov

Office No. 7 +994 of the MENR Monitoring of Maharramov 70 2 froSheki- Environmental Kamaladdin 922- Zagatala Protection 59-65 region

+994 Chairman of the Zagatala city Ramin 55 3 Environmental municipality Asadov 222- Commission 09-19

Chairman of the Zagatala +994 “Yeni fikir” district, Mehdiyeva 50 4 Journalist [email protected] Yukhari Tala Elmira 388- Solidarity Public village 87-34 Union

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N Organization Name Position Phone E-mail

+994 “Zaqatala” Ibrahimov Head of 50 5 radio Ibrahim Zagatala radio 646- 13-63

+994 Zagatala Head of Ganikh 55 6 Ganikh basin Aliev Zakir basin consul 709 council 50 16

+994 Azersu Huseyinov 50 7 Field Specialist Zagatala Samir 365- 70-90

+994 Private Aliyev 8 Engineer 50 554 Sector Jarullah 15 15

+994 Ibrahimov 9 Municipality Representative 50 646 Ibrahim 13 63

+994 Business Agayeva 10 Kommersant 70 959 Shahla 23 24

+9924 Private Aliyev 11 Engineer 22 549 Sector Khalil 98

Balakan

Organizatio Phon N Name Position E-mail n e

+994 “Təmiz Representati 55 1 Guliyev İzzaddin Dünya”LLC ve 353- 02-06

Balaken +994 water farm 50 2 Alibayov Abit Controller and 582- amelioration 68-79

Balaken +994 water farm 70 3 Dadashev Akhmad Controller and 561 amelioration 99 60

4 Ecologist Aylin Isayeva Freelance [email protected]

Azersu 5 Balakan Aysel Umrayeva Clerk [email protected] Department

Balakan Chichek.agayeva@azersu 6 Sukanal Chichek Agayeva Accountant .az Department

Balakan City Representati 7 Davudov Araz Municipalit ve y

Water Amelioratio n Mammadov Representati 8 Departmen Elshad ve t in Balakan

Sewage MammadovMuzaff 9 division ar

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Mingachevir

Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Head of division, Mutallim mabdulhasanov@gm EUWI+ 1 MENR Abdulhasa +994503154153 ail.com project nov focal point

Mingechav Mammadov 1 ir office of Head +994 50 362 80 27 Vagif Hydromet

Regional Departmen [email protected] t No. 8 of Fazil Head of u 2 +994 50-287-06-00 the MENR Shukurov division Fazil.Şükü[email protected] Mingechev

Azersu Adil Head of 3 Mingachev [email protected] Veliyev division ir

Mingachev ir Sukanal Aida aida.tahmazova@azersu. 4 Engineer Departmen Tahmazova az t

Mingache Azizov 5 vir Mahamma Engineer +994503620390 reservoir dali

Mingache Yagub Climatolo 6 vir Mammado gist reservoir v +994507981282

Aliyev 7 Resident Retired +994558692676 Abbas

Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Namazova Unemplo 8 Resident Azade yed

Meteorolo Hasanova Climatolog +99455583 9 gical Gulbaniz ist 0031 station

Hydrologic Aynur Hydrologis +99424244 10 al station Orucqizi t 2839

Hydromet Elnarahamidova85@g Hamidova 11 regional Engineer mail.com Elnara office

Ganja

Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Ganja Elbrus Head of [email protected] 1 Sukanal Hajiyev division z Department

Ganja Mammadov Engineer +994 55 388 88 2 Sukanal Elvin team leader 12 SJSC

Ganja Gazakh 3 regional Agayev Ali Head office of Hydromet

Ganja Azer Hr 4 Sukanal [email protected] Rehimov specialist Department

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Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Ganja Shukurov Hydrologis +9945521381 5 Hydromet Musa t 81 station

Samukh Anar +994 55 254 76 Anar.kazimov@azersu. 6 IT specialist Azersu Kazimov 46 az

Ganja Ajdar chief +994 55 440 47 ajdar.qasimob@azersu 7 private Gasimov mechanic 88 .az company

Ganja +994 77 763 66 8 private Ali Sadigov Engineer [email protected] 65 company

Ganja Mammado 9 State v Khudu University

1 Mammado +9945040826 [email protected] School Teacher 0 va Irada 66

1 Ganja Ismayil student 1 University Aliyev

1 Ganja Babayev Engineer +9945180798 2 airport Vagif 24

1 Medical Ahmadova Medical +9945551655 3 school Khalida worker 60

1 Ganja Mahmudov climatologi +9945557591 4 Hydromet Khalid st 45

1 Ganja Mammado Teacher +9945068266 5 University va Hicran 15

1 Medical Babayeva Medical +9945039364 6 school Haqiqat worker 28

Gadabay

N Organization Name Position Phone E-mail

Gadabay State 022- Agrarian Nagiyev 1 Engineer 326- Development Asif 42-88 Centre

Novosaratovka +994 Tagiyev Municipality 2 municipality of 70 204 Ilham employee Gadabay district 21 21

Gadabay private Dilshad Engineer 3 [email protected] company Huseynova

+994 Gadabay Huseyinov Field 50 4 AZERSU Yashar Specialist 457- 97-39

Aygun 5 Gadabay city Resident [email protected] Rustemova

Namazov 6 Gadabay city Student [email protected] Asadulla

Goy-gol

E- N Organization Name Position Phone mail

Aliyev Ilham Farid 1 University Student +994513999934 oglu

2 Road service Aliyev Guloglan Farmer +994706261016

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E- N Organization Name Position Phone mail

House 3 Yeni Zod village Sevinc Becan Gizi +994558537051 keeper

4 School Asadov Vugar Teacher +994514051300

Ministry of Internal 5 Musayev Aziz Road Police +994505064480 Affairs

6 Private company Bayramzadeh Farmer +994503864616 Fargana

7 Freelance Tapdigli Aysel Specialist +994507396505

8 Private company Asgarov Hafiz Farmer +994503849594

9 Azersu Ziraddin Aliyev Engineer +994795130314

Shamkir

Organizatio N Name Position Phone E-mail n

Mammadov +994 55 457-20- Shamkir Hafiz Field 1 87 +994 50 266- AZERSU Specialist 99-57

Yenikend office of Jamshid Lead +994 50 327 40 2 Technical Mammadov specialist 91 LLC

Shamkir Asya [email protected] 3 Sukanal Engineer Alnagiyeva z Department

Organizatio N Name Position Phone E-mail n

Shamkir Damirov +994 55 465 40 4 water users Engineer Ismayil 07 associations

Shamkir Aybeniz [email protected] 5 Sukanal Engineer Aliyeva z Department

Shamkir Garayev +994 50 637-41- 6 Chief reservoir Movsun 05

Shamkir Dilafruz Compute [email protected] 7 Sukanal Aliyeva r operator z Department

8 Yenikend Shikhaliye Enginee +99450560416 water v Elshad r 6 reservoir

9 Shamkir Garayev Operato +99450724600 Water Bahruz r 5 reservoir

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Tovuz

Organizatio N Name Position Phone E-mail n

Tovuz Head of [email protected] 1 Sukanal Eldar Jafarov Engineer z Department group

Regional +994 55-575-87- Department 20 Mammadrzaye 2 No. 2 of the +994 55-900-51- 2-saylı@eco.gov.az v Farmayıl MENR of 41 Tovuz region

AZERSU +994 50-289-41- Tovuz Ganja Huseynov 3 Chief 40 Regional Darvin Office

Tovuz region Niftaliyev +994 77 749-40- 4 Amelioration Engeener Mamed 40 Department

Tovuz region Controlle +994 51 495-75- 5 Amelioration Aliyev Azer r 15 Department

Customer Tovuz +994 50 246-26- 6 Aliyev Vugar service AERSU 26 engineer

Regional Department +994 50-391-07-99 Mikayilov 7 No. 2 of the Cheif Afayat +994 50-391-07- MENR of 11 Tovuz region

+994 55 457-71- Tovuz Field 66 8 Zeynalov Azər AERSU Specialist +994 50 221-60- 66

Organizatio N Name Position Phone E-mail n

Tovuz Bayramov Inspecto +99450560704 9 municipality Natig r 6

Field 1 Water user Bayramov +99450390774 specialis 0 associations Nebi 8 t

Gazakh

Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

+994 55 457- Gazakh Huseyino Field 71-66 1 AZERSU v Ali Specialist +994 50 521- 03-06

Gazakh Aliev Technical +994 50 733 95 2 water users Elshan hidrologist 10 association

Gazakh Javahir Computer Cavahir.ibrahimova@azers 3 Sukanal Ibrahimov operator u.az Department a

Gazakh Head of Chingiz [email protected] 4 Sukanal Engineer Huseynov z Department group

Gazakh Ali Field 5 Sukanal [email protected] Huseynov specialist Department

MoE Firdovsi +9945173733 6 fieldexpert Gazakh Aliyev 55

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Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Sevda Mathemati +9945575619 7 Teacher Mehdiye cs teacher 84 va

Gazakh Ismayil +9955455412 8 regional engineer Valiyev 6 lab

Agstafa

Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Agstafa Bekhtiyar Baxtiyar.ibrahimov@azer 1 Sukanal Engineer Ibrahimov su.az Department

Agstafa Hamid Hydrologi +994 51 896 2 office of Suleymanov st 01 68 hydromet

Agstafa Latifov Field +994 55 222- 3 AZERSU Rovshan Specialist 42-01

Regional Gasimov +994 50-688- 4 office of Engineer Xagani 83-17 the MENR

Regional Mammedov +994 50-524- 5 office of Ecologist Dilgam 32-14 MENR

Technical Gahramanov 6 college on Teacher Vilayat Agriculture

Gahramanov Pensione 7 Teacher a Almaz r

Organizati N Name Position Phone E-mail on

Gulmammado +9945590486 8 School Teacher va Afag 81

Municipalit Khalilova Field +9945599424 9 y Zamina expert 97

1 Hydromet Amrahova Hydrologi +9945587551

0 Agstafa Nuriya st 17

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Annex 7.2. Table of Stakeholder Comments

Reception RBM Sub- mode P basin, (meeting, chap- Organisa- prov- Comments, observations, letter, mail, ter Treatment of the comment tion/institution ince, opinions WhatsApp, con- district, question- cerne etc naire, etc) d

Ganikh sub basin

Meeting in MENR Re- Ganikh Can we add a measure on PoM This can be addressed within effi- Mingachevir gional Office in and making an inventory of ille- cient water use related measures Mingachevir Kura gal water abstraction points cross- from Kura River? ing region Azersu JSC in We need to assess the possi- This can be part of study measures Mingachevir bility of using additional for water supply of secondary cities drinking water sources of better quality compared to Kura waters in Mingachevir

Water user as- Why does the TS only con- Kura is large and can be divided sociation sider the Kura river part into several basin districts to make above Mingachevir reser- it easy to manage. Therefore this pi- voir not the entire river? lot area is selected as a management unit in role of basin district

MENR Re- We think that there is a This can be part of a study within gional Office in needed to implement a efficient water use related Mingachevir measure on reconstruction measures of Garabagh canal including concrete coverage to minimise water losses

Regional Hy- We would like to see a PoM Yes this could be included but as dromet office in measure on development of water use from the reservoir relates Sheki-Zagatala a model to manage water to downstream of the dam and be- region use below Mingachevir res- low the pilot area, it may be useful ervoir to develop it for the lower basin district Is it possible to develop a Mingachevir modern water balance cal- reservoir man- Currently, the National Hydrome- culation methodology for agement teorology Service is calculating the Mingachevir reservoir? water balance of reservoir Is it possible to develop a Currently, the National hydromete- Meeting in Kishchay flood modern early flood warning orology Service together with Sheki station and management system in UNEP and GCC are preparing this Kishchay river basin? PoM system at national level

This technical measure does not Ayrichay reser- Measure on cleaning of fully correspond to WFD aims and voir manage- Ayrichay reservoir from was not identified as a main issue in ment sediments the characterisation part when de- veloping the RBMP

Why doesn’t the TS provide Retired more information on the ba- This was in the first TS and we can sin and existing pressures? send you the related chapter of RBMP Regional MENR office Measure on treatment and in Sheki- reuse of waste waters Zagatala region This kind of study measure is already part of the PoM Regional MENR office We need to develop and ap- in Sheki- ply an environmental flow Zagatala region measure This kind of study measure is already part of the PoM Municipality There is a need to implement a measure to collect and manage solid waste from Baltali village to prevent pollution of Kish river This kind of study measure is already part of the PoM There is low concentration of iodine in rivers and we Azersu JSC need support to solve this This is addressed by the Drinking problem Water Directive

Awareness-raising to mini- Meeting in Azersu JSC mise inefficient use of Gakh drinking water This kind of study measure is already part of the PoM

Car washing in rivers which Azersu JSC are used for the drinking water supply Not really clear on the meaning of the comment

Ganikh and Measures to protect rivers Ayrichay moni- from pollution by solid toring station waste This kind of study measure is already part of the PoM

Measures on the use of al- Amelioration ternative water for irriga- This can be considered as a water JSC tion purposes saving measure included in the PoM

Measures on flood protec- Amelioration tion are needed in Kurmuk- JSC chay river This kind of issue can be considered in other study

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We need to develop a scheme for efficient use of Maybe this can be considered under Meeting in Temiz Dunya pastures for livestock in specific land use and soil erosion Zagatala NGO mountains to prevent soil prevention measures in a future cy- erosion cle

We need support to imple- Zagatla Radio ment awareness-raising projects This kind of measure is already part of the PoM

We need support from mu- Municipality nicipalities to implement efficient water use projects Efficient water use related projects are part of the PoM

There is a need to construct Water user as- water abstraction facilities This can also be considered as wa- sociations at water sources ter saving measure related study PoM-

Removing forests and grass- Maybe this can be considered under EKO Zagatala land creates GW and SW specific land use and soil erosion problems prevention measures in a future cy- cle

There is need to organise Farmer training on modern irrigation technologies Yes we have different PoMs for training of this kind Why is there now action to construct an HPP as an en- Retired vironmentally friendly en- Yes it should be considered under ergy source similar environmental activities

Measure on efficient use of Teacher water Efficient water use related projects are part of the PoM

Measures to protect the wa- Azersu ter supply system from flooding impacts This kind of study can be considered under other study

Measure on removal of in- MENR Zagatala dustrial waste from river beds (banks) Yes similar studies are considered as a PoM Measure on collection of waste water below the rail- Meeting in Tamiz Dunya way station on the left bank Belokan NGO of Balakanchay rivers from Hanifa village and north This kind of study is considered un- west part of Balakan city der similar PoMs

Cleaning of drinking water Azersu reservoirs from sediments This mostly relates to the Drinking Water Directive There is a need to construct drainage in Siltikchay river at the drinking water ab- Engineer straction point for Balokan city to prevent sediments This mostly relates to the Drinking entering during flooding Water Directive

Amelioration Reconstruction of canals

JSC and sedimentation treatment This is not part of the WFD We need a PoM on joint monitoring of water quality Retired in Ganikh river together Yes this indeed will be an important with Georgia element in the RBMP process

Water division among farm- Farmer ers plan development This is not part of the WFD

Measures are needed to MENR Re- protect rivers from pollu- If this is about improvement of wa- gional Office tion by agriculture ter body status then it is part of the PoM already planned

Support to improve the solid Municipality waste management system This is included in the list of study in the PoM

Central Kura sub basin

Meeting in MENR Re- Ganikh Can we add a measure on PoM This can be addressed with efficient Ganja gional Office in making an inventory of ille- water use related measures Ganja gal water abstraction points from Shamkir reservoir to Mingachevir reservoir

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Azersu JSC in Can the project help to con- This could be part of study Ganja duct a feasibility study for measures for water supply of sec- water supply and sanitation ondary cities system improvement in villages? Retired We see in the TS some ac- First, the water supply and sanitation on preventing the pollution system of large cities will be tion of Ganjachay river in improved, in parallel with an as- residential areas and would sessment of possible ways for waste like to ask how it will be water management in other residen- done tial areas MENR Re- Can we assess environmen- This could be part of study gional Office in tal flow needs for rivers in measures on water saving Ganja the region?

Regional Hy- We are concerned about the PoM Yes it can be included in study dromet office in drying-up of rivers and measures on flow assessment Ganja-Gazakh would like to ask if the pro- region ject can help to assess ground water resources in the region to see if they can be used in low-flow periods in rivers

Shamkir reser- Can the project help to as- voir manage- sess evaporation from The National Hydrometeorology ment Shamkir reservoir? Service is conducting similar observations

Is it possible to develop a Meeting in ecologist flood action plan for river Goygol basins? This work is being considered un- PoM der other state programmes

Yenikend res- Measure on cleaning Yeni- ervoir manage- kend reservoir from sedi- ment ments This technical measure does not fully correspond to WFD aims Regional MENR office Measure on treatment and

reuse of waste waters This kind of study measure is part of the PoM Regional MENR office Can the project help to organise public awareness activities on environment? This kind of study measure is part of the PoM

Can the project help to as- Hydromet re- sess the impact of climate gional office change on Goy-gol lake? This kind of study measure is part of the PoM

Municipality A solid waste management system should be organised

to protect rivers from pollution This kind of study measure is part of the PoM

Can we ask the project to help with the development of regulations to minimise Teacher use of drinking water for technical purposes and for irrigation This can be addressed by the Drink- ing Water Directive

We need help to raise Meeting in Azersu JSC awareness to minimise inef- Shamkir ficient use of drinking water This kind of study measure is part of the PoM

Car washing in rivers may negatively impact their flora MENR regional and fauna. Can you help office with development of regulations in this sphere? This kind of study measure is part of the PoM

Following the construction of Shamkirchay reservoir, in the summer time we often Retired see that there is no water downstream of Shamkirchay river. How can the RBMP The enforcement of regulations on solve this issue? provision of environmental flows is considered in the PoM

Measures on use of alterna- Amelioration tive waters for irrigation

JSC purposes, including treated This can be considered as a water waters and rainwater saving measure and be part of a specific study in the PoM

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The RBMP also takes note of use of different water sources to avoid over-exploitation of rivers, such as use of rainwater, treatment and reuse of waste waters. However, in order to provide continuity of river for fish, sedimentation transporta- To provide water in low- tion etc., it is proposed to avoid flow periods and reduce constructing reservoirs on rivers, Amelioration flooding in high flow peri- but to use some relief alongside the JSC ods we need to construct river (without significant construc- reservoirs. Why you don't tion work) to collect water during propose this in the RBMP? flooding. If a reservoir indeed is required to be constructed any way on river, then in that case the RBMP proposes to minimize negative impacts on the ecological status of the water body, and river continuity, etc.

We need to develop meas- The RBMP considers a variety of Meeting in ure on stopping the use of Gadabay and Busyness assessment projects to identify in sediments and restoration of Govlar detail major problems and address Zayamchay river bed them in the future implementation phase of the RBMP

We propose to implement awareness-raising projects to stop pollution from resi- Teacher dential areas and tourism zones located on (near) Za- yamchay river This kind of measure is included in the PoM

Can the project help municipalities participate actively Municipality in addressing water problems locally? Efficient water use related projects are part of the PoM There is a need for concrete canals or pipelines to Water user as- transport abstracted water sociations This can also be considered as a from rivers to avoid water water saving measure related to the losses study PoM- We also think that forest Regional office plantation can be considered

of MENR a good action for water sav- This is also related to the water saving ing PoM of RBMP

There is a need to organise Farmer training on modern irrigation technologies Yes we have different study PoMs for this kind of training

Some awareness-raising measures are needed at Student schools on efficient use of Efficient water use related projects water are part of the PoM

Measures on protecting the Azersu water supply system from flooding impacts This kind of study can be considered under other study

Measure on removal of in- MENR Re- dustrial waste from river gional office beds (banks) Yes similar studies are considered in the PoM

There is need to collect Meeting in waste water from residential Retired Tovuz areas to stop them pollut- ing rivers This kind of study is considered under similar PoMs We need to develop a measure on treatment of polluted The RBMP considers a variety of sediments for such trans- Busyness assessment projects to identify in boundary rivers as detail major problems and address Tovuzchay , Akhinjachay them in the future implementation and other rivers phase of the RBMP

Wastewater collected from residential areas should be Azersu used in agriculture after treatment This kind of study project is part of the RBMP

Cleaning of drinking water Azersu reservoirs from sediments This mostly relates to the Drinking Water Directive

Reconstruction of water Amelioration supply canals to avoid water JSC losses This will be addressed in the water saving PoM Water use plans need to be This is not strictly part of the WFD developed to allow every- Farmer but some studies on water alloca- one to use water for irrigation strategy in the Upper Kura are tion also ongoing.

River bank and sedimenta- MENR Re- tion transportation restora-

gional Office tion is needed in Tovuzchay river basin This is part of already planned PoM

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Support to improve a solid Municipality waste management system This is included in a list of study in the PoM

Measure on protection from pollution for Agstafachay Meeting in Municipality river within Gazah city can Gazakh Yes this may be an outcome of as- be considered a very im- sessment projects among planned portant PoMs on identification of future actions

We need to have a strong Azersu water protection measure at drinking water sources Yes this is an important element of the RBMP There is a need to conduct a study to assess pollution of water and sediments in Ag- Agstafachay stafachay reservoir by Ar- reservoir menia and to develop a relevant action plan to address Yes there are some PoM studies in it the RBMP

There is need to reconstruct Amelioration canals and treat sedimenta- JSC tion This is not considered as part of actions in the RBMP There is a need to support water users to improve the Farmer water supply to agricultural This is not considered as part of areas actions in the RBMP

MENR Re- We need some river bank

gional Office restoration measures Yes there are some study PoM studies in the RBMP We need to address solid waste collection and man- Municipality agement issues to avoid Yes there are some PoM studies in river bank pollution the RBMP Measure on collection of waste waters from villages Meeting in and other residential areas Business Agstafa can be considered as an important element to stop wa- Yes there are some PoM studies in ter pollution the RBMP There is a need for a PoM Amelioration related to use of treated wa-

JSC ters of Agstafa city for tech- Yes there are some PoM studies in nical purposes the RBMP

Planting of river bank pro- MENR Re- tection strips near rivers gional Office can be treated as important Yes there are some PoM studies in in the PoM the RBMP

Support to improve a solid Municipality waste management system Yes there are some PoM studies in the RBMP

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Annex 7.3. Analysis of Questionnaires

1. What do you consider are the 3 most important issues? Answers Question Number % N 1. What do you consider are the 3 most Cent- Gan To Cent- Gan- To-tal important issues? ral -ikh - ral ikh Kura tal Kura 1 Overexploitation of water resources 12 7 19 23.1 16.6 20,2 2 Discharge of untreated wastewaters 13 10 23 25 23.8 24,5 3 Release of solid waste onto river banks 8 8 16 15.4 19.04 17.02 4 Diffuse pollution from agriculture 5 4 9 9.6 9.52 9.6 5 Car washing in river 5 4 9 9.6 9.52 9.6 6 Lack of monitoring data to assess qualitative 5 5 10 9.6 12 10.6 and quantitative impacts 7 Ecosystem restoration for providing free 4 4 8 7.7 9.52 8.5 services Total 52 42 94 100 100 100

94 Total

42 Ganikh(including Mingachevir)

52 Central Kura

2. Please rank each of the measures proposed in the RBMP according to their importance (1= high, 2= medium, 3= low)?

IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low Overexploitation Ganikh 36 5 1 42 of water Assessment of state of resources Central Kura 46 4 2 52 water abstraction infrastructure (canals, pipes, Kura Upstream of 82 9 3 94 etc.) and rehabilitation to Mingachevir minimise water losses (person) Kura Upstream of 87.3 9.6 3.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 38 4 0 42

IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low Central Kura 50 1 1 52 Installation of water meters on water abstraction Kura Upstream of 88 5 1 94 infrastructure Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 93.1 4.9 2 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 35 7 0 42

Develop methodology, Central Kura 44 6 2 52 implementation, controls of environmental flows Kura Upstream of 79 13 2 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 84.0 13.84 2.12 100 Mingachevir (%) 4 Ganikh 33 8 1 42 Develop water allocation Central Kura 42 7 3 52 plans to share resources Kura Upstream of 75 15 4 94 equitably Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 79.8 16 4,2 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 32 7 3 42 Reconsidering water use Central Kura 41 10 1 52 tariffs for drinking and Kura Upstream of 73 17 4 94 irrigation purposes Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 77.6 18.08 4.32 100 Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 34 8 0 42

Development and Central Kura 43 8 1 52 enforcement of regulation on surface and ground water Kura Upstream of 77 16 1 94 abstraction and Mingachevir impoundment (person) Kura Upstream of 81.9 17.04 1.06 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 31 9 2 42

Develop a reforestation Central Kura 40 11 1 52 project for sub basins where forest degradation Kura Upstream of 71 20 3 94 significantly impacted to flow Mingachevir regime (person) Kura Upstream of 75.5 21.27 3,2 100 Mingachevir (%) 3

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IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low Households

Ganikh 39 3 0 42 Rehabilitation of Waste Water Management System, including

construction/renewal of Discharge of sewage collection system, Central Kura 49 2 1 52 untreated building and operating wastewaters wastewater treatment plants for main towns (including nearby settlements) in Kura Upstream of 88 5 1 94 Central Kura (Ganja, Mingachevir Gadabay, Shamkir and (person) Gazakh) and Ganikh

(Balakan, Gakh and Sheki) sub basins Kura Upstream of 93.6 5.3 1.06 100 Mingachevir (%) 4

Ganikh 37 3 2 42 Assessment of needs for construction of waste water treatment system in Central Kura 50 2 0 52 secondary cities and settlements of Central Kura and Ganikh sub basins with Kura Upstream of 87 5 2 94 population over 2000 Mingachevir inhabitants (person)

Kura Upstream of 92.5 5.4 2.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 34 5 3 42 Central Kura 44 7 1 52 Compliance with standards as regards connections Kura Upstream of 78 12 4 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 83 12.8 4,2 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 28 13 1 42 Central Kura 38 12 2 52 On-site sanitation development Kura Upstream of 66 25 3 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 70.2 26.6 3,2 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 34 6 2 42 Central Kura 43 6 3 52

IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low Kura Upstream of 77 12 5 94 Improvement of sludge Mingachevir management (person) Kura Upstream of 82 12.7 5.3 100 Mingachevir (%) Industries

Ganikh 35 7 0 42 Update and enforcement of regulations for industries of major cities and large Central Kura 45 6 1 52 industrial areas (Gadabey, Dashkesan mining area, Ganja aluminium plant and others) to meet Kura Upstream of 80 13 1 94 requirements of waste Mingachevir (person) discharge permits Kura Upstream of 85.1 13.8 1.1 100

Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 33 6 3 42 Treatment of hot spots, Central Kura 48 3 1 52 chlorinated solvents, removal of PCBs, priority Kura Upstream of 81 9 4 94 substances, etc. Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 86,2 9,6 4,2 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 39 3 0 42

Introduction of best available technologies, Central Kura 50 2 0 52 directory of activities, systematic and continuous monitoring of compliance of Kura Upstream of 89 5 0 94 industrial units with the Mingachevir (person) waste discharge permits Kura Upstream of 94.6 5.4 0 100 Mingachevir (%)

Storm water management Ganikh 40 2 0 42 Central Kura 46 5 1 52 Collection and treatment Kura Upstream of 86 7 1 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 91.5 7.4 1.1 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 38 3 1 42

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IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low

Release solid Elaboration of sustainable Central Kura 48 4 0 52 wastes to river solid waste management banks Kura Upstream of 86 7 1 94 plan for landfills of large Mingachevir cities (person) Kura Upstream of 91,5 7,4 1,1 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 41 1 0 42

Organizing regional waste Central Kura 49 2 1 52 management body with its branches in each city Kura Upstream of 90 3 1 94 Mingachevir

(person) Kura Upstream of 95,7 3,2 1,1 100 Mingachevir (%) Diffuse pollution Ganikh 35 5 2 42 from agriculture Improvement uses of pesticides and fertilisers by raising awareness and Central Kura 44 7 1 52 training of farmers, application of code of good agricultural practices, Kura Upstream of 79 12 3 94 development of Mingachevir establishment of organic (person) farms Kura Upstream of 84,1 12,7 3,2 100 Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 34 6 2 42 Complying with standards for animal husbandry, Central Kura 41 9 2 52 manure management (incl. storage for application Kura Upstream of 75 15 4 94 during indicated periods) Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 79,8 15,9 4,3 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 36 5 1 42 Land use to reduce erosion and transfer of pollutants to Central Kura 46 6 0 52 rivers, to protect drinking water intakes, buffer strips along the rivers with Kura Upstream of 82 11 1 94 restricted activities Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 87,2 11,7 1,1 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 37 4 1 42

IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low Car washing in Central Kura 46 6 0 52

river

Adopting and enforcing a Kura Upstream of 83 10 1 94 legal act prohibiting car Mingachevir washing in river (person) Kura Upstream of 88.3 10.6 1.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

Lack of Development and Ganikh 30 11 1 42 monitoring data to implementation of assess qualitative monitoring system for Central Kura 43 7 2 52 and quantitative surface water and impacts groundwater. quantity and Kura Upstream of 73 18 3 94 quality Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 77.6 19.3 3.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 37 5 0 42 Development of monitoring Central Kura 49 3 0 52 of the impact of human activities (discharges. Kura Upstream of 86 8 0 94 abstractions) Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 91.5 8.5 0 100 Mingachevir (%) Ecosystems Ganikh 36 5 1 42 restoration for Restoration/protection of Central Kura 46 4 2 52 providing free river banks, restoration of services river sections, maintenance Kura Upstream of 82 9 3 94 of rivers and wetlands Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 87.3 9.6 3.1 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 27 14 1 42 Central Kura 45 5 2 52 Land acquisition (wetlands, banks) Kura Upstream of 72 19 3 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 76.6 20.3 3.1 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 37 4 1 42

Central Kura 47 4 1 52

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IMPORTANCE: 1= high , 2 = medium , 3 = low IMPORTANCE 1= high MAIN ISSUES 2 = medium 1 2 3 Total MEASURES 3 = low Reduction of use of river bed Kura Upstream of 84 8 2 94 materials and river bed Mingachevir changing activities (person) Kura Upstream of 89.4 8.5 2.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

Ganikh 33 8 1 42 Restoration of the continuity of water flows, sediments transportation and migration Central Kura 43 7 2 52 of species via improvement of ecological conditions, suppression/ reduction/ Kura Upstream of 76 15 3 94 management of dams, Mingachevir creation of fish pass (person) Kura Upstream of 81 15.9 3.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

Adapted Division of country into river Ganikh 36 6 0 42 governance for basin districts and creation integrated of national and basin level Central Kura 45 6 1 52 resources institutions to develop and management implement RBMPs Kura Upstream of 81 12 1 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 86.2 12.7 1.1 100 Mingachevir (%) Inspections of activities that Ganikh 31 10 1 42 impact water resources (discharges, abstractions, Central Kura 43 8 1 52 morphological damages) Kura Upstream of 74 18 2 94 Mingachevir (person) Kura Upstream of 78.8 19.1 2.1 100 Mingachevir (%) Ganikh 38 4 0 42 Conducting awareness rising and educational Central Kura 44 7 1 52 measures on water protection, efficiency water Kura Upstream of 82 11 1 94 use Mingachevir (person)

Kura Upstream of 87.2 11.7 1.1 100 Mingachevir (%)

3. In general, do you agree with the main measures proposed?

Answers Question Number % N In general, do you agree with the main Cent- Gan To Cent- Gan- Total measures proposed? ral -ikh - ral ikh Kura tal Kura 1 Yes totally 40 35 75 76.9 83.3 79.81

2 Yes partly 11 5 16 21.2 11.9 17.02

3 Not really 1 2 3 1.9 4.8 3.19

4 Not at all 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 52 42 94 100 100 100

4. Are there any areas where you feel additional efforts should be taken, besides the measures listed in this questionnaire?

Some respondents in Ganikh basin also requested the implementation of measures to increase the iodine in drinking water and measures against soil erosion and grass cover protection in summer pastures

In both sub-basins, reservoir sedimentation issues were raised by related sector representatives with a request for assistance to address them

Some issues related to transboundary water quality and also the lack of information about the state of water resources in upstream parts of 73 transboundary rivers.

Age:

Answers Question Number % N Age Cent- Gan To Cent- Gan- To- ral -ikh - ral ikh tal Kura tal Kura 1 Under 25 10 6 16 19.2 14.2 17.0 2 2 25-35 15 10 25 28.9 23.9 26.6

3 35-65 22 21 43 42.3 50 45.7

4 Above 65 5 5 10 9.6 11.9 10.6

5 Total 52 42 94 100 100 100

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-Gender: Answers Question Number % N Gender Cent- Gan To Cent- Gan- To-tal ral -ikh - ral ikh Kura tal Kura 1 Male 40 34 74 76.9 80.9 78.7

2 Female 12 8 20 23.1 19.1 21.3

3 Total 52 42 94 100 100 100

Job sector/profession: Answers Question Number % N Job sector/profession Cent- Gan To Cent- Gan- To- ral -ikh - ral ikh tal Kura tal Kura 1 Agriculture 3 5 8 5.8 11.9 8.5

2 Teacher 4 3 7 7.6 7.1 7.4

3 Sector employer 12 10 22 23.1 23.9 23.4

4 Unemployed 5 3 8 9.6 7.1 8.5

5 Businesperson 5 4 9 9.6 9.6 9.6

6 Retired 4 3 7 7.6 7.1 7.4

7 Civil servant 8 5 13 15.5 12 13.8

8 Student 5 3 8 9.6 7.1 8.5

9 NGO and mass media 3 3 6 5.8 7.1 6.4

10 Municipality 3 3 6 5.8 7.1 6.4

Total 52 42 94 100 100 100

Regarding the source, the respondents had obtained information about the RBMP in materials sent to them by e-mail, Whatsapp and through MENR regional offices, as well as printed copies distributed during meetings.

8. APPENDICES

8.1: Thematic Summary for the consultation on the draft RBMP programme of measures

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8. 2.Questionnaire for the consultation on the programme of measures

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8. 3. Consultation report on RBMP main issues, meeting in Ganja 31 January 2019

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