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Is the ERDF effective in funding projects that directly promote biodiversity under the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020?, (pursuant to Article 287(4), second subparagraph, TFEU), European Court of Auditors

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Is the ERDF effective in funding projects that directly promote biodiversity under the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020?

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European Court of Auditors

EDC collectionSpecial report, no. 12/2014

(pursuant to Article 287(4), second subparagraph, TFEU)

"Protecting biodiversity is a key environmental priority for the EU, expressed in the EU strategy for biodiversity to 2020 and a variety of relevant EU policies and legislation. In this report, the Court focuses on the European Regional Development Fund and its role in financing and supporting projects directly promoting biodiversity."--EU Bookshop

Executive summary -- Introduction. General significance of biodiversity; The EU strategy for halting biodiversity loss; EU policy and legislation; ERDF co financing of projects promoting biodiversity -- Audit scope and objectives -- Observations. Have Member States taken advantage of the available ERDF funding for directly promoting biodiversity?; Are ERDF co-financed projects that directly promote biodiversity effective in halting biodiversity loss? -- Conclusions and recommendations. Overall conclusion; Allocation and use of ERDF funding; Achievements of ERDF projects in halting biodiversity loss -- Annex I: Targets and actions of the EU biodiversity strategy to 2020 -- Annex II: Allocation of ERDF funds to promote biodiversity and nature protection (including Natura 2000) -- Annex III: Sample of projects audited -- Annex IV: Opportunities for the biodiversity strategy offered by various EU funds within the 2007-3 financial framework as indicated by the Commission -- Reply of the Commission