Institute for European Environmental Policy


  • New book on protected area governance and management

    The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) has published a new book on protected area governance and management. IEEP’s Marianne Kettunen played a key role in supporting the chapter on values and benefits of protected areas.

    biodiversity
    ecological network
    ecosystem services
    marine protected areas
    nature conservation
    protected area 
    27 Feb 2015

  • Nature and the green economy – IEEP contributing to China’s eco-civilisation drive

    IEEP’s Patrick ten Brink presented on Nature and its Role in the Transition to a Green Economy at the TEEB Multi-stakeholder International Workshop held on 21-22 January in Beijing, China. The talk contributed to current discussions in China on how decision-makers can better consider the multiple values of nature and ecosystems, with a focus on protected areas.

    biodiversity
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    ecological network
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    market based instruments
    nature conservation
    offset
    payment for ecosystem services
    policy instruments
    protected area
    public goods
    TEEB 
    10 Feb 2015

  • Evidence before ideology

    The latest edition of IEEP's newsletter is now available. David Baldock argues that in 2015 solid evidence rather than political fashion will be required in scrutinising EU policy and economic performance. Also: fossil fuel subsidies; allocating fishing quota; and the launch of our new training programme.

    agriculture
    bioenergy
    biofuels
    climate change
    ecosystem services
    energy
    fisheries
    land use
    total allowable catches and quotas 
    27 Jan 2015

  • Finland launches its ecosystem service assessment

    Finland joins the ranks of countries that have carried out a dedicated assessment of their ecosystem services. Like similar studies elsewhere, the assessment concludes that ecosystem services underpin the country’s social and economic well-being and should therefore form the basis of the transition to a green economy in Finland.

    economics
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    green economy
    TEEB 
    26 Jan 2015

  • The value and social significance of ecosystem services in Finland (TEEB for Finland)

    TEEB for Finland presents the results of a national assessment of the socio-economic importance of ecosystem services in Finland. It provides a review of the country’s most relevant ecosystem services while also considering opportunities and tools for their sustainable management.

    biodiversity
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    green economy
    TEEB 
    26 Jan 2015

  • The use of eco-accounts in Baden- Württemberg to implement the German Impact Mitigation Regulation: A tool to meet EU’s No-Net-Loss requirement?

    A case study which looks into the extent to which the Eco-accounts in place in Baden-Württemberg in Germany are effective and consistent with the EU’s no-net-loss objective and international offsetting principles.

    biodiversity
    ecological network
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    market based instruments
    nature conservation
    offset 
    07 Jan 2015

  • Protected areas for water security - IEEP leads a session at IUCN World Parks Congress, Sydney

    Managing protected areas for biodiversity and water security has become a real concrete ‘win-win’ possibility. IEEP and IUCN WCPA session wraps up with a very positive note at IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney.

    biodiversity
    climate change
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    ecological network
    ecosystem services
    protected area 
    19 Nov 2014

  • IUCN World Parks Congress kicks off in Sydney

    The IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney started on Thursday supported by several high level addresses highlighting the global significance of protected areas.

    biodiversity
    climate change
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    ecological network
    ecosystem services
    protected area 
    13 Nov 2014

  • Time for an updated global agenda for protected areas - IUCN World Parks Congress in Sydney (12 – 19 November)

    The landmark international forum on protected areas - IUCN World Parks Congress (WPC) – will take place in in Sydney 12 – 19 November. IEEP’s Marianne Kettunen will be attending the event, showcasing and drawing lessons from IEEP’s longstanding work on protected areas.

    biodiversity
    ecosystem services
    marine protected areas
    nature conservation
    protected area 
    04 Nov 2014

  • New edition of IEEP-led Commission newsletter on ‘Beyond GDP’ out now

    The third edition of the Beyond GDP newsletter provides the latest developments in the area of environmental-economic and ecosystem capital accounting, including an interview with Eurostat’s Head of environmental accounts.

    economics
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    GDP
    indicators
    TEEB 
    15 Oct 2014

  • Guidance handbook for financing Natura 2000

    An updated ‘Financing Natura 2000 Guidance Handbook’ aims to inform national stakeholders about opportunities for financing the management of Natura 2000 sites through various EU funds during the 2014-2020 period.

    agri-environment
    agriculture
    biodiversity
    Birds Directive
    CAP
    cohesion policy
    Common Fisheries Policy
    ecological network
    ecosystem services
    EU funding
    European Fisheries Fund
    financial instruments
    green economy
    Habitats Directive
    high nature value
    marine protected areas
    market based instruments
    Natura 2000
    nature conservation
    payment for ecosystem services
    protected area
    structural funds 
    11 Sep 2014

  • Sustainable intensification of European agriculture

    The concept of sustainable intensification has come into prominence in the context of global food security. This report defines what we mean by sustainable intensification, explains its global logic, discusses what it means for EU agriculture and exemplifies this in three case studies for soil performance, nutrient recycling and biodiversity.

    agri-environment
    agriculture
    biodiversity
    CAP
    climate change
    ecosystem services
    Environmental Policy Integration
    food
    high nature value
    land use
    Less Favoured Areas
    livestock
    natural resources
    organic farming
    policy instruments
    public goods
    resource use
    sustainability criteria
    sustainable consumption and production 
    25 Jul 2014

  • Policy Options to Achieve No Net Loss of Biodiversity

    A new IEEP led study concludes that mandatory biodiversity offsetting is required to achieve no net loss of biodiversity in the EU, but its introduction could be counter-productive if it is not introduced cautiously and regulated strictly. The first priority should be to better implement existing nature conservation measures.

    agriculture
    biodiversity
    Biodiversity Action Plan
    Birds Directive
    ecosystem services
    enforcement
    Environmental Impact Assessment
    environmental liability
    forestry
    habitat banking
    Habitats Directive
    market based instruments
    mitigation
    nature conservation
    offset
    protected area
    Strategic Environmental Assessment 
    08 Apr 2014

  • 40 years of cooperation in protecting the Baltic Sea

    IEEP’s Marianne Kettunen gave a presentation at the Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) Jubilee Session on the understanding and valuation of marine ecosystem services, Helsinki, 5 Mar 2014.

    biodiversity
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    fisheries
    Marine Strategy Framework Directive
    Maritime Policy
    nature conservation 
    13 Mar 2014

  • Transforming our approach to water and wetlands

    Thursday 12th December: IEEP and UNEP are hosting two webinar discussions on the values of water and wetlands and how to mainstream these values into policy-making in order to promote wise use and management.

    biodiversity
    economics
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    green economy
    Natura 2000
    nature conservation 
    10 Dec 2013

  • Assessing the social and economic benefits of protected areas in Europe

    A webinar on social and economic benefits of protected landscapes was organised by Europarc Atlantic Isles on 20 November. IEEP’s Marianne Kettunen kicked off the event by a European overview and some key considerations of assessing benefits in practice.

    ecosystem services
    green economy
    Natura 2000
    nature conservation 
    22 Nov 2013

  • Understanding and valuing ecosystem services provided by the Baltic Sea

    IEEP’s Marianne Kettunen outlined key perspectives on the valuation of coastal and marine ecosystem services in a regional workshop on the Valuation of Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Services in the Baltic Sea, Stockholm (7-8 Nov 2013)

    biodiversity
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    fisheries
    Marine Strategy Framework Directive
    nature conservation 
    19 Nov 2013

  • Social and Economic Benefits of Protected Areas

    A new book by IEEP researchers offers a comprehensive introduction to the socio-economic benefits of protected areas and provides step-by-step guidance on identifying, assessing and valuing the various benefits they provide.

    biodiversity
    ecological network
    economics
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    financial instruments
    green economy
    marine protected areas
    Natura 2000
    nature conservation
    protected area
    TEEB 
    11 Oct 2013

  • Sectoral resource mobilisation to implement global biodiversity targets

    There is an urgent need to find sufficient resources to enable developing countries to implement the global targets for biodiversity by 2020. Financing the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity from different sectoral funding flows can complement global biodiversity financing.

    biodiversity
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    eco-labelling
    ecosystem services
    EU funding
    EU Sustainable Development Strategy
    financial instruments
    green economy
    habitat banking
    market based instruments
    multilateral environmental agreements
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    payment for ecosystem services
    policy instruments
    sustainable development
    TEEB 
    09 Oct 2013

  • Ecosystem services of boreal mires and peatlands in Finland

    Mire ecosystems are well-known for their unique species and habitats of high conservation value and they also provide a range of benefits to our societies and economies. This publication outlines the results of a pioneering project that aimed to identify and valuate ecosystem services provided by pristine mires and managed peatlands in Finland.

    biodiversity
    bioenergy
    biofuels
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    eco-labelling
    ecosystem services
    market based instruments
    multilateral environmental agreements
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    protected area
    sustainable development
    TEEB 
    30 Sep 2013
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