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EU Funding
for Environment
A handbook
for the 2007–13
programming period
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WWF, April 2005
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EU Funding for Environment
A handbook for the
2007–13 programming period
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EU Funding for Environment Prepared by:
Constantinos Liarikos, WWF-Greece
A handbook for the 2007–2013 Dirk Schubert, Nova Institute, Germany
programming period Stefanie Lang,
WWF-European Policy Office, Brussels
Andreas Beckmann,
© Text 2005 WWF. All rights reserved. WWF-Danube Carpathian Programme
Etienne Aulotte
Peter Torkler, WWF-Germany
1st edition: 500 copies
With input from:
Also available for downloading from Alberto M. Arroyo Schnell
www.panda.org/epo Eva Royo Gelabert,
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WWF-European Policy Office, Brussels
Published by: Stephan Singer,
WWF – World Wide Fund for Nature WWF-European Policy Office, Brussels
(formerly World Wildlife Fund), Mariangiola Fabbri,
Frankfurt am Main, Germany. WWF-European Policy Office, Brussels
Any reproduction in full or in part of this Elizabeth Guttenstein,
publication must mention the title and credit WWF-European Policy Office, Brussels
the above mentioned publisher Sian Pullen, WWF-International
or the copyright owner. Paloma Agrasot,
WWF-European Policy Office, Brussels
Stefanie Schmidt, WWF-Germany
Guy Beaufoy, IDRiSi, Spain
Transport section
of chapter 2 and 3 in cooperation with:
Viviane Raddatz,
BUND-Friends of the Earth Germany, Berlin
Kai Steffen, ITDP Europe, Berlin
Editing:
Stefanie Lang, Andreas Beckmann,
Peter Torkler
Graphics and Layout:
Michal Stránský
Printing:
Printed in Poland by reproart
on recycled paper
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I am pleased to welcome this WWF Handbook on the use of Regional Funds 2007–13.
The partnership principle in the management and operation of the cohesion policy has proved
to be highly valuable, and this extends to involving environmental NGOs. WWF has proved
to be an exceptionally good partner not only by bringing to the Commission’s attention when
problem conflicts might arise, but also in being proactive as in the case of this Handbook.
I strongly wish that it will create even better partnerships in the future period, and thank the
authors wholeheartedly.
Claude Rouam
Head of Unit Cohesion Policy and Environmental Impacts DG Environment,
European Commission
Foreword
WWF has long recognised the importance But there is another potential impact for the
of the European Union’s regional, agri- environment and nature conservation which
culture and rural development as well as is a much more positive one. The 1999
other funds for the environment. With over structural fund regulations for the first time
€ 80 billion expenditure each year spread recognised that the funds could be used
across the 25 European Union member for the protection and improvement of the
states, the funds have an enormous poten- environment (emphasis added). This change
tial to cause environmental damage. WWF in wording was extremely significant – for
national organisations working closely with the first time the doors were open to local
other environmental NGOs have had to be and regional authorities and national govern-
constantly vigilant over the past 15 years to ments to start putting forward environmental
see that the funds are spent wisely. NGOs and nature programme proposals which
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like WWF have been the watchdogs to make meet the European Union’s cohesion policy
sure that EU funded programmes follow all objectives set out in the Treaty. At the same
the European environmental conditions, time, agricultural support has been gradually
for instance complying with environmental reformed not only to reduce impacts on the
impact assessments as laid down in the environment, but also to open new opportu-
structural fund regulations. nities for financing environmental priorities.
A new round of EU Funds programming for This is a practical guide to programming for
the 2007–13 period is already in full swing. the EU regional and rural development as
And a whole new set of beneficiary coun- well as fisheries funds. It is designed to be
tries and regions will participate for the first helpful for national and regional officials and
time in a complete programming cycle. With other agencies drawing up and designing
this in mind, the WWF network of national programmes for on the ground implementa-
and local organisations as well as partners tion in the fields of environment and nature
across Europe has worked together over the protection. Please let us know if the manual
last 8 months to bring together examples of meets its objectives – and what can be done
the types of environmental and nature con- to improve and expand future versions.
servation actions which could be eligible for
EU expenditure. These are the programmes
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that, when implemented, will actually deliver
the Union’s water, nature, energy, fisheries
and related environmental objectives. Tony Long
Director
WWF-European Policy Office
Brussels, April 2005
Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................9
1. THE PROPOSED EU FUNDS REGULATIONS FOR 2007–13 ...........................11
General Overview ........................................................................................................................11
Overview of funding possibilities for the environment ...............................................................12
2. IDENTIFYING FUNDING NEEDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ...........................15
Funding nature conservation (Natura 2000) ..............................................................................16
Funding freshwater conservation (Water Framework Directive) ................................................18
Funding CO reduction (energy efficiency and renewables) .....................................................22
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Funding for sustainable transport ..............................................................................................24
3. OPTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDING
THROUGH PROPOSED EU FUNDS ....................................................................27
Linking funding needs with provisions of the regulations ..........................................................29
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4. THE PROCESS FROM FUNDING OPTIONS TO FUNDING REALITY ...............43
Principles of funding ...................................................................................................................43
The programming process .........................................................................................................44
The time frame – theory and practice .........................................................................................45
Factors of success ......................................................................................................................47
BEST PRACTICE – SELECTED CASE STUDIES ..................................................49
Alps-Adriatic Region: Integrative Protected Area Management .................................................50
Austria: Nature Protection Plan for Farmers ...............................................................................54
Belgium/Netherlands: Water Management with Stakeholder Involvement ...............................57
Italy: Integrating Environment and Tourism ................................................................................59
Denmark: Sustainable Fisheries Development ..........................................................................62
Finland: Nature Conservation and Rural Development .............................................................64
Germany: Biomass Heating ........................................................................................................68
Germany and Switzerland: Water Management
and Sustainable Agriculture on Lake Constance .......................................................................70
Germany: Renewable Energy on the Isle of Föhr ......................................................................72
Germany: Job Creation in Nature Conservation ........................................................................74
Greece: Conservation and Monitoring of the Monk Seal ...........................................................76
Ireland: Waste Water Treatment .................................................................................................79
Italy: Sustainable Development around National Parks .............................................................81
Slovakia: Restoration and Management of Alluvial Meadows ...................................................83
Spain: “Green Corridor” – Remediation and Restoration of Riparian Habitats .........................86
Mediterranean Coast: Rever Med – Green Network for the Mediterranean ..............................89
Scotland (UK): Improving Access to EU Funds for Local Environmental Initiatives ..................91
England (UK): Invest in Fish – Sustainable Fisheries Management ..........................................93
Relevant literature and sources ......................................................................96
Links ..................................................................................................................98
Acronyms and abbreviations ...........................................................................99
Contacts ..........................................................................................................100
List of Tables
Table 1: Funding 2007–13: European Commission proposals (2004) ...................................11
Table 2: Objectives and scope of assistance of the proposed EU funding instruments ........13
Table 3: Overview of environmental funding possibilities .......................................................14
Financing nature conservation (Natura 2000)
Table 4: Framework for management and administration ......................................................17
Table 5: Operation and monitoring .........................................................................................17
Table 6: Infrastructure ..............................................................................................................18
Financing water conservation (Water Framework Directive)
Table 7: Framework for management and administration ......................................................20
Table 8: Operation and monitoring ..........................................................................................21
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Table 9: Infrastructure ..............................................................................................................24
Financing CO reduction (energy efficiency and renewables)
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Table 10: Framework for management and administration .....................................................23
Table 11: Operation and monitoring ..........................................................................................24
Table 12: Infrastructure ..............................................................................................................24
Financing sustainable transport
Table 13: Framework for management and administration ......................................................25
Table 14: Operation and monitoring ..........................................................................................26
Table 15: Infrastructure ..............................................................................................................26
Funding options
Table 16: Funding options for the Natura 2000 network ...........................................................30
Table 17: Funding options for the Water Framework Directive .................................................31
Table 18: Funding options for CO reduction ............................................................................32
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Table 19: Funding options for sustainable transport .................................................................33
Overview of relevant articles of proposed EU Funds regulations
Table 20: ERDF articles relevant to environmental funding ......................................................34
Table 21: ESF articles relevant to environmental funding .........................................................38
Table 22: EAFRD articles relevant to environmental funding ....................................................39
Table 23: EFF articles relevant to environmental funding .........................................................42
Table 24: Factors of success for environmental actors
involved in programming for EU Funds .....................................................................47
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