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GP Wind Good practice in reconciling onshore and offshore wind with environmental objectives Steering group and WPCG Meeting Rome, 3 March 2011 The sole responsibility for the content of this presentation lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Neither the EACI nor the European Commission are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. IEE 09/941/SI2.558383 August 1st 2010 / July 31st 2012

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GP Wind

Good practice in reconciling onshore and offshore wind with environmental objectives

Steering group and WPCG Meeting

Rome, 3 March 2011

The sole responsibility for the content of this presentation lies with the authors. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Union. Neither the EACI nor the European Commission are responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

IEE 09/941/SI2.558383

August 1st 2010 / July 31st 2012

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GP WIND will develop a guide to good practice and a 'how to' toolkit, which will be used to facilitate deployment of renewable energy in support of the 2020 targets.

GP WIND will develop a guide to good practice and a 'how to' toolkit, which will be used to facilitate deployment of renewable energy in support of the 2020 targets.

GP WIND Summary

OBJECTIVE: sharing and recording best practice in reconciling objectives on wind energy with wider environmental objectives, actively involving communities in

planning and implementation

OBJECTIVE: sharing and recording best practice in reconciling objectives on wind energy with wider environmental objectives, actively involving communities in

planning and implementation

GP WIND addresses barriers to deployment of onshore and offshore wind generationGP WIND addresses barriers to deployment of onshore and offshore wind generation

GP WIND includes developers, regional and local government, environmental agencies and NGOs from differing countries to share experiences

GP WIND includes developers, regional and local government, environmental agencies and NGOs from differing countries to share experiences

GP WIND will secure commitment from partner countries to adopt and to deploy the GP WIND recommendations.

GP WIND will secure commitment from partner countries to adopt and to deploy the GP WIND recommendations.

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8 countries:

•Belgium•Greece•Ireland•Italy•Malta•Norway•Spain•UK

8 countries:

•Belgium•Greece•Ireland•Italy•Malta•Norway•Spain•UK

GP WIND Countries

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GP WIND Partners

Stuart McKay [email protected] Camozzini [email protected]

Scottish Government

Project Coordinator

Project Partners

• The Western Isles Council (UK) • SQW Energy (UK)• Scottish Power Renewables (UK) • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds,

Scotland (UK)• Administration of the Province of Savona (IT)• Apere (BE)

• The Region of Western Greece (EL)

• The Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NO)

• Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (IE)

• Leitat Technological Centre (ES)• Speed Development Consultants

(EL)• SSE Renewables (UK)• Agenzia ASEA Spa (IT)• University of Thessaloniki (EL)• A.D.E.P.S.A (EL)• Projects in Motion (MT)

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Good Practice GuideGood Practice Guide

Examples of Good Practice in

Dealing with environmental impacts, in terms of identifying and understanding potential impacts, design and implementation of projects, mitigation measure, and ongoing environmental management.

Dealing with environmental impacts, in terms of identifying and understanding potential impacts, design and implementation of projects, mitigation measure, and ongoing environmental management.

Process, including interaction with stakeholders, consultation, conflict resolution, partnership working.Process, including interaction with stakeholders, consultation, conflict resolution, partnership working.

Development and implementation of environmental and planning policy and guidanceDevelopment and implementation of environmental and planning policy and guidance

Improving understanding of environmental issues and impacts.Improving understanding of environmental issues and impacts.

Reconciling environmental concerns with the benefits of wind farm development, in terms of energy needs, CO2 reduction, and local social and economic benefits.

Reconciling environmental concerns with the benefits of wind farm development, in terms of energy needs, CO2 reduction, and local social and economic benefits.

Engagement with local communities in the identification, planning and ongoing management of wind farms, including the role of community investment.

Engagement with local communities in the identification, planning and ongoing management of wind farms, including the role of community investment.

Integrated and speedy authorisation proceduresIntegrated and speedy authorisation procedures

GP WIND Outputs/1

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GP WIND Outputs/2

‘How to’ toolkit‘How to’ toolkit designed to be user friendlydesigned to be user friendly

capable of dissemination in written and audio visual formcapable of dissemination in written and audio visual form

available on-line and for translation into different EU languagesavailable on-line and for translation into different EU languages

will include template conventions and specific recommendations for sound implementation, in order to facilitate the dissemination of best practices at local level

will include template conventions and specific recommendations for sound implementation, in order to facilitate the dissemination of best practices at local level

will provide valuable tools for policy makers, developers and administrative authorities, communities and environmental bodies in reaching the 2020 objectives within the context of wider EU policy objectives.

will provide valuable tools for policy makers, developers and administrative authorities, communities and environmental bodies in reaching the 2020 objectives within the context of wider EU policy objectives.

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GP WIND Outputs/3

Statements of commitmentStatements of commitment ensure the involvement of all stakeholdersensure the involvement of all stakeholders

secure real tangible results while project is ongoingsecure real tangible results while project is ongoing

grant the possibility to adjust to actual needs of communitiesgrant the possibility to adjust to actual needs of communities

ensure adoption of material producedensure adoption of material produced

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GP WIND Activities/1

Update bulletins and meetings minutesUpdate bulletins and meetings minutes

Technical Progress Report, Interim and Final Technical and Financial Reports

Technical Progress Report, Interim and Final Technical and Financial Reports

WP Outputs

WP1WP1

WP5WP5

Project WebsiteProject Website

CDAPCDAP

Participation / contribution, upon EACI

request, to events/ information material Participation / contribution, upon EACI

request, to events/ information material

Create project websiteCreate project website

Plan the communication StrategyPlan the communication Strategy

Implement the CDAPImplement the CDAP

Activities

ManagementManagement

WP6WP6

Project PresentationProject Presentation

ArticlesArticles

MonitoringMonitoring

ReportingReporting

NewslettersNewsletters

LeafletLeaflet

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GP WIND Activities/2

List of Key IssuesList of Key Issues

Case Study MethodologyCase Study Methodology

WP Outputs

WP2WP2

WP3WP3

Publication of Case StudyPublication of Case Study

Publication of RecommendationsPublication of Recommendations

Publication of Statements of Commitment from authoritiesPublication of Statements of Commitment from authorities

Preparation of the Good Practice Guide Preparation of the Good Practice Guide

Case Study ResearchCase Study Research

Regional Workshop to discuss research resultsRegional Workshop to discuss research results

Transnational Workshop to discuss research results and agree on recommendation

Transnational Workshop to discuss research results and agree on recommendation

Activities

Desk research and surveys to indentify potential case studiesDesk research and surveys to indentify potential case studies

Regional Stakeholders WorkshopsRegional Stakeholders Workshops

Preparation of the ‘how to’ ToolkitPreparation of the ‘how to’ Toolkit

WP4WP4

GOOD PRACTICE GUIDEGOOD PRACTICE GUIDE

HOW TO TOOLKITHOW TO TOOLKIT

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Steering Group: responsible for approval of detailed work programmes and any significant changes to the project, monitoring of activity and overall direction.

Steering Group: responsible for approval of detailed work programmes and any significant changes to the project, monitoring of activity and overall direction.

External Advisors: chosen to enhance the industry representation, build on experience in more advanced countries, and provide an independent perspective on environmental issues and tie in to EU environmental policy. They will support and advise the Steering Group on GP WIND overall implementation.

External Advisors: chosen to enhance the industry representation, build on experience in more advanced countries, and provide an independent perspective on environmental issues and tie in to EU environmental policy. They will support and advise the Steering Group on GP WIND overall implementation.

WPCG: responsible for ensuring that detailed work plans and timing of activities for Work Packages 2, 3, 4 and 5 are coordinated and complementary, for coordinating input to reports and reviewing performance against targets, and for agreeing any proposals for revision to the project.

WPCG: responsible for ensuring that detailed work plans and timing of activities for Work Packages 2, 3, 4 and 5 are coordinated and complementary, for coordinating input to reports and reviewing performance against targets, and for agreeing any proposals for revision to the project.

The Steering Group and the WPCG

Steering Group

Work Programme Coordination Group (WPCG)

WP2 Coordinator WP3 Coordinator WP4 Coordinator WP5 Coordinator

GP WIND External Advisors: Jacopo Moccia (EWEA), Paul McAleavey (EEA)

Contacts ongoing with: Micheal O’Briain (DG ENV), Ron Van Erck (DG ENERGY), Loic Blanchard (DG MARE), Danish Energy Agency, Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany

GP WIND External Advisors: Jacopo Moccia (EWEA), Paul McAleavey (EEA)

Contacts ongoing with: Micheal O’Briain (DG ENV), Ron Van Erck (DG ENERGY), Loic Blanchard (DG MARE), Danish Energy Agency, Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany

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Looking back

Two mains deliverables have been completed so far:

2) 8 Reports from Regional Workshops + Common Conclusions2) 8 Reports from Regional Workshops + Common Conclusions

1) Common Methodology For Case Study1) Common Methodology For Case Study

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Common Methodology for Case Studies

Community• Community benefit• Community concerns and

acceptance – buy in• Communication, awareness,

information• Public perception• Conflicts with other economic

interests including tourism• Noise – including underwater• Guidance on Socio-Economic

Analysis for developers• Visual impact

Community• Community benefit• Community concerns and

acceptance – buy in• Communication, awareness,

information• Public perception• Conflicts with other economic

interests including tourism• Noise – including underwater• Guidance on Socio-Economic

Analysis for developers• Visual impact

Environment • Marine• Species Impact• Impact on habitats• Monitoring/Mitigation• Landscape• Cumulative impact• Offshore - fisheries,

seabirds (including migratory routes), seabed issues, landfall sites

• Biodiversity

Environment • Marine• Species Impact• Impact on habitats• Monitoring/Mitigation• Landscape• Cumulative impact• Offshore - fisheries,

seabirds (including migratory routes), seabed issues, landfall sites

• Biodiversity

Thematic Approach to case studies – 16 themes identifiedThematic Approach to case studies – 16 themes identified

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Methodology tasks

• 16 Themes identified• Focus on Environment and community• More/New themes could be added if necessary

• 16 Themes identified• Focus on Environment and community• More/New themes could be added if necessary

1) Identify research themes1) Identify research themes

2) Literature and data review2) Literature and data review

• To identify more stand alone case studies• To develop understanding of the issue• To cover experiences in more EU countries

• To identify more stand alone case studies• To develop understanding of the issue• To cover experiences in more EU countries

3) Developing research questions3) Developing research questions

• To properly address each issue• To properly analyse stand alone case studies• To ensure same format of each case studies

• To properly address each issue• To properly analyse stand alone case studies• To ensure same format of each case studies

4) Interview guidance4) Interview guidance• List of consultees for each issue• Generic, thematic and specific questions• List of consultees for each issue• Generic, thematic and specific questions

5) Reporting Evidence5) Reporting Evidence• Agree on a format to record data• Evidence will be used for case studies research• Agree on a format to record data• Evidence will be used for case studies research

6) Case study template6) Case study template

• To record all information in a consistent way• Clear and short recommendations• Use of graphics, images and examples

• To record all information in a consistent way• Clear and short recommendations• Use of graphics, images and examples

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Statement of commitment

Methodology includes a draft Statement of Commitment to be signed by relevant stakeholdersMethodology includes a draft Statement of Commitment to be signed by relevant stakeholders

The template will be refined once partners have agreed on recommendationsThe template will be refined once partners have agreed on recommendations

Partners have to come up with a list of possible signatoriesPartners have to come up with a list of possible signatories

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8 Reports from Regional Workshops + Common Conclusions

Importance of planning phase (particularly site selection) and community engagement from an early stageImportance of planning phase (particularly site selection) and community engagement from an early stage

Main outcomes of the Report:Main outcomes of the Report:

Need of clear regulations and certainty of the timing for processing applicationsNeed of clear regulations and certainty of the timing for processing applications

Need of guidance on how to assess socio economic impact of wind energy developmentsNeed of guidance on how to assess socio economic impact of wind energy developments

Grid connection and availability is a major issueGrid connection and availability is a major issue

Website is the preferred communication methodWebsite is the preferred communication method

Toolkit should:• give clear and precise recommendations• focus on lesson learnt and actual good and bad examples• have a clear, concise, easy to read and schematic format

Toolkit should:• give clear and precise recommendations• focus on lesson learnt and actual good and bad examples• have a clear, concise, easy to read and schematic format

Need of more guidance on EIA requirements and scopeNeed of more guidance on EIA requirements and scope

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WPCG presents: GP WIND Work Packages

WP2: Common methodology for case study (M3-M8)WP2: Common methodology for case study (M3-M8)

WP1: Monitoring (M1-M24)WP1: Monitoring (M1-M24)

WP6: IEE Dissemination Activities (upon EACI Request)WP6: IEE Dissemination Activities (upon EACI Request)

WP5: Communication/Adoption of Best practice (M1-M24)WP5: Communication/Adoption of Best practice (M1-M24)

WP4: Good Practice Guide and Toolkit (M15-M20)WP4: Good Practice Guide and Toolkit (M15-M20)

WP3: Case Studies (M6-M14)WP3: Case Studies (M6-M14)

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WP1 – Management

Next Steps: • Reporting (TPR due by end of March)• General Management and Communication• Update bulletin in March• Organise next Steering Group and WPCG Meeting• Revise monitoring strategy

Next Steps: • Reporting (TPR due by end of March)• General Management and Communication• Update bulletin in March• Organise next Steering Group and WPCG Meeting• Revise monitoring strategy

Achieved so far: • Kick off meeting• 1st update bulletin• Steering group set up (80%)• Monitoring methodology • General management and

communication (ongoing)• General guidance on finance

Achieved so far: • Kick off meeting• 1st update bulletin• Steering group set up (80%)• Monitoring methodology • General management and

communication (ongoing)• General guidance on finance

WP ACTIVITIES: • Management of the consortium• Communication between partners• Monitoring and reporting• Preparation of reports• Management of budget• Coordination with other projects

WP ACTIVITIES: • Management of the consortium• Communication between partners• Monitoring and reporting• Preparation of reports• Management of budget• Coordination with other projects

Challenges: Steering group; monitoring methodology; general management (timings and deadlines)Challenges: Steering group; monitoring methodology; general management (timings and deadlines)

In the first round of monitoring questionnaires, WP1 was graded on average 3.2 out of 4In the first round of monitoring questionnaires, WP1 was graded on average 3.2 out of 4

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WP2 – Common Methodology

Challenges: drafting the methodology; involve stakeholders in workshops; summarize dataChallenges: drafting the methodology; involve stakeholders in workshops; summarize data

Achieved so far: • Final list of key issues• Stakeholder questionnaire• 8 regional stakeholders

workshops reports + common conclusions

• Methodology including draft research template

• Draft statement of commitment

Achieved so far: • Final list of key issues• Stakeholder questionnaire• 8 regional stakeholders

workshops reports + common conclusions

• Methodology including draft research template

• Draft statement of commitment

WP ACTIVITIES:• Identification of key issues• Regional stakeholders workshops• Draft and final methodology

WP ACTIVITIES:• Identification of key issues• Regional stakeholders workshops• Draft and final methodology

In the first round of monitoring questionnaires, WP2 was graded on average 2.7 out of 4In the first round of monitoring questionnaires, WP2 was graded on average 2.7 out of 4

Next Steps: • Revision of the methodology if needed• Finalisation of the Workshop Report (partners

comments to be gathered)

Next Steps: • Revision of the methodology if needed• Finalisation of the Workshop Report (partners

comments to be gathered)

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WP3 – Case Studies (NINA)

Next Steps:1) Final Selection of case studies2) Allocation of case studies3) Refining methodology according to our needs4) Case studies research5) Regional Workshops presenting case study

research6) Transnational Workshop presenting case study

research + signed statements of commitment7) Publication of report

Next Steps:1) Final Selection of case studies2) Allocation of case studies3) Refining methodology according to our needs4) Case studies research5) Regional Workshops presenting case study

research6) Transnational Workshop presenting case study

research + signed statements of commitment7) Publication of report

Achieved so far: 1) A survey has been circulated

among stakeholders to identify case studies

2) A first selection of case studies has been carried out

Achieved so far: 1) A survey has been circulated

among stakeholders to identify case studies

2) A first selection of case studies has been carried out

WP ACTIVITIES:• Identify potential case studies through surveys and desk research• Compile a list of potential case studies • Select and allocate case studies• Case Study research according to WP2 methodology• Peer review of case studies• Preparation of case study report• Regional stakeholders workshops (discuss results of case study research)• Transnational Workshop with key stakeholders (discuss research results + elements to be developed

in the Good Practice Guide)• Publication of case studies and recommendation, including statement of commitment by stakeholders

WP ACTIVITIES:• Identify potential case studies through surveys and desk research• Compile a list of potential case studies • Select and allocate case studies• Case Study research according to WP2 methodology• Peer review of case studies• Preparation of case study report• Regional stakeholders workshops (discuss results of case study research)• Transnational Workshop with key stakeholders (discuss research results + elements to be developed

in the Good Practice Guide)• Publication of case studies and recommendation, including statement of commitment by stakeholders

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WP4 – Good Practice guide and Toolkit (APERe)

2 – ‘How to’ Toolkit 2 – ‘How to’ Toolkit 1 – Good Practice Guide1 – Good Practice Guide

WP4 includes activities to deliver two mains products: WP4 includes activities to deliver two mains products:

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Good Practice Guide

Objectives :

• Identify experience from partners and share knowledge of how to overcome social & environmental barriers

• Identify good and bad practices in solving community and environmental issues

• Produce recommendations to all stakeholders• Reduce consenting period

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Good Practice Guide /1

Methodology :Draw upon case studies from WP3

Collection

Analysis of the info in the case studies

comparison

! compliance with agreed format

Synthesis of case studies writing & editing the GP Guide

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Good Practice Guide/2

Good practices

• Examples of problem overcome successfully• Factors having led to the successful outcome• Transferability to other regions• Other underlying / supporting factors that helped

to solve the problem

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Good Practice Guide/3

Bad practices

• Examples of unsuccessful approaches • Consequences• Reasons • Positive conclusions, i.e. avoid repetition : what

should have been done ?

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Good Practice Guide/4

Recommandations

• Define better processes for site design and assessment

better quality projects

reduce consenting period• Avoid bad practices

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Toolkit/1

• Complete database comprising all documents related to case studies

• Valuable resource for all stakeholders• Various possibilities of accessing to the required

documents • Enabling stakeholders to easily find specific information• Including practical tools (templates, processes applicable

in other regions)

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Toolkit/2

Region Thematic issue

Practical tools

Organisations

Type of document

Bibliography & links

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Toolkit/3

Types of documents :- Local regulations / laws- Contracts- Consultative advices- Public-private partnerships- Conventions- Decisions (license requests)- Decisions of juridical appeals- Environmental studies- Mitigation measures- Monitoring reports (birds, noise,

bats, biodiversity, etc.)

- Scientific reports

- Survey data - articles of association (citizen

association)- Maps- Pictures- Movies

Practical tools :- Templates- Methodologies- Processes (checklists…)- Budget & financial templates- Technical softwares- Etc.

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WP5 – Communication / Adoption of Best Practices

LEITAT’s presentationLEITAT’s presentation

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Table of Contents

• Progress - Website (T5.1 & D5.2)

- Communication Startegy (T5.2)

√ CDAP (T 5.2.1 & D5.1)

√ Leaflets (T5.2.2 & D5.3)

• Future Steps - Leaflets

- Booklets

- Project Newsletter

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Communication Strategy (1)

• D5.1 Communication, Dissemination and Adoption Plan (CDAP)

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Communication Strategy (2)

• D5.3 Leaflets

Waiting for definitive

version before printing.

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Future Steps

• Leaflets - First version will be delivered next week.

- Translations needed

- Following version in October 2011

• Booklets - Discussion on delivery date

• Project newsletter - First draft will be circulated on Month 8 (April 2011)

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Monitoring report M1 – M6

Results: 1) First Monitoring Report drafted - presentation2) Activities and deliverables have been positively evaluated by partners3) Some room for improvement (deadlines, use of the website )

Results: 1) First Monitoring Report drafted - presentation2) Activities and deliverables have been positively evaluated by partners3) Some room for improvement (deadlines, use of the website )

Monitoring Strategy:1) Partners fill in a monitoring questionnaire including evaluation of work done in each WP;2) WP leaders put together a WP report including the results of the questionnaires and

assessment of results/deliverables achieved, as well as work plan for the following period;3) Project coordinator consolidates WP reports in a comprehensive monitoring report;4) The Steering group Approves the report (or asks for changes).

Monitoring Strategy:1) Partners fill in a monitoring questionnaire including evaluation of work done in each WP;2) WP leaders put together a WP report including the results of the questionnaires and

assessment of results/deliverables achieved, as well as work plan for the following period;3) Project coordinator consolidates WP reports in a comprehensive monitoring report;4) The Steering group Approves the report (or asks for changes).

Improving the monitoring strategy: partners suggestions? Improving the monitoring strategy: partners suggestions?

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Achievements so far

OPEN DISCUSSIONOPEN DISCUSSION

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Moving forward: Tomorrow’s meeting

Criteria for case study selection:• Relevance• Impact• Novelty of approach• Transferability• Others

Criteria for case study selection:• Relevance• Impact• Novelty of approach• Transferability• Others

List of potential case studies: 1. A list of potential case studies has been put together including results of our survey and desk research

in countries2. Each of the theme identified will be complemented by examples of actual case studies3. Partners could decide to include in the research stand-alone case studies that do not relate to 16

themes identified

List of potential case studies: 1. A list of potential case studies has been put together including results of our survey and desk research

in countries2. Each of the theme identified will be complemented by examples of actual case studies3. Partners could decide to include in the research stand-alone case studies that do not relate to 16

themes identified

Case studies allocation: how to make the best possible use of partners’ skills?

1) Partners identify a theme that they would like to “sponsor”2) Partners particularly interested in specific topics will “peer review” other partners work3) Partners will research on stand alone case studies in their region4) In some cases specific expertise can be subcontracted5) Advisors can help on specific aspects

Case studies allocation: how to make the best possible use of partners’ skills?

1) Partners identify a theme that they would like to “sponsor”2) Partners particularly interested in specific topics will “peer review” other partners work3) Partners will research on stand alone case studies in their region4) In some cases specific expertise can be subcontracted5) Advisors can help on specific aspects

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Planning Work Ahead

PROPOSED TIMELINEPROPOSED TIMELINE

March 2011 June 2011April 2011 May 2011 July 2011 August 2011

• Leaflet• Newsletter• Leaflet• Newsletter

• TPR• Bulletin• TPR• Bulletin

Case studies allocation

Case studies allocation

Case studies research Peer ReviewCase studies research Peer Review

NewsletterNewsletter

BulletinBulletin Monitoring report

Monitoring report

Sept. 2011

IRIR

WP3 Regional Stakeholders Workshop

WP3 Regional Stakeholders Workshop

WP3 Transnational Stakeholders Workshop

WP3 Transnational Stakeholders Workshop

Oct. 2011

Steering Group + WPCG

Steering Group + WPCG

LeafletLeaflet

NOTE WP3 DELIVERABLES: 16 Case Study reports by September; 1 Composite Report by October; 1 publication after October's meetingNOTE WP3 DELIVERABLES: 16 Case Study reports by September; 1 Composite Report by October; 1 publication after October's meeting

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WP1 – next implementation period

Deliverables: D1.1 Minutes of project meetings

Other milestones:Update Bulletin M8 (March 2011)Technical Progress Report (TPR) M8 (March 2011)Second Monitoring Report M13 (August 2011)Interim technical and Financial Report M14 (September 2011)

Deliverables: D1.1 Minutes of project meetings

Other milestones:Update Bulletin M8 (March 2011)Technical Progress Report (TPR) M8 (March 2011)Second Monitoring Report M13 (August 2011)Interim technical and Financial Report M14 (September 2011)

KEY TASKS:Managing ConsortiumReporting (TPR and IR)Coordinating activitiesUpdate bulletinOrganise next steering groupMonitor activities

KEY TASKS:Managing ConsortiumReporting (TPR and IR)Coordinating activitiesUpdate bulletinOrganise next steering groupMonitor activities

CHALLENGES: Get technical and financial reports approvedFinalise steering group composition

CHALLENGES: Get technical and financial reports approvedFinalise steering group composition

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WP2 – next implementation period

KEY TASKS:

Although WP2 is formally over, some changes to the methodology and refinement of the Workshop Report may be needed

KEY TASKS:

Although WP2 is formally over, some changes to the methodology and refinement of the Workshop Report may be needed

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WP3 – next implementation period

Deliverables: D3.1 – 8 regional workshops reports (discussion of case studies, recommendations) M10 M14 (Sept)D3.2 – 1 transnational meeting report (discussion of survey results, case study selection) M11 M8 (Mar)D3.3 – 1 transnational Workshop report (discussion of case study results, recommendations) M12 M15

(Oct)D3.4 – 16 individual case study reports M13 (Aug)D3.5 – 1 composite case study report (summary of case studies, key lessons, conclusions and

recommendations) M14 (Sept)D3.6 – Compilation of official commitments made by stakeholders to adopt best practice M14 M15 (Oct)

Deliverables: D3.1 – 8 regional workshops reports (discussion of case studies, recommendations) M10 M14 (Sept)D3.2 – 1 transnational meeting report (discussion of survey results, case study selection) M11 M8 (Mar)D3.3 – 1 transnational Workshop report (discussion of case study results, recommendations) M12 M15

(Oct)D3.4 – 16 individual case study reports M13 (Aug)D3.5 – 1 composite case study report (summary of case studies, key lessons, conclusions and

recommendations) M14 (Sept)D3.6 – Compilation of official commitments made by stakeholders to adopt best practice M14 M15 (Oct)

KEY TASKSCase Study Research (M8/M13- March/August)Regional Workshops (M14 - September)Transnational workshop (M15 - October)

KEY TASKSCase Study Research (M8/M13- March/August)Regional Workshops (M14 - September)Transnational workshop (M15 - October)

CHALLENGESStatements of commitmentInvolving stakeholders (regional & transnational)Short reporting time after activitiesTransnational workshop (M15 - October)

CHALLENGESStatements of commitmentInvolving stakeholders (regional & transnational)Short reporting time after activitiesTransnational workshop (M15 - October)

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WP4 – next implementation period

See APERe’s presentationSee APERe’s presentation

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WP5 – next implementation period

See LEITAT’s presentationSee LEITAT’s presentation

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Statement of commitment

Select and contact potential signatories in ALL countries

Select and contact potential signatories in ALL countries

Revise “statement of commitment” according to research results

Revise “statement of commitment” according to research results

STATEMENTS OF COMMITMENT HAVE TO BE SIGNED BY OCTOBER!STATEMENTS OF COMMITMENT HAVE TO BE SIGNED BY OCTOBER!

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Conclusions

Thank you for your attention!Thank you for your attention!