1. Rural areas from the point of view of Nature Conservation Andreas Krug Federal Agency for Nature Conservation Germany Bonn, June 18th 2007

2. Global Responsibility Equal aims Sustainable use of its components Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits Conservation of biological diversity Rio, 1992: Convention on Biodiversity

3. agriculture 55% (54 %) forest 38% (29%) settlement&transport 5% ( 12%) Land use in Europe (Germany) Importance of Rural areas for Nature Conservation

4. Agriculture and Biodiversity Development of the number of species; focus on Europe Century „significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss“ CBD – 2010 target: EU – 2010 target: Europe „stopp the loss of biodiversity“

5. Modernization & restructuring of agriculture Agriculture as sector strategy Increasing productivity, raising agrifood- exports Less Jobs in Primary sector by 2014 (EU- 15: Minus 2 Mio. Jobs; EU-12: Minus 2-4 Mio. Jobs); Migration from rural to urban areas Abandonment, Intensification &„Sprawling“ Further decline of Biodiversity

6. Integrated Rural development Extensive farming & wilderness, Beautiful landscapes + suitable infrastructure incl. new technologies + better skills Attractive income opportunities for citizens & increased recreational options for tourist = = Less Migration Maintained or enhanced biodiversity

7. Tourism Infrastructure in Europe Integrated strategies für sustainable rural development

8. Renewable Energy – Acting Responsible – Source: Georg Gafron Media-Service & E.O.N. Energie AG

9. Renewable Energy – Acting Responsible – Source: Georg Gafron Media-Service & E.O.N. Energie AG, modified

10. Picture: Sommerhäuser Pictures: Denz, Wolf Photo: Meier, Pütsch, Wörner Multifunctional, Naturesound Farming Products Food Water Energy Cultural Landscape Biodiversity Recreation Education Picture: S. Lehrke Pictures: D. Menzler, K. Winde

11. Jobs Healthy and secure food Renewable raw material Image (tourism, regional products, Sponsoring, Marketing) Rural branding as goal for sustainable rural development

12. Job-Motor Biosphere Business Start-up concept Modelregion + success 178 Participants Stand: 15.03.2005, Quelle: www.job-motor.de 81 Start-ups 43 employed 54 Not available Biosphere Südost-Rügen

13. Nature Conservation and sustainable landuse Biosphere reserve "Rhön" Gastronomy Agriculture and forestry Tourism Nature conservation Environmental education Fishery Handicraft and industry Trade Rhön Sheep Production Rhön Biosphere Cattle Rhön Apple Initiative Team Vegetable Oil From Grain to Bread Rhön Trout Rhön Timber Processing Initiatives, brands and associations

14. Added Value by Protected Areas Foto: N. Punnamparambil National park „Müritz" touristic net turnover in 2004: € 11.9 m 628 jobs that accounts for National park "Berchtesgaden" touristic net turnover in 2002: € 8.2 m 206 jobs that accounts for

15. Nature Conservation and sustainable landuse Nature parks Nature Park "Altmühltal" touristic gross turnover in 2004: € 20.7 M 483 jobs that accounts for

16. Picture: S. Lehrke … a realistic option für rural areas Attractive landscapes Regional marketing Sustainable tourism Biodiversity and Sustainability means... Sponsoring Positive image and attraction Jobs... a longterm-perspective for the regions!

17. ... Through reforming CAP 1.Increase incentives to preserve and enhance biodiversity – help to achieve goals of CBD 2.Provide reliable funds for Natura 2000 & Agri-Environmental Schemes 3.Use the chances of integrated rural development – Qualification for LEADER & Programming

18. ... Conclusion picture: K. Spitzl (the maintenance of ecosystem services should become a fundamental goal of all EU horizontal and sectoral policies. Memberstates have to allocate adequate funds for biodiversity 2008 'health check' of the Common Agricultural Policy and the 2008-09 budget review has to consider biodiversity needs Stavros Dimas, European Environment Commissioner, 22 th May 2007

19. Up from June 20th 2007 on www.bfn.de resources / links / lectures Andreas Krug Federal Agency for Nature Conservation Germany Rural areas from the point of view of Nature Conservation