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STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT of the COOPERATION PROGRAMME SLOVENIA – CROATIA 2014-2020
SEA REPORT
Ljubljana, March 2015
This project is funded by the European Union
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...... 3 GLOSSARY ...... 5 1 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY ...... 6 2 INTRODUCTION ...... 42 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME INTERREG V-A SLOVENIA-CROATIA 2014-2020...... 45 4 SCOPE OF THE SEA REPORT ...... 67 5 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE CONDITIONS ...... 72 6 CONSIDERED ALTERNATIVES ...... 80 7 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS ...... 81 8 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS ...... 84 9 PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES ...... 106 10 RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 107 11 MONITORING ...... 108
TABLES: Table 1: Type and significance of potential impacts of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 on the environment ...... 43 Table 2: Scale of potential programme impacts on obtaining set environmental goals ...... 43 Table 3: Eligible actions of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 ...... 46 Table 4: Allocation of funds of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 ...... 50 Table 5: Relationship of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 with other programmes ...... 51 Table 6: Summary of applicable legal regimes in protected areas ...... 57 Table 7: Conclusions of the Scoping Report ...... 68 Table 8: Opinions obtained in the Scoping Process ...... 71 Table 9: Ecological status of water bodies in the programme area ...... 72 Table 10: Chosen environmental goals and indicators ...... 81 Table 11: Criteria for evaluating impacts of the CP on a particular environmental goal ...... 84 Table 12: Indicator analysis for environmental goal Maintaining and restoring good state of surface waters and reducing the effects of floods ...... 91 Table 13: Indicator analysis for environmental goal: Nature and biodiversity protection with sustainable management ...... 95 Table 14: Indicator analysis for environmental goal protecting and preserving valuable landscapes and cultural heritage while ensuring its sustainable use ...... 99 Table 15: Indicator analysis for environmental goal improved quality of living due to improved accessibility to services, new opportunities for employment, reduced flood risk and improved preparedness for natural and other disasters ...... 103
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FIGURES: Figure 1: Drinking water protection areas ...... 60 Figure 2: Areas at risk of flooding ...... 61 Figure 3: Natura 2000 areas ...... 62 Figure 4: Ecologically important areas (SI) ...... 63 Figure 5: Nature protection areas ...... 64 Figure 6: Natural values (SI) ...... 65 Figure 7: Cultural hritage (SI) ...... 66 Figure 8: Olm (Proteus anguinus) distribution ...... 74 Figure 9: Population numbers within the programme area ...... 77
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GLOSSARY
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Environmental Protection Act (Off. Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No. 39/06, 49/06, 66/06, 33/07, 57/08, 70/08, 108/09, 108/09, 48/12, 57/12 and 92/13) Environmental Protection Act (Off. Gazette of the Republic of Croatia, no. 80/13). SCREENING SCOPING z
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Conclusions of the Scoping Report Argumentation for Decision on Short description of relevant changes made to the CP SI -CRO Segment of further SEA evaluation further 2014-2020 between the phase of the Scoping Report and the final Identified impacts environment of segments of evaluation version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 (7 th version) and their effect environment in SEA on scoping decisions Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. z Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Given the natu re and focus of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 we Both positive and 7th version of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 introduces somewhat can expect both positive and negative significant impacts negative significant reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the on surface waters. In general the CP aims at improvement impacts of programme. It also predicts a new indicative action “Identification of focused river basin management with special emphasis implementation of CP of operational gaps and administration burdens for sound trans Surface and on flood risk adaption/prevention/management, which is SI-CRO 2014-2020 were boundary flood risk management, preparation of concrete ground why significant positive impacts are to be expected. On the recognised. SEA YES solutions and if possible, their integration into national systems waters other hand there is one activity, linked to small scale should focus on river and daily practice” that will bring additional positive impact from investments in the field of flood prevention, which could basin management, management point of view. It also introduces several new have significant negative impacts on this segment of flood risk management “guiding principles” that mitigate negative impacts of structural environment. Due to the fact that there is only limited and interventions flood risk reduction measures. However, structural flood risk information available about these investments, it is linked to small scale reduction measures and other small scale investments still ZaVita, svetovanje, d.o.o. Dvokut–ECRO d.o.o. Integra Consulting s.r.o. 7/109
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impossible to carry out a full scale SEA evaluation. investments for flood remain a part of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020. Negative impacts from However, we believe that important guidelines and protection and green increased “tourism sector footprint” should also be considered. mitigation measures can be addressed at the strategic level infrastructure. of evaluation, to be implemented in further Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. programming/planning/project development steps. 7th version of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 introduces somewhat reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the programme, but does not predict any new indicative actions that would bring new potential impacts on the segment of Both positive and Given the nature and focus of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 we environment “Nature, Biodiversity, Natura 2000 and Protected negative significant can expect especially positive significant impacts on this areas”. However, the 7 th version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 impacts of segment of the environment. In general the CP aims at plans for approx. 17% increase of tourists to cultural and natural implementation of CP improvement of management, but also sustainable heritage sites, which is higher than the numbers discussed in SI-CRO 2014-2020 were development based on mobilisation of natural potentials, previous CP versions. recognised. SEA Nature, which could also mean negative impacts. There are two Still, sustainable tourism, green infrastructure, elaboration and should focus on small Biodiversity, activities, linked to small scale investments into flood implementation of visitor management plans for natural heritage scale investments Natura 2000 prevention and green infrastructure set-up, which could are promoted through “guiding principles”, thus slightly relieving linked to flood YES and have significant negative impacts on this segment of the “tourism sector footprint”. Additional guiding principle protection and green Protected environment. Due to the fact that there is only limited “Structural measures implemented in Natura 2000 areas have to infrastructure as well areas information available at this time about these investments, be based on sustainable and ecologically sound methods and as all activities linked it is impossible to carry out a full scale SEA evaluation. consistent with the objectives of concerned Natura 2000 site” to sustainable However, we believe that important guidelines and was introduced on the suggestion from the SEA team in order to development within mitigation measures can be addressed at the strategic level avoid potential significant negative impacts on the Natura 2000 natural heritage, Natura of evaluation, to be implemented in further network. However, structural flood risk reduction measures and 2000 and protected programming/planning/project development steps. other small scale investments still remain a part of the CP SI-CRO areas. 2014-2020. Additionally to scoping determinations, visitor increase to natural heritage sites should be assessed.
Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Given the nature and focus of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 we Both positive and can expect especially positive significant impacts on this negative significant 7th version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 introduces somewhat segment of the environment. In general the CP aims at impacts of reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the restoration and improved management of cultural heritage, implementation of CP programme, but does not predict any new indicative actions that but also sustainable development based on mobilisation of SI-CRO 2014-2020 were would bring new potential impacts on the segment of Cultural cultural potentials, which could also mean negative recognised. SEA environment “Cultural heritage and Landscape”. Through guiding heritage and impacts. There are two activities, linked to small scale should focus on small YES principles it promotes contribution to the smart balance between Landscape investments into flood prevention and green infrastructure scale investments preservation and sustainable use of cultural resources. However, set-up, which could have significant negative impacts on linked to flood structural flood risk reduction measures and other small scale this segment of environment (landscape). Due to the fact protection and green investments still remain a part of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020. that there is only limited information available at this time infrastructure as well about these investments, it is impossible to carry out a full as all activities linked Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. scale SEA evaluation. However, we believe that important to sustainable
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guidelines and mitigation measures can be addressed at development within the strategic level of evaluation, to be implemented in cultural heritage areas further programming/planning/project development steps. and buildings. Significant positive impacts of implementation of CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 on 7th version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 introduces somewhat Given the nature and focus of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 we health and Quality of reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the Health and can expect especially positive significant impacts on this living were recognised programme, but does not predict any new indicative actions that Quality of segment of the environment. In general the CP aims at for most proposed YES would bring new potential impacts on the segment of living improvement of quality of living conditions and sustainable actions. However, we environment “Health and Quality of living conditions”. conditions socio-economic development. believe that recognised positive impacts could Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. be further increased through further SEA evaluation. Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Changes to the scoping decision are not needed.
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ABOUT THE SEA REPORT • • • • • • • COOPERATION PROGRAMME PRIORITY AXES (PA) AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES (SO) z CONSIDERED ALTERNATIVES z z ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE, ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS AND EVALUATION OF IMPACTS WATERS
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z Maintaining and restoring good state of surface waters and reducing the effects of floods Characteristics of expected impacts on environmental goal Positive / Short Mid - Long -term Impact Direct Indirect Remote Cumulative Synergic Transboundary Negative -term term (persistent) + + +/- + - Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic NATURE, BIODIVERSITY AND PROTECTED AREAS
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Nature and biodiversity protection with sustainable management: Maintaining biodiversity through habitats restoration and species protection; Preservation of natural heritage sites while ensuring their sustainable management. Characteristics of expected impacts on the environmental goal Positive / Short Mid - Long -term Impact Direct Indirect Remote Cumulative Synergic Transboundary Negative -term term (persistent) z - + + z o z o + - + Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDSCAPE
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z z Protecting and preserving valuable landscapes and cultural heritage while ensuring its sustainable use. HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIVING z Characteristics of expected impacts on environmental goal: Long - Positive Trans Short- Mid- term Impact / Direct Indirect Remote Cumulative Synergic bound term term (persis Negative ary tent) + Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic Improved quality of living due to improved accessibility to services, new opportunities for employment, reduced flood risk and improved preparedness for natural and other disasters. •
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• • • • • • • z ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT z To maintain or improve the degree of conservation of Natura 2000 target features, Natura 2000 Network integrity, conditions in protected nature areas and nature protection network on the whole.
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Impact Specific objectives Eligible actions assessment a) b)
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SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITY AXIS RECOMMENDATION OBJECTIVES COMPONENT o 1.1. Flood risk reduction in o the trans 1. Integrated boundary flood risk Dragonja, o z management in Kolpa/Kupa, trans boundary Sotla/Sutla, o river basins Drava, Mura and Bregana river basins 2.1. Mobilizing natural and o cultural o heritage for sustainable tourism development o 2. Preservation o and sustainable use of natural and cultural 2.2. Protecting resources and restoring biodiversity o and promoting ecosystem services o 3.1. Building partnerships among public 3. Healthy, safe authorities and and accessible stakeholders border areas for healthy, safe and accessible border areas
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• • • • FURTHER STEPS
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POLJUDNI POVZETEK
z z z z z z z z z z z z z zz z z z z z z z z z z z z z z SCREENING z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z SCOPING (VSEBINJENJE) z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
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Zaključki poročila o scopingu ARGUMENTACIJA KRATKA OBRAZLOŽITEV BISTVENIH SPREMEMB PS SLO-HR OBRAVNAVE NADALJNJA 2014-2010 MED FAZO POROČILA O SCOPINGU IN POSAMEZNIH DEL OKOLJA IDENTIFICIRANI VPLIVI OBRAVNAV KONČNO VEREZIJO PS SLO-HR 2014-2010 (SEDMA DELOV OKOLJA V A V CPVO VERZIJA) TER NJIHOVEGA VPLIVA NA ODLOČITVE NADALJEVANJU SPREJETE V FAZI VSEBINJENJA CPVO z z z z z z z z Odločitev vsebinjenja ni treba spreminjati. z z z z z z z z z z z z z Odločitev vsebinjenja ni treba spreminjati. z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Odločitev vsebinjenja ni treba spreminjati. z z z z z z z Glede na naravo in fokus PS SLO -HR 2014 -2020 lahko Zaznani so tako Sedma različica PS SLO -HR 2014 -2020 vsebuje pričakujemo bistvene pozitivne in negativne vplive na pozitivni kot negativni rekonstrukturiran ter bolje opredeljen logični okvir programa. površinske vode. V splošnem je cilj PS osredotočen na bistveni vplivi Prav tako predvideva novo upravičeno aktivnost ‘Prepoznavanje Površinske in izboljšanje upravljanja porečij, s poudarkom na izvajanja PS SLO-HR operativnih vrzeli in administrativnih bremen za učinkovito podzemne DA prilagoditev/preprečevanje/obvladovanje tveganja pred 2014-2020. CPVO naj čezmejno obvladovanje poplavne ogroženosti, pripravo vode poplavami, zato se tudi lahko pričakuje bistvene pozitivne se osredotoči na konkretnih rešitev in, če je mogoče, njihovo vključevanje v učinke. Po drugi strani pa je prav aktivnost investiranja v upravljanje porečij, nacionalne sisteme in vsakodnevno prakso’’, kar bo prineslo preprečevanje poplav tista, od katere se pričakuje bistvene obvladovanje dodaten pozitiven učinek z upravljavskega vidika. Uvaja več ZaVita, svetovanje, d.o.o. Dvokut–ECRO d.o.o. Integra Consulting s.r.o. 19/109
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negativne vplive na tem delu okolja. Zaradi omejene poplavne ogroženosti novih ‘’vodilnih načel’’ za blaženje negativnih vplivov količine dostopnih podatkov o teh investicijah, v CPVO ni in intervencij, infrastrukture namenjene protipoplavni zaščiti. Kljub temu možno izvesti celovitega vrednotenja, vendar smo povezanih z manjšimi ukrepi za zmanjšanje poplavne nevarnosti ter manjše investicije prepričani, da lahko podamo pomembne smernice in investicijami v zeleno ostajajo del PS SLO-HR 2014-2020. Upoštevati je treba tudi omilitvene ukrepe na strateški ravni vrednotenja, izvedeni infrastrukturo ter negativne učinke povečanega ‘’odtisa turističnega sektorja’’. pa bodo v nadaljnjih korakih načrtovanja/planiranja/razvoja varstvo pred projekta. poplavami. Odločitev vsebinjenja ni treba spreminjati. Sedma različica PS SLO -HR 2014 -2020 uvaja rekonstrukturiran Zaznani so tako ter bolje opredeljen logični okvir programa, vendar ne pozitivni kot negativni predvideva novih ukrepov, ki bi imeli potencialne vplive na bistveni vplivi naravo, biotsko raznolikost, območja Natura 2000 in na Glede na naravo in fokus PS SLO-HR 2014-2020 lahko izvajanja PS SLO-HR zavarovana območja. Sedma različica PS SLO-HR 2014-2020 pričakujemo predvsem bistvene pozitivne vplive na ta del 2014-2020. CPVO naj predvideva približno 17% povečanje turističnega obiska kulturne okolja. V splošnem je cilj PS osredotočen na izboljšanje se osredotoči na in naravne dediščine, kar je višje od obravnavanih številk v upravljanja, vendar tudi na trajnostni razvoj, ki temelji na upravljanje porečij, prejšnjih različicah PS. Še vedno se preko ‘’vodilnih načel’’ mobilizaciji naravnih potencialov, kar bi lahko prineslo tudi obvladovanje izpodbuja trajnostni turizem, zeleno infrastrukturo ter pripravo in negativne vplive. Obstajata dve aktivnosti, povezani z Biotska poplavne ogroženosti izvajanje načrtov upravljanja naravne dediščine, kar prispeva k manjšimi investicijami v preprečevanje poplav in raznovrstnost in intervencij, zmanjševanju ‘’odtisa turističnega sektorja’’. Dodatno vodilno vzpostavljanjem zelene infrastrukture, kar bi lahko imelo , Natura 2000 povezanih z manjšimi DA načelo ''Strukturni ukrepi, ki se izvajajo na območjih Natura bistvene negativne vplive na ta del okolja. Zaradi omejene in zavarovana investicijami v zeleno 2000, morajo temeljiti na trajnostnih in okolju prijaznih metodah količine dostopnih podatkov o teh investicijah (npr. ni območja infrastrukturo ter in biti v skladu s cilji zadevnega območja Natura 2000’’ je bilo podatkov o lokacijah in obsegu investicij), v CPVO ni varstvo pred vključeno na predlog ekipe izdelovalca CPVO, z namenom možno izvesti celovitega vrednotenja, vendar smo poplavami kot tudi na izogibanja potencialnih negativnih vplivov, ki bi lahko imeli prepričani, da lahko podamo pomembne smernice in dejavnosti, povezane s bistven vpliv na omrežje območij Natura 2000. Kljub temu ukrepi omilitvene ukrepe na strateški ravni vrednotenja, izvedeni trajnostnim razvojem v za zmanjšanje poplavne nevarnosti ter manjše investicije pa bodo v nadaljnjih korakih načrtovanja/planiranja/razvoja okviru naravne ostajajo del PS SLO-HR 2014-2020. Poleg navedenega se mora projekta. dediščine, območij CPVO osredotočiti tudi na vplive povečanega obiska naravne Natura 2000 in dediščine. zavarovanih območij. Odločitev vsebinjenja ni treba spreminjati. Glede na naravo in fokus PS SLO -HR 2014 -2020 lahko Zaznani so tako pričakujemo predvsem bistvene pozitivne vplive na ta del pozitivni kot negativni Sedma različica PS SLO-HR 2014-2020 uvaja rekonstrukturiran okolja. V splošnem je cilj PS osredotočen na izboljšanje bistveni vplivi ter bolje opredeljen logični okvir programa, vendar ne upravljanja, obnavljanje kulturne dediščine, in izvajanja PS SLO-HR predvideva novih ukrepov, ki bi imeli potencialne vplive na trajnostnega razvoja ki temelji na mobilizaciji kulturnih 2014-2020. CPVO se kulturno dediščino in krajino. Kulturna potencialov, kar bi lahko prineslo tudi negativne vplive. mora osredotočiti na Preko vodilnih načel spodbuja prispevanje k pametnemu dediščina in DA Obstajata dve aktivnosti, povezani z manjšimi investicijami upravljanje porečij, razmerju med ohranjanjem in trajnostno uporabo kulturnih virov. krajina v preprečevanje poplav in vzpostavljanjem zelene obvladovanje Kljub temu ukrepi za zmanjšanje poplavne nevarnosti ter manjše infrastrukture, kar bi lahko imelo bistvene negativne vplive poplavne ogroženosti investicije ostajajo del PS SLO-HR 2014-2020. na krajino. Zaradi omejene količine dostopnih podatkov o in intervencij, teh investicijah, v CPVO (npr. ni podatkov o lokacijah in povezanih z manjšimi Odločitev scopinga ni treba spreminjati. obsegu investicij) ni možno izvesti celovitega vrednotenja, investicijami v zeleno
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ve ndar smo prepričani, da lahko podamo pomembne infrastrukturo ter smernice in omilitvene ukrepe na strateški ravni varstva pred vrednotenja, izvedeni pa bodo v nadaljnjih korakih poplavami kot tudi na načrtovanja/planiranja/razvoja projekta. dejavnosti, povezane s trajnostnim razvojem v okviru kulturne dediščine in stavb. Za večino predlaganih ukrepov PS SLO-HR 2014-2020 se pričakuje Sedma različica PS SLO-HR 2014-2020 uvaja rekonstrukturiran Glede na naravo in fokus PS SLO-HR 2014-2020 lahko pozitivne učinke na ter bolje opredeljen logični okvir programa, vendar ne Zdravje ljudi pričakujemo predvsem bistvene pozitivne vplive na ta del zdravje in kakovost predvideva novih ukrepov, ki bi imeli potencialne vplive na in kakovost DA okolja. V splošnem je cilj PS izboljšanje kakovosti življenja življenja. Pričakuje se zdravje ljudi in kakovost življenja. življenja in trajnosten družbeno- gospodarski razvoj. povečanje pozitivnih učinkov skozi Odločitev scopinga ni treba spreminjati. nadaljnje ocenjevanje v CPVO. z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Odločitev scopinga ni treba spreminjati. z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Odločitev scopinga ni treba spreminjati.
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O OKOLJSKEM POROČILU z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z PREDNOSTNE OSI IN SPECIFIČNI CILJI PROGRAMA SODELOVANJA z z z z z z z z UPOŠTEVANE ALTERNATIVE z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z STANJE OKOLJA, OKOLJSKI CILJI IN VREDNOTENJE VPLIVOV z z z z z z
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z z z o z o z o z o z z o z z z z z z z z z Značilnosti pričakovanih vplivov na okoljski cilj:
Vpliv Daljinski Posreden Čezmejni Sinergijski Negativen Pozitiven / Dolgoročni Kratkoročni Neposreden Srednjeročni Kumulativni
z + + z +/- + z z z z z - z Legenda: + pozitivno, - negativno, značilnost vpliva, ni značilnost vpliva z Ohranjanje in obnavljanje dobrega stanja površinskih voda in zmanjševanje učinkov poplav NARAVA, BIOTSKA RAZNOVRSTNOST IN ZAVAROVANA OBMOČJA z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
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PRESOJA SPECIFIČNI CILJI USTREZNI UKREPI VPLIVOV 1.1. Zmanjšanje poplavne a) Nestrukturni ukrepi zmanjševanja poplavne ogroženosti ogroženosti v čezmejnih porečjih b) Strukturni ukrepi zmanjševanja poplavne ogroženosti Dragonje, Kolpe, Sotle, Drave, Mure in Bregane z z z z z 2.1. Aktivacija naravne in kulturne dediščine za trajnostni razvoj z turizma
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PRIORITETNE SPECIFIČNI OKOLJSKA PRIPOROČILO OSI CILJI KOMPONENTA o z 1.1. o Zmanjševanje z 1. CELOSTNO poplavne OBVLADOVANJ ogroženosti v o z E POPLAVNE čezmejnih z z z OGROŽENOSTI porečjih o V ČEZMEJNIH Dragonje, POREČJIH Kolpe, Sotle, z Drave, Mure in Bregane z z z 2.1. Aktiviranje naravne in o z z kulturne o dediščine za z razvoj z z trajnostnega turizma o z z z 2. z OHRANJANJE o z IN z z TRAJNOSTNA RABA 2.2. Zaščita in z NARAVNIH IN ohranjanje KULTURNIH biotske o z z VIROV raznovrstnosti in spodbujanje z ekosistemskih storitev o z z z z z 3.1. Krepitev partnerstev 3. ZDRAVA, med javnimi VARNA IN organi in DOSTOPNA deležniki za OBMEJNA zdrava, varna OBMOČJA in dostopna čezmejna območja
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NE-TEHNIČKI SAŽETAK
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Zaključci Izvješća o utvrđivanju sadržaja studije Odluka o Kratak opis relevantnih promjena CP SI -CRO 2014 .-2020 . između Argumentacija za Sastavnica potrebi faze Izvješća o utvrđivanju sadržaja studije I konačne verzije CP Identificirani utjecaji daljnju SPUO okoliša daljnje SI-CRO 2014.-2020. (7. verzija) I njihov utjecaj na odluke o segmenata okoliša SPUO utvrđivanju sadržaja z z z z z z z z z z z z z Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. z z z z z z z z z z z z z Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. z z z S obzirom na prirodu i fokus CP SI -HR 2014 .-2020 . možemo Otkriveni su pozitivni I 7. verzija CP SI -HR 2014 -2020 uvodi obnovljeni i bolje definirani očekivati i pozitivne i negativne značajne utjecaje na negativni značajni logički okvir programa. Ona također predviđa novu indikativnu površinske vode. Općenito CP nastoji poboljšati utjecaji provedbe CP aktivnost "Prepoznavanje operativnih praznina i administrativnih upravljanje određenim riječnim slivovima s posebnim SI-CRO 2014-2020. tereta za glatko prekogranično upravljanje rizicima od poplava, Površinske i naglaskom na adaptaciju / prevenciju / upravljanje SPUO se treba priprema konkretnih rješenja, te ukoliko je moguće, njihova podzemne DA opasnostima od poplava, zbog čega se očekuju značajni fokusirati na integracija u nacionalne sustave i u dnevnu rutinu" koja će vode pozitivni utjecaji. S druge strane, ulaganja manjih razmjera upravljanje riječnim donijeti dodatni pozitivan utjecaj sa stajališta upravljanja. u prevenciju od poplava, bi mogla imati značajne negativne koritima, upravljanje Također uvodi nekoliko novih "vodećih načela" koji ublažuju utjecaje na tu sastavnicu okoliša. Uzimajući u obzir rizicima od poplava i negativne utjecaje strukturnih mjera za smanjenje rizika od činjenicu da su dostupni samo ograničeni podaci o tim intervencijama poplava. Međutim, strukturne mjere smanjenja rizika od poplava i ZaVita, svetovanje, d.o.o. Dvokut–ECRO d.o.o. Integra Consulting s.r.o. 31/109
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ulaganjima, nemog uće je provesti potpunu SPUO procjenu . vezanim za ulaganja druge investicije manjih razmjera i dalje su dio CP SI -HR 2014 .- Ipak, vjerujemo da na strateškoj razini procjene možemo malih razmjera za 2020. Također treba uzeti u obzir negativne utjecaje povećanog istaknuti važne smjernice i mjere ublažavanja, a koje bi se zaštitu od poplava i "ekološkog otiska turističkog sektora". provodile u daljnjim koracima programiranja / planiranja / zelenu infrastrukturu. razvoja projekta. Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. 7. verzija CP SI -HR 2014 .-2020 . uvodi obnovljeni i bolje definirani logički okvir programa, ali ne predviđa nikakve nove indikativne aktivnosti koje bi mogle imati nove potencijalne utjecaje na Otkriveni su pozitivni I sastavnicu okoliša "Priroda, bioraznolikosti, Natura 2000 i negativni značajni S obzirom na prirodu i fokus CP SI-HR 2014.-2020. možemo zaštićena područja ". Međutim, 7. verzija CP SI-HR 2014.-2020. utjecaji provedbe CP očekivati naročito pozitivne značajne utjecaje na ovu planira porast od oko 17% posjetitelja kulturne baštine i SI-CRO 2014-2020. sastavnicu okoliša. Općenito CP ima za cilj poboljšanje zaštićenih područja prirode, što je više od broja koji se SPUO se treba upravljanja, ali i održiv razvoj temeljen na mobilizaciji spominjao u prethodnim verzijama CP. fokusirati na prirodnih potencijala, što također može imati negativan Ipak, "vodeća načela" programa promoviraju održivi turizam, upravljanje ulaganjima Priroda, utjecaj. Dvije aktivnosti, manja ulaganja u zaštitu od zelenu infrastrukturu, izradu i provedbu plana upravljanja malih razmjera bioraznolikost, poplava i izgradnja zelene infrastrukture, mogle bi imati posjetiteljima u zaštićenim područjima prirode, čime se vezanim za zaštitu od Natura 2000 i značajne negativne utjecaje na ovu sastavnicu okoliša. DA djelomično smanjuje "ekološki otisak turističkog sektora". poplava i zelenu zaštićena Uzimajući u obzir činjenicu da u ovom trenutku dostupni Dodatno vodeće načelo " Strukturne mjere provedene na infrastrukturu kao i područja samo ograničeni podaci o tim ulaganjima, nemoguće je područjima Natura 2000 moraju biti temeljene na održivim i svim aktivnostima provesti potpunu procjenu SPUO. Ipak, vjerujemo da na ekološkim metodama i u skladu s ciljevima dotičnih Natura 2000 vezanim za održivi strateškoj razini procjene možemo istaknuti važne područja " uveden je na prijedlog SPUO tima kako bi se izbjegli razvoj prirodne smjernice i mjere ublažavanja, a koje bi se provodile u potencijalni značajni negativni utjecaj na Natura 2000 područja. baštine, Natura 2000 i daljnjim koracima programiranja / planiranja / razvoja Međutim, strukturne mjere smanjenja rizika od poplava i druge zaštićenih područja projekta. investicije manjih razmjera i dalje su dio CP SI-HR 2014-2020. Uz
utvrđeno u postupku određivanja sadržaja studije, treba se
procijeniti povećanje broja posjetitelja u zaštićenim područjima.
Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. S obzirom na prirodu i fokus CP SI -HR 2014 .-2020 . možemo Otkriveni su pozitivni I očekivati naročito pozitivne značajne utjecaje na ovu negativni značajni sastavnicu okoliša. Općenito CP ima za cilj obnovu i utjecaji provedbe CP 7. verzija CP SI-HR 2014.-2020. uvodi obnovljeni i bolje definirani poboljšano upravljanje kulturnom baštinom, no i održivi SI-CRO 2014-2020. logički okvir programa, ali ne predviđa nikakve nove indikativne razvoj temeljen na mobilizaciji kulturnih potencijala, koji SPUO se treba aktivnosti koje bi mogle imati nove potencijalne utjecaje na može imati negativne utjecaje. fokusirati na sastavnicu okoliša “Kulturna baština i krajobraz”. Vodeća načela Kulturna Dvije aktivnosti, manja ulaganja u zaštitu od poplava i upravljanje ulaganjima promiču doprinos pametnoj ravnoteži između očuvanja i baština i DA izgradnja zelene infrastrukture, mogle bi imati značajne malih razmjera održivog korištenja kulturnih resursa. Međutim, strukturne mjere krajobraz negativne utjecaje na ovu sastavnicu okoliša (krajobraz). vezanim za zaštitu od smanjenja rizika od poplava i druge investicije manjih razmjera i Uzimajući u obzir činjenicu da postoje samo ograničeni poplava i zelenu dalje su dio CP SI-HR 2014.-2020. podaci dostupni o tim ulaganjima, nemoguće je provesti infrastrukturu kao i potpunu SPUO procjenu. Ipak, vjerujemo da na strateškoj svim aktivnostima Nisu potrebne promjene odluke sc o sadržaju studije. razini procjene možemo istaknuti važne smjernice i mjere vezanim za održivi ublažavanja, a koje bi se provodile u daljnjim koracima razvoj područja i
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programiranja / planiranja / razvoja projekta. građevina kulturne baštine, Otkriveni su značajni pozitivni utjecaji provedbe CP SI-HR 2014-2020 na zdravlje i 7. verzija CP SI-HR 2014.-2020. uvodi obnovljeni i bolje definirani kvalitetu životnih S obzirom na prirodu i fokus CP SI-HR 2014.-2020. možemo logički okvir programa, ali ne predviđa nikakve nove indikativne Zdravlje ljudi i uvjeta za većinu očekivati naročito pozitivne značajne utjecaje na ovaj aktivnosti koje bi mogle imati nove potencijalne utjecaje na kvaliteta predloženih mjera. DA segment okoliša. Općenito CP ima za cilj poboljšanje uvjeta segment okoliša “Zdravlje i kvaliteta životnih uvjeta”. životnih uvjeta Međutim, vjerujemo da života i održivi socijalno-ekonomski razvoj. otkriveni pozitivni Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. utjecaji mogu biti dodatno povećani daljnjom evaluacijom SPUO. z z z z z z z z z z z z Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije. z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Nisu potrebne promjene odluke o sadržaju studije.
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O STUDIJI SPUO z z z z • • • • z z • • z • z z PRIORITETNE OSI (PO) PROGRAMA SURADNJE I SPECIFIČNI CILJEVI (SC) PO 1. INTEGRIRANO UPRAVLJANJE RIZICIMA OD POPLAVA U PREKOGRANIČNIM RIJEČNIM SLIVOVIMA z PO 2. OČUVANJE I ODRŽIVO KORIŠTENJE PRIRODNIH I KULTURNIH BOGATSTAVA z z z z z PO 3. ZDRAVA, SIGURNA I PRISTUPAČNA POGRANIČNA PODRUČJA z z z RAZMOTRENE ALTERNATIVE z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
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POSTOJEĆE STANJE OKOLIŠA, OKOLIŠNI CILJEVI I PROCJENA UTJECAJA VODE z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z • z Održavanje i obnova dobrog stanja površinskih voda i smanjenje utjecaja poplava. Karakteristike očekivanog utjecaja na okolišni cilj
Pozitivan / Kratko - Srednje - Dugo - Utjecaj Izravni Neizravni Daljinski Kumulativni Sinergijski Prekogranični Negativan ročni ročni ročni + z z + z +/- z + z - Legenda: + pozitivan, - negativan, karakteristika je utjecaja, nije karakteristika utjecaja z z z z z z z "Održavanje i obnavljanje dobrog stanja površinskih voda i smanjenje posljedica poplava". PRIRODA, BIORAZNOLIKOST I ZAŠTIĆENA PODRUČJA z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
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z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Zaštita prirode i bioraznolikosti uz održivo upravljanje: održavanje bioraznolikosti kroz obnovu staništa i zaštitu vrsta; očuvanje zaštićenih područja prirode uz istovremeno osiguranje održivog upravljanja njima.
Karakteristike očekivanog utjecaja na okolišni cilj:
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z z z z z će implementacija CP SI- CRO 2014.-2020. imati zanemarive utjecaje na postavljeni okolišni cilj „ Zaštita prirode i bioraznolikosti uz održivo upravljanje“ (B). Studija SPUO svejedno daje preporuke kako bi se osigurali minimalni negativni utjecaji i poboljšali pozitivni utjecaji predloženih aktivnosti. KULTURNA BAŠTINA I KRAJBRAZ z z z z z z z z z z z z z z Zaštita i očuvanje vrijednih krajobraza i kulturne baštine, uz istovremeno osiguravanje njihovog održivog korištenja. Karakteristike očekivanog utjecaja na okolišni cilj
Utjecaj Pozitivan / Izravan Neizravan Daljinski Kratko - Srednje - Dugo - Kumulativni Sinergijski Prekogranični Negativan ročni ročni ročni z z z + z z z z z +/- z z - z z z z + z Legenda: + pozitivan, - negativan, karakteristika je utjecaja, nije karakteristika utjecaja z z z z z z Zaštita i očuvanje vrijednih krajobraza i kulturne baštine, uz istovremeno osiguravanje njihovog održivog korištenja“. ZDRAVLJE LJUDI I KVALITETA ŽIVOTNIH UVJETA z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z
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z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z • z Poboljšana kvaliteta života uslijed poboljšanog pristupa uslugama, novih mogućnosti zaposlenja, smanjenog rizika od poplava i poboljšane spremnosti za prirodne i druge katastrofe. Karakteristike očekivanog utjecaja na okolišni cilj
Utjecaj Pozitivan / Izravan Neizravan Daljinski Kratko - Srednje - Dugo - Kumulativni Sinergijski Prekogranični Negativan ročni ročni ročni
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z će implementacija CP SI-HR 2014.- 2020. imati pozitivan utjecaj (A) na predloženi okolišni cilj „Poboljšana kvaliteta života uslijed poboljšanog pristupa uslugama, novih mogućnosti zaposlenja, smanjenog rizika od poplava i poboljšane spremnosti za prirodne i druge katastrofe“.
GLAVNA OCJENA PRIHVATLJIVOSTI z z z z z z z z z z z z Natura 2000 z z z z z z
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z z z Zaštićena područja prirode z z z z z Održati ili poboljšati stupanj očuvanosti ciljeva očuvanja Natura 2000 mreže, integritet Natura 2000 mreže, stanje u zaštićenim područjima prirode i mrežu zaštićenih područja prirode kao cjeline. z z z Ocjena Specifični ciljevi Aktivnosti podobne za financiranje utjecaja z a) z b) z
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PRIORITET NA SPECIFIČNI SASTAVNICA PREPORUKE OS CILJEVI OKOLIŠA o z 1.1. Smanjenje rizika od o 1. Integrirano poplava u upravljanje graničnom z rizikom od području o z z poplava u riječnih slivova prekograničnim rijeka riječnim Dragonja, z z z o z slivovima Kupa, Sutla, z Drava, Mura i z z Bregana z z z 2.1. Mobiliziranje kulturne i o z z z prirodne z o z baštine za z z održivi z z turistički razvoj o z z z z z 2. Očuvanje i z z održivo o korištenje prirodnih i z kulturnih 2.2. Zaštita i resursa obnova z bioraznolikosti z z o z i promoviranje z usluga ekosustava z o z z z z z z 3.1. Izgradnja partnerstva između tijela 3. Zdrava, javne vlasti i sigurna i interesnih pristupačna skupina za granična zdrava, područja sigurna i dostupna pogranična područja
PRAĆENJE STANJA OKOLIŠA z z z z z z z z
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2 INTRODUCTION
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2.1. METHODS AND TECHNIQUES USED
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Table 1: Type and significance of potential impacts of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 on the environment TYPE AND DESCRIPTION SIGNIFICANCE Developed according to the Ordinance on SEA Report and detailed SEA procedure (Off. Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 73/05). o o o o o o o
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Table 2: Scale of potential programme impacts on obtaining set environmental goals IMPACT CLASS DESCRIPTION Developed according to the Ordinance on SEA Report and detailed SEA procedure (Off. Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 73/05). o o o
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2.2. STRUCTURE OF THE SEA REPORT o o o o o o o
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3 DESCRIPTION OF THE COOPERATION PROGRAMME INTERREG V-A SLOVENIA-CROATIA 2014-2020
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Contracting Authority: Prepared by: Field of interest: Short z description:
3.1. OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAMME o z o z o Substantial regional disparities and the rural-urban divide o Tackling unemployment and improving conditions for smart growth o Maintaining the programme area’s environmental quality, diversity and identity and adapting to climate change o Ensuring equal access to social, health, rescue services for populations in the programme area and making the area safe and attractive to live in
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Table 3: Eligible actions of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 PRIORITY AXIS SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES ELIGIBLE ACTIONS Indicative flood risk management activities in the trans boundary river basins to be supported a) Non-structural flood risk reduction measures o o o o z 1.1. Flood risk o z 1. INTEGRATED reduction in the trans FLOOD RISK boundary Dragonja, o MANAGEMENT IN Kolpa/Kupa, TRANSBOUNDARY Sotla/Sutla, Drava, Mura o RIVER BASINS and Bregana river o basins o z b) Structural flood risk reduction measures in the target area (Dragonja, Kolpa/Kupa, Sotla/Sutla, Drava and Mura river basins): o z Guiding principles for the selection of operations o o o o 1. Development of cross border products and destinations on the basis of cultural and natural heritage following the concepts of sustainable tourism, bottom-up and integrated approach - 2. PRESERVATION z AND 2.1. Mobilizing natural SUSTAINABLE and cultural heritage for - USE OF NATURAL sustainable tourism AND CULTURAL development RESOURCES - -
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2. Cross-border destination or product co-operation structures, management and promotion - - - 3. Improvement of knowledge base and capacities - o o - - - Note: o Natural and cultural heritage under specific objective 6c is to be understood in a broader sense; besides registered tangible and intangible heritage one should consider other cultural values and habits, natural resources, traditional knowledge, etc. that create the programme area identity. However, small-scale conservation and infrastructural type of activities are only eligible for registered natural and cultural heritage. Guiding principles for the selection of operations - publicly accessible - - Contribution to the smart balance between preservation and sustainable use - Integration of cultural and natural heritage with relevant tourism stakeholders into market driven cross-border tourism products or destinations. - Concepts of sustainable tourism, bottom-up and integrated approach - Positive increase on the number of visitors - Enhancement, networking and upgrading of the existing initiatives - Integration of at least one of three CP cross-cutting issues - Elaboration and implementation of visitor management plans for natural heritage. 2.2. Protecting and restoring biodiversity - Capacity building nature protection
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and promoting ecosystem services ecosystem services - Development of joint co-ordinated approaches, methods, tools and new solutions - Implementation of monitoring surveys - Practical demonstration actions in nature o o z o o o o o ecosystem services Guiding principles for the selection of operations - Projects focusing on preservation of biodiversity o o apply at least one of three CP cross-cutting issues Indicative actions to be supported 3.1. Building partnerships among 3. HEALTHY, SAFE - Setting up new or strengthening existing cross-border cooperation structures public authorities and AND ACCESSIBLE stakeholders for BORDER AREAS z healthy, safe and accessible border areas - Co-ordination, elaboration and improvement of joint plans, procedures and exchange of governance models
Green infrastructure PES
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- Developing skills and competences - Joint development and delivery (demonstration) of new or improved services within the cooperation structures - Promotion of active involvement of different groups of citizens Promotion of co-operations structures, their joint services and programmes. Guiding principles for the selection of operations required - - - Peripheral/ rural areas under this co-operation programme are considered all areas outside the urban centers of city municipalities. 3 - Higher relevance - vertical integration of institutions and larger territorial coverage of cooperation structure - one of three CP cross-cutting issues - vulnerable target groups Indicative actions to be supported - z 4.1. Provide the efficient - z 4. TECHNICAL and frictionless - ASSISTANCE enforcement of the CP - z - -
3 Urban centre is considered a settlement in which the seat of city municipality (in case of SI) or city (in case of HR) is located.
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- - - - - - - - - - Table 4: Allocation of funds of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 PRIORITY TOTAL AMOUNT FOR THE PA CODE AMOUNT (EUR) AXIS (EUR) 1 2 3 4
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3.2. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER RELEVANT PLANS AND PROGRAMMES
8. Evaluation of impacts
Table 5: Relationship of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 with other programmes
POTENTIAL PRIORITY SPECIFIC TYPE OF THE PROGRAMME PRIORITY AXIS/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE CUMULATIVE AXIS OBJECTIVES PROGRAMME 2014-2020 IMPACT ON:
o 1.1. o Flood risk 1. reduction in o Integrated the trans o flood risk boundary management Dragonja, o in trans Kolpa/Kupa, boundary river Sotla/Sutla, o basins Drava, Mura o and Bregana river basins o o 2. 2.1. o o Preservation Mobilizing and natural and o sustainable cultural use of natural heritage for o o
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o Specific objective: o o o o o o o
o o o 2.2: Protecting and restoring o biodiversity z and promoting o o ecosystem services o o o o o o
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o o o o o 3.1. Building partnerships o among
public 3. o authorities Healthy, safe o and and accessible stakeholders o border areas for healthy, safe and o accessible border areas z o o o o “8 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS”.
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3.3. EXPECTED CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES (e.g. small scale investments in the field of flood risk management, development of products and services on the basis of cultural and natural heritage, supporting other capacity building activities for provision of services) z (an increase in number of tourists for approx. 17%), 3.4. EXPECTED EMISSIONS, WASTE AND WASTEWATERS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT z
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3.5. PROTECTED AND DEGRADED AREAS o o o o Off. Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 96/04, 61/06, 8/10 and 46/14 o o Off. Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 96/04, 61/06, 8/10 and 46/14 Off. Gazette of the Republic of Croatia, No. 80/13 o o z o z o z o z
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Table 6: Summary of applicable legal regimes in protected areas Segment of the Protected area and Act of conservation Summary of main protection measures environment Surface and ground waters Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council • establishing a framework for the • Community action in the field of water • policy (the EU Water Framework Directive) Groundwater Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the • z protection of groundwater against • z pollution and deterioration (the Groundwater Directive) Surface and Flood areas ground waters Directive 2007/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the assessment and management of flood risks (the Floods Directive) Marine environment • Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council • establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (the Marine Strategy Framework Directive)
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Segment of the Protected area and Act of conservation Summary of main protection measures environment Conservation of natural habitats and habitats of species Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the Habitats Directive) Conservation of species of naturally occurring birds Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 • November 2009 on the conservation of • wild birds (the Birds Directive) Nature, z biodiversity and • protected areas • Wildlife and natural habitats Convention on the conservation of • European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern, 1979) • •
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Segment of the Protected area and Act of conservation Summary of main protection measures environment • • Cultural heritage • The Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society • (Faro, 2005) Architectural Heritage Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe (Granada, 1985) Cultural heritage • and landscape Archaeological heritage European Convention on the Protection • of the Archaeological Heritage - • Revised (Valetta, 1992) • Landscape • The European Landscape Convention (Florence, 2000) • •
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Figure 1: Drinking water protection areas (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas); CRO – Croatian Waters)
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Figure 2: Areas at risk of flooding (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas); CRO – Croatian Waters)
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Figure 3: Natura 2000 areas (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas); CRO – State Institute for Nature Protection)
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Figure 4: Ecologically important areas (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas))
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Figure 5: Nature protection areas (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas); CRO – State Institute for Nature Protection)
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Figure 6: Natural values (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas))
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Figure 7: Cultural heritage (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas))
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4 SCOPE OF THE SEA REPORT
Screening procedure it is necessary to conduct the SEA procedure an Appropriate Assessment
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Table 7: Conclusions of the Scoping Report Argumentation for Decision on Short description of relevant changes made to the CP SI -CRO Segment of further SEA evaluation further 2014-2020 between the phase of the Scoping Report and the final Identified impacts environment of segments of evaluation in version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 (7 th version) and their effect on environment SEA scoping decisions Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. z Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Given the nature and focus of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 we Both positive and 7th version of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 introduces somewhat can expect both positive and negative significant impacts on negative significant reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the surface waters. In general the CP aims at improvement of impacts of programme. It also predicts a new indicative action “Identification focused river basin management with special emphasis on implementation of CP of operational gaps and administration burdens for sound trans Surface and flood risk adaption/prevention/management, which is why SI-CRO 2014-2020 were boundary flood risk management, preparation of concrete ground significant positive impacts are to be expected. On the other recognised. SEA should YES solutions and if possible, their integration into national systems waters hand there is one activity, linked to small scale investments focus on river basin and daily practice” that will bring additional positive impact from in the field of flood prevention, which could have significant management, flood risk management point of view. It also introduces several new “guiding negative impacts on this segment of environment. Due to management and principles” that mitigate negative impacts of structural flood risk the fact that there is only limited information available about interventions linked to reduction measures. However, structural flood risk reduction these investments (e.g. no locations or extent of small scale investments measures and other small scale investments still remain a part of
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interve ntions) , it is impossible to carry out a full scale SEA for flood prote ction and the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020. Negativ e impacts from increased evaluation. However, we believe that important guidelines green infrastructure. “tourism sector footprint” should also be considered. and mitigation measures can be addressed at the strategic level of evaluation, to be implemented in further Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. programming/planning/project development steps.
7th version of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 introduces somewhat reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the programme, but does not predict any new indicative actions that would bring new potential impacts on the segment of environment Given the nature and focus of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 we Both positive and “Nature, Biodiversity, Natura 2000 and Protected areas”. However, can expect especially positive significant impacts on this negative significant the 7th version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 plans for approx. 17% segment of the environment. In general the CP aims at impacts of increase of tourists to cultural and natural heritage sites, which is improvement of management, but also sustainable implementation of CP higher than the numbers discussed in previous CP versions. development based on mobilisation of natural potentials, SI-CRO 2014-2020 were Still, sustainable tourism, green infrastructure, elaboration and Nature, which could also mean negative impacts. There are two recognised. SEA should implementation of visitor management plans for natural heritage Biodiversity, activities, linked to small scale investments into flood focus on small scale are promoted through “guiding principles”, thus slightly relieving Natura 2000 prevention and green infrastructure set-up, which could have investments linked to YES the “tourism sector footprint”. Additional guiding principle and significant negative impacts on this segment of environment. flood protection and “Structural measures implemented in Natura 2000 areas have to be Protected Due to the fact that there is only limited information available green infrastructure as based on sustainable and ecologically sound methods and areas at this time about these investments (e.g. no locations or well as all activities consistent with the objectives of concerned Natura 2000 site” was extent of interventions), it is impossible to carry out a full linked to sustainable introduced on the suggestion from the SEA team in order to avoid scale SEA evaluation. However, we believe that important development within potential significant negative impacts on the Natura 2000 network. guidelines and mitigation measures can be addressed at the natural heritage, Natura However, structural flood risk reduction measures and other small strategic level of evaluation, to be implemented in further 2000 and protected scale investments still remain a part of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020. programming/planning/project development steps. areas. Additionally to scoping determinations, visitor increase to natural heritage sites should be assessed.
Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Given the nature and focus of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 we Both positive and 7th version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 introduces somewhat can expect especially positive significant impacts on this negative significant reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the segment of the environment. In general the CP aims at impacts of programme, but does not predict any new indicative actions that restoration and improved management of cultural heritage, implementation of CP would bring new potential impacts on the segment of environment but also sustainable development based on mobilisation of SI-CRO 2014-2020 were Cultural “Cultural heritage and Landscape”. Through guiding principles it cultural potentials, which could also mean negative impacts. recognised. SEA should heritage and YES promotes contribution to the smart balance between preservation There are two activities, linked to small scale investments focus on small scale Landscape and sustainable use of cultural resources. However, structural into flood prevention and green infrastructure set-up, which investments linked to flood risk reduction measures and other small scale investments could have significant negative impacts on this segment of flood protection and still remain a part of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020. environment (landscape). Due to the fact that there is only green infrastructure as
limited information available at this time about these well as all activities Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. investments (e.g. no locations or extent of interventions), it linked to sustainable
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is impossible to carry out a full scale SEA evalua tion. development within However, we believe that important guidelines and mitigation cultural heritage areas measures can be addressed at the strategic level of and buildings. evaluation, to be implemented in further programming/planning/project development steps. Significant positive impacts of implementation of CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 on 7th version of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 introduces somewhat Given the nature and focus of the CP SI-CRO 2014-2020 we health and Quality of reconstructed and better defined logical framework of the Health and can expect especially positive significant impacts on this living were recognised programme, but does not predict any new indicative actions that Quality of segment of the environment. In general the CP aims at for most proposed YES would bring new potential impacts on the segment of environment living improvement of quality of living conditions and sustainable actions. However, we “Health and Quality of living conditions”. conditions socio-economic development. believe that recognised positive impacts could Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. be further increased through further SEA evaluation. Changes to the scoping decision are not needed. Changes to the scoping decision are not needed.
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Table 8: Opinions obtained in the Scoping Process Authority Key requests Comments Nature, Biodiversity and Protected Areas Nature, Biodiversity, Natura 2000 and Protected Areas
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5 ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE CONDITIONS
5.1. WATERS o o o o o
Table 9: Ecological status of water bodies in the programme area WATER BODIES ECOLOGICAL STATUS Excellent Good Moder ate Poor Bad Total no. of water bodies: 410 6 61 18
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5.2. NATURE, BIODIVERSITY AND PROTECTED AREAS • • • z
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Figure 8: Olm (Proteus anguinus) distribution
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Figure 7: Cultural heritage (Source: SI - IRSNC, 2013–2014, Natural History Atlas (Naravovarstveni Atlas))
5.3. CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LANDSCAPE
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5.4. HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIVING CONDITIONS General demography
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Figure 9: Population numbers within the programme area
Age structure z
Social Services
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6 CONSIDERED ALTERNATIVES
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7 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS
Table 10: Chosen environmental goals and indicators Short explanation for Documents that define the Short explanation for selection of the impact Environmental goals selection of the Impact indicators environmental goals indicator environmental goals o o Directive 2000/60/EC (the EU Water Framework Directive) Directive 2007/60/EC on the o assessment and management of flood risks (Floods Directive) o
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Short explanation for Documents that define the Short explanation for selection of the impact Environmental goals selection of the Impact indicators environmental goals indicator environmental goals EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 o Council Directive 92/43/EEC (The Habitats Directive) Directive 2009/147/EC (The Birds Directive) Directive 2000/60/EC (EU Water Framework Directive) Directive 2008/56/EC (Marine Strategy Framework o Directive) Biodiversity Conservation Str ategy of o Slovenia (Ministry of environmental (SO 2.1. - Small scale and spatial development, 2001) investments in visitor infrastructure and preservation of natural and Strategy and Action plan for the cultural heritage) protection of biological and landscape diversity of the Republic of Croatia (OG of RH, No. 143/08)
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Short explanation for Documents that define the Short explanation for selection of the impact Environmental goals selection of the Impact indicators environmental goals indicator environmental goals Convention for the Protection of the Architectural Heritage of Europe (Granada, 1985)
European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Revised) (Valetta, 1992) o The Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society o (Faro Convention, 2005) The European Landscape Convention (Florence Convention, 2000)
Florence declaration on the links between biological and cultural diversity (Florence, 2014)
z o Directive 2007/60/EC (Floods Directive) o Resolution on national health care plan 2008-2013 (OG of RS, No. 72/08) o National health care strategy 2012.- z 2020. (OG of RH, No. 116/12)
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8 EVALUATION OF IMPACTS
8.1. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF THE CP IMPLEMENTATION IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS Table 11: Criteria for evaluating impacts of the CP on a particular environmental goal Evaluation met hod Method of Environmental goal Impact indicator indicator Evaluation Description of the evaluation grade movement grade evaluation o o o o A o o o o o B o
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Evaluation met hod Method of Environmental goal Impact indicator indicator Evaluation Description of the evaluation grade movement grade evaluation A o o B o C SO 2.1. - Small scale investments in visitor infrastructure and preservation of natural and
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Evaluation met hod Method of Environmental goal Impact indicator indicator Evaluation Description of the evaluation grade movement grade evaluation cultural heritage D E X o A z o B
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Evaluation met hod Method of Environmental goal Impact indicator indicator Evaluation Description of the evaluation grade movement grade evaluation o A o o B
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8.2 EVALUATION OF CP IMPLEMENTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL – MAINTAINING AND RESTORING GOOD STATE OF SURFACE WATERS AND REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF FLOODS Table 12: Indicator analysis for environmental goal Maintaining and restoring good state of surface waters and reducing the effects of floods Impact indicator Impact indicator baseline Evaluation of impact indicator movement
(no significant change in value)
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Characteristics of expected impacts on environmental goal: Maintaining and restoring good state of surface waters and reducing the effects of floods Long -term Impact Positive / Negative Direct Indirect Remote Short-term Mid-term Cumulative Synergic Transboundary (persistent) + + +/- + - Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic
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Evaluation of impacts: z z (such as Slovenian Operational programme for collection and treatment of sanitary wastewater and Croatian Multiannual Programme of municipal water projects construction) z
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In general, implementation of the CP SI -CRO 2014 -2020 will have a neutral, or slightly positive, impact (grade A) on achieving the environmental goal “Maintaining and restoring good state of surface waters and reducing the effects of floods“.
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8.3 EVALUATION OF CP IMPLEMENTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL – NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION WITH SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
Table 13: Indicator analysis for environmental goal: Nature and biodiversity protection with sustainable management Impact indicator Impact indicator baseline Evaluation of impact indicator movement (expected increase is 0,002 points for each component) Mean values for habitat types: • • • whole programme area – 2,07 Mean values for species: • • • whole programme area – 2,05
(value increase by 31.000 ha) starting value 0 ha
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Characteristics of expected impacts on the environmental goal Nature and biodiversity protection with sustainable management: Positive / Long -term Impact Direct Indirect Remote Short-term Mid-term Cumulative Synergic Transboundary Negative (persistent) z - + + z o z o + - + Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic
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Evaluation of impacts: z o o o average degree of conservation status of habitat types and species of Natura 2000 sites in the programme area
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z negligible impacts on the set environmental goal „Nature and biodiversity protection with sustainable management“ (grade B).
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8.4 EVALUATION OF CP IMPLEMENTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL – PROTECTING AND PRESERVING VALUABLE LANDSCAPES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE WHILE ENSURING ITS SUSTAINABLE USE
Table 14: Indicator analysis for environmental goal protecting and preserving valuable landscapes and cultural heritage while ensuring its sustainable use Impact indicator Impact indicator baseline Evaluation of impact indicator movement (CP plans for approx. 17% increase of visitors until 2023) 4,911,583
(value increase by 1-15 projects) set at 0 Legend: value increase; value decrease; no significant change in value
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Characteristics of expected impacts on the environmental goal: Protecting and preserving valuable landscapes and cultural heritage while ensuring its sustainable use Long -term Impact Positive / Negative Direct Indirect Remote Short-term Mid-term Cumulative Synergic Transboundary (persistent) + +/- z - + Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic
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Evaluation of impacts: z z
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z (B) Protecting and preserving valuable landscapes and cultural heritage while ensuring its sustainable use.
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8.5 EVALUATION OF CP IMPLEMENTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOAL – IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIVING DUE TO IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES , NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT , REDUCED FLOOD RISK AND IMPROVED PREPAREDNESS FOR NATURAL AND OTHER DISASTERS .
Table 15: Indicator analysis for environmental goal improved quality of living due to improved accessibility to services, new opportunities for employment, reduced flood risk and improved preparedness for natural and other disasters Impact indicator Impact indicator baseline Evaluation of impact indicator movement (value decrease by 1500)
(value increase by approx. 17%)
(value increase by 300) set at 0
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Characteristics of expected impacts on environmental goal: Improved quality of living due to improved accessibility to services, new opportunities for employment, reduced flood risk and improved preparedness for natural and other disasters Positive / Long -term Impact Direct Indirect Remote Short-term Mid-term Cumulative Synergic Transboundary Negative (persistent) + Legend: + positive, - negative, impact characteristic, not an impact characteristic
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Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Cooperation Programme INTERREG V-A Slovenia-Croatia 2014-2020 Evaluation of impacts: z The implementation of CP SI-CRO 2014 – 2020 will have a positive impact (grade A) on achieving the environmental goal “Improved quality of living due to improved accessibility to services, new opportunities for employment, reduced flood risk and improved preparedness for natural and other disasters“.
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9 PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES
Connected in Green z
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z z
Priority axis Specific Recommendation Environmental objectives component 1. Integrated 1. 1. Flood risk o o flood risk reduction in management the trans in trans boundary boundary river Dragonja, o o basins Kolpa/Kupa, z Sotla/Sutla, Drava, Mura and Bregana river basins 2. 2.1. Mobilizing o o Preservation natural and and cultural sustainable heritage for use of natural sustainable and cultural tourism resources development 2.2. Protecting o o and restoring biodiversity and promoting ecosystem o services o 3. Healthy, 3.1. Building safe and partnerships accessible among public border areas authorities and stakeholders for healthy, safe and accessible border areas
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11 MONITORING
Ecological status of surface waters
o Average degree of conservation status of habitat types and species of Natura 2000 sites in programme area
o Surface area of habitats supported (in order to attain a better conservation status);
o Visitors to cultural and natural heritage sites in the programme area;
o Small scale investments in visitor infrastructure and preservation of natural and cultural heritage.
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Given all above facts and evaluations we can conclude that the implementation of the Cooperation Programme INTERREG V-A Slovenia-Croatia 2014-2020 will have overall negligible impact on environment, human health and cultural heritage and is thus acceptable from the environmental point of view.
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