1. From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
General
Rural Development Policy (RDP) is an essential field of EU policy for EU-10, for CC´s and for the EU as a whole
The new Rural Development Regulation (RDR) is positive
The new RDR offers chances for environment and nature
The new RDP needs sufficient financial ressources
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn

2. From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
Diversity
Broad diversity of economic, environmental and social conditions
Diversity of legal and political traditions
Different conditions => different needs
EU can not decide on the use of RDP instruments in Member States
Member States have the opportunity and the responsibility to decide
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn

3. Process & Participation I
From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
Process & Participation I
Process is essential for RDP implementation
Involvement of local level (particularly landowners, farmers, NGOs)!
But the right national/regional framework is also important
Participation when establishing and implementing the RD plans!
Dialogue between agricultural and nature protection actors
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn

4. Process & Participation II
From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
Process & Participation II
Training and capacity building for all actors necessary for successful implementation
RDR includes provisions for participation, training and capacity building – use them!
Awareness for environment and nature is important
Evaluation and monitoring have to be efficient
Administrative burdens are a problem, but innovative approaches do exist
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn

5. From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
Specific Measures
AES are well established
For Natura 2000 RDR is key financing instrument
Broad menu of measures for implementing Natura 2000 (e.g. AES, E-LFA, non-productive investment, forestry measures, training)
Mistakes in setting up the Natura 2000 network can be avoided, strive for acceptance of Natura 2000
Forestry, LFA, investment in holdings: Clear environment and nature criteria are necessary to avoid environmental damage
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn

6. From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
Integration
Integration among environmental RDR measures (e.g. nature conservation plan for farms)
Integration of economic, ecologic and social objectives and measures: axes 1,3 & 4 measures have to take into account environmental concerns
Strive for positive integration:
positive effects of farming for nature
positive effects of nature conservation for rural areas
LEADER is a key integration measures and should be an important part of RDP implementation
Do not build windbreakers but windmills!
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn

7. Long Term Perspectives
From Potsdam to Bonn CAP Reform 2003 and its National Implementation
Long Term Perspectives
Who will manage High Nature Value Farmland 30 years from now?
How will High Nature Value Farmland be managed 30 years from now?
Conservation or/and development of Nature?
Conservation or/and development of Structures?
Beware natural and cultural heritage for the next generations!
Kilian Delbrück, Bonn