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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 area27 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
TEEB10 Feb 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
offset07 Jan 2015 -
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 area04 Nov 2014 -
IEEP to support the European Commission’s nature legislation fitness check
As part of its Smart Regulation policy the European Commission is to undertake a Fitness Check of EU Nature legislation, which will comprise a comprehensive assessment of whether the regulatory framework is “fit for purpose”. IEEP is part of a consortium, led by Milieu, that has been awarded the study contract to support the Commission in collecting and assessing evidence for the fitness check.
better regulation
biodiversity
Birds Directive
enforcement
European Court of Justice
Habitats Directive
nature conservation
public participation04 Nov 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 funds11 Sep 2014 -
Greener Britain: Practical proposals for party manifestos from the environment and conservation sector
A coalition of the UK’s leading environmental groups, including IEEP, is calling for all political parties to commit to a greener Britain by 2020 by pledging seven major priorities to reform the way we use energy, build communities and protect nature.
biodiversity
bioenergy
climate change
green economy
marine
marine protected areas
multilateral environmental agreements
nature conservation
public participation
renewable energy
resource use
transport01 Sep 2014 -
Leading environmental groups challenge politicians to build a greener Britain
A coalition of the UK’s leading environmental groups, including IEEP, is calling for all political parties to commit to a greener Britain by 2020 by pledging seven major priorities to reform the way we use energy, build communities and protect nature.
biodiversity
bioenergy
climate change
green economy
marine
marine protected areas
multilateral environmental agreements
nature conservation
public participation
renewable energy
resource use
transport01 Sep 2014 -
New guidance for farmland management in Natura 2000
New guidance for farmland management in Natura 2000 gives agricultural and conservation authorities a step-by-step guide to management and funding measures and practical advice on habitat and species management.
agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
Birds Directive
grassland
Habitats Directive
high nature value
Natura 2000
nature conservation29 Aug 2014 -
On the path to a circular economy
Read the lastest edition of our newsletter for our views on the circular economy package and much more.
bioenergy
economics
energy
environmental taxation
environmentally harmful subsidies
green economy
high nature value
Natura 2000
natural resources
nature conservation
producer responsibility
sustainable consumption and production
waste16 Jul 2014 -
Instruments for financing action on invasive alien species in Finland
A range of examples exist around the world on innovative instruments that can finance, cover or recover the costs of policy action on invasive alien species. A review by IEEP and partners identifies a number of such examples and assesses their pros and cons.
benefits of legislation
biodiversity
financial instruments
invasive alien species
market based instruments
nature conservation
policy instruments03 Jun 2014 -
New book out now! Paying the Polluter - Environmentally Harmful Subsidies and their Reform
This new book edited by F. Oosterhuis (IVM) and P. ten Brink (IEEP) provides insights on the scale and impact of environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS), the importance of reforming such subsidies, examples of successful reform and their benefits, lessons learned and tools to support reform efforts.
agriculture
biodiversity
energy
environmental fiscal reform
environmentally harmful subsidies
fisheries
governance
green economy
market based instruments
natural resources
nature conservation
water27 May 2014 -
High Nature Value farming throughout EU-27 and its financial support under the CAP
This study reviews Member States’ estimates of the extent of HNV farmland and use of RDP measures and the CMEF indicators, then identifies future priorities for CAP support for HNV farming and discusses the support opportunities under the reformed CAP. It offers detailed new evidence about the combined effect of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 CAP payments on the economic and environmental viability of a typical HNV farming system in three Member States.
agriculture
biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
Birds Directive
CAP
climate change
cross-compliance
ecosystems
Environmental Policy Integration
EU funding
financial instruments
grassland
Habitats Directive
high nature value
indicators
land use
livestock
Natura 2000
natural resources
nature conservation
organic farming
payment for ecosystem services
public goods
soil
subsidiarity16 May 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 Assessment08 Apr 2014 -
Agreement on EU invasive alien species regulation
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed on a final text for the EU regulation on invasive alien species (IAS). Given the difficulties in negotiating the deal, the final text can be considered as a reasonable compromise. When adopted, the regulation will provide a long-awaited framework for addressing IAS at EU level.
biodiversity
invasive alien species
nature conservation31 Mar 2014 -
Environmental policy and the UK’s review of the EU Balance of Competences
The UK Government’s Balance of Competences review has now taken evidence on 25 subject areas, including the 6 with the most relevance for the Environment. We take stock of the IEEP’s contributions, and consider what a possible UK renegotiation might mean for the environment.
agriculture
air quality
benefits of legislation
best practice
better regulation
biodiversity
Birds Directive
climate change
cohesion policy
energy
Environmental Impact Assessment
EU budget
EU institutions
EU treaties
fisheries
governance
Habitats Directive
industrial pollution
Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Natura 2000
natural resources
nature conservation
REACH
renewable energy
waste
Waste Framework Directive
Water Framework Directive19 Mar 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 conservation13 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 conservation10 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 conservation22 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 conservation19 Nov 2013