Publications
IEEP produces reports and publications on a wide variety of topics.
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Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Systemic approach to adaptation to climate change and renewable energy harnessing (Biomass and Mini-hydro)
Biochar has the potential to both mitigate greenhouse gases, and to act as an adaptation measure in terms of responding to the impacts of climate change. Based on its compatibility with the appropriate soil properties, it could increase the resilience of soil to erosion.
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Thursday, 12 July 2012
What do we mean by Green Economy?
What is the Green Economy? What policy actions can contribute to achieving it? And how have EU-funded research projects supported these actions?
What do we mean by Green Economy? PDF 6 MB -
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Green Economy in the European Union
Elements of the green economy concept are relatively well integrated in EU strategic documents - but the focus is on achieving green/sustainable growth, rather than achieving a ‘green economy’.
Green Economy in the European Union PDF 3.6 MB -
Monday, 02 July 2012
The Waste Shipment Regulation – practical and enforceable?
The Waste Shipment Regulation is a major challenge for Member States to implement. IEEP gathered the views and experience of IMPEL members on its practicability and enforceability, to help inform any future legislative development and aid competent authorities to work together to enhance their implementation of the Regulation.
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Friday, 22 June 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.
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Monday, 18 June 2012
Guidance to identify and address incentives which are harmful to biodiversity
Developed and tested by IEEP, this guidance document is a tool to identify incentives harmful to biodiversity to help the UK draw up a reform roadmap and thus meet a commitment under the CBD.
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Monday, 18 June 2012
Nature and its role in the transition to a Green Economy
Published timely before the Rio+20 Conference, this executive summary of a paper by IEEP highlights the role of nature in the transition to a green economy.
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Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Biofuels and Agricultural Commodity Prices: A Review of the Evidence Base
EU biofuel use will increase the global prices of agricultural commodities, most notably oilseeds and vegetable oils. This requires close attention by policy makers.
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Friday, 08 June 2012
Maximising environmental benefits through Ecological Focus Areas
Of the three measures proposed to 'green' Pillar 1 direct payments, Ecological Focus Areas have the greatest potential to address a range of environmental concerns. How much of this potential is realised depends on a number of key factors discussed in this new IEEP report prepared at the request of the Land Use Policy Group.
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Friday, 25 May 2012
EU waste law: the challenge of better compliance
Waste management in the EU is improving, but implementation by the Member States of EU waste legislation remains patchy. This paper makes suggestions on how better compliance could be achieved.
EU waste law: the challenge of better compliance PDF 587.2 KB -
Monday, 21 May 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.
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Monday, 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.
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Monday, 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.
Patrick ten Brink Mike Van Acoleyen Graham Tucker James Spurgeon Bjorn Larsen Manuel Lago Alistair Hunt Andrew Farmer Samuela Bassi Fadi Doumani Wim Van BreusegemENPI South: Benefits of enhanced environmental protection PDF 2.7 MB ENPI South: Executive Summary PDF 850.8 KB -
Monday, 21 May 2012
Regional Synthesis Report: ENPI East – Synthesis report on: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russian Federation and Ukraine
Investing in improving environmental standards in the ENPI East countries would offer huge benefits in terms of cost savings, improved security (food, water, energy and climate), and improved quality of life.
Patrick ten Brink Samuela Bassi Andrew Farmer Alistair Hunt Manuel Lago Bjorn Larsen James Spurgeon Graham Tucker Mike Van Acoleyen Wim Van BreusegemENPI East: Benefits of enhanced environmental protection PDF 2.8 MB ENPI East: Executive summary PDF 688.4 KB -
Monday, 21 May 2012
Mobilising Cereal Straw in the EU to Feed Advanced Biofuel Production
This IEEP report, commissioned by Novozymes, considers the existing barriers, environmental risks and opportunities and the potential agricultural policy stimuli needed in order to mobilise cereal straw for advanced biofuel production in the EU.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Consolidated report: Qualitative analysis key results and policy implications
There are still needs and opportunities for using sustainability indicators at different stages of the policy processes across all environmentally relevant policy areas.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Opportunities for a better use of indicators in policy-making
There remain a wide range of opportunities for making use of sustainability indicators at different stages of the policy process across all environmentally relevant policy areas.
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Wednesday, 09 May 2012
Addressing the EU’s biodiversity goals through the CAP
What is the relationship between the management of agricultural land and biodiversity? To what extent are the EU’s biodiversity goals addressed through the CAP?
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Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Evidence to the House of Lords Inquiry into EU Freshwater Policy
IEEP’s evidence to the House of Lords EU Committee explores the future of EU water policy and the challenges it faces
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Tuesday, 01 May 2012
Water Scarcity Briefings
Water scarcity is a major threat to Europe’s waters. Three briefings have been produced summarizing research on this issue and setting out the European policy context.
KNOSSOS Policy paper - Main briefing PDF 6.6 MB KNOSSOS Policy paper - EU Policy PDF 1.6 MB KNOSSOS Policy paper - Astana Conference PDF 1.2 MB