1. Agenda item 3.3 (d) Common monitoring framework
CGBN
Co-ordination Group
for Biodiversity and Nature
13th meeting – 06/09/12
Agenda item 3.3 (d) Common monitoring framework

2. Common Implementation Framework
"As part of the CIF, the Commission will undertake with the Member states and the EEA technical work to link existing biodiversity data and knowledge with the implementation and monitoring of the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy and to streamline EU and global monitoring, reporting and review obligations under environmental and other legislation as well as to avoid duplication and increase of reporting and administrative burden."

3. Legend; Current chairmanship in brackets, Core groups in bold,
Legend; Current chairmanship in brackets, Core groups in bold, * group to be created, ** group under considertion a part of the legislative proposal
NB: The group listing in boxes shows the core groups and those others identified as most relevant and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all existing groups.

4. Coherent approach, clear working methods
Governance
Reporting Expert Group: Target 1 (2, 3, 4)
SEBI 2010: all targets (to be upgraded to 2020)
MAES Working Group: Baseline for all
Other EU environmental policies monitoring groups: Target (2), 3, 4, (6)
Coherent approach, clear working methods

5. Building a framework for monitoring, assessing and reporting on EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy
MEASUREMENTS
(REPORTNET)
Measure & record
DATA
Integrate & manage
MONITORING
Visualise & describe
Coherent framework
(BISE)
ASSESSMENT
Analyse & understand
REPORTS
Explain & communicate
Interoperability / Transparent / Harmonise
TABLE
DATABASE
INDICATOR
REPORT
MULTIMEDIA
KNOWLEDGE BASE

6. 1. Monitoring EU 2010 Biodiversity baseline to be updated/upgraded
SEBI 2010 indicators to be updated/upgraded
Other relevant indicators (BAP, IRENA, etc.) to be integrated
Gaps to be filled (e.g. ecosystem services)
Mapping and assessment of ecosystems and services
Upcoming reporting (Birds Directive, Article 17, WFD, MSFD, RDP, etc.)

7. 2. Assessment and Reporting

8. 3. Expected outcomes
Coherent set of indicators for EU and global 2020 targets
EU baseline strengthened (MAES)
Biodiversity-related requirements under EU reporting obligations streamlined
EU and global frameworks aligned
Environmental data and information shared through BISE

9. CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy

10. Target 1: Fully implement the Birds and Habitats Directive
(Baseline) new Assessment 2014
Species
Habitats ?
Measure 1: x% of species assessments have an improved conservation status meaning Target 1 is [fully/nearly/not] reached ?
Measure 2: x% of habitat assessments have an improved conservation status meaning Target 1 is [fully/nearly/not] reached
Key actions

11. Proposed information on key actions
Cumulative surface area of sites
Designated by the Habitats Directive
(SCIs) over time

12. Target 3: Increase contribution of agriculture and forestry to maintaining and enhancing biodiversity
Species
Habitats ?
Measure 1: x% of species assessments in agro-ecosystems have an improved conservation status meaning Target 3 is [fully/nearly/not] reached ?
Measure 2: x% of habitat assessments in agro-ecosystems have an improved conservation status meaning Target 3 is [fully/nearly/not] reached
Additional
Measurements
Key actions

13. Issues for discussion Agreement with the proposed approach?
What would be the best articulation between existing data gathering processes and other reporting systems to develop a coherent and consistent set of indicators? 
What governance aspects would be most effective for the delivery of a coherent framework (coordinating structure, alternative ways, responsibility for the selection of indicators, role for SEBI, role of EEA)?
How to facilitate the involvement of the necessary actors? How can the Member States be more efficiently involved?