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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sourcebook on EU Environmental Law
The Sourcebook provides a practical reference document on applicable EU environmental legislation, practices and standards which need to be taken into account in the planning and development of projects supported by Banks that have signed the ‘European Principles for the Environment'.
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.
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in National and International Policy Making
The study demonstrates the value of ecosystems and biodiversity to the economy, society and individuals. It underlines the urgent need to transform our approach to natural capital, and demonstrates how we can practically take into account the value of ecosystems and biodiversity in policy decisions to promote the protection of our environment and contribute to a sustainable economy and to the wellbeing of societies.
Costs and Socio-Economic Benefits associated with the Natura 2000 Network
The study on the costs and benefits of Natura 2000 undertaken by IEEP and partners was designed to support the European Commission in obtaining an accurate estimate of the costs of managing the network compared to its benefits ...
Feasibility of implementing a radical ETR and its acceptance
The study provides an analysis of the legal feasibility and political acceptability of a radical Environmental Tax Reform (ETR) within the broader context of EU policies. It explores the scope for using ...
Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS): Identification and Assessment - Executive Summary
This study is a contribution to the European Commission’s ongoing efforts to investigate and reform environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS). The report focused on three methodologies proposed by the OECD ...
Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS): Identification and Assessment - Full Report
This study is a contribution to the European Commission’s ongoing efforts to investigate and reform environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS). The report focused on three methodologies proposed by the OECD ...
Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS): Identification and Assessment - Case studies for the water sector
This case study is part of the report 'Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS): Identification and Assessment'. The study is a contribution to the European Commission’s ongoing efforts to investigate and ...
Assessing Socio-economic Benefits of Natura 2000 – a Toolkit for Practitioners (September 2009 Edition)
The Toolkit is a practical guide for practitioners involved in the management of Natura 2000 sites. The Toolkit explores the different economic and social benefits (i.e. ecosystem services) Natura 2000 ...
IEEP's work on Environmentally Harmful Subsidies presented in Brussels
IEEP presented the draft results of the project ‘Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS) – Identification and Assessment' for peer review in Brussels on 16 September 2009.The project team ...
Guidelines on the Use of Market-based Instruments to Address the Problem of Marine Litter
Policymakers who are concerned with the negative impacts of litter, solid waste and debris in their ports, bays and coastal waters have long searched for effective ways to reduce this problem. This report ...
Land degradation and desertification
This report sets out to provide an integrated picture of land degradation issues and actions within the EU. Findings from literature, academic research and policy analysis are brought together within this ...