On the borders of Central European Countries, such as between Romania, Rep. Moldova and Ukraine, problems of cross –border pollution, management of natural resources, (especially affecting rivers and lakes straddling the borders), require a wide range of actions concerned with developing new approaches at different levels including:

· Studies to assess current conditions and resources, environmental education, awareness raising; information in schools, enterprises, community organisations, and amongst community population, in general;

· Pilot actions in conservation, waste management, etc; development of new production techniques and products which are more environmentally –friendly;

· Promoting actions to reduce waste and find new ways to recycle waste; joint planning and co-ordination of services to deal with emergencies, such as spillage, etc.

· Harmonisation of the targets and basic principles based on which the trans-boundary water management is developed.

· Involving the public in the development of water protection policy as water protection is a task of the community and serves public welfare.