Sustainable Water Resources Management Policy in Kosovo
Session
Political Sciences and Security
Description
The purpose of this paper is to study the role of environmental policies for the protection of water in the Republic of Kosovo, the challenges in the management of water resources for sustainable development and the harmonization with the Water Framework Directive in the European Union. Water plays an important role in determining aquatic ecosystems and public health. Water pollution in Kosovo is causing damage to ecosystems, affects the deterioration of the water in rivers and is considered a potential risk for the environment and health. The work is based on the qualitative and comparative method which is based on the collection and processing of data focused on the legal basis and the Institutional framework as well as the directive of the European Union on waters. The legal basis for the protection and management of water in Kosovo is based on the Kosovo Water Law, which deals with the administration, planning, protection and institutional responsibilities in the field of water and water resources. The main document that plans the use of water resources in Kosovo is the Kosovo Water Strategy 2017-2036, this document is a legal obligation and aims to provide a sustainable and integrated development for the water field in Kosovo. The implementation of international standards for the protection of water resources preserves the health and well-being of citizens, fulfills environmental criteria and raises the image of Kosovo.
Keywords:
Water policy, water resources, management, Kosovo, EU water directive
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.94
Recommended Citation
Balaj, Nexhat, "Sustainable Water Resources Management Policy in Kosovo" (2024). UBT International Conference. 9.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/PS/9
Sustainable Water Resources Management Policy in Kosovo
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
The purpose of this paper is to study the role of environmental policies for the protection of water in the Republic of Kosovo, the challenges in the management of water resources for sustainable development and the harmonization with the Water Framework Directive in the European Union. Water plays an important role in determining aquatic ecosystems and public health. Water pollution in Kosovo is causing damage to ecosystems, affects the deterioration of the water in rivers and is considered a potential risk for the environment and health. The work is based on the qualitative and comparative method which is based on the collection and processing of data focused on the legal basis and the Institutional framework as well as the directive of the European Union on waters. The legal basis for the protection and management of water in Kosovo is based on the Kosovo Water Law, which deals with the administration, planning, protection and institutional responsibilities in the field of water and water resources. The main document that plans the use of water resources in Kosovo is the Kosovo Water Strategy 2017-2036, this document is a legal obligation and aims to provide a sustainable and integrated development for the water field in Kosovo. The implementation of international standards for the protection of water resources preserves the health and well-being of citizens, fulfills environmental criteria and raises the image of Kosovo.