More efforts needed to implement the Natura 2000 network to its full potential

Author (Corporate)	European Court of Auditors
Series Title	ECA Special Reports
Series Details	Number 01
Publication Date	February 2017
ISBN	978-92-872-6912-6
ISSN	1977-5679
EC	QJ-AB-17-001-EN-N
Content Type	Report
	Summary: The Natura 2000 network is a key element of the EU’s strategy to halt biodiversity loss. The network includes thousands of sites protecting diverse natural habitats and species, all over the EU. Our audit recognised the major role played by Natura 2000 in protecting biodiversity, but found that significant progress is still needed if the EU’s ambitious goals to protect biodiversity are to be met. Member States were not managing the network well enough; EU funding was not well mobilised; and there was a lack of comprehensive information on its effectiveness. The Court therefore makes a number of recommendations aimed at fully implementing the network, clarifying the funding framework, and measuring results.
Source Link	Primary Source https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocItem.aspx?did=40768 Alternative Source Alternative sources https://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocuments/SR17_1/SR_NATURA_2000_EN.pdf
Related Links	News ECA: News, 21.02.17: Natura 2000 needs better management, financing and monitoring https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/NewsItem.aspx?nid=8154 EurActiv, 21.02.17: Natura 2000 must manage cash better, warn EU Auditors http://www.euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/news/court-of-auditors-natura-2000-needs-more-money-and-better-management/
Subject Categories	Environment
Subject Tags	Natural Resources
Keywords	Biodiversity
Countries / Regions	Europe