Joint Decision No. 846 validating the National Strategy for Medium and Long-Term Flood Risk Management.

This Joint Decision emphasizes the strategic importance of integrated water management, climate change adaptation, and flood risk mitigation within the broader legal framework of national laws and European policies. The Strategy aims to enhance institutional coordination, legal clarity, and comprehensive flood risk assessment, with a focus on sustainable development and environmental protection, aligning with international commitments such as the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal. Key measures outlined include the development and updating of flood hazard and risk maps, flood risk management plans, and the implementation of measures categorized into prevention, protection, and resilience enhancement. The Strategy advocates for a combination of structural and non-structural measures, including green infrastructure, natural flood management, land use regulation, and public awareness campaigns. Specific objectives involve protecting populations and assets, reducing damages, and increasing flood resilience by 2035, with quantifiable targets such as protecting over 50% of at-risk populations and properties, and reducing annual damages from floods. The action plan details institutional responsibilities, funding sources—including European Union funds, national budgets, and private investments—and emphasizes the importance of stakeholder consultation and legal compliance. Implementation mechanisms involve cyclical monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, with responsibilities assigned to central and local authorities, including MMAP, ANAR, and other ministries. The Strategy specifies timelines from 2024 to 2035, with periodic reviews every six years, and highlights procedural aspects such as inter-institutional protocols, capacity building, and legislative amendments to support effective execution. Stakeholder engagement, procedural coordination, and enforcement are integral to the outlined approach, ensuring alignment with European policies and national legal provisions.