IEEP News - Jul 30, 2010
News from the past three months.
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Scoping the Development of the Environmentally Sustainable Production Agenda – paper published
This IEEP paper ‘Scoping the Development of the Environmentally Sustainable Production Agenda’ for the Land Use Policy Group (LUPG) sets out the key issues and questions that need to be considered for the establishment of a Sustainable Production Agenda for Europe and explores the implications of these issues for the development of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period 2013 – 2020.
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Developing a More Comprehensive Rationale for EU Funding for the Environment – paper published
This IEEP paper ‘Developing a More Comprehensive Rationale for EU Funding for the Environment’ for the Land Use Policy Group’s (LUPG) evaluates the case for using state intervention to reverse existing environmental degradation and deliver improvements, before focusing specifically on the rationale for intervening at the European level.
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Achieving a transition away from CAP direct payments – study published
This IEEP paper ‘Achieving a transition away from CAP direct payments’ for the Land Use Policy Group (LUPG) examines a range of transitional arrangements that could facilitate a shift in the basis of CAP payments away from the current system of support, towards one based on a rationale more focused on the provision of environmental goods and services.
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IRO Status
IEEP has been awarded Independent Research Organisations status by the UK Research Councils.
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IEEP Spring Newsletter Published
A number of pieces in our latest online newsletter focus on biodiversity to mark the Year of Biodiversity in 2010.
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How Much for Biodiversity? – MEPs join the discussion on the economic value of nature
On 7 April, the Greens and the European Free Alliance (EFA) in the European Parliament organised a stakeholder workshop to discuss the future of the EU biodiversity policy, in particular the role of nature in maintaining human welfare and economic wellbeing.
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IEEP & WWF: possibilities for a more ecosystem-based EU biodiversity policy regime for post-2010
A joint paper by IEEP and WWF discusses what a more ecosystem-focussed approach to EU post-2010 biodiversity policy could entail and what the possible implications of adopting such a regime would be.
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Join a Day Seminar on the New EU Climate Policies
IEEP is pleased to invite you to a day training seminar ‘The New EU Climate Policies: between Copenhagen and Cancun’ organized by The Institute for European Studies (IES) and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) on Friday 26 March 2010 at IES in Brussels.
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IEEP’s Environmentally Harmful Subsidies Study Published
The report is a contribution to the European Commission’s ongoing efforts to investigate and reform environmentally harmful subsidies (EHS).
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Implementing the Renewable Energy Directive – Sustainability Requirements for Biofuels, the Question of Highly Biodiverse Grasslands
The renewable energy Directive (2009/28/EC) contains targets promoting both renewable energy and renewable transport fuels.
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EU budget can unlock a low-carbon Europe
The EU budget has a crucial role to play in unlocking barriers to climate related investment and providing renewed political and business confidence.
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Book Launch and Climate Policy Forum in Brussels
On Wednesday 10 February 2010 the Institute for European Studies (IES) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) organise their next Environmental Policy Forum.
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IEEP Winter Newsletter Published
Browse our latest online newsletter to read some reflections on the Copenhagen Summit, on prospects for EU environmental policy under the new European Commission, on sharing good practice in intensive pig farming in Europe, and other topics.
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Major Study on Public Goods Published by IEEP
The Common Agricultural Policy plays a critical role in helping farmers to deliver environmental goods and services, provided that policies are targeted in the right way.
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New Issue of El Anzuelo Newsletter Published
The 22nd edition of IEEP fisheries newletter El Anzuelo focuses on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
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Access TEEB for Policy Makers full text online
The TEEB for National and International Policy Makers report, coordinated by IEEP's Patrick ten Brink is now up on the TEEB official website and available for downloading and circulation.
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The challenge of regulating intensive pig farms
A new IMPEL report written by Andrew Farmer and Megan Lewis examines the range of practices in the EU on the regulation of intensive pig farms.
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New publication on setting environmental standards
A new publication co-authored by Andrew Farmer examines the economic and social contexts for the adoption and use of different types of environmental standards and proposes a framework for the development of new standards.
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Biodiversity is eligible for more support from the EU Budget
The new IEEP and WWF paper reveals that financial contribution to biodiversity from the Community budget remains low.
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TEEB for Policy Makers study, coordinated by IEEP, launched on November 13, 2009, outlines the vast financial benefits of taking care of the planet’s ecosystems
The new major study calls on policy-makers to accelerate investments in the management and restoration of ecosystems.
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IEEP Autumn Newsletter Published
Browse our latest online newsletter to find out more about IEEP's initiative to support MEP's on climate change, the challenges of future land use in Europe, a joint discussion paper with WWF on biodiversity’s share in the reviewed EU budget and several other pieces.
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IEEP presents The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) in Stromstad, Oslo, Paris and Rome
The urgency of addressing the continued loss of ecosystems and biodiversity is being increasingly translated into economic terms and there is also increasing clarity on the needs for policy response and what form that could take.
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IEEP Chairs Debate on The Legacy of Treaty of Amsterdam
On 19 November The Centre for Environmental Law of the University of Amsterdam organises an international conference on "Environmental Law and Policy in the European Union: The Legacy of the Treaty of Amsterdam".
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Results of IEEP Research on Sustainable Development Indicators to be Presented at Commission conference
On 30th September 2009, IEEP's Marc Pallemaerts will be presenting the results of an IEEP study commissioned by DG Research to a conference on "Research on Sustainable Development Indicators: Taking Stock of Results and Identification of Research Needs", organised jointly by the Sustainable Development Unit of DG Research and EUROSTAT.
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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.
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IEEP launches briefing for Parliamentarians: Combating Climate Change – Maintaining Momentum
On 2 September IEEP launched a briefing aimed at 'Supporting Europe's Parliamentarians' in 'Combating Climate Change – Maintaining Momentum'.
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New paper on the proposed revision to the IPPC Directive
The European Commission has published a proposal to revise the IPPC Directive, which also incorporates six ‘sectoral’ industrial emissions Directives.
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IEEP publishes CFP Health Check
The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reform process officially began in April 2009 with the launch of the Green Paper.
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Member States Make Variable Progress in Issuing IPPC Permits
Under the IPPC Directive, Member States were required to ensure that all existing installations had been issued with permits compliant with the Directive by the end of October 2007.
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Amending the WEEE Directive: IMPEL examines the practical consequences
In 2008 the Commission adopted a Proposal to amend the WEEE Directive.
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New Study on the Future of EU Environmental Policy Launched
A new study by IEEP on 'The Future of EU Environmental Policy: Challenges and Opportunities' has been published by the All-Party Parliamentary Environmental Group (APPEG).
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Maintaining Momentum – MEPs called upon to help combat climate change
On the 14 July the European Parliament’s new term of office (2009-2014) commenced.
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New Study on the Implementation of the EU Climate and Renewable Energy Targets Launched
A new study by IEEP offers a first appraisal of efforts by EU governments to implement the targets set within the crucial Climate Action and Renewable Energy (CARE) package of policy measures.
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Leading up to Swedish Presidency: IEEP Climate and Energy Report to be launched in Stockholm
The EU’s goal is to get at least 20 per cent of its energy supplies from alternative energy sources by the year 2020 and climate change and energy will be high on the agenda for the up-coming Swedish Presidency.
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Read the new issue of El Anzuelo
The 21st edition of El Anzuelo has a special focus on the CFP reform.
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Improving institutional capacity in developing and transitional countries
Institutions in developing and transition countries face major challenges to ensure that they have sufficient capacity to implement environmental law.
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Aarhus And Access To Justice: Does The EC Meet The Grade?
On 9 June 2009, the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) will publish a study, commissioned by WWF-UK, on the European Community's performance on access to justice.
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European Parliament Elections; Environmental Priorities of the Main Political Groups
The European Parliament elections take place between June 4-9, with voting on different days in different countries.
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What is the cost of biodiversity protection?
Patrick ten Brink of IEEP gave a presentation ‘The Cost of Protecting Nature’ at the conference 'Biodiversity Protection – Beyond 2010' in Athens at the end of April.
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Improving Sanctions in Kazakhstan
A new OECD report, produced with the help of Andrew Farmer, examines the scope and use of administrative and criminal sanctions for non-compliance with environmental law in Kazakhstan and makes recommendations for improving their effectiveness.
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Financial Support to Developing Countries for Climate Change: Is the EU Meeting its Earlier Commitments?
IEEP urges for stronger EU stance and more clarity in supporting developing countries in the face of climate change.
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Promoting Proactive Planning for Onshore Wind – one step in delivering the UK’s renewable energy targets
IEEP and RSPB have launched a new report setting out how onshore wind planning in the UK can be improved.
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Economic stimulus and recovery plans - an environmental opportunity?
IEEP director David Baldock took part in WWF/IEEP Roundtable discussion on Economic Recovery Plans on 16th March 2009 in Brussels where European economic recovery plans and associated national measures were discussed.
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IEEP launches a new website www.CAP2020.ieep.eu on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in Europe
"Have your say on the future of support to farmers in Europe!" is the message of the new interactive platform for informed and thoughtful commentary, analysis and debate on the issues surrounding the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and what the future focus for agricultural support in Europe should be.
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New Report – Marine Protected Areas in Europe and the United States
IEEP and our partner, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have published a report on ‘Marine Protected Areas in Europe and the United States’.
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IEEP response to Commission Biomass consultation
IEEP has submitted a response to the European Commission’s recent consultation on requirements for a potential EU sustainability scheme for biomass used for energy purposes (separate from transport biofuels).
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Brussels Lecture Series on "The EU and the Fight Against Global Climate Change"
A weekly lecture series examining the role of the EU in the fight against global climate change, organised by the Institute for European Studies (IES) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in cooperation with IEEP will be held from October to December 2008.
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IEEP Studies the Role of the EU in Attempting to 'Green' the ICAO
A recent IEEP research paper examines the integration of environmental concerns into the aviation sector within the context of the peculiar multi-level governance structure that shapes policy in the sector.
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New Report – Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policies in Europe and the United States
IEEP and our partner, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have published a report on "Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policies in Europe and the United States".
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American and European stakeholders share best practice in MPAs
Representatives of civil society organisations from the EU and US gathered in Brussels on 15 and 16 May 2008 to exchange views and experiences relating to the establishment, management and monitoring of marine protected areas (MPAs) and to discuss outstanding issues and common strategies to build support for further implementation of MPAs.
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IEEP contributes to study on the benefits for SEE countries of the environmental acquis
This study, carried out for DG Environment by Arcadis Ecolas with IEEP, Metronomica and Enviro-L, explored and estimated the environmental, economic and social benefits that are likely to arise from the full implementation of the EU 'acquis Communautaire' in six South East European (SEE) countries.
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Legal frameworks for the establishment and implementation of UK and European Marine Protected Areas
This report funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is meant to inform the ongoing debate on the EU and UK commitments to implementation of marine protected areas (MPAS).
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New Report: the application of the Almaty Guidelines in Belgium
This report, written for the Belgian federal department of the environment, analyses the extent to which and how Belgium applies the principles of the Aarhus Convention on Access to information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters in international environmental decision-making processes in which it participates.
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New Report - Funding for Farmland Biodiversity in the EU: Gaining Evidence for the EU Budget Review
This report, written for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), aims to initiate a transparent debate on the purpose, intensity and spatial distribution of expenditure on the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) from the perspective of the protection and enhancement of farmland biodiversity.
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Research Brief on the Financial Contributions to the Aarhus Convention Presented
A new research brief analyses the financial contributions of the parties to the Aarhus Convention.
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The Cost of not Halting Biodiversity Loss: Key Results and Insights from the COPI Study
Patrick ten Brink of IEEP presented results of the COPI study for DGENV to economists from national administrations from across Europe at the Commission organised ENVECO 23 meeting on the 17th of June 2008.
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New IMPEL report examines practicability of proposed IPPC revision
A new IMPEL report authored by IEEP sets out the views of IMPEL members on the proposed revision to the IPPC Directive.
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American and European stakeholders gather to discuss transatlantic climate change
On 24 and 25 April 2008, representatives of civil society organisations from the EU and US gathered in Washington DC to exchange views and experience on the development, implementation and advancement of policies to mitigate climate change on both sides of the Atlantic.
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CBD COP9: The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) and the Cost of Policy Inaction (COPI)
The cost of losing biodiversity due to policy inaction has been recently quantified in the report on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), launched on the 29th of May at the CBD COP9 by TEEB Study leader Pavan Sukhdev in Bonn.
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Workshop: Assessing the Commission's Proposal on Carbon Capture and Storage
IEEP organised a workshop on behalf of the European Parliament on CO2 capture and storage (CCS), chaired by the Rapporteur Chris Davies, MEP.
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IEEP's spring newsletter now available
IEEP's quarterly newsletter for spring 2008 is now available.
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Hearing on the Future of the EU Emissions Trading System
The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) organised a hearing on behalf of the European Parliament on 'The Future of the EU ETS' on 15 May 2008.
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EU Budget Review: ‘Turning the EU Budget into an Instrument to Support the Fight Against Climate Change
A report by IEEP ‘Turning the EU Budget into an Instrument to Support the Fight Against Climate Change’ was presented by Marc Pallemaerts on the 14 April at the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels.
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IEEP Event: Transatlantic Debate on Marine Protected Areas, 16 May 2008
On Friday 16 May, the Committee of the Regions in Brussels will host the IEEP and NRDC transatlantic conference on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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Better regulation for environmental enforcement
A new paper by Andrew Farmer explores the importance of better regulation actions across the regulatory cycle.
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Evaluation of Cross Compliance in the EU 25
IEEP's two-part evaluation of Member State approaches to cross compliance implementation in the EU 25 is now available.
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David Baldock Meets Gordon Brown and Stresses the Need for Binding EU Targets on Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Following on from the January launch of the Commission’s climate and energy package, it is essential that Member States honour their commitment to ambitious and binding emission reduction targets.
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IEEP climate change report at centre of EP discussion
A report on the complex links between global warming and the world's water - drawn up by IEEP, Ecologic and SYKE - had a central role at Fourth Thematic Session of the European Parliament's Temporary Climate Change Committee, held 29 January.
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Briefing for MPs on the EU Reform Treaty
IEEP sent a briefing to MPs on the EU Reform Treaty to mark the start of the ratification process on 21 January.
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Press Release - A New Era for Energy Policy in Europe
IEEP welcomes the European Commission’s policy package on climate and energy, but we consider that this is only a first step on a long road to delivering what is needed to tackle the problems of climate change.
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Transatlantic Debate on MPAs - 22 January
IEEP and our partner the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) are organising a debate on EU and US approaches to marine protected areas.
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Compliance with the Kyoto Protocol
Dr Marc Pallemaerts, Head of the Institute's Environmental Governance Team, was re-elected as a member of the Kyoto Protocol Compliance Committee at the December conference in Bali.
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Effective environmental governance needed in South East Europe
A recently published article by IEEP's Andrew Farmer outlines the requirements for effective environmental governance, particularly in transition countries.
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El Anzuelo - Volume 19
Volume 19 of El Anzuelo, the IEEP European newsletter on fisheries and the environment is now available.
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Guidance Document to the Member States on the Application of the HNV Impact Indicator
IEEP has produced a guidance document for Member States on how to monitor changes in HNV Farmland and Forests - corresponding to a suite of indicators in the CMEF to assess the effectiveness of rural development measures in maintaining HNV Areas.
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New edition of the Brussels in Brief newsletter now available
The fifteenth edition of IEEP Brussels in Brief newsletter focuses on the EU legal and policy framework for issues related to business and biodiversity.
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Letter to Gordon Brown from the Aldersgate Group on the need for improved standards of carbon reporting
The Aldersgate Group, of which IEEP is a member, has published an open letter to Gordon Brown in the Financial Times on 13 November 2007 which argues that there is a need for a common protocol for carbon reporting by industry consistent with international standards.
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IEEP Events: EU Strategy for Bali and Beyond and EU/US Climate Policy
IEEP is holding two debates on the nature of climate policy and how it might evolve: the first comparing EU and US approaches to climate policy and the second debating the EU’s Strategy for Bali and Beyond.
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EU and US Approaches to Key Climate and Energy Challenges
IEEP and our partner the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have produced a series of papers on EU and US approaches to cap and trade systems; biofuels; and carbon capture and storage.
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IEEP Launches New Website Comparing EU and US Approaches to Environmental Problems
We are excited to launch a new section mini-site presenting the reports and conclusions from our ongoing initiative a Transatlantic Platform for Action on the Global Environment (T-PAGE).
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WWF - IEEP report on payments for environmental services for conserving biodiversity now published
IEEP played a key role in a European Commission study that explored the possibilities for establishing PES schemes for biodiversity conservation in two new EU Member States and three Candidate Countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Romania and Turkey).
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Towards the CAP Health Check and the European Budget Review
IEEP has produced an authoritative analysis of the expected pathway to future CAP reform.
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IEEP produces report on national climate policies for Joint Parliamentary Meeting
IEEP has drawn up a report which presents national legislation, initiatives and programmes recently launched by EU Member States and EEA countries to tackle and face climate change.
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Climate change and the rural environment in a European context: Implications for land use and land use policy
IEEP has written a background paper for the LUPG/BfN conference on 'Future Policies for Rural Europe.
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Selection of IEEP EU Policy Briefing Notes now available online
IEEP is pleased to announce that for the first time we are making a limited selection of the weekly briefing notes we provide as part of our EU advisory services available online.
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UK biofuels proposals sound and pragmatic, but concerns remain
IEEP has responded to the UK Government's Consultation on the sustainability and carbon reporting system under the Road Transport Fuel Obligation, outlining some key concerns.
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Guidance on the maintenance of landscape connectivity features published
IEEP played a key role in the production of a newly published guidance document on the maintenance of landscape connectivity features.
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New IEEP report makes link between car use, obesity and carbon dioxide emissions
A new report by the Institute for European Environmental Policy and Adrian Davis Associates published on August 13, 2007 highlights the extent to which car use is implicated in the increase in obesity as well as rising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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IEEP responds to Financial Times article on the IPCC
In its August 6, 2007 edition the Financial Times published a letter by Jason Anderson, head of IEEP's Climate Programme.
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Latest volume of El Anzuelo now available
Volume 18 of El Anzuelo, the IEEP European newsletter on fisheries and the environment is now available for download.
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Climate change policy debated at two workshops in European Parliament
At the request of the EP Environment Committee, IEEP recently organised two well-attended public workshops on climate-related policy issues in the European Parliament.
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Major study predicts grim future for Europe's seas
The results on a major research project involving 28 institutions (including IEEP) from 15 countries has found that urgent action is needed to ensure Europe's regional seas are protected in the future.
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Understanding and comparing the climate and energy debate in the US and EU
IEEP and our partner the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) have launched two parallel briefings highlighting the nature of policies and debate on climate and energy in both Europe and the US.
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EP workshop on aviation and emission trading - registration open
Registration is now open for IEEP's 7 June workshop on the European Commission's proposal to include aviation activities in the EU emission trading scheme - taking place at the European Parliament, Brussels.
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Reforming Environmentally Harmful Subsidies
This recently published report represents a contribution to the work of the Commission's DG Environment in developing a roadmap for EHS reform by 2008, providing practical insights into subsidy reform, with specific focus on the energy and transport sectors.
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New Project Examining the Future of Water in Europe
IEEP, with 19 other partners across Europe, is participating in a four year project to develop scenarios to examine the future of Europe's freshwaters up to 2025.
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New Book Published: A Handbook of Environmental Protection and Enforcement
A new book has been published examining the structure, activities and management of environmental protection agencies across the world.
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New Issue of the Cross Compliance Network Bulletin Available
The Cross Compliance Network Bulletin presents the research to date of the Cross Compliance Network project.
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Evaluation of the Less Favoured Area Measure
The evaluation conducted by IEEP for DG Agriculture is expected to inform a review of the policy in 2010.
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INDENT, INDicators of ENvironmental inTegration
The INDENT report quantifies, evaluates and interprets a suite of indicators selected by the European Commission on the environmental performance of the Common Fisheries Policy.
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Final Analysis and Evaluation of the INDECO Indicators
One of the last INDECO deliverables has reported on the final evaluation of the list of INDECO indicators.
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IEEP organising first EPIGOV conference on environmental policy integration
On 15 February 2007, the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) will be organising a conference in Brussels to review progress made in the integration of environmental concerns into other areas of EU policy and discuss the governance challenges involved in implementing the principle of environmental policy integration (EPI).
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IEEP stakeholder workshop on marine protected areas (MPAs)
The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) hosted a one day workshop bringing together key UK stakeholders to discuss progress in implementing MPAs in the UK.
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James Brown's paper on Fishing Capacity Management in the EU Post 2002 CFP Reform now available
In a recently released paper James Brown of IEEP analyses the workings of the new EU fleet management system and the European Fisheries Fund, and how they relate to each other.
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Latest volume of El Anzuelo released
Volume 17 of El Anzuelo, the IEEP European newsletter on fisheries and the environment is now available.
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New publication on the role of impact assessments in the implementation of EU environmental law
A new paper written by Andrew Farmer, Patrick ten Brink and Marianne Kettunen examines the role of impact assessments in the implementation of EU environmental law by the Member States.
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New Issue of the Cross Compliance Network Bulletin Available
The "Cross Compliance Network Bulletin" presents the research to date of the Cross Compliance Network Project.
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IEEP review on Invasive Alien Species receives wide support from the European scientific community
IEEP recently conducted a project for the European Commission reviewing the EU legal and policy framework for invasive alien species (IAS).
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IEEP, Ecologic and partners advise European Parliament on key policy issues
IEEP and Ecologic, along with other partners, have recently concluded a six month contract with the European Parliament to provide a range of briefings on current policy issues.
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Report for WWF highlights the environmental impact of EU agricultural and trade policies
This newly available paper identifies the major foreseeable environmental impacts of prospective changes in some key EU policies on the global production and trade of agricultural products, particularly sugar and soy.
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IEEP speaking at international conference on biological invasions
The fourth International Conference on Biological Invasions (NEOBIOTA conference) will take place in Vienna on 27-29 September.
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All at sea? The UK's approach to carbon emissions from ports and shipping policy
In a paper commissioned by Friends of the Earth in the context of the UK Government's ongoing ports review, IEEP reviews government policy on shipping and how this addresses the sector's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Evolution of the EU Fisheries Subsidy Regime: Drivers and Approaches
This paper examining the drivers behind the evolution of the EU fisheries subsidy regime is now available online.
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IEEP contributes to raising awareness on funding for Natura 2000
The majority of Community co-financing for Natura 2000 during the upcoming funding period 2007-13 will be delivered through a mixture of existing Community funds.
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Natura Funding Handbook now available in 13 European languages
The Natura Funding handbook drafted by IEEP's biodiveristy and nature researchers in partnership with WWF-Germany and EPO is now available on the Commission's Circa website in 13 languages.
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Report on Simplifying Environmental Regulations available
On 22 June the European Commission hosted a conference on measures undertaken by Member States to simplify environmental regulation.
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IEEP, Ecologic and partners advise European Parliament on key policy issues
IEEP and Ecologic, along with other partners, have recently concluded a six month contract with the European Parliament to provide a range of briefings on current policy issues.
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IEEP Participates in Commission expert panel on integrated product policy
IEEP Senior Fellow Marc Pallemaerts has been invited by DG Environment to participate in an Expert Panel.
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IEEP's summer newsletter is now available
The Institute sees biodiversity as a major priority.
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Marc Pallemaerts addresses conference on the implementation of Directive 2003/35/EC
IEEP Senior Fellow Marc Pallemaerts addressed a high-level conference on the controversial issue of access to justice for environmental NGOs in Fulda on 23 June.
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EU's 'Renewed' Sustainable Development Strategy Debated at IEEP Forum in European Parliament
A few days after its adoption by heads of state and government at their mid-June Brussels summit, the 'Renewed' EU Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) was the focus of a well-attended public event organised by IEEP in co-operation with the Institute for European Studies of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) on 22 June.
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Sustainable Case for Rail Position Paper Launched
IEEP were commissioned by the RMT Union to produce a position paper on the sustainable case for rail.
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Policy Forum on the EU Sustainable Development Strategy
To mark the arrival of the ‘renewed’ EU Sustainable Development Strategy, scheduled for approval by the European Council of the 15-16 June 2006, the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) and the Institute for European Studies (IES) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) are organizing a half-day policy forum at the European Parliament on 22 June.
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Commission finalises Natura 2000 Guidance Handbook
The European Commission has finalised the text of a Guidance Handbook to assist Member State authorities in identifying funding opportunities for Natura 2000.
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Value of Biodiversity study now available
The study on the Value of Biodiversity provides evidence that the loss of biodiversity and related ecosystem services has resulted in several socio-economic costs, including financial losses.
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Aldersgate Group calls for sustainable economic growth based on ‘green foundations’
Future economic prosperity and high environmental and social standards must go hand in hand, according to a new report launched in the House of Commons (UK) on 6 June 2006.
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Measuring progress in halting biodiversity loss
The EEA launched its latest report on biodiversity on 30 May.
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Addendum to MEACAP report now available
Addendum to the report The Kyoto Protocol: Current State and Implication for EU-25 Member States.
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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 in the UK.
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The environmental contribution of the Leader + initiative in the UK
IEEP and CCRU have recently completed one of the first studies in the EU to evaluate the environmental impacts of the Leader+ initiative.
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Applying OMC to Environment Policy – What are the Options?
This report investigates the potential options for applying the open method of coordination (OMC) to EU environment policy, given the growing feeling that traditional approaches to policy are not always possible, or indeed appropriate.
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Using Market Based Instruments for European Environment Policy
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has recently released two reports on the development of market based instruments across Europe.
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El Anzuelo Volume 16: Focus on IUU Fishing
The Spring 2006 edition of El Anzuelo focuses on Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported fishing following the conclusion of the High Seas Task Force report.
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Paper on the Proposed Marine Strategy Directive Published
Volume 12 of the Journal of International Maritime Law contains a paper by IEEP's Andrew Farmer on the proposed EU marine strategy Directive, including details of its contents and development and how it relates to earlier versions.
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Press Release: Leader or Laggard? Report on UK Climate Change Policy released
The UK Government's recently launched Climate Change Programme is scrutinised in a new report.
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Promoting the use of marine protected areas in the UK and Europe
IEEP has launched a project aiming to promote the use of marine protected areas (MPAs) in UK and European fisheries and marine environment policies.
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Press Release: Report on implementation of 6EAP
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) has today released a report prepared by IEEP on the implementation of the EU’s 6th Environmental Action Programme (6EAP).
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Conference on simplification of environmental regulation
The European Commission is hosting a conference on 22 June in Brussels examining best practices in the Member States of initiatives which will streamline and simplify environment-related regulatory requirements for companies.
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IEEP's analysis makes the news
Analysis undertaken by IEEP on behalf of the European transport and environment NGO T&E has revealed the slow progress of the carmakers' associations on their Voluntary Agreements for CO2 reduction with the European Commission.
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MEACAP: Expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry
This report explores the expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry.
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MEACAP: Selection and specification of technical measures in
This report explores the expected impact of the Kyoto Protocol on European forestry.
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IEEP's spring newsletter
Our second newsletter covers eleven topics of our research: the EU Sustainable Development Strategy, emissions trading, rural development programmes, and more.
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Aquatic Alien Species and the Water Framework workshop
This workshop in Brussels on 8/9 March was organised by the UK-TAG supporting implementation of the Water Framework Directive (see www.
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Report on Conflicting EU Funds released
A report describing the ways in which use of European funds may clash with nature and biodiversity conservation objectives was released by WWF at the start of March.
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IEEP To Host
On April 25 and 26 IEEP will be hosting the first event of the two-year sixth framework project 'ACCSEPT', which examines the social, economic, legal and regulatory aspects of CO2 capture and storage.
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Institutional Interaction in Global Environmental Governance
"Institutional Interaction in Global Environmental Governance" has been published by MIT Press.
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IEEP report in European Parliament hearing
Jason Anderson’s report on climate change and natural disasters, written for the European Parliament’s Environment Committee, was discussed in a joint public hearing of the Committees of the Environment, Regional development, and Agriculture on Monday, 20 March.
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Policy Framework for Improving Management of the Deep-Water
Report on the management options for the deepwater net fishery to the west and north of Great Britain and Ireland now available.
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Project on the Value of Biodiversity
IEEP is leading a research consortium that is conducting a study on the value of biodiversity in the EU.
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El Anzuelo Volume 15
Volume 15 of El Anzuelo, the IEEP European newsletter on fisheries and the environment is now available.
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IEEP launches a new quarterly newsletter
The IEEP Newsletter offers a readily accessible update on recent work and achievements, areas of interest and events.
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New Report: The EU's Better Regulation Agenda and the Environment
IEEP Senior Fellow David Wilkinson launched IEEP's report on the EU's Better Regulation Agenda and its implications for the future of environmental policy at Westminster yesterday.
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Brussels in Brief Volume 8 - Invasive Species Policy in Euro
The latest issue of Brussels in Brief (September 2005) examines invasive species policy in Europe.
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New IEEP Report: Ghost Fishing by Lost Fishing Gear
?Ghost fishing? is the term given to the continued fishing by fishing gear that has been lost or abandoned.
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A European Union Directive on Flood Management
A new paper has been written by Andrew Farmer on the forthcoming proposal for an EU flood Directive.
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EU Sustainable Development Network Strengthened at UK Presidency
SD practitioners from EU Member States have agreed to strengthen the EU Sustainable Development network by establishing a small permanent Secretariat.
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Funding Environmental Compliance Assurance
Throughout the world, authorities responsible for enforcing environmental regulations and promoting compliance with environmental requirements are operating in the context of financial constraints.
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The EU's level playing field for business
The single market aims to provide a 'level playing field' for business in the EU.
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IEEP Supports Defra in UK Presidency Event
IEEP is providing support to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), for a high-level two-day meeting on national sustainable development strategies.
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New EEA report - Environmental Policy Integration
The European Environment Agency in Copenhagen has published a second report on environmental policy integration in Europe.
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Harnessing the proposed European Fisheries Fund
In 2004, the European Commission proposed a new financial instrument for fisheries - the European Fisheries Fund - to cover the period 2007-2013.
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Environmental Policy Integration in Europe
Environmental policy integration (EPI) - as required under the EC Treaty - involves a continual process to ensure environmental issues are reflected in all policymaking.
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The Commission's Draft Declaration on Sustainable Development
The European Commission has issued a draft declaration on sustainable development, due to be adopted at the next European Council meeting in June.
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