1. New PAF format for 2021-27 Presentation & next steps
NADEG meeting of 22 May 2018, Centre Borchette, Brussels
Frank Vassen, Unit ENV.D3

2. PAF format for next Multi-annual Financial Framework
elaboration of new format in the frame of two closed NADEG sessions on and (Commission services & national authorities only)
further written comments received from several Member States after that date
revised format sent to Member States on
revised format on CircaBC in early May 2018

3. PAF format Chapters: Annexes: Introduction
Summary of priority financing needs for the period
Current state of the Natura 2000 network
EU and national financing of the Natura 2000 network during the period 2014 – 2020
Priority measures and financing needs for 2021 – 2027
Further added values of the prioritized measures
Annexes:
Guidance for completing the PAF
Fictitious example of a completed section D
Fictitious example of a completed section E.2.4

4. Presentation of priority financing needs
Maintenance versus restoration (annual versus one-off)
3 main types of needs (horizontal, ecosystem- related, species-specific)
Inside Natura 2000 (Art. 6.1) versus outside Natura 2000 (“green Infrastructure”)
Ecosystem breakdown according to « MAES » categories
No distinction between SCIs/SACs/SPAs

5. 1. Horizontal measures and administrative costs related to Natura 2000
1.1. Site designation and management planning 1.2. Site administration and communication with stakeholders 1.3. Monitoring and reporting 1.4. Remaining knowledge gaps and research needs 1.5 Natura 2000-related communication and awareness raising measures, education and visitor access

6. 2.a. Natura 2000 site-related conservation and restoration measures for species and habitats
2.b. Additional "Green infrastructure" measures beyond N2K (contributing to further coherence of the network)
2.1. Marine and coastal waters 2.2. Heathlands and shrubs 2.3. Bogs, mires, fens and other wetlands 2.4. Grasslands 2.5. Other agroecosystems (incl. croplands) 2.6. Woodlands and forests 2.7. Rocky habitats, dunes & sparsely vegetated lands 2.8. Freshwater habitats (rivers and lakes) 2.9. Others (caves, etc.)

7. 3. Additional species-specific conservation measures not related to specific ecosystems or habitats
3.1 Species-specific measures and programmes not covered elsewhere 3.2. Prevention, mitigation or compensation of damage caused by protected species

8. Justification of individual financing needs
Current status and progress made so far
Further measures needed
Prioritization of measures to be implemented during next MFF
List of prioritized measures to be carried out, and estimated costs for these measures
Expected results (incl., if relevant, other benefits)

9. Next steps Translation of format into other EU languages by 22/05
(Information sessions on Natura 2000 financing under the next MFF during second half of 2018)
First draft of PAF format to be completed by end 2018
Final PAFs to be submitted in spring 2019