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Summary of the Climate Change and Low Carbon Green Growth Program in Romania

Core Content

This report is part of the Climate Change and Low Carbon Green Growth Program in Romania, developed by the World Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC). It serves as a stocktaking report for Component A1, which aims to develop and operationalize a national climate change strategy and action plan, and to support Romania in integrating climate actions into its 2014-2020 ESIF Operational Programs. The report outlines key climate change challenges, the country's macroeconomic situation, and the institutional framework for addressing climate issues.

Main Views

• Climate Change as a Priority: Climate change is recognized as a critical challenge that requires a comprehensive strategy and action plan to align with EU climate goals.
• EU 20-20-20 Targets: Romania is committed to achieving the EU's 20-20-20 targets by 2020, which include a 20% reduction in CO₂ emissions, a 20% share of renewable energy, and a 20% improvement in energy efficiency.
• EU Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF): Romania needs to incorporate climate actions into its ESIF programming to ensure at least 20% of spending goes to climate-related initiatives.
• Rapid Assessments: The World Bank conducted rapid assessments across six sectors (energy, transport, urban, water, agriculture, and forestry) to identify climate-related investment priorities and implementation support.
• Institutional Support Needed: There is a need for stronger institutional capacity, better policy frameworks, and improved knowledge base for effective climate action planning and implementation.

Key Information

1. Romania's Macroeconomic Situation and Outlook

• Romania has made progress in developing market-compatible institutions since the 1990s.
• After EU accession in 2007, the country experienced growth and reform.
• The 2008 financial crisis led to a sharp decline in growth, but the country recovered quickly due to prudent macroeconomic management.
• Romania continues to face challenges such as uncertainty in the Eurozone, political developments, and absorption of EU funds.
• The country aims to achieve steady economic growth, meet fiscal targets, and continue structural reforms, especially in energy and transport sectors.

2. Sector Background and Climate Change Challenges

• Energy Sector:

  • Responsible for 70% of total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF).
  • Power and heat generation account for 75% of energy sector emissions.
  • Energy efficiency improvements are a key opportunity for further mitigation.
  • Romania has the lowest per capita energy consumption in the EU but one of the highest energy intensities.
  • District heating (DH) is a significant source of emissions, with high costs and inefficiencies.

• Transport Sector:

  • Climate change will affect transportation planning, design, and operations.
  • The report highlights the need for adaptation strategies to address potential impacts of climate change on transport systems.
  • Transport energy demand increased by 25% between 2000 and 2011, and is expected to grow further.

• Other Sectors:

  • Urban: Focus on improving energy efficiency in buildings and reducing emissions from urban infrastructure.
  • Water: Address climate-induced risks such as increased flooding and water scarcity.
  • Agriculture and Rural Development: Romania has a high rural poverty rate and a significant gap in living standards between urban and rural areas.
  • Forestry: Important for carbon sequestration and adaptation, with challenges including reduced forest growth due to climate impacts.

3. EU Climate Policy and Romania's Commitments

• The Europe 2020 strategy and EU 20-20-20 targets are central to Romania's climate strategy.
• Romania is committed to reducing CO₂ emissions, increasing renewable energy use, and improving energy efficiency by 2020.
• The report outlines the climate dimensions of these EU strategies and their implications for Romania.

4. National Strategies and Institutional Framework

• Romania has developed a National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC) and is working on a comprehensive climate strategy.
• The National Commission on Climate Change (NCCC) and Inter-Institutional Committee for the Partnership Agreement (CIAP) play key roles in coordinating climate policies.
• The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) is the main beneficiary of the World Bank advisory service.
• There is a need for better coordination, institutional capacity building, and knowledge base development to effectively implement climate actions.

5. 2014-2020 ESIF Programming

• Romania's 2014-2020 ESIF Operational Programs must include climate-related actions to meet the 20% spending requirement.
• The report provides an overview of the structure and coordination of these programs, emphasizing the importance of climate objectives in the programming.
• The climate change related objective targets (OT) are key to ensuring the integration of climate actions into the ESIF framework.

6. Climate Change Literature and Data

• A comprehensive bibliography of climate change-related literature for Romania is included, covering general references, EU policy, economics, and sector-specific studies.
• The report highlights the importance of baseline data, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation/ adaptation strategies.
• It serves as a living document, which will be updated as new data and strategies are developed.

Conclusion

The report provides a baseline assessment of Romania's climate change situation and outlines the key challenges and opportunities in various sectors. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy, institutional support, and effective implementation to meet EU climate goals and promote low-carbon green growth. The World Bank advisory service plays a crucial role in supporting the Government of Romania in this endeavor, with a focus on energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and policy integration.