Natura 2000 Networking Programme Final Conference 28.11.2007 Marita Arvela, Nature and Biodiversity Unit, DG ENV.B2 marita.arvela@ec.europa.eu
This presentation is about: Natura 2000 progress Why it is important to communicate on Natura 2000? Natura 2000 Networking Programme & other Commission activities 28.11.2007
Natura 2000 EU-wide ecological network of protected areas Cornerstone in protecting Europe’s biodiversity protection 28.11.2007
Natura 2000 progress 20 % of the EU 27 territory > 25.000 Natura 2000 sites 20 % of the EU 27 territory Natura 2000- barometer: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/barometer/index_en.htm June 2007 28.11.2007
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10 good reasons to communicate on Natura 2000 Too many Europeans have still not heard of Natura 2000 It is a European initiative requiring exchange of experiences and networking It involves mainly private land There are too many misconceptions It can help new opportunities and partnerships for rural areas 28.11.2007
It leads to joined-up thinking at policy level It informs the public of the governments’ response to their concern It increases people’s possibilities to enjoy their natural heritage It brings the discussion on Natura 2000 into the realm of an informed debate It encourages everyone to feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for Natura 2000 28.11.2007
Commission activities to raise awareness on Natura 2000 Brochures & other information material Nature and Biodiversity website Specific projects Natura 2000 Networking Programme! Guidelines (7) Seminars, workshops, conferences Natura 2000 Newsletter (1996- ) 970 LIFE-Nature projects (1992- ) LIFE+ 28.11.2007
Natura 2000 Networking Programme follow-up to Natura 2000 Networking Initiative Aim: to improve information, communication and general understanding of Natura 2000 Network promotes partnership building at local level, raising awareness among general public & stakeholders to participate in planning/management process key element: exchange of experience & good practices on site management (incl ‘good practise examples’, Natura Green Days) workshops throughout Europe 28.11.2007
Activities starting in 2008 Information and communication on the designation and management of Natura 2000 sites - Natura 2000 Partner award scheme Awareness raising on Biodiversity LIFE + (project implementation 1/2009-) 28.11.2007
Thank you for your attention! Homepage Nature and Biodiversity: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/index_en.htm 28.11.2007 NA201EN