
Reorganization of ENV Working Groups by Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications
Explore the reorganization of environmental working groups by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications, focusing on the need for better management structures and improved participation to enhance ICAO activities. Learn about the new group structures and the driving factors behind this initiative.
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Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications ECAC: Reorganization of ENV Working Groups Karl Koefoed, Senior Adviser, Ministry of Transport and Communications N-ALM Reykjavik 30-31 May 2017 Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications
ECAC Process Discussions started following the 39th ICAO Assembly 2016 Initiative of ECAC Directors General (Co-ordinating Committee) Internal discussions within ECAC Consultation with ECAC Member States Recommendation made to ECAC DGCA ECAC DGCA adoption on 4 May 2017 Transition phase in the months ahead New structure will enter into force on 1 November 2017 (at the latest) Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications 09 July 2025 2
Why reorganize? Expansion of ICAO activies seen over many years MBM / CORSIA work to be done in the CAEP following 39th Assembly Need for a better management structure / reporting to DGCAs Fragmentation of groups groups established according to arising needs Many groups members did not actively participate Groups more stremalined information / production Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications 09 July 2025 3
Current group structure Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications 9. juli 2025 4
New groups Environmental Programme Management Group (EPMG) - Ensuring reporting to DGs / Political orientation European Aviation and Enviroment Working Group (EAEG) - European CAEP coordination - Focused on production / active participation - Also open to "Non-CAEP members" (transparency) ECAC Environmental Forum - Very broad group with stakeholders and third countries - Information sharing and best practices Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications 09 July 2025 5
New groups structure Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications 9. juli 2025 6
Our assessment Grateful for this work, needed to be done CAEP transparency issue key for well-functioning of the EAEG Need for a subgroup to the EAEG on MBM? Involvement and expertise of Commission, EASA, and Eurocontrol needed in both the Forum and the EAEG MBM: Written consultations proved very effective in the lead-up to the 39th ICAO Assembly, could be repeated on later occasions Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications 09 July 2025 7