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Biodiversity proofing of the EU budget
This study shows how more can be done to firstly avoid and minimize detrimental impacts of EU funding on biodiversity, and secondly to increase biodiversity benefits.
agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
cohesion policy
Common Fisheries Policy
energy
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Policy Integration
EU funding
financial instruments
fisheries
Habitats Directive
impact assessment
marine
policy instruments
regional policy
Strategic Environmental Assessment
structural funds
sustainability criteria
territorial cohesion
transport18 Feb 2013 -
Land use mapping for sustainable biofuels
IEEP and WWF join forces to define criteria and principles to guide the mapping of appropriate land use to ensure sustainable biofuel crops.
agriculture
biodiversity
bioenergy
biofuels
deforestation
land use15 Feb 2013 -
Improving measurement to manage through the 7th EAP: the role of indicators and accounting
This policy paper provides a brief overview of the context and state of play in the area of “measurement to manage”. It also outlines the needs for future action in this area and the potential role of the 7th EAP in improving the availability and use of indicators and accounts in the EU.
biodiversity
economics
ecosystem services
environmental action programme
Environmental Policy Integration
GDP
indicators
monitoring
policy instruments01 Feb 2013 -
Socio-economic importance of ecosystem services in the Nordic countries
New TEEB-inspired regional assessment (published on 31 January) shows that nature and its ecosystem services are of high socio-economic significance for the Nordic countries. In order to be truly sustainable, Nordic economic systems need to build on a more comprehensive appreciation and understanding of the value of natural capital.
agri-environment
biodiversity
carbon capture and storage
ecosystem services
financial instruments
fisheries
green economy
indicators
marine
Maritime Policy
Natura 2000
natural resources
nature conservation
payment for ecosystem services
regional policy
sustainable development
TEEB
water quality
wetland30 Jan 2013 -
Addressing ILUC? The European Commission’s proposal on indirect land use change
The European Commission’s proposal on indirect land use change – what’s in it for mitigating emissions? Read IEEP’s latest Biofuel ExChange briefing.
biodiversity
bioenergy
biofuels
land use
renewable energy
transport10 Jan 2013 -
Running out of time? Stepping up action for Europe's environment
New report by IEEP launched at high-level conference in Brussels.
biodiversity
climate change
ecosystem services
energy
enforcement
environmental action programme
environmental fiscal reform
Environmental Policy Integration
environmental taxation
environmentally harmful subsidies
EU 2020 strategy
EU budget
EU funding
governance
green economy
impact assessment
market based instruments
monitoring
natural resources
nature conservation
policy instruments
renewable energy
resource use
waste05 Dec 2012 -
Reforming environmentally harmful subsidies for a resource efficient Europe
The EU has a long-standing commitment to removing or phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS). However, progress has been slow and EHS remain an issue in most EU countries. The Eurozone crisis and stagnating economic performance in many countries provide an opportunity to put new momentum behind this agenda.
agriculture
biodiversity
biofuels
climate change
Common Fisheries Policy
environmental fiscal reform
environmentally harmful subsidies
EU 2020 strategy
fisheries
food
forestry
governance
green economy
protected area
waste
water05 Dec 2012 -
Increasing regional prosperity by investing in nature: Guidance to mainstream biodiversity
Investment in natural capital through the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems has a lot to offer for regional development. A new publication authored by IEEP provides guidance on integrating biodiversity into EU Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in 2014-2020.
biodiversity
ecosystem services
EU budget
financial instruments
Natura 2000
nature conservation
regional policy23 Oct 2012 -
Resource mobilisation at the heart of CBD COP discussions
The eyes of the world’s biodiversity community are on Hyderabad as Parties to the Convention tackle the pressing challenges faced in implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, including mobilising sufficient resources to translate the Plan into concrete action.
biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
Convention on Biological Diversity10 Oct 2012 -
Exploring key priorities and actions for the 7th EAP
This policy paper examines how the forthcoming 7EAP can contribute to protecting natural systems and improving the way in which we use natural resources. It also examines a number of cross-cutting actions needed to support the priorities of the 7EAP and ensure better delivery of EU environment policy.
biodiversity
eco-innovation
environmental action programme
environmental fiscal reform
governance
natural resources26 Sep 2012 -
Designing RDPs fit for the environment
Substantial changes to rural development regulation have been proposed which provide significant opportunities for Member States to deliver more for the environment. This report highlights some of these opportunities and sets out a series of principles and environmental priorities to help guide Member States in designing their future rural development programmes.
agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
CAP
climate change
public goods
water quality26 Sep 2012 -
Estimating the Overall Economic Value of the Benefits provided by the Natura 2000 Network
Estimated benefits provided to EU citizens from the EU’s Natura 2000 Network could be in the range of €200 to €300 billion a year.
biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
Birds Directive
climate change
ecological network
economics
ecosystem approach
ecosystem services
ecosystems
forestry
Habitats Directive
high nature value
Natura 2000
nature conservation
payment for ecosystem services
protected area
public goods
TEEB
water
water quality
wetland22 Jun 2012 -
Guidance to identify and address incentives which are harmful to biodiversity
Developed and tested by IEEP, this guidance document is a tool to identify incentives harmful to biodiversity to help the UK draw up a reform roadmap and thus meet a commitment under the CBD.
biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
economics
ecosystem services
environmentally harmful subsidies
EU 2020 strategy
policy instruments
sustainable development
TEEB18 Jun 2012 -
Maximising environmental benefits through Ecological Focus Areas
Of the three measures proposed to 'green' Pillar 1 direct payments, Ecological Focus Areas have the greatest potential to address a range of environmental concerns. How much of this potential is realised depends on a number of key factors discussed in this new IEEP report prepared at the request of the Land Use Policy Group.
agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
CAP
cross-compliance08 Jun 2012 -
Benefit Assessment Manual for Policy Makers: Assessment of Social and Economic Benefits of Enhanced Environmental Protection in the ENPI countries
This benefit Assessment Manual, originally for internal use, has been turned into a Benefit Assessment Manual for policy makers and experts for wider dissemination and provides an understanding of the methodologies applied for the country benefit assessments.
accession countries
air
air quality
better regulation
biodiversity
bioenergy
carbon
carbon capture and storage
climate and energy package
climate change
Convention on Biological Diversity
deforestation
desertification
economics
ecosystem services
ecosystems
fisheries
forestry
greenhouse gases
land degradation
land use
landfill
multilateral environmental agreements
natural resources
nature conservation
recycling
renewable energy
soil
sustainable development
urban
waste
water
water quality
water scarcity21 May 2012 -
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.
air
air quality
benefits of legislation
biodiversity
carbon
carbon capture and storage
climate and energy package
climate change
Convention on Biological Diversity
deforestation
desertification
economics
ecosystem services
ecosystems
fisheries
forestry
greenhouse gases
land degradation
land use
landfill
multilateral environmental agreements
natural resources
nature conservation
recycling
renewable energy
soil
sustainable development
urban
waste
water
water quality
water scarcity21 May 2012 -
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.
accession countries
air
air quality
benefits of legislation
biodiversity
carbon
carbon capture and storage
climate and energy package
climate change
Convention on Biological Diversity
deforestation
desertification
economics
ecosystem services
ecosystems
fisheries
forestry
greenhouse gases
land degradation
land use
landfill
multilateral environmental agreements
natural resources
nature conservation
recycling
renewable energy
soil
sustainable development
urban
waste
water
water quality
water scarcity21 May 2012 -
Consolidated report: Qualitative analysis key results and policy implications
There are still needs and opportunities for using sustainability indicators at different stages of the policy processes across all environmentally relevant policy areas.
biodiversity
cohesion policy
Common Fisheries Policy
Environmental Policy Integration
EU Sustainable Development Strategy
fisheries
GDP
green economy
indicators
sustainable development15 May 2012 -
Opportunities for a better use of indicators in policy-making
There remain a wide range of opportunities for making use of sustainability indicators at different stages of the policy process across all environmentally relevant policy areas.
biodiversity
cohesion policy
Common Fisheries Policy
Environmental Policy Integration
EU Sustainable Development Strategy
fisheries
GDP
green economy
indicators
sustainable development15 May 2012 -
Addressing the EU’s biodiversity goals through the CAP
What is the relationship between the management of agricultural land and biodiversity? To what extent are the EU’s biodiversity goals addressed through the CAP?
agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
CAP09 May 2012