Institute for European Environmental Policy


  • 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
  • Does the EU benefit the UK environment?

    This report considers how environmental policy in the EU effects the UK and looks at some alternatives. Overall the impact within the environmental domain can be judged to be strongly positive to the UK. The action taken has been well balanced, with benefits for human health and welfare and the sustainability of the economy as well as the environment itself.

    air quality
    Birds Directive
    chemicals
    climate change
    economics
    Environmental Impact Assessment
    EU institutions
    EU treaties
    fisheries
    Habitats Directive
    industrial pollution
    landfill
    Marine Strategy Framework Directive
    Natura 2000
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    public participation
    REACH
    recycling
    waste
    Waste Framework Directive
    Water Framework Directive 
    12 Aug 2013
  • Guidance manual for TEEB country studies - Version 1.0

    Co-authored by IEEP staff, the Manual is for anyone who is considering or currently undertaking a TEEB country study. Its purpose is to provide guidance throughout the entire TCS cycle, from initiation to policy analysis and ecosystem service valuations, communicating findings, and using results to support decision making.

    benefits of legislation
    best practice
    economics
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    Environmental Policy Integration
    nature conservation
    payment for ecosystem services
    protected area
    public goods
    sustainable development
    TEEB 
    25 Jul 2013
  • Estimation of the financing needs to implement Target 2 of the Biodiversity Strategy

    IEEP assessed the financing needs to implement Target 2 of the Biodiversity Strategy (target to maintain ecosystem services and restore 15% of degraded ecosystems by 2020) with eftec. The report showed that a large increase in funding will be required if Target 2 is to be attained, but also that there are a range of potential funding sources that could be increasingly used.

    agriculture
    biodiversity
    Biodiversity Action Plan
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystems
    EU Sustainable Development Strategy
    financial instruments
    forestry
    grassland
    land degradation
    nature conservation
    wetland 
    16 Jul 2013
  • Natural capital in a Nordic context

    A report for the Nordic Council of Ministers reviewing five different approaches to natural capital accounting and exploring their links with biodiversity and ecosystems.

    biodiversity
    Biodiversity Action Plan
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    economics
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    Environmental Policy Integration
    GDP
    green economy
    indicators
    nature conservation
    public goods
    sustainable development
    TEEB 
    18 Jun 2013
  • Incorporating biodiversity and ecosystem service values into national strategies and action plans

    This guidance document has been prepared to support practitioners of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans to update their plans to incorporate biodiversity and ecosystem service values. Six in depth country case studies provide common lessons of good practice.

    biodiversity
    Biodiversity Action Plan
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    economics
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    Environmental Policy Integration
    green economy
    indicators
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    public goods
    resource use
    sustainable development 
    04 Jun 2013
  • Webinar: Incorporating biodiversity into national strategies and action plans

    IEEP has just produced a roadmap and guidance document to help practitioners to incorporate biodiversity and ecosystem values into their NBSAPs. See case study examples and tune into the webinars on June 5 and 7.

    biodiversity
    Biodiversity Action Plan
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    economics
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    Environmental Policy Integration
    green economy
    indicators
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    public goods
    sustainable development 
    04 Jun 2013
  • New report: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands

    This new IEEP-led report presents insights on the importance of wetlands in delivering ecosystem services that are needed to support human life, and also for people’s livelihoods and the world’s economies. The report shows that demonstrating and using the values of ecosystem services related to water and wetlands can lead to better informed, more cost-effective, and fairer decision- making.

    climate change
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    economics
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    fisheries
    flooding
    green economy
    indicators
    marine
    marine protected areas
    market based instruments
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    payment for ecosystem services
    TEEB
    water
    Water Framework Directive
    water quality
    water scarcity
    wetland 
    04 Feb 2013
  • The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands

    This new IEEP-led report presents insights on the importance of wetlands in delivering ecosystem services that are needed to support human life, and also for people’s livelihoods and the world’s economies. The report shows that demonstrating and using the values of ecosystem services related to water and wetlands can lead to better informed, more cost-effective, and fairer decision- making.

    climate change
    Convention on Biological Diversity
    economics
    ecosystem approach
    ecosystem services
    ecosystems
    fisheries
    flooding
    green economy
    indicators
    marine
    marine protected areas
    market based instruments
    natural resources
    nature conservation
    payment for ecosystem services
    TEEB
    water
    Water Framework Directive
    water quality
    water scarcity
    wetland 
    01 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
    wetland 
    30 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
    waste 
    05 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 policy 
    23 Oct 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
    wetland 
    22 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 scarcity 
    21 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 scarcity 
    21 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 scarcity 
    21 May 2012
  • 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.

    benefits of legislation
    biodiversity
    ecological network
    ecosystem services
    natural resources
    nature conservation 
    24 Aug 2011
  • WWF - IEEP report on payments for environmental services for conserving biodiversity now published

    IEEP played a key role in a European Commission study that explored the possibilities for establishing PES schemes for biodiversity conservation in two new EU Member States and three Candidate Countries ...

    biodiversity
    nature conservation
    payment for ecosystem services 
    06 Nov 2007
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