National Contact Point DK Karsten Gasseholm Nature Agency National Contact Point DK

Outline Formal role of NCP Danish experience Assistance to applicants Setting national strategies Implementing strategies

NCP – Formal Status No provision in LIFE+ Regulation Administrative provision by COMM ”Intelligent mailbox” (cit. Angelo Salsi)

NCP as prescribed by COMM Public official Provide information and support Appointed by MS delegate (LIFE Committee) Support by Commission Training Platform meetings etc.

NCP in application; practise E-proposal changed everything NCP can view titles of applications in progress Provide national comments May add up to 5 pts. Abstain if risk of impartiality Forward applications

NCP in new Regulation - 1 Recital 25bis: Support to applicants (especially in MS with low uptake) Dissemination of project experiences Specific focus on Integrated Projects

NCP in new Regulation - 2 Article 26: More active role Organise seminars in collaboration with COMM Facilitate exchange of experience etc. More active role

NCP in DK 2 NCPs Common approach ENV approach NAT approach ENV NAT Home page Information meeting ENV approach Screening Offers external assistance for scoping and sparring NAT approach Advice on the phone

Setting National Priorities - NAT Political agreement 2011-15: ”Green Growth” Translation of EU directive obligations Mobilisation of EU funds Rural Development Fund Regional Funds LIFE+

LIFE in ”Green Growth” - 1 Residual 2140 * Decalcified fixed dunes with Empetrum nigrum 2250 * Coastal dunes with Juniperus spp. 2320 Dry sand heaths with Calluna and Empetrum nigrum 2330 Inland dunes with open Corynephorus and Agrostis grasslands 4010 Northern Atlantic wet heaths with Erica tetralix 4030 European dry heaths 7110 * Active raised bogs 7120 Degraded raised bogs still capable of natural regeneration 7140 Transition mires and quaking bogs 7210 * Calcareous fens with Cladium mariscus and species of the Cariciondavallianae

LIFE in ”Green Growth” - 2 Funds for national co-financing Condition: Agreement state/Assoc. Of Municipalities Eligibility Focus

PLATFORM MEETING ÖSTERSUND SEPTEMBER 2013 Beneficiaries 2007-2012 PLATFORM MEETING ÖSTERSUND SEPTEMBER 2013