Regional Differences

David Letellier

Environment Agency Wales

03 November 2011

SURF-Partner Training EventNovember 3rd, 2011 Cardiff - Wales

From the Commission…

Lisbon Strategythe most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion

Funding Regulations 2007-13 (ERDF)Research and technological developmentICTEnvironmentTourism…

From the Commission…

Environmentenvironment, including investments connected with water supply and water and waste management; waste-water treatment and air quality; prevention, control and fight against desertification; integrated pollution prevention and control; aid to mitigate the effects of climate change; rehabilitation of the physical environment, including contaminated sites and land and brownfield redevelopment; promotion of biodiversity and nature protection, including investments in NATURA 2000 sites; aid to SMEs to promote sustainable production patterns through the introduction of cost-effective environmental management systems and the adoption and use of pollution-prevention technologies;

From the Commission…

Environment

Promotion of biodiversity and nature protection, including investments in NATURA 2000 sites

to the Member State…

National Strategic Regional Framework (ERDF)

Priority 1: Promoting a high value added Welsh economy by improving knowledge and innovation for growth

Priority 2: Creating an attractive business environment

Priority 3: Building sustainable communities

to Wales

2007-13 Operational ProgrammePriority 1: Building the knowledge Economy

Priority 2: Improving Business Competitiveness

Priority 3: Developing Strategic Infrastructure for a modern economy

Priority 4: Creating an attractive business environment

Priority 5: Building Sustainable Communities

to Wales

Creating an attractive business environmentTheme 1: Energy

Theme 2: Tackling Environmental Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Economic Growth

Theme 3: Environment For Growth

To Wales

Environment for GrowthEnhancing and improving the attractiveness of natural and man-made facilitiesPhysical infrastructure that will bring economic benefits such as marinas, cycle and walking trailsInitiatives, such as coastal footpaths … that have significant economic benefitDeveloping the potential for sustainable recreation and economic activity linked to the natural environment, for example, around important conservation and Natura 2000 sites.

Categorisation of funds

Research and technological, innovation and entrepreneurship

Information Society

Transport

Energy

Environmental protection and risk prevention

Tourism

Culture

Urban and rural regeneration…

Categorisation of funds

Environmental protection and risk prevention44 Management of household and industrial waste45 Management and distribution of water (drink water)46 Water treatment (waste water)47 Air quality48 Integrated prevention and pollution control49 Mitigation and adaptation to climate change50 Rehabilitation of industrial sites and contaminated land51 Promotion of biodiversity and nature protection (including Natura 2000)52 Promotion of clean urban transport53 Risk prevention (including the drafting and implementation of plans and measures to prevent and manage natural and technological risks)54 Other measures to preserve the environment and prevent risks

Categorisation of funds in Convergence - Wales

Environmental protection and risk prevention

44 Management of household and industrial waste

49 Mitigation and adaptation to climate change

50 Rehabilitation of industrial sites and contaminated land

52 Promotion of clean urban transport

54 Other measures to preserve the environment and prevent risks

Murcia

ERDF Convergence 2007-13€524 million

Strengthen Regional Competitiveness and create jobs through economic growth

Strengthen research and development

Reinforce innovation capabilities of businesses

Foster renewable energy

Preserve the natural environment

MurciaPriority EC Contribution Match Total %age

Development of knowledge Economy

79,789,845 19,947,475 99,737,320 13.4

Entrepreneurial Development and innovation

90,216,487 38,664,206 128,880,693 17.3

Environment, natural surroundings, water resources and risk prevention

111,087,847 47,609,076 158,696,923 21.3

Transport and energy 165,658,792 88,419,729 254,078,521 34.2

Local and Urban Sustainable Development

32,125,048 13,767,875 45,892,923 6.2

Social Infrastructure 39,715,000 9,928,750 49,643,750 6.7

Technical and Institutional capacity building

5,266,015 1,316,507 6,582,522 0.9

Total 523,859,034 219,653,618 743,512,652

MurciaEnvironment, Natural surroundings, Natural Waters and Risk Prevention

44. Management of the Industrial domestic resources 0

45. Water management and distribution 43,155,245

46. Water treatment (waste water) 0

48. Prevention and integrated pollution control 0

51. Promotion and Protection of Biodiversity (inc. Natura 2000) 34,401,716

53. Risk prevention 25,455,628

Murcia

Project examplesPerimeter fence for the restoration of vegetation of Pinar del Cotillero

Research and monitoring of marine habitats and species, stranding of cetaceans and sea turtles

Biological Monitoring of raptors

Preparation of proposals for action on forest management and agriculture in relation to the population status of micromammals in the SPA Sierra de Burete, Lavia and Cambron….

From the Commission…

Europe 2020A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth

Funding Regulations 2014-20 (ERDF)Strengthening research, technological development, innovation

ICT

Shift to low-carbon economy

Climate change adaptation, risk prevention and management

Protecting the Environment and resource efficiency

Promoting sustainable transport…

From the commission…

Protecting the environment and resource efficiencyaddressing the significant needs for investment in the waste sector to meet the requirements of the environmental acquis;

addressing the significant needs for investment in the water sector to meet the requirements of the environmental acquis;

protecting, promoting and developing cultural heritage;

protecting biodiversity, soil protection and promoting ecosystem services including NATURA 2000 and green infrastructures;

action to improve the urban environment, including regeneration of brownfield sites and reduction of air pollution;

From the commission…

protecting biodiversity, soil protection and promoting ecosystem services including NATURA 2000 and green infrastructures;

What next?

Who knows!

Regional Differences

David Letellier

Environment Agency Wales

03 November 2011

07770703933

SURF-Partner Training EventNovember 3rd, 2011 Cardiff - Wales