Purpose
The purpose of this project is to strengthen national capacities to integrate environmental sustainability (primarily enhancing of flood management resilience to climate changes ) and innovative method of spatial planning into development plans at all levels and systems for effective implementation of the sectoral priorities.
This will be achieved through assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina in preparation and submission of its First Update Report to the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC for the fulfilment of its obligations to the Convention under Dec. 1/CP. 16 par. 60 and Dec 2/CP. 17 par. 41 and its Annex III. The FBUR project will update and strengthen information provided regarding national circumstances, on impact of climate changes scenario, climate change mitigation and information on options for improving spatial planning via integrated interaction among various sectors and ecosystem services. This will lead to assessment of the financial, technology and capacity building needs. The project will also create a set-up for engagement of the entity ministries in tackling improved flood management by combining the innovative solutions with spatial planning.
Objective
The overall objective of this assignment is to initiate framework development for implementation of the innovative spatial planning method aiming at increased resilience to climate changes by pursuing solutions for enhanced resilience to droughts & floods which will in turn result in increased amenity, human health & wellbeing, reduced operational costs (lower energy & water bills), enhanced biodiversity & urban agriculture, enhanced aesthetics, live ability and property values , as well as improved governance, reduced socio economic problems, creation of innovative jobs
The methodology will be initially implemented in reduction of flood hazard but not as a separate activity but in the interactions with other sectors such as forestry, agriculture, energy, and primarily urban planning and development.
Background Information
Bosnia and Herzegovina became a member of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on December 6, 2000. Under its status as a non-Annex I party to the UNFCCC, Bosnia and Herzegovina is obligated to undertake the following reporting activities such as: to calculate annual GHG emissions using a defined methodology and reporting to the Conference of Parties (CoP) of the Convention; introduce and implement measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change by regulating anthropogenic emissions and adaptation measures to climate change; cooperate in the development and transfer of technology, methods and processes that lead to limits, reductions and stabilization of GHG emissions; include an assessment of climate change impacts and appropriate strategies and economic development policies that aim to minimize negative consequences of climatic changes for the economy, the environment, and the health of the population; conduct systematic observation and research, data exchange and information sharing on climate and climate change with the aim of improving scientific findings on the causes and consequences of climate change.
This Project will not only support the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina in meeting its above specified obligations as a UNFCCC signatory but will also serve as a significant strategic document for sustainable development. The cross-cutting nature of the FBUR process will foster relationships across entities and economic sectors, by establishing linkages between environment and other sectors.
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