National Sustainable Development Strategy

Local Agenda 21

• LA 21 in Romania

- Fifth phase: 2006-2008

- Fourth phase: 2005-2006

- Third phase: 2004-2005

- Second phase: 2003-2004

- Pilot phase: 2000-2003

• Implementation of LA 21

- NCSD role

- Benefits

- The process

Other Projects

• EASY - ECO

• RES & EMC ICT TOOLS

• REGIONET

• Strenghtening citizens' capacity

The LA21 project continued its implementation in further 3 cities and 1 county, mobilizing the Municipalities of Brasov, Borsec, Bistrita, and the Mures County towards conceiving their Local Plans for Sustainable Development.

An innovative approach brought to the project within this third phase was the further expansion of the project area at the county level through the cooperation with the Mureş County Prefecture.

Furthermore, the NCSD added a new dimension to the project through the partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in 2005, with the purpose of introducing the Integrated Environmental Assessment (IEA) practice in Romania.

The main achievements of this initiative consisted in:

- Building NCSD’s capacity to provide expert advice and evaluate the environmental impact and sustainability of government and NGO programs, as well as private sector projects.

- The begining of IEA training provided by NCSD to 19 local NGOs and institutions.

- Enhanced cooperation with the private sector by performing an IEA training for the ROMAQUA GRUP S.A. (Mineral water Company) in Borsec and other 10 private companies.

PROJECT: • Capacity Development for Reaching the Millennium Development Goals through Fostering Cross-Border Cooperation between Bulgaria and Romania (2004 - 2005)