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Beyond GDP Newsletter – August 2015 Edition Available Now
This edition of the Beyond GDP Newsletter explores the Social Progress Index and discusses approaches to using social indicators in the context of EU economic governance.
economics
ecosystem services
EU Sustainable Development Strategy
GDP
governance
indicators
policy instruments
public goods
public participation
resource use
sustainable development24 Aug 2015 -
Public consultation on EU Nature legislation ‘Fitness Check‘ launched
The ‘Fitness Check’ on EU Nature legislation has moved to a new phase with the launch of an online public consultation. The consultation allows all interested parties throughout the European Union to share their views on the legislation.
biodiversity
Birds Directive
Habitats Directive
nature conservation
public participation12 May 2015 -
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 -
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 -
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 Directive12 Aug 2013