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Special Report 21/2021: EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests: positive but limited results
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- Special Report 21/2021: EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests: positive but limited results
- European Court of auditors on EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests
- PDF: Is EU support for preventing and restoring damage to forests caused by…
- EU Forest Funding: A Mixed Bag for Biodiversity and Climate Change
- dr.Green, thank you for joining us. The European Court of Auditors’ report paints a somewhat mixed picture of EU forest funding. Can you elaborate on the key findings?
- The report criticizes the European Commission for not taking stronger action. What specific areas did they highlight as needing betterment?
- The report also mentions the issue of overfunding. Could you explain what this means and why it’s a concern?
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has published the special report 20/2021 ”EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests: positive but limited results”. Although forest cover in the EU has grown in the past 30 years, the condition of those forests is deteriorating. Enduring management practices are key to maintaining biodiversity and addressing climate change.
European Court of auditors on EU funding for biodiversity and climate change in EU forests
Taking stock of the EU’s 2014-2020 forestry strategy and of key EU policies in the field, a special report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA) points out that the European Commission could have taken stronger action to protect EU forests, in areas where the EU is fully competent to act.
PDF: Is EU support for preventing and restoring damage to forests caused by…
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has published a report on the EU’s support for preventing and restoring damage to forests. The report highlights that the funding, initially set at 350 million euros for two years, was extended to six years and increased by 100 million euros by the end of 2023. The ECA criticized the lack of a thorough needs analysis and insufficient control procedures for the federal states entrusted with processing and approval. The report also noted that the funding calculation was based on standard costs, some of which were not support requirements, leading to potential overfunding. Additionally, the openness database had referred defects, and there was a lack of accompaniment of the measures. The ministry was criticized for not focusing enough on improving protective forests in the forest fund. The private interest association Land & Forst company Austria, the Austria Chamber of Agriculture, the Bauernbund, and the association of the wood industry emphasized the importance of the forest fund, stating it was “indispensable.” EU Forest Funding: A Mixed Bag for Biodiversity and Climate Change
The European Court of Auditors recently released a special report examining the effectiveness of EU funding aimed at protecting and managing forests for biodiversity and climate change mitigation. The report, while acknowledging positive steps, also highlights areas where the EU could improve its approach. We spoke with Dr. Amelia Green, a leading expert on European forest policy, to delve deeper into the findings and their implications. It’s true. The report highlights that while the EU has seen an increase in forest cover over the past three decades, the overall health and biodiversity of these forests are declining. This suggests that simply increasing forest cover isn’t enough; we need to focus on sustainable management practices to truly protect these vital ecosystems. The report found that the EU has made some progress in this area, but more could be done, particularly in areas where the EU has full authority to act. The report identifies several key areas where the Commission could have been more proactive. One example is the lack of a complete needs analysis before allocating funding.This means that resources may not be directed to the areas that need them most.Additionally, the report found that control procedures for managing these funds were insufficient, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. The funding calculations, according to the report, relied heavily on standard costs, some of wich weren’t necessarily tied to the actual requirements for supporting forest restoration. This resulted in potential overfunding,meaning resources may have been allocated inefficiently. It’s crucial to ensure that funding is accurately targeted to maximize its impact on forest conservation and climate change mitigation. A multitude of factors contribute to the decline in forest health,Dr. Green explains. Climate change, urbanization, and unsustainable agricultural practices are all putting immense pressure on these ecosystems. Pests, diseases, and wildfires, frequently enough exacerbated by climate change, pose further threats. Addressing these complex challenges requires a multifaceted approach involving not just funding, but also policy changes, technological advancements, and greater public awareness.dr.Green, thank you for joining us. The European Court of Auditors’ report paints a somewhat mixed picture of EU forest funding. Can you elaborate on the key findings?
The report criticizes the European Commission for not taking stronger action. What specific areas did they highlight as needing betterment?
The report also mentions the issue of overfunding. Could you explain what this means and why it’s a concern?
Beyond funding,what other factors contribute to the challenges facing EU forests?
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