The document provides an overview of the EU's environmental policy. It explains that the EU develops environmental policy through a democratic process involving consultation, and that policy aims to enhance natural resources while safeguarding public health. The challenges to the environment have evolved over time to include issues like resource efficiency and sustainability. Environmental and economic goals are now seen as complementary, and the EU works internationally to encourage high environmental standards.
A civil society assessment of sustainable energy policy and green jobs in sma...Ralph Cassar
This document summarizes a study that assessed perceptions of civil society stakeholders in Malta regarding sustainable energy policy and green jobs. Interviews found stakeholders viewed green jobs positively and as an opportunity for Malta. However, participants felt awareness of current green jobs was limited and investment in the sustainable energy sector needs to increase to create more quality green jobs.
Promoting Climate Action through Education for Sustainable Development in Lea...ESD UNU-IAS
Case Study presentation: Promoting Climate Action through Education for Sustainable Development in Learning Institutions
Georgina Resiato Minis (NEMA) & Mr. Dennis Onyancha, RCE North Rift
11th Global RCE Conference
7-9 December, 2018
Cebu, the Philippines
The document provides an overview of EU environmental policy and law. It discusses several key points:
1. The reasons for an EU environmental policy include issues like air and sea pollution being borderless and environmental protection being an objective of the EU Treaties.
2. Major milestones in EU environmental law include the addition of a chapter on the environment to the Treaty of Rome and environmental protection attaining a constitutional level.
3. Key areas of EU environmental legislation include air and water pollution, waste management, biodiversity protection, and climate change policies like the EU Emissions Trading System.
Chemicals and waste play important roles in society and the economy but can also harm human health and the environment if not properly managed. A third of the world's food is wasted every year, totaling about 1.3 billion tons. The United Nations aims to minimize the adverse effects of chemicals on human health and the environment by 2020. To achieve this, UNEP is working with partners to build countries' capacity and policies for sound chemicals and waste management through increasing scientific knowledge and tools.
Cross-border management of natural resourcesProAkademia
This document discusses several European Union-supported projects focused on sustainable management of natural resources across borders. It describes projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, developing renewable energy, protecting water resources and managing waste. Specific projects highlighted include developing common models for reducing energy use in municipal buildings in Poland and Russia, installing solar energy and biomass equipment in Poland and Ukraine, extending sewage treatment systems along the Bug River between Poland and Belarus, and fostering partnerships for cross-border water protection among Poland, Lithuania and Russia. The document emphasizes how such cross-border cooperation projects can promote sustainable development, reduce environmental threats, and improve quality of life in border regions.
POAT 2012 - 2015.Presentation on European innovation partnership water. Autho...formezeu
Seminario "Internazionalizzazione della ricerca pugliese: strategia di networking a livello europeo", svolto a Bari il30 aprile 2015 nell'ambito del progetto"Azioni a supporto della partecipazione ai programmi comunitari a gestione diretta e al lavoro in rete" Ambito 1, Linea 3 del POAT 2013 – 2015
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) coordinates the United Nations' environmental activities and assists countries in implementing environmentally sound policies. UNEP works to assess environmental conditions, develop international agreements, strengthen environmental management institutions, and address issues like climate change, chemicals and waste, ecosystems, disasters and conflicts, and environmental governance through various programs and partnerships. It has regional offices and publishes reports on global environmental issues to inform policymakers.
Discussions for agreement on the specific details for the expansion of Agoro ...Dr. Joshua Zake
This document outlines considerations and action points for expanding the Agoro-Agu Landscape Platform in Uganda. It discusses reviewing the platform's objectives, memorandum of principles, and governance structure to be more inclusive of stakeholders in the expanded landscape. The key governance structures proposed are a general assembly, steering committee, and district multi-stakeholder technical committees. Their roles and compositions are outlined. The document also discusses planning a meeting to approve the new memorandum and elect the steering committee, as well as strengthening the role of the platform secretariat.
From the Loire to the Vistula River. Three steps in planning the energy trans...Forum Energii
Polish-French relations have become a bit difficult lately. When President Macron said in an interview that the Paris climate protesters should move to Warsaw because it is Poland that is blocking European climate ambitions, Poland was in turmoil. Leaving aside the emotions, it is worth looking at how the French are coping with the energy transformation. This is what the new analysis of the Forum Energii is about.
The document discusses environmental protection efforts in China. It covers several areas:
1) The Chinese government has increasingly prioritized environmental protection through regulations like banning free plastic bags and encouraging foreign investment in green industries. The Ministry of Environmental Protection oversees these policies.
2) China is working to protect biodiversity and restore forests through programs like the Great Green Wall and grassland protections. It also conserves endangered species.
3) China is pioneering the development of eco-cities like the Dongtan and Sino-Singapore Tianjin projects, which aim to be self-sufficient and generate renewable energy. These model cities could inform construction nationwide.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) addresses climate change in four main themes: 1) Adapting to climate change by building resilience, 2) Facilitating a transition to low carbon societies, 3) Improving understanding of climate science, and 4) Communicating and raising awareness. UNEP works with countries on issues like adaptation planning, promoting renewable energy, reducing deforestation, and supporting the Clean Development Mechanism. It also undertakes assessments, publishes reports, and runs campaigns to advance global action on climate change.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the UN body responsible for environmental issues and was established in 1972. UNEP coordinates environmental activities across the UN and assists countries in implementing environmentally sound policies. It is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and covers issues regarding the atmosphere, ecosystems, environmental governance, and green economy. UNEP also established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and works on numerous environmental projects and reports worldwide.
Presentatie MO*lezing jacqueline mcglade over Een groene economie binnen de g...Mondiaal nieuws
This document summarizes a lecture about responding to ecological overshoot and moving toward a green economy. It notes that in the 20th century, population increased 4x, global freshwater withdrawals 3x, economic output 22x, and fossil fuel consumption 14x, which is unsustainable. It discusses that Europeans consume disproportionately more of some global resources than their population share. The largest environmental pressures come from food/drink, housing, and mobility. Recycling can only contribute modestly to reducing materials consumption. It advocates managing natural capital and ecosystem services to improve resource efficiency and resilience, enhancing human well-being through a green economy that uses various types of capital efficiently.
1. The British Psychological Society provided comments on the EU Green Paper on sustainable energy. It notes that behavioral changes by consumers and producers are essential to achieving carbon reduction goals, in addition to technological developments. Psychological research can help policymakers understand how to influence energy behaviors.
2. The document expresses concern that the Green Paper places little attention on controlling and reducing energy demand. A strategy for sustainable energy consumption across Europe is needed to balance the current focus on supply.
3. For a sustainable energy policy, equal priority should be given to carbon emissions as to economic costs when evaluating policy options. This would encourage consideration of alternative energy sources beyond current emphases on economic growth and energy prices.
Current environmental challenges and corresponding solutionSourabh Tailor
Climate change, pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and lack of enforcement of environmental regulations are some of the major environmental challenges discussed in the document. The document outlines government policies and plans to address these issues, such as the National Action Plan for Climate Change, prevention and control of pollution acts, forest conservation acts, and biodiversity action plans. However, it questions if these efforts are enough due to a lack of political will and independent regulatory bodies to properly enforce environmental regulations. Strengthening regulatory enforcement and increasing public awareness are suggested as ways to more effectively address India's environmental problems.
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that was established in 1972. UNEP is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and coordinates environmental activities and assists developing countries in implementing environmentally sound policies. UNEP's mission is to provide leadership on environmental issues and encourage partnerships to improve quality of life without compromising future generations. UNEP's main activities include addressing climate change, disasters, ecosystems, environmental governance, harmful substances, and resource efficiency.
Climate Change Action for Sustainable Development in Ogun State, NigeriaESD UNU-IAS
Climate Change Action for Sustainable Development in Ogun State, Nigeria
Case Study Session
Prof Evans Osabuohien & Dr Tunji-Olayeni Patience, RCE Ogun
9th African Regional RCE Meeting
5-7 August, 2019, Luyengo, Eswatini
Presentation on bangladesh environmental policy (1992)Parves Khan
The document summarizes Bangladesh's Environmental Policy from 1992. The policy aimed to maintain ecological balance, protect the country from natural disasters, regulate polluting activities, ensure environmentally sound development, sustainably use resources, and engage in international initiatives. It covered 15 development sectors and established the Ministry of Environment and Forest to coordinate implementation through a National Environment Committee. However, effective implementation has been limited due to a lack of funding, insufficient resources at the Department of Environment, poor inter-agency coordination, and limited community involvement.
The document discusses various policies that governments can implement to protect the environment, including taxes, subsidies, laws, and regulations. It provides definitions for each: environmental taxes increase the cost of polluting goods, subsidies make green goods cheaper, laws ban harmful products, and regulations impose rules to reduce pollution. The document aims to help students understand these policy options and how governments use them to encourage sustainable growth while protecting the environment. It provides examples of these policies in practice and discusses their potential impacts and effectiveness.
This document contains the proceedings from the conference "Innovation Systems for Resilient Livelihoods: Connecting Theory to Practice" held in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 26-28, 2013. The conference was organized by RAEIN-Africa and funded by DGIS of Netherlands to discuss innovation systems approaches for development. Over 100 participants from government, civil society, private sector, and universities in Southern Africa attended. The conference included sessions on the role of science, technology and innovation in development; practical experiences of technology development; and innovation in policy development and public participation. The proceedings provide insights from the conference, emerging challenges, conclusions and recommendations on strengthening co-innovation in the region.
This document summarizes key discussions from a 2009 conference hosted by The Wallace Foundation about challenges facing arts organizations in engaging audiences during economic hardship. Conference attendees shared ideas on how to take a long-term view of participation building despite short-term budget issues. Major topics included using research to understand changing audiences, harnessing new technologies, attracting diverse groups, and promoting inter-organizational cooperation to strengthen the arts sector overall. The conference aimed to help arts leaders navigate economic challenges by focusing on long-term audience development.
Women are disproportionately affected by climate change in several ways:
1) They constitute the majority of the world's poor and are more dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods that are threatened by climate change.
2) Climate change exacerbates issues like food insecurity, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity, and health problems that impact women's lives directly through their roles and responsibilities.
3) Environmental degradation and climate change impacts like flooding and drought increase human migration, which often results in poorer outcomes for women in less developed countries.
This document discusses IFAD's growing commitment to environment and natural resource management. It summarizes IFAD's experience with projects focused on soil conservation, watershed management, deforestation, and other environmental themes. Many of IFAD's projects are in marginal, ecologically fragile areas where rural poverty and environmental degradation are linked. The document provides examples of IFAD projects that aim to address issues like genetic erosion in Africa and improve technologies for wetland rice producers in Asia.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is committed to providing development assistance that improves the lives of women, men, and children around the world. USAID has a special interest in the advancement of women worldwide. Women’s health, education, economic opportunity and human rights are at the core of successful, stable societies and economic growth.
One of the fundamental principles of the Department of State/USAID strategic plan is that “all citizens, men and women, are vital to meeting the critical challenges of today and reaching the goals of equality, peace and security.” USAID’s commitment to the full inclusion of women dates back to 1973, when the United States Congress passed the “Percy Amendment” to the Foreign Assistance Act, requiring that particular attention be given to integrating women into national economies to improve the status of women and to assist the overall development effort.
Today, USAID embraces this goal, and seeks to understand the different needs of men and women, to improve the efficiency and overall impact of its programs, and to ensure that both women and men have equitable access to development activities and their benefits. This document profiles USAID efforts to address barriers to full access to opportunity for women and men throughout the developing world. The success stories are a testament to the progress women and men have made. The selected examples illustrate the many efforts made by the USAID field missions, the Office of Women in Development, and other operating units in USAID to fully integrate women into development programs and policies throughout USAID. It is important to note that women’s leadership is not treated as a separate category in this report, but is reflected in all the examples.
Women are becoming political leaders, grassroots leaders, leaders in their professions, leaders in their communities, and heads of households, especially in regions ravaged by HIV/AIDS and conflict, and are growing into leaders in many other ways. As a result, all USAID efforts to support women’s skills, opportunities and rights contribute to “women’s leadership.” WOMEN, MEN AND DEVELOPMENT 1
Catalyzing Equitable Development: An Initiative to Institutionalize a Gender...Dr Lendy Spires
The Catalyzing Equitable Development (CED) Program responded to two questions that are key to gender equality and effective development. First, can organizations effectively integrate gender in their programs and operations? And second, to the extent they can, does gender integration enhance development outcomes?
The CED program demonstrated that the answer to both of these questions is a strong “yes.” InterAction’s Commission on the Advancement of Women (CAW) implemented this program from January 2003-September 2006. The aim of the program was to institutionalize a gender perspective in the work of development and humanitarian assistance PVOs and NGOs as a necessary means to improve living conditions for poor communities in Africa and Asia. The program focused on building the capacity of PVOs and NGOs through training and technical assistance in Inter-Action’s Gender Audit Organizational Self Assessment and Action Planning methodology.
These organizations are major contributors to global development, collectively implementing about 40% of US government funded development assistance as well as administering over $7 billion annually in assistance from private sources and in-kind contributions. The program targeted the very way PVOs and NGOs do their work and enhanced the effectiveness of their field programs by reducing gender inequalities and promoting women’s and girls’ full participation throughout their operations.
However, the program did not stop at capacity building, but assessed the impact of capacity building at the field level. A unique feature of the program was a study on the impact of gender mainstreaming in four African countries, one of the few such impact studies that has been carried out globally by donors, governments, or the United Nations. In addition, the program documented innovative practices in gender integration from the Asia-Pacific region and drew out lessons learned to guide other planners and practitioners. Major accomplishments of the program are: 287 individuals and approximately 173 organizations (or country offices) participated in eight Gender Audit Courses and seven Gender Audit Workshops in the US and overseas. The Courses were offered in the U.S., Ghana, Kenya, and the Philippines. The workshops were offered in New York, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
This document provides an overview of existing frameworks promoting gender equality and women's participation in decision-making. It highlights best practices from various levels, including establishing targets for gender balance in international bodies. The report recommends that parties to the UNFCCC adopt temporary special measures to ensure adequate representation of women in delegations and leadership positions. It also suggests monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track progress, such as maintaining an online database of participants' gender. The goal is to build on existing efforts and transform decision-making processes at all levels to achieve true gender equality.
Work life innovation the role of networked technologiesDr Lendy Spires
This document discusses how networked technologies are enabling innovation in work-life balance. It is the fourth in a series exploring geographically distributed work. The document has two parts: Part 1 examines how technologies currently impact work and personal lives, as well as innovation processes. It provides examples like Smart Work Centers and Active Collaboration Rooms. Part 2 will discuss emerging technologies like cloud computing, connected devices, and collaboration platforms that are enabling new ways of working and living in a distributed manner. The document argues these technologies are driving open innovation and helping organizations, communities, and individuals achieve new outcomes.
This document summarizes a paper that analyzes the relationship between the formal and informal sectors in India. It begins by reviewing literature on the linkages between agriculture and the formal sector, including demand-side linkages through income redistribution and mutual exchange, and supply-side linkages as agriculture provides wage goods, raw materials, and prevents a "profit squeeze" in the formal sector. The paper then proposes departing from models where prices determine resource allocation and output, and instead assumes rigid wages and terms of trade between agriculture and the formal sector due to powerful lobbying groups. It plans to build a macroeconomic framework to analyze whether the formal and informal sectors have a complementary or conflicting relationship.
This document analyzes how climate change will increase weather-related disasters in Europe and Central Asia through higher temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather events. It recommends that countries focus on reducing vulnerability and planning measures to mitigate natural hazard risks as part of climate change adaptation. The paper outlines measures for disaster risk management, financial instruments, risk mitigation, and emergency preparedness that can help reduce current and future vulnerabilities to climate change impacts in the region.
Responsible business conduct is an essential part of an open international investment climate. MNE activities often span multiple countries and many cultural, legal, and regulatory environments. This complexity, coupled with the intensely competitive nature of international business, presents MNEs and their stakeholders with unique and specific challenges. Although many MNEs demonstrate a respect for high standards of business conduct, some may neglect the appropriate principles and standards of conduct in an attempt to gain undue competitive advantage. This may be particularly true in environments where regulatory, legal, and institutional frameworks are underdeveloped or fragile. More and more enterprises are responding by committing to responsible business practices, promoting dialogue, and engaging with stakeholders. Addressing societal concerns while advancing enterprise interests can be mutually supportive
1. The document analyzes how climate change may impact forest fire risk globally based on meteorological factors.
2. It finds that increased temperatures are the primary driver of increased fire danger projections, followed by decreased humidity which is also influenced by higher temperatures.
3. Using climate models and fire weather indices, it projects increases in fire danger over most regions by 2080 under non-mitigation scenarios, with the largest increases in Europe, Amazonia, and parts of North America and East Asia. Lower but still significant increases are seen under a mitigation scenario.
POLITICAL DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER ARTICLE 8 OF THE COTONOU AGREEMENTDr Lendy Spires
The study assesses the effectiveness of the EU's political dialogue on human rights under Article 8 of the Cotonou Partnership Agreement with African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries. It analyzes the inclusiveness, comprehensiveness, effectiveness, alignment, and impact of the dialogue based on a review of legal provisions and case studies of dialogues in 8 countries. The study concludes that while the dialogues aim to promote human rights, their effectiveness is limited by tensions with partner governments and a lack of strategic approach. It recommends developing a more strategic dialogue, enhancing legitimacy, ensuring monitoring of results, and fully exploiting development programs to strengthen the human rights dialogue.
The document summarizes a study on the role of the informal sector in poverty reduction and food security in Malawi. Key findings from the study include:
- Agriculture is the main livelihood for most respondents, with over 86.7% depending on own production for food.
- Income generating activities (IGAs) play an important role in supporting agricultural production by providing income to purchase household needs and farm inputs.
- The study recommends encouraging IGAs to sustain household food security and reduce poverty levels by supporting agricultural productivity.
1. The document discusses the informal economy of South Africa, particularly in Johannesburg. It defines the informal economy and explains that it makes up a significant portion of South Africa's GDP and employment.
2. The South African government views the economy as consisting of two separate structures - a formal and informal economy. However, the document argues they are integrated and interdependent. It provides examples of links between informal and formal businesses.
3. The City of Johannesburg's new policy on informal street trading is criticized for not adequately involving traders. It could result in traders being banned from parts of the city in preparation for the 2010 World Cup without protecting their rights.
Assessing regional intergration in africa towards an african continental fr...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses progress towards establishing an African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) to promote regional economic integration across the continent. It provides an overview of the status of integration in the eight Regional Economic Communities recognized by the African Union, and analyzes the potential economic impacts and challenges of establishing a CFTA to liberalize trade and movement of factors of production throughout Africa. The document concludes by outlining perspectives and key steps for fast-tracking the establishment of a CFTA.
Global change and ecosystems eu research for the environmentDr Lendy Spires
This document provides an overview of 280 research projects funded under the Sixth Framework Programme's priority on Global Change and Ecosystems between 2002 and 2006. The projects studied various topics related to global change including greenhouse gas emissions and their effects on climate, atmospheric pollutants, biodiversity, desertification, and strategies for sustainable land and water management. The document outlines the key research areas and lists the individual projects organized by area. It also provides funding details such as total costs and EU contributions for the different funding instruments used.
Global change and ecosystems eu research for the environmentDr Lendy Spires
This document provides an overview of 280 projects funded under the Global Change and Ecosystems priority of the Sixth Framework Programme for Research (FP6) between 2002-2006. The projects studied various aspects of global change like greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, biodiversity, desertification and natural hazards. They aimed to further understanding of these issues and support policymaking through scientific findings. New funding instruments like Networks of Excellence and Integrated Projects effectively encouraged collaboration among European researchers. Over 4,600 partners from Europe and elsewhere participated in the projects.
John F Ryan, Director, European Commission presenting at the EPA/HSE Environment & Health Conference, Dublin on the European Environment and Health Priorities
Discussion Paper_The ELC and its relevance to EU landscape policy_AJ ffrench_...Aidan J ffrench
The document discusses the European Landscape Convention (ELC) and its relevance to EU landscape policy. It provides background on the ELC, which aims to promote landscape protection, management, and planning across Europe. While 30 European countries have ratified the ELC, implementation has been variable due to a lack of political will and financial/administrative constraints. The document argues that reforming the EU's Common Agricultural Policy presents an opportunity to better support landscape goals in line with the ELC, including through rural development programs, agri-environment measures, and recognizing landscapes as a social value.
The Geo Political Climate for Climate Change: Europe's evolving approach to c...Céline Charveriat
This document summarizes a presentation given by Céline Charveriat of IEEP on Europe's evolving approach to climate, peace and security. It discusses how pressure on natural resources is increasingly seen as a security challenge and how climate change is recognized as a contributing factor to conflicts. It also outlines IEEP's recommendations for the EU to adopt a more comprehensive and prevention-oriented approach to these issues through policies integrating environmental risks, climate diplomacy, and development assistance.
The document discusses a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) that finds significant differences in social vulnerability and exposure to environmental health hazards like air pollution, noise, and heat across Europe. Wealthier regions tend to have better environmental quality, while poorer southern and eastern European regions face greater risks. The report suggests European policies need to do more to explicitly address these inequalities in exposure and reduce vulnerabilities.
This document summarizes the European Green Deal communication from the European Commission. The Green Deal aims to transform the EU into a fair and prosperous society with no net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while protecting natural resources and citizens' health. It will require massive public investment and private capital directed toward climate and environmental action. The Commission will work to increase the EU's 2030 emissions reduction target to at least 50% compared to 1990 levels and possibly 55%. It will also propose a carbon border adjustment mechanism and strategies to decarbonize energy supply, industry, transport, and other sectors to achieve these climate goals.
HLEG thematic workshop on measuring economic, social and environmental resili...StatsCommunications
The European Environment Agency (EEA) published the report "The European Environment: State and Outlook 2015" (SOER 2015) which assesses past environmental trends, current status, and future outlooks. The report finds that while resource efficiency has improved, trends for ecosystem resilience and human well-being are less positive. Two factors contributing to uneven progress are global challenges like competition for resources, and systemic challenges like complexity and uncertainty of environmental issues. The report calls for systemic solutions that achieve sustainability, resilience, well-being and equity goals together through transitions in key systems like food, energy, mobility, and finance.
The document provides an overview of the OECD's work on environment from 2019-2020. It discusses key areas like climate change, biodiversity, water management, and green growth. It also summarizes the OECD's environmental reviews of countries, indicators and data collection, environmental modeling and outlooks. The OECD aims to help countries address pressing environmental challenges and promote more sustainable economic growth.
General overview of the INSPIRE Directive and relations to other policiesinspireeu
The document provides an overview of the INSPIRE Directive and its relationship to other EU policies. It discusses how INSPIRE supports EU legislation on issues like air quality, pesticides, floods, and the 2020 strategy. INSPIRE provides a framework for sharing geospatial data and services across borders and sectors to help address environmental, health, and economic challenges and opportunities in Europe. While progress has been made, full implementation of INSPIRE across the EU requires continued coordination, resources, and stakeholder engagement.
The document discusses indicators for measuring progress towards a green economy. It outlines a framework using
environmental issues as an entry point, beginning with indicators to identify priority issues and set targets. Broad
environmental issues that could be covered include climate change, ecosystem management, resource efficiency, and
chemicals and waste management. Leading indicators are then identified for each issue, such as carbon emissions and
renewable energy use for climate change. The framework also examines indicators for policy interventions and their
impacts on well-being and equity.
The document discusses indicators for measuring progress towards a green economy. It outlines a framework using
environmental issues as an entry point, beginning with indicators to identify priority issues and set targets. Broad
environmental issues that could be covered include climate change, ecosystem management, resource efficiency, and
chemicals and waste management. Leading indicators are then identified to track each issue, such as carbon emissions,
renewable energy use, and resource productivity. The framework also examines indicators for policy interventions and their
impacts on well-being and equity.
Plan actions zero pollution europe 2050PatrickTanz
This document outlines the European Commission's plan to achieve zero pollution for air, water, and soil by 2050. It establishes targets to reduce various types of pollution by 2030. Key actions include aligning EU air quality standards with WHO guidelines, addressing pollution from agriculture, transport, and buildings. The plan aims to prevent pollution at the source through a "zero pollution hierarchy." Overall, the plan seeks to improve public health and the environment while supporting green growth and jobs in Europe.
The document discusses the relationship between the environment and sustainable economic development. It defines environment and explains how it is interdependent with development. Sustainable development is defined as meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. While economic growth benefits standards of living, it has also degraded ecosystems. Maintaining balance requires policy interventions like promoting cleaner technologies, efficient resource use, and international cooperation. Development and environment impact each other, so sustainable development is needed.
What is Green Finance? How to structure a market to attrach green investments? Which are the instruments and mechanism to make it succesfull operative and monitorable?
The document discusses the concept of a circular economy and moving towards more sustainable production and consumption. It notes that while recycling rates have increased in the EU, the total amount of waste produced continues to rise. A circular economy aims to keep resources in use for longer, extracting more value from them before becoming waste. This involves designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. The document argues that transitioning to a circular economy will require changes to production, consumption and waste management in order to close resource loops and reduce pressure on the environment.
- Caroline Brown at WHO tells the editor about the importance of vaccinations in reducing influenza cases. Vaccinations help prevent the spread of disease.
- John Laughlin at Innovate UK answers questions about investment in the aerospace industry to support growth.
- James Veaney at Ofgem explains that competition in electricity connections is essential for the proper functioning of the energy market.
This document provides an overview of the Hands off the Land project which aims to raise awareness about land grabbing in Europe. It documents cases of transnational land grabs in various countries and presents fact sheets and studies. The project is a joint initiative of several organizations working to end land grabbing. It acknowledges funding support from the European Commission but notes that the views expressed are those of the partner organizations, not the EC.
A Foreseeable Disaster: The European Union’s agroenergy policies and the glob...FIAN Norge
The European Union's Renewable Energy Directive mandates that 20% of the EU's overall energy and 10% of transport energy come from renewable sources by 2020. While the directive supported development of "second generation" agrofuels, member states' plans show the transport target will be met through first generation agrofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol. Despite claims that newer technologies could produce agrofuels more sustainably, these second generation fuels have so far proven more difficult and energy-intensive to develop than expected.
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A healthy and sustainable environment for future
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How the EU develops environmental policy
While some might think of it as a marginal concern, the
environment is actually at the heart of EU policy. When
Member States sign up to the Treaty on European
Union, one of their obligations is to work towards ‘a
high level of protection and improvement of the quality
of the environment’ (Article 3(3)), as the architects of
the European Union recognised the importance of a
clean and healthy environment. This is also an agenda
to be pursued on an international scale, as the EU
strives to foster the sustainable economic, social and
environmental development of developing countries,
with the primary aim of eradicating poverty.
Democratic decision-making
The process of developing EU legislation is highly
democratic. Before tabling a proposal, the European
Commission carries out extensive consultations, giving
national authorities, non-governmental organisations,
environmental experts and the general public an
opportunity to express their views. This helps to ensure
that draft legislation is based on a broad spectrum of
input and a solid platform of scientifically verifiable
data. As well as clarifying the different issues involved,
this also develops a sense of ownership among key
stakeholders of the policy being proposed.
The draft legislation can be amended by national
governments through their ministers in the Council or in
response to suggestions from citizens at the European
Parliament, both of which must agree on the exact
wording of the text before it is formally adopted. Other
bodies such as the Committee of the Regions and the
European Economic and Social Committee make their
opinions known, as do businesses, NGOs, researchers
and individuals.
Sometimes consultations reveal that legislation is not
appropriate, and non legally binding guidelines and
exchanges of best practice are used instead.
Relying on solid data
Policies must be based on sound evidence that provides
an understanding of the causes and impact of
environmental change so that appropriate responses
and strategies can be devised. Much of this data comes
from national sources and is analysed by the European
Environment Agency, which provides input into the EU’s
environmental policy.
The Union has put in place different programmes to
encourage the development of robust and accurate
data and to ensure it is widely shared. The global
monitoring for environment and security system, for
instance, combines data from land, sea and air
monitoring stations with input from Earth observation
satellites. The aim is to produce a wide range of
datasets to help environmental policymaking and
support its implementation.
The European Environment Agency
The European Environment Agency (EEA)
collects national data to produce European
datasets. It develops and maintains
indicators and reports on the state of the
environment. Based in Copenhagen, it
began work in 1994.
Its mandate is to help the EU and its
Member States to make informed decisions
about improving the environment,
integrating environmental considerations
into economic policies to move towards
sustainability and to coordinate the
European environment information and
observation network.
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Encouraging eco-innovation
Eco-innovation is any form of innovation
aiming at, or resulting in, significant and
demonstrable progress towards the goal of
sustainable development, by reducing
impacts on the environment, enhancing
resilience to environmental pressures or
achieving a more efficient and responsible
use of natural resources.
These technologies and the industries
that produce them are already an
important part of the EU economy.
However, with the exception of renewable
energy, eco-innovation has penetrated
markets relatively slowly. Bottlenecks
include the failure of market prices to
accurately reflect environmental costs and
benefits, and incentives and subsidies that
sustain wasteful practices and rigid
economic structures.
Through EU programmes, support is
available to finance research, innovation
and eco-innovative companies. To
encourage greater take-up of green
technologies, the EU is promoting green
public procurement, costing products over
their life-cycle, and eco-labelling.
Financing the environment
Support for environmental objectives is a major part of
the EU budget. By linking up environmental policy with
other policy areas, it can leverage between EUR 10
billion and EUR 12 billion in expenditure in the EU
budget per year, for example through agri-environment
measures, support for cohesion policy and research and
innovation.
The main specific vehicle for EU support for
environmental policy is LIFE, which was established in
1992. The name comes from its French acronym
(L’Instrument financier pour l’environnement — the
financial instrument for the environment). Over the
years it has strengthened its focus on nature
conservation and environmental protection. Its finance
is now used to support policies which tackle challenges
such as biodiversity decline, habitat loss, resource
efficiency and climate action.
With an emphasis on practical initiatives, innovation and
the spread of best practice at the local level, LIFE
projects have helped change the way policymakers,
stakeholders and the public think and act towards the
environment.
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EU Ecolabel
The EU Ecolabel identifies products and
services with a reduced environmental
impact throughout their life-cycle, from the
extraction of raw material through to
production, use and disposal. Recognised
throughout Europe, the voluntary label
promotes environmental excellence based
on criteria developed by scientists, NGOs
and stakeholders. Over 1 300 companies,
making over 18 000 products, have joined.
Customers can rely on the logo since every
product is checked by independent experts.
Other main EU achievements
In addition to the two cross-cutting policy areas of
resource efficiency and biodiversity protection, the
Union is highly active on specific environmental issues.
CHEMICALS: Chemicals are an essential component of
our daily lives. However, some can severely damage
human health and others could be dangerous if not
properly used. To ensure chemicals are safe, to protect
the environment and to encourage the competitiveness
of one of Europe’s major industries, the EU has the
most advanced chemicals legislation in the world; it is
called REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation
and Restriction of Chemicals).
All chemical substances manufactured or imported into
the EU must be registered with the Helsinki-based
European Chemicals Agency. By 2018, every chemical
used in the EU will have to comply with this
requirement. If not, it cannot be sold in the Union.
Particularly strict rules apply to the most hazardous
products.
Companies are responsible for assessing and managing
any risks from the chemicals they use or sell in the
Union and for providing customers with the appropriate
safety advice on how they should be handled.
WASTE: The EU’s economy uses 16 tonnes of materials
per person per year, of which 6 tonnes becomes waste,
half of it going to landfill. If waste cannot be avoided,
then the European Commission’s message is to re-use,
recycle and recover what can be a valuable resource.
Landfill taxes and ‘pay as you throw’ schemes can help
achieve this. Some Member States have already
achieved recycling rates of over 80 % and have virtually
eliminated landfill. Others still have some way to go.
Legislation on specific items such as waste electrical
and electronic equipment, packaging, batteries and
accumulators or end-of-life vehicles is already in place
and contributing to resource efficiency.
AIR: Over the past 20 years, the EU has successfully
reduced the levels of a number of pollutants. Lead
emissions, for example, have fallen by some 90 %.
Despite the progress made, air pollution ranks high
among Europeans’ environmental concerns and causes
many premature deaths every year. The Union still has
some way to go to meet its aim of securing levels of air
quality that do not give rise to significant negative
impacts on, and risks to, human health and the
environment.
The European Commission is conducting a wide-ranging
review of the EU’s air quality policies, taking account of
the latest science and cost-effective measures which
will be presented before the end of 2013.
WATER: In recent decades, the EU has put in place a
comprehensive policy to ensure the quality of Europe’s
water. Initially, this addressed health concerns. It was
followed by measures to address the impact on the
environment of major water-using sectors such as
agriculture, industry and domestic households.
The EU’s main piece of water legislation, the water
framework directive, requires all rivers, lakes, coastal
waters and groundwater to be clean by 2015. Member
States have to check the state of their waters and draw
up plans explaining how they will clean them.
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NOISE: Noise pollution has been linked to a range of
health problems. It also harms wildlife. The EU
regulates noise from a number of sources, including
motor vehicles, trains and equipment used outdoors.
Under the EU directive on environmental noise, passed
in 2002, Member States must draw up maps of noise
levels in their larger towns and cities, and for major
roads, railways and civil airports. They then need to
come up with plans to tackle the problem.
FORESTS: Forests are being cut down at an alarming
rate around the world. The EU has called for global
deforestation to be halved by 2020 and halted entirely
by 2030. It is working with various timber-exporting
countries to improve forest governance. EU legislation
now minimises the risk of illegally harvested timber
being sold in the Union.
SOIL: There is no specific EU legislation on soil, but
many of the problems affecting soils are addressed by
specific measures for water, waste, chemicals, industrial
pollution, nature protection and pesticides. The EU has a
strategy specifically addressing all the different threats
to soil, particularly from farming practices and
industrial processes. In 2012, the European Commission
produced guidelines drawing attention to the dangers of
covering soil with impermeable material such as
concrete and offering more sustainable alternatives.
Working with future EU Member States
Every country that applies to join the Union has to
harmonise its environmental norms with those of the
EU. In this way, Union enlargement is helping to raise
environmental standards across the continent.
Negotiations to become a member of the EU are
rigorous and detailed. Aligning existing national
legislation with European rules is complex, since
environmental responsibilities can cut across many
different agencies, departments and stakeholders. The
European Commission supports candidate countries
with technical expertise and finance.
Working with the EU’s neighbours
Pollution from neighbours has a direct impact on the
EU, and vice versa. In addition, natural resources like
water, air, soils and biodiversity are connected in
complex ecosystems across the region. This
interdependence calls for a region-wide system of
environmental protection and recovery.
For this reason, the EU gives priority to environmental
cooperation with the countries along its borders. To the
south this means North Africa and the Middle East and
to the east the countries of eastern Europe and South
Caucasus.
International cooperation
The Union plays a highly committed role in international
environmental negotiations, whether these be to protect
biodiversity, promote sustainable development or tackle
climate change.
The thrust of the EU approach is to emphasise the
importance of the sustainable management of
resources and natural capital, particularly in developing
countries since these are crucial in tackling poverty.
These same countries are the first to be affected by
environmental degradation since floods, droughts and
other natural disasters undermine efforts for their
economic and social development.
The EU played a key role at the 2010 biodiversity
summit in Nagoya. This led to an agreement on an
ambitious global strategy to combat biodiversity loss
and a package of measures to ensure that the planet’s
ecosystems continue to sustain future human well-being.
In Brazil in 2012, the Rio+20 conference on
sustainable development underlined the need for more
concerted action to address global environmental
challenges. The EU will strive to help translate the Rio
commitments into actions, both within the EU and
globally.
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Further reading
XX For an overview of EU environmental policy: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/index_en.htm
XX For information on the European Environment Agency: http://www.eea.europa.eu
XX For specific information on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical
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substances (REACH): http://echa.europa.eu
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