Restoring Waters in the Baltic Sea Region A Strategy for Municipalities and Local Governments to Capture Economic and Environmental Benefits 4.3.2015
Introduction This report was commissioned by Zennström Philanthropies to better understand local benefits from restoring the waters in the Baltic Sea region. The aim of the report is to encourage increased action on local level and inspire decision makers on what measures to implement. The report builds on findings from a municipality survey with ~250 respondents, ~60 interviews with topic experts, and engagement with key stakeholders. 1 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, but 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - € 270 million in gross output can be captured between 2015 and 2030 for an average municipality 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community 2 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
2/3 of municipalities unaware of Baltic Sea's state or lack sufficient resources to address it Contribution to Leaders High nutrient load reduction <1% Executors ~30% Unarmed ~45% Unaware Low ~25% Time 3 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, but 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - € 270 million in gross output can be captured between 2015 and 2030 for an average municipality 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community 4 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
€ 270 million economic impact within an average municipality comparing two scenarios Total economic impact for an average Impact at 2030 in municipality ( € million) 2015-2030 Baltic Sea region 400 Clear waters state 300 170 270+ 200 900 000 jobs 2% of total labor supply 10 70 100 20 0 Shipwrecked Water Tourism & Real Estate Supporting Additional Total state technology Recreational (Property industries beneifts impact industries fishing values) # full- 2,800 time 200 700 1,900 jobs 5 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Additional potential for municipalities if stimulating innovation in region Municipalities can drive the International inspiration – innovation agenda Singapore example Tripled water sector Stimulate innovation companies to ~150 • Create company hub and R&D centers Surpassed target of 11,000 jobs in water sector by '15 Use Baltic Sea as test bed • Opportunity to use Grants from government of eutrophication state for € 190 million to >100 R&D testing innovations projects Economic trading potential Ninefold increase in R&D- • Leveraging innovations favors centers from 3 to 26 export opportunities 6 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, but 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - € 270 million in gross output can be captured between 2015 and 2030 for an average municipality 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and up to 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community 7 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Key recommendations for each action area and case examples from the region Key recommendation Municipality examples • By offering free advisory to farmers on Agriculture best-practice farming to reduce tonnes • Cooperation with of phosphorus and nitrogen farmers to reach • By using a special type of reactor, a win-win solutions farmer reduces cost for fertilizers by recycling nutrients from wastewater • Riga upgraded their wastewater plant Wastewater which enabled nutrient reductions corresponding to 40% and 70% of • Complement Latvia's phosphorus and nitrogen targeted reduction target investments with • Södertälje introduces policy to policies increase recycling of nutrients from scattered settlements 8 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Key recommendations for each action area and case examples from the region Key recommendation Municipality examples • Berlin use a Biotope Area Factor Stormwater policy, making all new buildings • Nutrient reduction include a special share of green areas with additional • Helsinki has introduced a policy for benefits construction companies, giving them the responsibility for cleaning run-off from explosions rich of nitrogen Restoration • Värmdö restored a wetland with estimated value of ~ € 2 million • Remediating • Improved biodiversity and recreational environmental value conditions & • Submariner lists innovative uses of damaged areas Baltic Marine resources 9 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
40% costs saved by using a structured approach for prioritization Cost-effectiveness per measure: Agricultural municipalities Total cost per kg P reduced ( € /kg P) can save most costs 1,200 Mid-sized 1,000 ~10% city 800 Agricultural 600 ~40% municipality 400 Archipelago 200 ~20% municipality 0 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% % of local nutrient reduction target (kg P) = additional measures when comparing costs 10 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
National targets can be translated into annual reduction targets per 1,000 inhabitants Municipality Sweden Finland Denmark Germany Poland Estonia Latvia Lithuania reduction targets (kg/1,000) 60 70 10 50 200 250 110 500 Phosphorus 780 460 180 620 1,030 1,210 710 2,850 Nitrogen 11 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, but 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - € 270 million in gross output can be captured between 2015 and 2030 for an average municipality 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community 12 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
Four actions crucial for restoring the waters and becoming an attractive community Set Define ambition for nutrient reduction and develop the strategic municipality strategy for how to reach the goals direction Engage Raise public awareness and engage with local initiatives local stake- and organizations holders Cooperate Cooperate with other municipalities and organizations across borders Resources Secure sufficient resources, competence and long-term and funding funding 13 150304_RestoringWatersInTheBalticSeaRegion_HELCOM_vF.pptx
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