PAN-EUROPEAN PAN-EUROPEAN ECOLOGICAL NETWORK ECOLOGICAL NETWORK

Biodiversity and landscape conservationBiodiversity and landscape conservationActivities implemented by the Council of EuropeActivities implemented by the Council of Europe

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention)

Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy (CoE and UNEP)

Three networks to protect nature:• Emerald Network• Pan-European Ecological Network• European Diploma for Protected Areas

European Landscape Convention

European Conference of Ministers Responsible for Regional Planning

Information and awareness

Emerald NetworkEmerald NetworkEmerald Network is a pan-European network of Areas of Special Emerald Network is a pan-European network of Areas of Special Interest ConservationInterest Conservation

Objectives: Objectives: hamonisation of policy in protected areashamonisation of policy in protected areas helping accession states to adapt ecological networks to EU helping accession states to adapt ecological networks to EU

requirementsrequirements

Creation of the network: Creation of the network: – Recommendation 16 (1989) on list of habitatsRecommendation 16 (1989) on list of habitats– Resolution 3 (1996) on list of speciesResolution 3 (1996) on list of species

Legal basis

Bern Convention (Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 6b and 9)

Resolution No. 1 (1989) and Recommendations Nos. 14, 15 and 16 (1989); Resolution No. 3 (1996)

Building up of the Emerald NetworkBuilding up of the Emerald Network

A d op tio n o f n a tio n a l lis tsb y the S ta nd in g C om m ittee

D e sig n a tio n o f site s to th e S ta nd in g C om m ittee(N a tio n a l lis ts)

S e lec tio n o f po te n tia l A S C Is(b a sed o n c rite ria es ta b lish ed

b y R e co m m en d a tio n N o 16 (1 98 9 ))building up the datab ase of selected site s

C o lle c tio n o f d a ta o n id e n tif ied spe c ie s an d h a b ita ts

Id e n tif ica tion o f spe c ies an d h a b ita tsw ith in e ach b io g eo g rap h ica l reg ion

in the cou n try

Emerald Network implementationEmerald Network implementationFirst phase (1999-2005)First phase (1999-2005) Pilot projects programme, launched in 1999.Pilot projects programme, launched in 1999.Aim:Aim: Setting up a pilot database covering a number of ASCI tasks:Setting up a pilot database covering a number of ASCI tasks:– Setting up project teamSetting up project team– Training of the team (workshop)Training of the team (workshop)– Scientific work:Scientific work:

• gathering data on relevant species and habitatsgathering data on relevant species and habitats• field study for a specific pilot sitefield study for a specific pilot site• drawing up of a map of species and habitat distributiondrawing up of a map of species and habitat distribution

– Creating the pilot database:Creating the pilot database:• installing softwareinstalling software• inputting information on sites into the databaseinputting information on sites into the database• creating standard data sheets on designated sitescreating standard data sheets on designated sites

– Transmitting the report of the information on ASCIs to the Transmitting the report of the information on ASCIs to the SecretariatSecretariat

Ref: Practical guide: T-PVS/Emerald (2002) 16 Setting up of the Emerald Network: guide for leaders of national Emerald Network teams

Emerald Network Emerald Network Pilot Projects ProgrammePilot Projects Programme

19991999 – – Bulgaria, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, IcelandBulgaria, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Iceland

2000 2000 –– Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, TurkeyCzech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Turkey

20012001 – – Ukraine, Lithuania, Cyprus, Hungary,MaltaUkraine, Lithuania, Cyprus, Hungary,Malta

20022002 – – Albania, Croatia, "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", Albania, Croatia, "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia", GeorgiaGeorgia

20032003 – – SenegalSenegal

20042004 – – Burkina Faso, NorwayBurkina Faso, Norway

2005 – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Azerbaijan2005 – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, Azerbaijan

Role and place of the Emerald Network among Role and place of the Emerald Network among other European ecological networks?other European ecological networks?Relationship of the Emerald Network with Natura 2000Relationship of the Emerald Network with Natura 2000

Bern Convention (1979) and Habitat Directive (1992) have exactly the Bern Convention (1979) and Habitat Directive (1992) have exactly the same objectives – both are international legal instruments aimed at same objectives – both are international legal instruments aimed at conserving wild flora, fauna and natural habitats.conserving wild flora, fauna and natural habitats.

Habitats Directive applies to European Union members. Bern Convention Habitats Directive applies to European Union members. Bern Convention applies to the whole Europe and part of Africa.applies to the whole Europe and part of Africa.Member States of European Union will satisfy the habitats requirements of Member States of European Union will satisfy the habitats requirements of the Bern Convention through Natura 2000 (Special Areas of Conservation the Bern Convention through Natura 2000 (Special Areas of Conservation of Natura 2000 will become ASCIs of the Emerald Network).of Natura 2000 will become ASCIs of the Emerald Network).EU accessing countries will do the preparatory work to comply with the EU accessing countries will do the preparatory work to comply with the European Union by designating the Emerald Network sites.European Union by designating the Emerald Network sites.Non EU-member States will benefit from an ecological network completely Non EU-member States will benefit from an ecological network completely compatible with the EU requirements.compatible with the EU requirements.Emerald Network takes the philosophy of Natura 2000 beyond the EU Emerald Network takes the philosophy of Natura 2000 beyond the EU borders, developing a common European approach to protection of natural borders, developing a common European approach to protection of natural habitats.habitats.

Pan-European Ecological Network

Objectives:

- Seeks to conserve ecosystems, habitats, species, their genetic diversity and landscapes of European importance - It intends to link core areas physically through corridors and buffer zones, including restoration areas where needed in whole Europe

- It is a tool for conciliation of socio-economic activities and the preservation of biological and landscape diversity

NOTE: foundations of the PEEN will be national and regional networks and, where possible, crossing-borders

networks.

Political Context Political Context Pan-European Ecological NetworkPan-European Ecological Network

1995 3rd Ministerial Conference “Environment for Europe” endorsed the Pan-European Biological Diversity and Landscape Strategy (PEBLDS) and its main proposal : the setting up of the Pan-European Ecological Network.  2003  5th Ministerial Conference “Environment for Europe” agreed to halt the loss of biodiversity at all levels by 2010. Adoption of the Kyiv Resolution on Biodiversity which:- established the following targets:

• 2006 identification of the PEEN in all States of the Pan-European Region (core areas, restoration areas, corridors and buffer zones) and establishment of coherent maps;• 2008 adequate conservation of all core areas of the PEEN.

- endorsed a Statement supporting strongly the Pan-European Ecological Network;

- invited UNESCO to co-operate to the implementation of PEEN through its programme Man and Biosphere, Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage Sites.

Follow up to the Kyiv Ministerial ResolutionFollow up to the Kyiv Ministerial Resolution

Adoption of an Action Plan for PEEN by the PEBLDS Council aiming to:  - Involve in the establishment of PEEN the conventions and international instruments (EU Natura 2000, Bern Convention Emerald Network, Ramsar Convention, Bonn Convention, World Heritage Convention, European Diploma sites, etc);

- Ensure that the PEEN will give guidance by 2008 to major national, regional and international land use and planning policies;

- Identify and reflect by 2006 all the constitutive elements of PEEN, also on maps;

- Conserve all core areas by 2008;

- Enhance institutional support for the implementation of PEEN.

Responsible intergovernmental bodiesResponsible intergovernmental bodies

Council for the Pan-European Biological and LandscapeCouncil for the Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity StrategyDiversity Strategy

Secretariat : Council of Europe and UNEPSecretariat : Council of Europe and UNEP

Committee of experts for the development of the Pan-European Ecological Committee of experts for the development of the Pan-European Ecological Network Network

Secretariat : Council of Europe and ECNCSecretariat : Council of Europe and ECNC

Relationship between PEEN andRelationship between PEEN andother international policy initiativesother international policy initiatives

Natura 2000Natura 2000 and the and the Emerald NetworkEmerald Network are considered as the main core are considered as the main core areas of the PEEN : therefore the setting up of both networks may be areas of the PEEN : therefore the setting up of both networks may be considered as the first step for the establishment of PEEN.considered as the first step for the establishment of PEEN.

  All the other European initiatives aiming at identifying and protecting specific All the other European initiatives aiming at identifying and protecting specific areas are invited to contribute to this initiative.areas are invited to contribute to this initiative.

Concrete achievements:Concrete achievements:- Numerous studies and reports - Numerous studies and reports (e.g. Corridors and ecosystems: coastal and marine areas, 2003)(e.g. Corridors and ecosystems: coastal and marine areas, 2003)

- Series of symposia - Series of symposia (e.g. Colloquy on “Marine and coastal ecological corridors”, Wales, 2002(e.g. Colloquy on “Marine and coastal ecological corridors”, Wales, 200244thth International Symposium of the Pan-European Ecological Network “Marine and coastal International Symposium of the Pan-European Ecological Network “Marine and coastal biodiversity and protected areas”, Dubrovnik, 2003)biodiversity and protected areas”, Dubrovnik, 2003)

- National meetings- National meetings

- Publication of an indicative map for Central and Eastern Europe (presented at the Kyiv - Publication of an indicative map for Central and Eastern Europe (presented at the Kyiv Ministerial Conference)Ministerial Conference)

- Identification of the whole Emerald Network in Switzerland- Identification of the whole Emerald Network in Switzerland

- Preparation for 2006 of a report on the state of implementation of PEEN in European States- Preparation for 2006 of a report on the state of implementation of PEEN in European States

- Preparation for 2006 of specific indicative maps (general indicative map, South East - Preparation for 2006 of specific indicative maps (general indicative map, South East European Region, Caucasus region and Central Asian regions). European Region, Caucasus region and Central Asian regions).

Projects:Projects:

Co-ordinated programme of activities between Co-ordinated programme of activities between the Council of Europe and the UNESCOthe Council of Europe and the UNESCO

Man and the Biosphere Programme Man and the Biosphere Programme in the field of Natural Heritage and Landscapein the field of Natural Heritage and Landscape

CoE Ecological Networks and the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in Europe

European Diploma of Protected Areas and UNESCO biosphere reserves

Bern Convention’s activities and UNESCO biosphere reserves

Integration of biodiversity considerations into sectoral policies

Contribution of the CoE and UNESCO to the Conferences of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Public awareness, information and education

European Landscape Convention

For more detailed information on the environment activities, please consult the Internet site:

http://www.coe.int/biodiversityhttp://www.coe.int/biodiversity