The EU Water Blueprint: Assessing the policy options

The Water Blueprint proposes action to address 12 key problems for Europe’s waters. An IEEP led study found that improved guidance, information system, data exchange and funding were the best instruments to address many of these problems, with limited scope for new law.

EU waste law and better compliance: a journey into the unknown

The EU needs to make a big push to secure better compliance with existing waste law. Non-implementation of EU waste law endangers human health and the environment, distorts competition, and is estimated to cost a total of €90 billion a year.

EU waste law: the challenge of better compliance

Waste management in the EU is improving, but implementation by the Member States of EU waste legislation remains patchy. This paper makes suggestions on how better compliance could be achieved.

Analysis for European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) Countries and the Russian Federation on social and economic benefits of enhanced environmental protection – Egypt Country Report

There are considerable benefits from taking immediate action to address the environmental problems facing Egypt, including in the area of air pollution, water quality and infrastructures and waste management, and safeguarding its natural heritage.

Regional Synthesis Report: ENPI South - Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, occupied Palestinian territory, Syria and Tunisia

Investing in improving environmental standards in the ENPI South countries would offer huge benefits in terms of cost savings, improved security (food, water, energy and climate), and improved quality of life.

The benefits associated with Sites of Special Scientific Interest in England and Wales

A report on the benefits provided to society by Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in England and Wales was just published. The study, led by GHK with support from others including IEEP, examines the range of ecosystem services provided by the network of SSSIs and estimates the monetary value of protecting them.

Environmental administration in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and benefits assessment for fYRoM and other countries of South Eastern Europe - Task 2

This study explored and estimated the environmental, economic and social benefits that are likely to arise from the full implementation of the EU environmental legislation (the 'acquis Communautaire') ...

Guidance document for data collection and analysis - Assessing costs and benefits of potential incentive schemes for biodiversity conservation

The guidance document outlines the methodology used in the context of study 'Complementary Financing for Environment in the Context of Accession – Innovative Sources’. This study was carried out by WWF ...

Setting the Environmental Agenda for the UK Presidency

IEEP Briefing on the Eurovignette Directive and Proposed Amendment

Promoting the Socio Economic Benefits of Natura 2000

Promoting the Socio-Economic Benefits of Natura 2000, Conference Proceedings

Promoting the Socio Economic Benefits of Natura 2000 Case study: Belgium

Promoting the Socio-Economic Benefits of Natura 2000 Case study: Belgium

A joint project between IEEP and WWF to promote the social and economic benefits of Natura 2000. The project involved six case studies looking at proposed Natura 2000 sites in Austria, Belgium, Denmark ...

Promoting the Socio-Economic Benefits of Natura 2000 Case Study: Spain

Promoting the Socio-Economic Benefits of Natura 2000 Case study: Latvia

Promoting the Socio Economic Benefits of Natura 2000 Case study: Spain (Spanish)

Promoting the Socio Economic Benefits of Natura 2000 Case study: Denmark (Danish)

Promoting the Socio-Economic Benefitsof Natura 2000 Case study: Denmark

A joint project between IEEP and WWF to promote the social and economic benefits of Natura 2000. The project involved six case studies looking at proposed Natura 2000 sites in Austria, Belgium, Denmark ...