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Land as an Environmental Resource
How can we meet the different and often conflicting demands we make on our limited supply of rural land in Europe? A more strategic approach to the way in which land is used is needed than has been the case in the past. This report for DG Environment looks at the data, the challenges and the policy options for Europe.
agriculture
bioenergy
biofuels
CAP
climate change
ecosystem services
forestry
natural resources
policy instruments
renewable energy
resource use01 May 2013 -
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
water05 Dec 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
wetland22 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 scarcity21 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 scarcity21 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 scarcity21 May 2012 -
Costs of delivering environmental benefits through agriculture and forestry management
For the first time, this report provides an estimate of the scale of funding needed to achieve environmental outcomes through agricultural and forestry management in the EU to 2020.
agriculture
CAP
climate change
EU budget
forestry
high nature value
public goods
soil
water quality11 Jul 2011 -
Taking into account opportunity costs when assessing costs of biodiversity and ecosystem action
The study provides an estimate the costs of biodiversity action in the EU with special consideration of opportunity costs.
agri-environment
biodiversity
Biodiversity Action Plan
ecosystem services
ecosystems
forestry
high nature value
invasive alien species
marine protected areas
Natura 2000
protected area09 May 2011 -
Forest fires: causes and contributing factors in Europe
This is a critical analysis of the causes that lead to the most relevant recent forest fires events in the EU, particularly in Southern European countries. The emphasis is on assessing to what extent have ...
forestry01 Feb 2008 -
MEACAP: Afforestation in Europe
This report provides an overview of the policy context for activities promoting land conversion to forest. Requirements and rules surrounding forestry activities and the associated legal implications for ...
CAP
forestry26 Jan 2007 -
The role of forestry in UK rural development programmes
A range of forestry measures feature in the new European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), and IEEP was asked by the Land Use Policy Group (LUPG) to explore the potential for using these ...
forestry31 May 2006 -
Assessment of EU measures to tackle forest fires, in particular the contribution made by Forest Focus
The briefing argues that there is a need to clarify the role of different EU policies in relation to fire prevention, to ensure that future actions are adequate for tackling forest fires (given the uncertainty ...
forestry31 May 2006 -
Recommendations for Forestry Measures in UK Rural Development Programmes for 2007-2013
Forestry is gaining prominence across the EU for the role it can play in multifunctional rural development. Appropriate woodland management practices can deliver a range of benefits, not only for the environment ...
forestry08 May 2006 -
MEACAP: Selection and specification of technical measures in
This report explores the expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry. In particular the potential for the Forest Management option is examined. The report concludes that the position of ...
forestry
impact assessment25 Apr 2006 -
MEACAP: Expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry
This report explores the expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry. In particular the potential for the Forest Management option is examined. The report concludes that the position of ...
forestry25 Apr 2006 -
MEACAP: Expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry
WP4 D12 - This report explores the expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry. In particular the potential for the Forest Management option is examined. The report concludes that the position ...
CAP
climate change
forestry
greenhouse gases24 Apr 2006 -
MEACAP: Survey of technical and management-based mitigation measures in forestry
WP4 D13 - This report contains an extensive list of measures which detail the ways in which forestry can contribute to the development of enhanced carbon sinks, or to reduced greenhouse gas emissions. ...
CAP
climate change
forestry
greenhouse gases27 Mar 2006 -
agriculture
climate change
forestry29 Jun 2005 -
agriculture
bioenergy
climate change
forestry29 Jun 2005 -
MEACAP: Cost efficiency and effectiveness of GHG mitigation policies and measures in the agro-forestry sector: a survey of the economic literature
WP2 D6 - The focus of this report is on the literature providing an economic evaluation in terms of cost efficiency/effectiveness of policy and/or technical measures with a specific relevance for the EU25 ...
agriculture
CAP
forestry
greenhouse gases11 Apr 2005