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The document outlines the structure and process for developing the 2020 State of the Environment Report (SOER 2020) by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The SOER 2020 will assess the state of Europe's environment across various themes like biodiversity, freshwater, land and soil, and climate change. It will also examine progress toward objectives of the 7th European Action Program. The structure includes thematic and sectoral assessments, an evaluation of 7th EAP progress, and an outlook on Europe's long-term sustainability challenges and prospects. The land and soil chapter will analyze trends in soil functioning, threats like pollution and erosion, and impacts on ecosystems services. Data will be drawn from various sources to develop the integrated assessment.
The document discusses objectives and developments regarding cooperation between the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS) and the Eurosoil 2020 congress. It aims to foster soil science, support soil scientists, facilitate policy information, and cover all parts of soil science. Specific goals include renewing the ECSSS, making the congress affordable and inclusive, organizing themes around UN Sustainable Development Goals, and calling for symposia in 2018. Next steps include ECSSS meetings in 2018 to discuss information and adopt revised statutes, and a call for Eurosoil symposia.
The document outlines recent initiatives by YPEKA, the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change in Greece, to promote sustainable development of Greek islands. These initiatives include developing a special framework for aquaculture spatial planning, a framework for coastal zone and island spatial planning, revising existing regional spatial plans, protecting insular wetlands through new legislation, and establishing green insular communities through funding and projects focused on renewable energy and resource management. The initiatives aim to facilitate sustainable economic activities and development on Greek islands while protecting the environment.
This document discusses Pillar 1 of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) which aims to promote sustainable soil management. It provides background on increasing soil degradation and the need for urgent action. The main objectives and recommendations of Pillar 1 are outlined, which include identifying and implementing sustainable soil management practices. Barriers to adoption need to be assessed and monitoring systems developed. Case studies and networks will be mapped and linked. The specific European context is also discussed, including key soil threats. Outputs will include recommendations on identifying appropriate practices, supporting sustainable agriculture, and developing a monitoring system. The document proposes actions and outcomes to work towards these recommendations.
The document provides an overview of the EEA and Eionet model for assessing soil condition in Europe. It involves 1800 soil experts from 39 countries and over 400 institutions who are organized into National Focal Points, National Reference Centers for Soil, and the European Topic Centre on Urban, Land and Soil Systems. The assessment will involve collecting data from national experts to evaluate threats to soil functions across Europe in the 2020/2021 European Soil Condition Assessment. This will cover physical, chemical, and biological degradation of soils and provide country-specific summaries to update understanding of soil trends and challenges.
This document outlines recommendations and actions from Pillar 3 of the European Soil Partnership to promote targeted soil research for Europe and beyond. It identifies four main recommendations:
1. Define a prioritized soil research agenda for Europe to address knowledge gaps and synergies across disciplines and policy areas.
2. Create strategic links between researchers, end-users, and funders to embed soil research priorities into programs and projects at global, European, and national levels.
3. Compile information on the return on investment of soil research to demonstrate its cross-cutting importance for environmental and societal challenges.
4. Develop an online platform to inventory existing soil research partners, facilities, and programs across Europe to serve as
Clima east synergies with fleg ii lengyel 2013 10 01ENPI FLEG
This document provides an overview of the ClimaEast project, which aims to support countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts. The project will run from 2012-2016 with a budget of €7 million from the European Commission. Key activities will include building understanding of EU climate policy, developing national climate strategies, supporting emissions trading systems, and assessing climate vulnerability. The project will also seek synergies with the FLEG II forestry initiative by providing expertise on topics like forestry data reporting and sectoral climate plans. Contact information is provided for the implementing consortium led by HTSPE and offices in Brussels, Moscow, and Tbilisi.
The document outlines the structure and process for developing the 2020 State of the Environment Report (SOER 2020) by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The SOER 2020 will assess the state of Europe's environment across various themes like biodiversity, freshwater, land and soil, and climate change. It will also examine progress toward objectives of the 7th European Action Program. The structure includes thematic and sectoral assessments, an evaluation of 7th EAP progress, and an outlook on Europe's long-term sustainability challenges and prospects. The land and soil chapter will analyze trends in soil functioning, threats like pollution and erosion, and impacts on ecosystems services. Data will be drawn from various sources to develop the integrated assessment.
The document discusses objectives and developments regarding cooperation between the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS) and the Eurosoil 2020 congress. It aims to foster soil science, support soil scientists, facilitate policy information, and cover all parts of soil science. Specific goals include renewing the ECSSS, making the congress affordable and inclusive, organizing themes around UN Sustainable Development Goals, and calling for symposia in 2018. Next steps include ECSSS meetings in 2018 to discuss information and adopt revised statutes, and a call for Eurosoil symposia.
The document outlines recent initiatives by YPEKA, the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change in Greece, to promote sustainable development of Greek islands. These initiatives include developing a special framework for aquaculture spatial planning, a framework for coastal zone and island spatial planning, revising existing regional spatial plans, protecting insular wetlands through new legislation, and establishing green insular communities through funding and projects focused on renewable energy and resource management. The initiatives aim to facilitate sustainable economic activities and development on Greek islands while protecting the environment.
This document discusses Pillar 1 of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) which aims to promote sustainable soil management. It provides background on increasing soil degradation and the need for urgent action. The main objectives and recommendations of Pillar 1 are outlined, which include identifying and implementing sustainable soil management practices. Barriers to adoption need to be assessed and monitoring systems developed. Case studies and networks will be mapped and linked. The specific European context is also discussed, including key soil threats. Outputs will include recommendations on identifying appropriate practices, supporting sustainable agriculture, and developing a monitoring system. The document proposes actions and outcomes to work towards these recommendations.
The document provides an overview of the EEA and Eionet model for assessing soil condition in Europe. It involves 1800 soil experts from 39 countries and over 400 institutions who are organized into National Focal Points, National Reference Centers for Soil, and the European Topic Centre on Urban, Land and Soil Systems. The assessment will involve collecting data from national experts to evaluate threats to soil functions across Europe in the 2020/2021 European Soil Condition Assessment. This will cover physical, chemical, and biological degradation of soils and provide country-specific summaries to update understanding of soil trends and challenges.
This document outlines recommendations and actions from Pillar 3 of the European Soil Partnership to promote targeted soil research for Europe and beyond. It identifies four main recommendations:
1. Define a prioritized soil research agenda for Europe to address knowledge gaps and synergies across disciplines and policy areas.
2. Create strategic links between researchers, end-users, and funders to embed soil research priorities into programs and projects at global, European, and national levels.
3. Compile information on the return on investment of soil research to demonstrate its cross-cutting importance for environmental and societal challenges.
4. Develop an online platform to inventory existing soil research partners, facilities, and programs across Europe to serve as
Mr. Arwin Jones on the ESP proposed plan of activities for Pillar 2 (Implementation Plan) at the 4th ESP Plenary Meeting, held in FAO headquarters, 10 - 12 May 2017.
Pillar 2 aims to encourage investment, technical cooperation, policy, education, awareness and extension related to soils. It addresses the lack of societal awareness of soils and lack of education that underlie unsustainable land management. Pillar 2 outputs include improving appreciation of soils through educational resources, outreach materials and engagement. It also supports soil policy development and sustainable soil management through initiatives like the EU Soil Expert Group and conferences. Pillar 2 strengthens scientific cooperation and technical exchange through funding programs and research calls. The overall goal is to foster investment and demonstrate returns to benefit society.
The document discusses a request for information on the status of soil pollution in different regions to contribute to an upcoming global symposium. It notes an initial very short deadline was extended after comments. It then summarizes the status of existing assessments and data on soil pollution in Europe that have been compiled in reports over the last 15 years from various organizations. It provides examples of these European assessments and lists various knowledge sources on soil contamination in Europe to draw from without starting from scratch. Finally, it proposes that ESP national focal points contribute brief country assessments on soil pollution using a standardized set of questions to contribute to an extended regional report for Europe.
The document discusses the Links4Soils project and the Alpine Soil Partnership (AlpSP) that it aims to establish. The Links4Soils project seeks to [1] link soil knowledge and experts across the Alps, [2] introduce cooperation between experts and authorities on soil management, and [3] raise awareness about soils and sustainable practices. Two key deliverables are the Alpine Soil Partnership and Alpine Soil Platform. The Partnership will be a voluntary community committed to soil protection in the Alps. The Platform will be a web resource for soil information, best practices, experts, and knowledge sharing. The Partnership will conduct activities like raising awareness and promoting sustainable practices to support
The document outlines Greece's national policy for the exploitation of mineral resources. The policy aims to:
1. Ensure a sufficient and sustainable supply of mineral resources to support social and economic development, while protecting the environment and public health.
2. Promote best practices for efficient and sustainable mineral production, use, recycling, and environmental rehabilitation.
3. Support education and research on geosciences.
4. Balance mineral extraction with local community needs and regional development.
This document discusses the CIRCASA project, which aims to coordinate international research cooperation on soil carbon sequestration in agriculture. The project has 24 partners and seeks to (1) strengthen the international research community; (2) improve understanding of soil carbon sequestration; (3) co-design a strategic research agenda; and (4) create an International Research Consortium. It will involve stocktaking research, reviewing knowledge gaps, engaging stakeholders, and establishing regional hubs to facilitate research collaboration. The goal is to advance scientific understanding and develop strategies to increase soil carbon storage through agricultural practices.
Presentation - Scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related cli...OECD Environment
This document summarizes a presentation on scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related climate risks. It finds that while there is growing international and domestic policy support for nature-based solutions, key challenges remain around governance arrangements, policies, regulatory requirements, technical capacity, and funding. The presentation recommends further mainstreaming nature-based solutions across sectors, improving tools and guidelines, building technical capacity, and enhancing access to dedicated funding streams.
This document outlines key opportunity areas for an EU research and innovation policy agenda on nature-based solutions. It identifies four main goals: 1) enhancing sustainable urbanization, 2) restoring degraded ecosystems, 3) developing climate change adaptation and mitigation, and 4) improving risk management and resilience. For each goal, nature-based solutions could address environmental, social, and economic challenges in sustainable ways. Specifically, for sustainable urbanization, nature-based solutions support green economic development, environmental protection, and social well-being in cities facing increasing urbanization.
Item 6b. Strategic planning for delivering water sector reform and SDGsOECD Environment
This document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as it relates to strategic documents in the water sector. It provides background on the EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership countries and explains that SEAs are required under the Espoo Convention Protocol to evaluate environmental consequences of plans and programs. The document then gives examples of SEAs conducted for the National Water Strategy of Belarus and the River Basin Management Plan for the Alazani-Iori River Basin in Georgia.
Presentation - Scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related cli...OECD Environment
Hungary faces several challenges regarding nature-based solutions (NBS) to address water-related climate risks. There is low awareness of NBS and a lack of supportive legal and regulatory frameworks. Expertise needs strengthening as grey infrastructure projects often dominate. However, political and economic factors could support NBS, and Hungary has local expertise and networks. The Structural Reform Support Programme aims to mainstream NBS into policies and help municipalities enforce green-blue infrastructure. Related strategies and projects include the EU Strategy for the Danube Region and an INTERREG program for the Tisza River Basin. Useful links provide studies, meetings, and examples of NBS projects in Hungarian municipalities.
Tunisia: Combat Desertification and Land Degradation in Tunisiaelodieperrat
Tunisia has implemented programs to combat desertification and land degradation since 1998. The National Action Program addresses strategies, projects, and rural development programs. Institutions were created and over $1.5 billion invested from 1990-2011 in soil and water conservation and forestry programs. This improved forest cover and protected areas. Tunisia is aligning its National Action Program with the UNCCD's 10-year strategy and will continue reforestation, pasture improvement, and updating degradation maps from 2012-2016 as desertification affects 54% of the country.
1. The document discusses developing a territorial approach for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union.
2. It outlines how some elements of territorial targeting have already been introduced into the CAP's first and second pillars. Territorial approaches have also been fully developed in Leader programs across Europe.
3. The key principles of rural integrated territorial programs are that they take a place-based approach, integrate different policy instruments, and involve local actors through partnerships.
Session 3 - Implementing SEA practice in Azerbaijan by Aysel BabayevaOECD Environment
Implementing SEA in practice: SEA of the National Strategy on the Use of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in Azerbaijan for the years 2015 – 2020, presentation by Aysel Babayeva, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Azerbaijan
The European Commission provides support to the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and the European Soil Partnership (ESP). It has allocated €1 million in funding to the GSP from 2019-2020 and €150,000 to support various ESP activities. The Commission aims to link ESP and EU policies through initiatives related to soil protection, research, monitoring, and awareness raising. Key policy priorities include implementing soil-related UN Sustainable Development Goals, developing potential new EU soil policy initiatives, integrating soil considerations in the new Common Agricultural Policy and climate policies, and better synergies between international soil initiatives. Ongoing soil degradation challenges in the EU include loss of soil organic carbon, erosion, contamination, and sealing.
This document summarizes Kenya's efforts to develop a national climate change action plan. It outlines Kenya's vulnerability to climate change impacts and its existing climate strategies. The national climate change action plan was developed through stakeholder consultations and aims to implement the national climate change response strategy. It identifies priority adaptation and mitigation actions across sectors. The action plan also analyzes Kenya's emission reduction potential and enables mainstreaming of climate change into development planning. Next steps include finalizing climate change policies and legislation, implementing priority adaptation actions, and preparing programs to reduce emissions from sectors like energy and agriculture.
Discussion Paper_The ELC and its relevance to EU landscape policy_AJ ffrench_...Aidan J ffrench
The document discusses the European Landscape Convention (ELC) and its relevance to EU landscape policy. It provides background on the ELC, which aims to promote landscape protection, management, and planning across Europe. While 30 European countries have ratified the ELC, implementation has been variable due to a lack of political will and financial/administrative constraints. The document argues that reforming the EU's Common Agricultural Policy presents an opportunity to better support landscape goals in line with the ELC, including through rural development programs, agri-environment measures, and recognizing landscapes as a social value.
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for managing coastal sand dunes in Europe. It notes that while conservation projects have made progress in places like the Netherlands, the overall condition of European dunes remains poor according to EU reports. Key challenges include the large-scale loss of natural dune habitat, interference with natural dynamics, and a lack of integrated management approaches across countries. Opportunities exist to strengthen scientific collaboration, improve communication of dynamic management approaches, and build networks to share best practices. The document analyzes EU habitat reports and recommendations from workshops to identify priorities for increasing conservation efforts over the next decade.
Mr. Arwin Jones on the ESP proposed plan of activities for Pillar 2 (Implementation Plan) at the 4th ESP Plenary Meeting, held in FAO headquarters, 10 - 12 May 2017.
Pillar 2 aims to encourage investment, technical cooperation, policy, education, awareness and extension related to soils. It addresses the lack of societal awareness of soils and lack of education that underlie unsustainable land management. Pillar 2 outputs include improving appreciation of soils through educational resources, outreach materials and engagement. It also supports soil policy development and sustainable soil management through initiatives like the EU Soil Expert Group and conferences. Pillar 2 strengthens scientific cooperation and technical exchange through funding programs and research calls. The overall goal is to foster investment and demonstrate returns to benefit society.
The document discusses a request for information on the status of soil pollution in different regions to contribute to an upcoming global symposium. It notes an initial very short deadline was extended after comments. It then summarizes the status of existing assessments and data on soil pollution in Europe that have been compiled in reports over the last 15 years from various organizations. It provides examples of these European assessments and lists various knowledge sources on soil contamination in Europe to draw from without starting from scratch. Finally, it proposes that ESP national focal points contribute brief country assessments on soil pollution using a standardized set of questions to contribute to an extended regional report for Europe.
The document discusses the Links4Soils project and the Alpine Soil Partnership (AlpSP) that it aims to establish. The Links4Soils project seeks to [1] link soil knowledge and experts across the Alps, [2] introduce cooperation between experts and authorities on soil management, and [3] raise awareness about soils and sustainable practices. Two key deliverables are the Alpine Soil Partnership and Alpine Soil Platform. The Partnership will be a voluntary community committed to soil protection in the Alps. The Platform will be a web resource for soil information, best practices, experts, and knowledge sharing. The Partnership will conduct activities like raising awareness and promoting sustainable practices to support
The document outlines Greece's national policy for the exploitation of mineral resources. The policy aims to:
1. Ensure a sufficient and sustainable supply of mineral resources to support social and economic development, while protecting the environment and public health.
2. Promote best practices for efficient and sustainable mineral production, use, recycling, and environmental rehabilitation.
3. Support education and research on geosciences.
4. Balance mineral extraction with local community needs and regional development.
This document discusses the CIRCASA project, which aims to coordinate international research cooperation on soil carbon sequestration in agriculture. The project has 24 partners and seeks to (1) strengthen the international research community; (2) improve understanding of soil carbon sequestration; (3) co-design a strategic research agenda; and (4) create an International Research Consortium. It will involve stocktaking research, reviewing knowledge gaps, engaging stakeholders, and establishing regional hubs to facilitate research collaboration. The goal is to advance scientific understanding and develop strategies to increase soil carbon storage through agricultural practices.
Presentation - Scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related cli...OECD Environment
This document summarizes a presentation on scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related climate risks. It finds that while there is growing international and domestic policy support for nature-based solutions, key challenges remain around governance arrangements, policies, regulatory requirements, technical capacity, and funding. The presentation recommends further mainstreaming nature-based solutions across sectors, improving tools and guidelines, building technical capacity, and enhancing access to dedicated funding streams.
This document outlines key opportunity areas for an EU research and innovation policy agenda on nature-based solutions. It identifies four main goals: 1) enhancing sustainable urbanization, 2) restoring degraded ecosystems, 3) developing climate change adaptation and mitigation, and 4) improving risk management and resilience. For each goal, nature-based solutions could address environmental, social, and economic challenges in sustainable ways. Specifically, for sustainable urbanization, nature-based solutions support green economic development, environmental protection, and social well-being in cities facing increasing urbanization.
Item 6b. Strategic planning for delivering water sector reform and SDGsOECD Environment
This document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as it relates to strategic documents in the water sector. It provides background on the EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership countries and explains that SEAs are required under the Espoo Convention Protocol to evaluate environmental consequences of plans and programs. The document then gives examples of SEAs conducted for the National Water Strategy of Belarus and the River Basin Management Plan for the Alazani-Iori River Basin in Georgia.
Presentation - Scaling up nature-based solutions to address water-related cli...OECD Environment
Hungary faces several challenges regarding nature-based solutions (NBS) to address water-related climate risks. There is low awareness of NBS and a lack of supportive legal and regulatory frameworks. Expertise needs strengthening as grey infrastructure projects often dominate. However, political and economic factors could support NBS, and Hungary has local expertise and networks. The Structural Reform Support Programme aims to mainstream NBS into policies and help municipalities enforce green-blue infrastructure. Related strategies and projects include the EU Strategy for the Danube Region and an INTERREG program for the Tisza River Basin. Useful links provide studies, meetings, and examples of NBS projects in Hungarian municipalities.
Tunisia: Combat Desertification and Land Degradation in Tunisiaelodieperrat
Tunisia has implemented programs to combat desertification and land degradation since 1998. The National Action Program addresses strategies, projects, and rural development programs. Institutions were created and over $1.5 billion invested from 1990-2011 in soil and water conservation and forestry programs. This improved forest cover and protected areas. Tunisia is aligning its National Action Program with the UNCCD's 10-year strategy and will continue reforestation, pasture improvement, and updating degradation maps from 2012-2016 as desertification affects 54% of the country.
1. The document discusses developing a territorial approach for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union.
2. It outlines how some elements of territorial targeting have already been introduced into the CAP's first and second pillars. Territorial approaches have also been fully developed in Leader programs across Europe.
3. The key principles of rural integrated territorial programs are that they take a place-based approach, integrate different policy instruments, and involve local actors through partnerships.
Session 3 - Implementing SEA practice in Azerbaijan by Aysel BabayevaOECD Environment
Implementing SEA in practice: SEA of the National Strategy on the Use of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in Azerbaijan for the years 2015 – 2020, presentation by Aysel Babayeva, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Azerbaijan
The European Commission provides support to the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) and the European Soil Partnership (ESP). It has allocated €1 million in funding to the GSP from 2019-2020 and €150,000 to support various ESP activities. The Commission aims to link ESP and EU policies through initiatives related to soil protection, research, monitoring, and awareness raising. Key policy priorities include implementing soil-related UN Sustainable Development Goals, developing potential new EU soil policy initiatives, integrating soil considerations in the new Common Agricultural Policy and climate policies, and better synergies between international soil initiatives. Ongoing soil degradation challenges in the EU include loss of soil organic carbon, erosion, contamination, and sealing.
This document summarizes Kenya's efforts to develop a national climate change action plan. It outlines Kenya's vulnerability to climate change impacts and its existing climate strategies. The national climate change action plan was developed through stakeholder consultations and aims to implement the national climate change response strategy. It identifies priority adaptation and mitigation actions across sectors. The action plan also analyzes Kenya's emission reduction potential and enables mainstreaming of climate change into development planning. Next steps include finalizing climate change policies and legislation, implementing priority adaptation actions, and preparing programs to reduce emissions from sectors like energy and agriculture.
Discussion Paper_The ELC and its relevance to EU landscape policy_AJ ffrench_...Aidan J ffrench
The document discusses the European Landscape Convention (ELC) and its relevance to EU landscape policy. It provides background on the ELC, which aims to promote landscape protection, management, and planning across Europe. While 30 European countries have ratified the ELC, implementation has been variable due to a lack of political will and financial/administrative constraints. The document argues that reforming the EU's Common Agricultural Policy presents an opportunity to better support landscape goals in line with the ELC, including through rural development programs, agri-environment measures, and recognizing landscapes as a social value.
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for managing coastal sand dunes in Europe. It notes that while conservation projects have made progress in places like the Netherlands, the overall condition of European dunes remains poor according to EU reports. Key challenges include the large-scale loss of natural dune habitat, interference with natural dynamics, and a lack of integrated management approaches across countries. Opportunities exist to strengthen scientific collaboration, improve communication of dynamic management approaches, and build networks to share best practices. The document analyzes EU habitat reports and recommendations from workshops to identify priorities for increasing conservation efforts over the next decade.
Uganda has experienced mainstreaming biodiversity through its UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN).
The presentation outlines Uganda's experience with BIOFIN, including taking stock of biodiversity facts, policies, expenditures and developing a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. It also discusses other biodiversity funding mechanisms and the process of mainstreaming biodiversity into national development plans and infrastructure projects.
Key challenges to mainstreaming include limited funding, population growth, lack of data, and prioritizing physical infrastructure over natural resources. However, opportunities exist in areas like value addition to biodiversity products, improved markets, employment, and developing payment for ecosystem services programs.
The following analysis looks at the problem areas identified in the latest State of the Environment Report and assesses how well the Green Deal’s policy proposals address the targets and objectives deemed unlikely to be met by 2020.
This document summarizes the outcomes of the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-10) and 5th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (MOP-5), which took place in Nagoya, Japan in 2010. Key outcomes included the adoption of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 containing 20 biodiversity targets, and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing. The document outlines the targets and goals of the Strategic Plan, as well as decisions made regarding implementation mechanisms like national biodiversity strategy and action plans, capacity building, and resource mobilization. It also provides context on the status of
This document summarizes a presentation on implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and other outcomes from the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-10) and 5th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (MOP-5), held in Nagoya, Japan in 2010. Key outcomes from COP-10 and MOP-5 included the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing, the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and decisions establishing the UN Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020. The document outlines the goals and targets of the Strategic
This document summarizes reviews of 140 projects funded under the Environment and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources including Energy (ENRTP) thematic programme. It finds that the projects successfully addressed most objectives of the ENRTP strategy and related calls for proposals. Specifically, the projects built capacity of stakeholders, strengthened civil society participation, and developed tools for monitoring natural resources. However, the level of achievement could only be partially assessed as most projects were still ongoing at the time of review.
The document summarizes the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity. It outlines the vision and mission of the plan, which is to take action to halt biodiversity loss by 2020. It describes the five strategic goals and 20 targets of the plan related to mainstreaming biodiversity, reducing pressures on biodiversity from areas like agriculture and pollution, safeguarding ecosystems and species diversity, enhancing benefits from biodiversity, and improving implementation through participation, knowledge and capacity building. National governments will develop own targets and update biodiversity strategies and action plans to fulfill commitments of the plan through regional capacity building workshops.
Panel discussion about European Agenda on Soil and Land ManagementSimon Moolenaar
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Approaches to Green Infrastructure Implementation in EU Member States
1. www.ieep.eu
Approaches to Green Infrastructure
Implementation in EU Member
States
“Planning for biodiversity” Conference - Warsaw, 7-9
November 2011
Leonardo Mazza,
IEEP
2. Content of this presentation
I. General background on GI
v Context: on-going study on the topic
v Possible definition of GI & implications
v Scope/focus of this presentation
II. Policy tools and instruments for GI
Implementation
v Structured around examples of spatial
planning and land-use measures
supporting GI
v Role of other tools & instruments also
highlighted
2
4. Context: on-going work
v IEEP currently leading “Green Infrastructure Implementation
and Efficiency”- study for DG ENV
v Most findings presented here today have emerged from the
work done in the context of this study – the project is still on-
going – results not been approved by the Commission yet
v Green infrastructure relatively new and flexible term: has been
interpreted in different ways since no official definition
exists
v Early in the project IEEP liaised with other contractors working
on DG ENV studies relating to GI to agree on a working
definition of GI
4
5. A possible definition
Working definition of green infrastructure derived for the project
work:
“Green infrastructure is the network of natural and semi-natural areas,
features and green spaces in rural and urban, terrestrial, freshwater,
coastal and marine areas, which together
* enhance ecosystem health and resilience,
* contribute to biodiversity conservation and
* benefit human populations through the maintenance and
enhancement of ecosystem services”.
“Green infrastructure can be strengthened through strategic and co-
ordinated initiatives that focus on maintaining, restoring, improving
and connecting existing areas and features as well as creating new
areas and features”. (Ecologic et al., 2011)
=> Should not be seen as an official definition 5
6. A wide range of objectives/benefits
Green infrastructure policy interventions may pursue
a wide range of objectives, including:
*biodiversity conservation/ecosystem resilience,
*climate change mitigation/adaptation,
*water quality improvement,
*flood/disaster control,
*coastal protection,
*recreation,
*human health (e.g. improved air quality)
=> Typically, GI initiatives will pursue several
objectives simultaneously but may occasionally
pursue only one of these explicitly 6
7. Variety of contexts
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Initiatives reported as implementing the Green infrastructure take
place in a variety of contexts.
To name just a few:
v use of GI in and around urban areas, e.g. for micro-climate
regulation, water provision, recreation, urban biodiversity
v wetlands & floodplains restored and managed for flood risk
management, climate change adaptation/mitigation,
biodiversity, increase in overall resilience
v multifunctional use of GI in farmland, forests & coastal
areas, e.g. provision of food, wood, recreation, biodiversity
conservation, etc.
8. Focus of this presentation
v GI Implementation potentially an extremely vast field. A broad
interpretation of the GI concept implies that its “implementation” in
EU Member States may:
o take very different forms;
o rely on a variety of policy tools and instruments;
o may affect a broad range of natural landscape features in
multiple ways.
v Existing measures generally combine different policy tools and
instruments to protect, manage and develop Europe’s green
infrastructure.
v This presentation focuses on initiatives which have spatial
planning and land-use related measures at their core but also
highlights some of the tools & instrument have supported their
implementation and increased their effectiveness
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10. Policy instruments & tools -
overview
Often, GI policy measures in the area of spatial planning
and land-use management build on instruments falling in
the category of:
strategies & action plans and regulation & planning
They are however generally supported by or combined with
instruments and tools in the areas of:
• Information gathering and mapping
• Economic/ market instruments
• Public investments
• Communication and advisory measures
• Governance/institutional innovation or reform
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11. Strategies and Action Plans
v Set out overall strategic approach to Green
Infrastructure provision, often with implications for
planning:
v Non-binding, strategic document identifying need to take
measures
v Can potentially include (new) objectives (including
targets) or outline general principles; may announce
concrete measures
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12. Regulation and Spatial Planning
v Regulation of land use – legislation at different levels to regulate the
use of land to avoid further deterioration of GI
v Spatial planning/ integrated territorial development – at different
levels, resulting in spatial plans reflecting choice to preserve/enhance GI
v Other: procedural requirements e.g. EIA/SEA; liability and
compensation
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13. Illustrative case example 1
v Green and Blue Infrastructure (FR)
o Green and blue corridors officially created
in the 2010 Grenelle II law
o Objective: preserving and enhancing
ecological continuities
o At the national level overall framework
document is prepared and updated.
o Translates, at regional level, in‘Regional
Ecological Coherence Schemes’, to be
taken into account in local planning tools
=> the G&B Infrastructure is to be
managed locally
o Biodiversity benefits: reduction of
adverse impacts and deterioration &
targeted investment in restoration and
creation of GI
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14. Supporting instrument: public
investment
Success will depend on degree of
v investment in GI restoration/creation projects/programmes
v long-term financing/ maintenance
=> A pilot of the green and blue infrastructures approach was carried
out in the region Alsace between 2003 and 2009 where the region
financed:
o Creation of 1000 hectares of ecological corridors
o Planting of 4000 high stem fruit trees
o Restoration of 140 ha central nuclei
o Creation of 15 km of wildlife passages along canal and rivers
o Supported 50 projects led by communities, NGOs and farmers
v Other: EU expenditure for GI, land purchase 14
15. Illustrative case example 2
v The Barcelona Metropolitan Territorial
Plan (ES)
o Adopted in 2010, it approved the special
protection of 70.5% of the region based
on connectivity criteria and the role of the
territorial matrix in the process of
conservation of species and ecological
processes.
o Biodiversity benefits: improved
functional connectivity of habitats &
increased ecosystem health via the
designation of special protected areas.
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16. Supporting instrument: information
gathering & mapping
Part of this success can be attributed to:
v Information gathering & mapping project
o SITXELL project started in 2001 as a project
developed by the Barcelona Provincial Council
o a territorial information system about the open areas
in the province of Barcelona utilising the technology
of geographical information systems (GIS)
o Objectives: provide knowledge and raise awareness
about the ecological and socio-economic value of
natural areas
o For a better consideration of natural values and
ecosystem goods and benefits in integrated land
planning
v Other: analysis of GI benefits for integration
into decision-making including quantification
and valuation of benefits 16
17. Illustrative case example 3
v Coastal zone law – “loi
littoral” (FR)
o Adopted in 1986, it is a long-
standing attempt to organise land
use planning in coastal areas in
view of preserving natural heritage
o Enhanced existing zoning
regulations, has allowed to avoid
large scale developments,
encouraged densification and
pushed urbanisation away from
the sea
o Biodiversity Benefits: Has been
credited for slowing down the
reduction of natural spaces in
coastal areas
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18. Supporting instrument: governance
Part of the success of this measure can be attributed to the :
v Creation of a new institution
o Conservatory of the Coastal areas (FR), public administrative
body created in 1975 to ensure protection of outstanding natural
areas on the coast
o Mission: buy fragile or threatened land
o End of 2010: covered 138 000 ha of natural spaces of which 82 000
it owned and 56 000 ha it was managing for the state.
o 580 coastline guards recruited by managing institutions are in
charge of surveillance and maintenance of the sites.
v Other, participatory decision-making process, reporting on
implementation, coordination of policies
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19. Illustrative case example 4
v Landscape Ecological Plans (LEPs) on
state-owned land (mainly forests) (FI)
o Since 2000, LEPs are developed on a
regional level - outline the general
principles and goals of land use on
state owned forest areas for 10 years
o Setting ecological objectives but also
pursue the goal of ensuring existence
of nature-based sources of livelihood
=> integrated approach to forest
management
o BD benefits: In 2009 area under LEP
in-state owned forests included 168
000 ha with high biodiversity value and
181 000 ha of land designated as
ecological connections (additional to PAs)
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20. Supporting instrument: economic/
market instruments
Part of the success can be attributed to:
v Land management contracts/agreements (PES-scheme)
o MESTO Programme (2008-2016), which aims to improve
conservation on both state-owned and private forests
o Voluntary participation of landowners interested in carrying out
conservation measures in their forests
o Guaranteed funding for programme by 2012: €182 million
o During 2008-2009, programme yielded: approx. 14,000 ha of
strictly protected area (of which about 4000 ha private); 6,400 ha
of forest protected area (of which 300 ha private); environmentally
friendly forestry practices supported in about 21,000 ha of private
forests
v Other: resource pricing (e.g. taxes, charges, fees, land
values), (green) public procurement 20
21. Supporting instrument: communication &
advisory measures
Demand for and effective implementation of most types of
instruments will often be underpinned by activities in the areas:
v Awareness raising
v Advice and guidance
v Capacity building
v Technical assistance on EU level
v Technical assistance at MS/Regional level for potential
beneficiaries of EU financed projects
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22. Conclusions
v Wide range of green infrastructure projects and measures exist
although they are not always identified as such
v There is much scope for further promoting promising
approaches in land use planning that better take into account
green infrastructure. Result: improved efficiency in the delivery of
biodiversity benefits and ecosystem services
v Spatial planning measures may not achieve their full potential in a
context of limited policy coherence and long-term financing
v Spatial planning which recognises and responds to the value of
biodiversity and ecosystems is key but only one element in a wider
toolbox of measures that need to be in place if biodiversity targets
are to be met.
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