Multiannual financial framework 2021 2027 State of play

Multiannual financial framework 2021 -2027 State of play and perspectives Przemysław Ogiński Unit D. 3 "Nature Protection" DG Environment Brussels 22 May 2018

State of play EC Communication of 2 May 2018 (COM(2018)321) "Modern Budget for a Union that Protects, Empowers and Defends - The Multiannual Financial Framework for 2021 -2027"

Two main areas: q Environment q Climate action Priorities: q circular, resource- and energyefficient, low-carbon and climateresilient economy; q quality of the environment; q conserving nature and halting and reversing biodiversity loss. q clean energy transition. Types of project q Traditional q Integrated – including strategic nature projects (SNPs) q Technical assistance

Two pillars, two funds: q EAFG q EAFRD CAP New mechanism: CAP strategic plans (both pillars) – more flexibility for the MS • • • More target oriented less compliance oriented Common indicators Direct payments to be reduced Shifts between pillars to be kept Greening to discontinue Synergies with LIFE to be ensured – cross-compliance, green direct payments and voluntary agro-env and climate measures to be ‘more targeted, more ambitious yet flexible’…

Main objectives: ERDF/CF q q q Smarter Europe Greener Europe More connected Europe More social Europe closer to citizens Allocations to be based on: • GDP • Unemployment • Climate change efforts • Reception/integration of migrants

EMFF Main objectives: q Healthy seas, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture q Promoting blue economy q International governance, safety and security

Common Provisions Regulation (CPR): • • Five common priorities Common rules for all shared management funds Ex-ante conditionalities = "enabling conditions" Common indicators Other relevants funds: • Horizon Europe • Invest. EU (incl. natural capital) • Connecting Europe Facility – cross-border GI in the context renewable • European Solidarity Corps

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Contract "Strengthening investments in Natura 2000 and improving synergies with EU funding instruments" q Contractor: N 2 K Group and Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) q Deliverables: Ø Workshops in the MS Ø Assessment of the draft PAFs Ø Aggregation and assessment (quantitative and qualitative) of data provided in the PAFs Ø New guidance on financing Natura 2000

Workshops in the MS q Presentation of the EC proposals re financing nature q Experience with using EU funds to-date q Main conservation priorities and their presentation in the PAF (measures, targets, funding sources). q Addressed to nature and other competent authorities as well as stakeholders q With participation of the EC q Logistics for the contractor but close cooperation with the MS necessary q Timing: Second half 2018 – First half 2019