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1 TEEB processesin Europe in the contextof the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 Laure Ledoux, Biodiversity Unit, DG ENV 1 Exchange on TEEB processes in EU countries International Expert workshop, October, Island of Vilm, Germany.

2 Structure 1. EU and International Policy Context 2. TEEB-related issues in the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy: - General approach - Specific measures - Cross-cutting issues 3. TEEB-related issues in the Roadmap to a resource efficient Europe 5. Next steps 2

3 1 EU and International Policy context Council conclusions CBD COP-10 outcomes 3

4 EU Post-2010 policy framework Adoption of EU post-2010 biodiversity vision & headline target Adoption (15-26/03/10) Adoption of new global strategic plan (vision, mission, 20 targets) CBD COP10 (29/10/10) Development and adoption of post-2010 EU biodiversity strategy Adoption (2011) 4

5 Council conclusions (26 March 2010): EU vision and Headline target Adoption of a long-term (2050) vision for biodiversity:. Biodiversity and the ecosystem services we get for free from nature are preserved, valued and, insofar as possible, restored for their intrinsic value, enabling them to support economic prosperity and human well-being, and averting any catastrophic changes linked to biodiversity loss Adoption of a mid-term (2020) headline target 5 Halting the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the EU by 2020, and restoring them in so far as feasible, while stepping up the EU contribution to averting global biodiversity loss

6 EU Council Conclusions, 14 October WELCOMES the work of TEEB and its significant contribution to emerging knowledge and understanding regarding the economic aspects of biodiversity and ecosystem services, RECOGNISES that the frequent undervaluation of, or disregard, for biodiversity and ecosystem services as well as the limited internalisation of their values into national strategies and programmes, such as systems of national accounts, are a significant cause underlying today s biodiversity crisis; STRESSES that the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services should be further integrated into current and future EU policies and financial instruments and COMMITS itself to actively promoting positive incentives and reforms, eliminating or reorienting harmful subsidies in the relevant sectors to benefit biodiversity, and INTENSIFIES support for initiatives to incorporate economic considerations and valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services into all relevant policies and sectors as a fundamental contribution to fulfilling biodiversity commitments; [ ] ENCOURAGES Member States and the Commission to develop specific cost-effective options for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services at national, European and global levels, based on the TEEB findings;

7 The international context: (1) CBD Strategic Plan Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society Target 1 - By 2020, at the latest, people are aware of the values of biodiversity and the steps they can take to conserve and use it sustainably. Target 2 - By 2020, at the latest, biodiversity values have been integrated into national and local development and poverty reduction strategies and planning processes and are being incorporated into national accounting, as appropriate, and reporting systems. Target 3 - By 2020, at the latest, incentives, including subsidies, harmful to biodiversity are eliminated, phased out or reformed in order to minimize or avoid negative impacts, and positive incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity are developed and applied, consistent and in harmony with the Convention and other relevant international obligations, taking into account national socio economic conditions.

8 International context (2) Text of the decision itself: welcomes the TEEB reports invites Parties and other Governments to make use of TEEB findings and to make the case for investment for biodiversity and ecosystem services and to strengthen policy commitment to biodiversity at the highest level; requests the CBD Executive Secretary to cooperate with other organisations in: further developing the economic aspects related to ecosystem services and biodiversity developing implementation tools for the integration of economic aspects of biodiversity and ecosystem services; facilitating implementation and capacity-building for such tools, building on the results of TEEB.

9 2 TEEB issues in the EU 2020 Biodiversity strategy 9 The generalapproach: naturalcapital concept, DPSIR, economic and welfare losses associated with biodiversity loss, marketfailures, importance of valuation; refto TEEB findings 6 Sub-targets with some specific measures related to TEEB Target 2 Cross-cutting issues: Financing Involvement of the private sector

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11 Target 2 By 2020, ecosystem services are maintained and enhanced through the establishment of Green Infrastructure and the restoration of at least 15% of degraded ecosystems. - Action 5: Improve knowledge about ecosystems and their services in the EU - Action 6: Establish priorities for restoration and promote the use of Green Infrastructure - Action 7: Ensure no net loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services 11

12 EC MS Being done or in the pipeline (EC) 5 Assistance Map & assess state of ecosystems & their services by 2014; assess economic value of ES; promote integration into accounting & reporting at EU & national level by 2020 EU level ecosystem services maping, TEEB, economic valuation of ES 6a Assistance Strategic framework to prioritisation of ecosystem restoration at sub-national, national and EU level by b Green Infrastructure Strategy by 2012 Workshops, working group, studies 7a Tools and methodology to biodiversity proof EU investments by 2014 cooperation Study call for tender; EIA review; EIA & SEA guidance; MFF 7b No net loss of ecosystems & ES by 2015

13 Structure of the Strategy 2050 Vision 2020 headline target 6 Targets: 1 Enhance implementation of nature legislation 2 Restore ecosystems est. Green Infrastructure 3 Sustainable Agriculture & Forestry 4 Sustainable Fisheries 5 Combat Alien Invasive Species 6 Contribute to averting global biodiversity loss ACTIONS

14 Common Implementation Framework Commission, Member States, Stakeholder groups WG 1 WG 2 WG 3 WG 4 WG 5 Integrated framework for monitoring, assessment and reporting Key dates Early 2014: Mid-term review EU strategy + HD Art 17 Report March th national Report to CBD FourthGlobal BiodiversityOutlook + contribution to MDG

15 Financing biodiversity and ecosystem services Diversify and scale up sources of financing (public and private sectors), role of market-based and innovative financing instruments; role of EIB Specific measures in biodiversity strategy: Payments for ecosystem services (PES): Green Infrastructure, including possibility of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Future no net loss initiative (possibility of biodiversity offsets, habitats banking) Reducing EU consumption impacts on global biodiversity - certification schemes, ecolabelling, green procurement, sustainability criteria Next Multiannual Financial Framework: Mainstreaming of biodiversity in key EU instruments Climate funding co-benefits Life+ projects to provide catalytic funding Innovative financing instruments cooperation with EIB Financing at national level Financing global biodiversity discussions under the CBD substantially increase resources (financial, human and technical) from all sources, including innovative financial mechanisms

16 Output of 22/09 workshop (1) ENV, EEA, JRC, ESTAT, R&I presentation of current approaches and initiatives Commission to provide assistance to Member States in mapping and assessing the state of ecosystems and their services in their national territory by Completion of an assessment of ecosystems and services at EU-level Discussion focusing on: multiscale approach, scaling up issues, baseline, valuation associated with policy scenarios

17 Output of 22/09 workshop 4 work streams: - biophysical baseline mapping/assessment of the state of major ecosystems - Biophysical baseline mapping and assessment of defined ecosystem services Alignment of ecosystem service assessments with scenarios of future changes Valuation of ecosystem services for baseline contrasting scenarios and integration into environmental and economic accounting Consensus for launching a common process towards the biophysical mapping and assessment of the state of ecosystems and their services in Europe ; Economic issues to be explored further. Develop a common approach where existing data and information streams for major ecosystems - terrestrial, freshwater, marine and atmosphere - would converge towards the production of an ecosystem assessment. Operational work plan with clear milestones to be agreed by the MS

18 4 Next steps Follow-up on 22/9: working group as part as CIF; steering committee for work at EU level. Joint Work Plan to CGBN of 15/11. Ongoing and forthcoming call for tenders Common Implementation Framework and forthcoming initiatives The next Multi-annual Financial Framework Involving the private sector The international dimension 18

19 Thank you for your attention 19 Biodiversity homepage: versity/policy/index_en.htm Environment and economics webpage: For more information, contact:

20 EC study: use of IFM to enhance private sector finance of biodiversity Time frame: Jan-June 2011 Analyse conditions, opportunities and limitations for private sector biodiversity finance: Types of biodiversity projects with a bankable potential; Scoping study on current and potential future demand for projects by private sector Potential contribution of the EC, EIB and other institutions for contributing towards the promotion of bankable biodiversity projects and their funding through specific IFM. Provide advice on future policy options, both EU and international when possible Investment Options to be analysed: Nature conservation within the EU (Natura 2000 network) Supporting businesses with activities related to sustainable biodiversity use Sharing financial risks with business/financial institutions investing in activities related to sustainable biodiversity use Supporting carbon storage actions (REDD+ and possible credits) Supporting the setting up of MBIs, e.g. PES, biodiversity offsetting/mitigation banking Green infrastructure projects 20

21 Assessing the role of economic instruments in a policy mix for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services provision Key aims Evaluating roles of economic instruments in a policy mix cost-effectiveness of existing and proposed instruments missing, redundant, synergistic or conflicting instrument roles, comparing across case studies Transferability of policy lessons between Latin America and Europe Timeline : Review of economic instruments and framework development : 7 case studies at national and regional/local levels (contributing to TEEB follow-up) : Comparative analysis, synthesis, policy recommendations and dissemination 21

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