This Theme will
focus on the establishment of a regionally coordinated network of national status and
trend monitoring programs and the subsequent development of Environmental Quality
Objectives for the Caspian Sea. Specially, ERACL theme provides the following services:
(1) Assess and synthesize major sources of contamination. (2) Develop Quality
Assurance/Quality Control specifications for environmental chemical analysis. (3)
Coordination of pilot monitoring activities. (4) Coordination of regional training
exercises in monitoring. (5) Coordination of regional multi-disciplinary expert
consultations to develop common environmental objectives and standards for different water
use in the Caspian region. The theme will closely collaborate with the Center for
Contaminant Abatement and Control Policies and Procedures, the Data and Information
Management theme, and the Biodiversity Center for the development of region wide program
for monitoring the biological effects of pollution to be incorporated in the region
monitoring strategy. The theme will collaborate with National Monitoring Networks and
research institutions in all Caspian countries, international research programs and
project and bodies such as IAEA Marine Environment Laboratory (MEL), IOC Expert Groups,
UNEP, WHO, WMO, NGOs or similar agencies.
Major Responsibilities
Develop a work plan and implement activities in the respective thematic
areas,
Responsible regional coordination within areas of competency,
Organize and conduct working groups and training within the areas of
competency
Develop relevant regional recommendations, guidance and strategy within
the areas of competency,
Assist in the development of TDA and PIP,
Assist in the development and implementation of the National Action
Plans ( NAPs) and Strategic Action Program(SAP),
Contribute in scientific and technical advice to the formulation of
proposal for national and regional actions and donor funding,
Make a Network with national and international institutions and
specialists in the respective focal areas,
Prepare and implement regional pilot projects,
Make liaison closely with National Intersectoral Coordinating Committee
and PCU,
Contribute scientific and technical expertise to CEP information system
development and public awareness activities,
Cooperate with other Caspian Regional Thematic Centers,
Develop and maintain a Database Management System within areas of
competency.
Identify possible mechanisms of financial support for closely related
and essential activities that currently not covered by the GEF budget,
Assess and synthesize major sources of contamination,
Develop Quality Assurance/Quality Control specifications for the
environmental chemical analysis,
Coordinate pilot monitoring activities,
Coordinate regional exercises in monitoring ,
Coordinate regional multi-disciplinary expert consultations to develop
common environment objectives and standards for different water uses in the Caspian
region.
Location:
Theme for Effective Regional Assessment of Contaminant Levels
Department of Environment
Marine Environment Research Bureau
187, Nejatollahi St, PO Box 15875-5181
Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
Regional Consultant: Mr. Mohammad Reza Sheikholeslami
Tel.: +9821 8808776; 8901096
Fax: +9821 8907223; 8901269
E-mail: mrnsheikh@yahoo.com
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