http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 15. http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/bathing-water-quality/bathing-water-quality-assessment-published-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The quality of water at designated bathing beaches in Europe (coastal and inland) has improved throughout the 1990s into 2000's. In 2006, 96 % of coastal bathing waters and 89 % of inland bathing waters complied with the mandatory standards. No publisher alec SOER2010 CSI022 CSI assessment06 assessment07 water coast_sea 2009-01-29T01:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/percentage-of-eu-coastal-and-inland-bathing-waters-meeting-the-non-mandatory-guide-levels-of-the-bathing-water-directive-1992-to-2006-for-eu-25?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic 1992 to 1994, 12 EU Member States; 1995/96, 14 EU Member States; 1997 to 2003, 15 EU Member States; 2004, 21 EU Member States; 2005/06, 25 EU Member States No publisher alec EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). CSI022 CSI assessment06 water 2008-05-27T17:47:54+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/designated-areas/designated-areas-assessment-published-dec-2007?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The designation of protected areas is a cornerstone for the conservation of biodiversity worldwide, from genes to species, habitats and ecosystems. In June 2006, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) re-affirmed the role of protected areas   as   cornerstones of biodiversity conservation, but also highlighted that many are "beset with managerial and financial difficulties that impede their effective management". At the European level, there has been an increase in the total area of nationally-designated protected areas over time, indicating a positive commitment by European countries to biodiversity conservation. The total area of nationally designated sites in 37 European countries was more than 95.5 million hectares in 2005. There has also been an increase in the total area of Natura 2000 sites over the past two years. This has been a result of ten new Member States joining the EU in 2004, as well the designation of new Natura 2000 sites in other Member States under the Birds and Habitats Directives. The level of sufficiency in designating Natura 2000 sites for the Habitats Directive is high for most EU-25 countries (18 countries have sufficiency above 80%) and the new Member States are doing well.  In addition to quantitative signals it is important to also keep in mind the crucial need to have a qualitative view on the efficiency of the network of designated areas. Marine areas are not yet represented as Natura 2000 sites as the EU is still developing selection criteria. There are increasing pressures on biodiversity outside of protected areas, and in the future, an assessment of the effectiveness of designated sites in protecting and conserving biodiversity will be needed. No publisher alec CSI008 natural assessment06 assessment07 biodiversity policy CSI 2007-12-21T01:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/cumulated-area-of-nationally-designated-areas-over-time-in-37-european-countries-up-to-2005?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Overlap may exist due to multiple designations for a same site but the overestimation can be masked by an "underestimation" of the inventory (some national datasets are not complete). No publisher alec EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). assessment06 biodiversity CSI assessment07 CSI008 2007-09-13T02:00:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/share-of-designated-areas-per-country-in-the-following-categories-only-under-national-designation-only-under-eu-habitats-directive-designation-and-both-at-national-and-eu-habitats-directive-designation?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The figure shows the share of designated areas per country in the following categories: only under national designation, only under EU Habitats Directive designation and both at national and EU Habitats Directive designation: No publisher alec EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). assessment06 biodiversity CSI assessment07 CSI008 2007-09-13T01:00:00+01:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/share-of-designated-areas-per-country-following-the-categories-only-under-national-designation-only-under-eu-birds-directive-designation-and-both-at-national-and-eu-birds-directive-designation?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The figure shows the share of designated areas per country following the categories: only under national designation, only under EU Birds Directive designation and both at national and EU Birds Directive designation No publisher alec EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). CSI biodiversity assessment06 assessment07 CSI008 2007-09-13T01:00:00+01:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/progress-in-management-of-contaminated-sites/progress-in-management-of-contaminated-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Soil contamination requiring clean up is present at approximately 250000 sites in the EEA member countries, according to recent estimates. And this number is expected to grow. Potentially polluting activities are estimated to have occurred at nearly 3 million sites (including the 250000 sites already mentioned) and investigation is needed to establish whether remediation is required. If current investigation trends continue, the number of sites needing remediation will increase by 50% by 2025. By contrast, more than 80000 sites have been cleaned up in the last 30 years in the countries where data on remediation is available. Although the range of polluting activities (and their relative importance as localised sources of soil contamination) may vary considerably across Europe, industrial and commercial activities as well as the treatment and disposal of waste are reported to be the most important sources. National reports indicate that heavy metals and mineral oil are the most frequent soil contaminants at investigated sites, while mineral oil and chlorinated hydrocarbons are the most frequent contaminants found in groundwater. A considerable share of remediation expenditure, about 35% on average, comes from public budgets. Although considerable efforts have been made already, it will take decades to clean up a legacy of contamination. No publisher alec terrestrial SOER2010 CSI CSI015 industry contamination assessment06 assessment07 chemicals groundwater soil 2007-08-01T15:25:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/greenhouse-gas-emission-trends/greenhouse-gas-emission-trends-assessment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic EU-25 Total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU-25, without emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF), decreased by 4.8 % between 1990 and 2004. Greenhouse gas emissions increased by 0.4 % (18 million tonnes CO2-equivalents) between 2003 and 2004. EU-15 In 2004 total greenhouse gas emissions in the pre-2004 EU Member States (EU-15), excluding LULUCF, were 0.6 % (24 million tonnes CO2 equivalents) below 1990. Compared to the base year level, emissions in 2004 were 0.9 % (38 million tonnes CO2 equivalents) lower (Figure 1). This means the EU-15 was little more than a tenth of the way towards achieving the 8 % emissions reduction from base-year level required by 2008-2012 under the Kyoto Protocol . Only five EU-15 Member States were on track to meet their burden sharing targets (Figure 2). Increases in carbon dioxide emissions were offset by reductions in nitrous oxide, methane and fluorinated gases. The main reason for increases between 1990 and 2004 was growing road transport demand. The large increase of CO2 emissions from road transport was only partly offset by reductions in emissions from energy use in manufacturing industries and from manufacture of solid fuels. New Member States Greenhouse gas emissions have declined substantially in almost all new Member States. In 2004, emissions were 23 % below 1990 level (Figure 3). This is mainly due to the introduction of market economies and the consequent restructuring or closure of heavily polluting and energy-intensive industries. Greenhouse gas emissions from transport decreased by 5 % between 1990 and 1995 but increased after 1995. In 2004 they exceeded 1990 levels by 28 %. All new Member States who have a Kyoto target were on track to meet their target (Figure 4). No publisher alec climate CSI projection assessment07 CSI010 assessment06 emission greenhouse gas air ozone Kyoto Protocol climate change target 2007-02-01T01:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/greenhouse-gas-emission-projections/greenhouse-gas-emission-projections-assessment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic EU-25 With existing policies and measures, EU-25 greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be approximately 2 % below 1990 level by 2010. With additional policies and measures greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be approximately 5 % below 1990 level (and slightly below 2004 level). EU-15 Latest projections for 2010 show that the combined effect of existing and additional domestic policies and measures, Kyoto mechanisms [1] and 'carbon sinks' [2] would bring emissions down to 8.0 % below the EU-15 base year level. This corresponds exactly to the reduction required under the Kyoto Protocol. With existing domestic [3] policies and measures, total EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions will only be 0.6 % below base-year levels in 2010 [4] . Taking into account additional domestic policies and measures being planned by Member States, a total EU-15 emissions reduction of 4.6 % is projected. This relies on the assumption that several Member States will cut emissions by more than is required to meet their national targets. The projected use of Kyoto mechanisms by ten Member States [5] will reduce emissions by 2010 by a further 2.6 %. Finally, the use of carbon sinks according to Articles 3.3 and 3.4 of the Kyoto Protocol would contribute an additional 0.8 % (Figures 1 and 2). New Member States Seven new Member States project that they will meet or even over-achieve their Kyoto targets by 2010 with existing domestic policies and measures. However, in most countries emissions will increase between 2004 and 2010. Slovenia projects that it will meet its Kyoto target with additional policies and measures, and CO 2 removals from land-use change and forestry (Figure 3). Cyprus and Malta do not have a target under the Kyoto Protocol. Other EEA member countries EU acceding countries and Iceland were on track to meet or even over-achieve their Kyoto targets. In 2004, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein will with existing measures fall short of their target. Turkey and Croatia have ratified the United Nations framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC), but not the Kyoto Protocol. [1]      Joint implementation, clean development mechanism and emissions trading according to the Kyoto Protocol, Art. 6, Art. 12, and Art. 17. These mechanisms allow industrialised countries with emissions limitation and reduction commitments to invest in emissions-savings projects in other countries and use the resulting emission credits to help meet their Kyoto targets. [2]      According to Articles 3.3 and 3.4 of the Kyoto Protocol, Parties can make use of CO 2 removals by land use change and forestry activities, i.e. carbon sinks, to achieve their targets. [3]      Domestic policies and measures are those taking place within the national boundaries. Existing policies and measures are those for which one or more of the following applies: (a) national legislation is in force; (b) one or more voluntary agreements have been established; (c) financial resources have been allocated; (d) human resources have been mobilised; (e) an official government decision has been made and there is a clear commitment to proceed with implementation. Additional (planned) policies and measures are options under discussion with a realistic chance of being adopted and implemented in time to influence the emissions during the commitment period. [4]      Without existing policies and measures, total EU-15 greenhouse gas emissions would have been higher than the base-year level. The total effect of the existing policies and measures compared to a theoretical reference scenario without any measures since 1990 would be greater than the 0.6 % reduction referred to here. [5]      Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. No publisher alec sector climate measures CSI target CSI010 industry Kyoto Protocol assessment06 CSI011 greenhouse gas air ozone emission climate change waste agriculture projection 2007-02-01T01:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/emissions-of-primary-particles-and/emissions-of-primary-particles-and-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Total EU-15 emissions of fine particles were reduced by 45% between 1990 and 2004. This was due mainly to reduction in emissions of the secondary particulate precursors, but also to reductions in primary PM10 emissions from energy industries. Total EU-10 emissions of fine particles were reduced by 55% between 1990 and 2004 No publisher alec CSI CSI003 assessment06 emission air ozone human 2006-12-22T10:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/emissions-of-ozone-precursors-version/emissions-of-ozone-precursors-version-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Emissions of ozone-forming gases (ground-level ozone precursors) were reduced by 36% across the EEA member countries between 1990 and 2004, mainly as a result of the introduction of catalysts in new cars. No publisher alec ozone CSI002 assessment06 CSI air 2006-12-22T10:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/emissions-of-acidifying-substances-version/emissions-of-acidifying-substances-version-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Emissions of acidifying gases have decreased significantly in most EEA member countries. Between 1990 and 2004, emissions decreased by 46% in the EU-15 and by 62% in the EU-10, despite increased economic activity (GDP). No publisher alec climate CSI CSI001 assessment06 air ozone air emissions acidification pollution 2006-12-22T10:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/exceedance-of-air-quality-limit/exceedance-of-air-quality-limit-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Particulate Matter (PM 10 ) In the period 1997-2004, 23-45% of the urban population was potentially exposed to ambient air concentrations of particulate matter (PM 10 ) in excess of the EU limit value set for the protection of human health (50 m g/m 3 daily mean not be exceeded more than 35 days a calendar year). There was no discernible trend over the period (Figure 1). Nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) In the period 1996-2004, 22-45% of the urban population was potentially exposed to ambient air nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) concentrations above the EU limit value set for the protection of human health (40 m g NO 2 /m 3 annual mean). There was  a slight downwards trend over the period (Figure 1). Ozone (O 3 ) In the period 1996-2004, 13-60% of the urban population in Europe was exposed to ambient ozone concentrations exceeding the EU target value set for the protection of human health (120 m g O 3 /m 3 daily maximum 8-hourly average, not to be exceeded more than 25 times a calendar year). The 60% of the urban population exposed to ambient ozone concentrations over the EU target value was recorded in 2003, which was the record year. There was no discernible trend over the period (Figure 1). Sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ) In the period 1996-2004, the fraction of the urban population in EEA-32 member countries that is potentially exposed to ambient air concentrations of sulphur dioxide in excess of the EU limit value set for the protection of human health (125 m g SO 2 /m 3 daily mean not to be exceeded more than three days a year), decreased to less than 1%, and as such the EU limit value set is close to being met (Figure 1). No publisher alec ozone assessment06 air CSI CSI004 2006-11-03T01:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/total-primary-energy-intensity/total-primary-energy-intensity-assessment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Economic growth is requiring less additional energy consumption, mainly as a result of structural changes in the economy. However, total energy consumption is still increasing. No publisher alec ENER CSI028 energy assessment06 ENER017 CSI 2006-04-12T14:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/renewable-primary-energy-consumption/renewable-primary-energy-consumption-assessment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The share of renewable energies in total energy consumption increased over the period 1990-2003, but still remains at a low level. Significant further growth will be needed to meet the EU indicative target of a 12 % share by 2010. No publisher alec CSI030 ENER energy assessment06 ENER029 CSI 2006-04-12T14:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment