Developments under the
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
NADEG, 6th meeting, 3-4 May 2017
François Kremer, European Commission, Nature Unit
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Refocussing the Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process,
an action under the new Nature Action Plan
…to make it better contribe to the establishment of
coherent, effective and efficient conservation systems for
the network throughout the EU.
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Some suggested action…
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actively promote engagement by national and regional authorities
and by stakeholders in the Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process,
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use the Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process to disseminate and
promote Commission guidance,
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use the Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process to promote and
contribute to implementation of Species and Habitats Action Plans.
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Some deliverables of a refocussed process
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improved coherence in evaluating conservation status of protected
habitats and species and setting conservation objectives and
priorities
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identification of best practices in conservation management
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strengthened cooperation and sharing of experience on common
challenges and opportunities
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biogeographical-level roadmaps for cooperative action
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
Thematic working groups
under the recent/up-coming seminars:
2nd Boreal Seminar, 5-7 October 2016
1. Integrated management approaches to Natura 2000
2. Approaches to setting restoration priorities
3. Communication and stakeholder engagement
4. Setting conservation priorities
2nd Atlantic Seminar, 25-27 October 2016
1. Integrated management approaches to Natura 2000
2. Adaptive approaches to agriculture and nature conservation
3. Communication and stakeholder engagement
4. Setting conservation priorities
2nd Alpine Seminar, 21-23 June 2017
1. Setting conservation status, objectives and priorities
2. Conservation measures and their effectiveness
3. Monitoring and evaluation
4. Addressing threats & pressures to Alpine habitats and species
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Some points for discussion
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What practical ways could be found to improve coherence in
evaluating conservation status and setting conservation objectives
and priorities at biogeographical level?
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What are the best tools to rely on to share experience on common
challenges and best practice?
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How can we increase stakeholders and local/regional authorities'
involvement in the biogeographical process?
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Next Natura 2000 Seminars
2nd Alpine Seminar: Padova, Italy, 21-23 June 2017
Expert nomination and expert consultation are on-going
Invitations will be sent out by mid-May
Registrations will be open as from mid-May
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2nd Mediterranean Seminar: Cyprus, 14-16 November 2017
Expert nomination and expert consultation will start before summer
Invitations will be sent out in late September/early October
Registrationswill be open as from early October
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Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process
The Natura 2000 Communication Platform
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/natura2000/platform/index_en.htm
Natura 2000 Biogeographical Process