Today, the Council adopted conclusions on the EU action plan for nature, people and the economy. The plan will improve the implementation of the nature directives so that they deliver their full potential. Ministers expressed support for the EU action plan, which aims to address several identified implementation gaps identified through four priority areas and… [Read more]
Natura 2000 needs better management, financing and monitoring, say EU Auditors
21 February 2017, Luxembourg – Improvements are needed in the management, financing and monitoring of Natura 2000, the EU’s flagship biodiversity programme, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors. While recognising that Natura 2000 plays an important role in protecting biodiversity, the auditors found shortcomings in management and a lack of… [Read more]
ECR rapporteur convinces the European Parliament not to revise the nature directives
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has supported the call of MEP Mark Demesmaeker (N-VA / ECR) to oppose a revision of the EU’s nature directives. Demesmaeker instead pushes for a full and better implementation of existing legislation and for an increase in support for investing in biodiversity, the unique variety of species, habitats and ecosystems… [Read more]