26 August 2010
In the premises of the Hotel Prishtina on 28.01.2010, the Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency presented the Draft Report on the State of Waters in the Republic of Kosovo. The workshop was opened by Dr. sci. Ilir Morina, Chief Executive Officer of KEEA, who at the beginning of his speech expressed gratitude to all government and non-government institutions, economic operators, donors, experts, and various enterprises for the cooperation shown during the preparation of this Report. Among other things, he appreciated the cooperation between the institutions responsible for the administration and monitoring of waters, which has influenced the improvement of the process of informing, collecting, exchanging, and processing the necessary data for the preparation of this Report. In his speech, Dr. Morina also encouraged those who have not sent sufficient materials, as well as those who have still not submitted information.
and their activities in the field of waters.
At the organized workshop, experts in the field of waters and the environment from relevant institutions of the Republic of Kosovo were present, who deal with water management, monitoring, and other water-related issues.
The Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Mr. Mahir Yagcilar, in his welcoming speech, said that issues such as water scarcity, conservation, and sustainable management of water resources are considered today as one of the largest global environmental problems. Naturally, in Kosovo these problems are also quite evident, which is why we, as a Ministry, have placed these issues among the priorities of our work and engagement.
Among other things, he highlighted the project for the development of water infrastructure and the regulation of riverbeds, the commitment to improve drinking water supply and wastewater management, as well as the completion of the legal infrastructure and its harmonization with European Union directives. Furthermore, in his speech, the Minister said that this report will help improve the state of waters, better management of these resources in the future, the orientation of MMPH policies, as well as the guidance of priority investments in this field. Meanwhile, the official responsible for the monitoring of surface, groundwater, and soil waters, Ms. Merita Mehmeti, presented the Draft Report on the State of Waters in Kosovo, where the attendees were introduced to the importance of this Report, its content, key indicators, as well as other general aspects of water management.
From the participants of this workshop, there were questions, comments, and discussions regarding the report.
AMMK, until the date 15.02.2010, when the finalization of the Report is expected, welcomes your suggestions, remarks, and comments.