IEEP - Institute for European Environmental Policy -

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
Biodiversity proofing of the EU budget

This study shows how more can be done to firstly avoid and minimize detrimental impacts of EU funding on biodiversity, and secondly to increase biodiversity benefits.

agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
cohesion policy
Common Fisheries Policy
energy
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Policy Integration
EU funding
financial instruments
fisheries
Habitats Directive
impact assessment
marine
policy instruments
regional policy
Strategic Environmental Assessment
structural funds
sustainability criteria
territorial cohesion
transport

18 Feb 2013
Land use mapping for sustainable biofuels

IEEP and WWF join forces to define criteria and principles to guide the mapping of appropriate land use to ensure sustainable biofuel crops.

agriculture
biodiversity
bioenergy
biofuels
deforestation
land use

15 Feb 2013
Improving measurement to manage through the 7th EAP: the role of indicators and accounting

This policy paper provides a brief overview of the context and state of play in the area of “measurement to manage”. It also outlines the needs for future action in this area and the potential role of the 7th EAP in improving the availability and use of indicators and accounts in the EU.

biodiversity
economics
ecosystem services
environmental action programme
Environmental Policy Integration
GDP
indicators
monitoring
policy instruments

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
Addressing ILUC? The European Commission’s proposal on indirect land use change

The European Commission’s proposal on indirect land use change – what’s in it for mitigating emissions? Read IEEP’s latest Biofuel ExChange briefing.

biodiversity
bioenergy
biofuels
land use
renewable energy
transport

10 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
Reforming environmentally harmful subsidies for a resource efficient Europe

The EU has a long-standing commitment to removing or phasing out environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS). However, progress has been slow and EHS remain an issue in most EU countries. The Eurozone crisis and stagnating economic performance in many countries provide an opportunity to put new momentum behind this agenda.

agriculture
biodiversity
biofuels
climate change
Common Fisheries Policy
environmental fiscal reform
environmentally harmful subsidies
EU 2020 strategy
fisheries
food
forestry
governance
green economy
protected area
waste
water

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
Resource mobilisation at the heart of CBD COP discussions

The eyes of the world’s biodiversity community are on Hyderabad as Parties to the Convention tackle the pressing challenges faced in implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, including mobilising sufficient resources to translate the Plan into concrete action.

biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
Convention on Biological Diversity

10 Oct 2012
Exploring key priorities and actions for the 7th EAP

This policy paper examines how the forthcoming 7EAP can contribute to protecting natural systems and improving the way in which we use natural resources. It also examines a number of cross-cutting actions needed to support the priorities of the 7EAP and ensure better delivery of EU environment policy.

biodiversity
eco-innovation
environmental action programme
environmental fiscal reform
governance
natural resources

26 Sep 2012
Designing RDPs fit for the environment

Substantial changes to rural development regulation have been proposed which provide significant opportunities for Member States to deliver more for the environment. This report highlights some of these opportunities and sets out a series of principles and environmental priorities to help guide Member States in designing their future rural development programmes.

agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
CAP
climate change
public goods
water quality

26 Sep 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
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.

biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
economics
ecosystem services
environmentally harmful subsidies
EU 2020 strategy
policy instruments
sustainable development
TEEB

18 Jun 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.

agri-environment
agriculture
biodiversity
CAP
cross-compliance

08 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

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