AEMBAC: Definition of a common European analytical framework for the development of local agri-environmental programmes for biodiversity and landscape conservation.

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 00.0579

Key words (English)

Agri-environmental programmes; sustainability; biodiversity conservation; landscape conservation; multifunctionality of agriculture;
Agriculture; Economic Aspects; Environmental Protection; Life Sciences; Resources of the Sea; Fisheries

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: QLRT-1999-31666

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.1.5 Sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry

Short description (English)

See abstract

Further information (English)

Full name of research-institution/enterprise:
Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL

Partners and International Organizations (English)

IUCN, the World Conservation Union (NL), Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften (D), Wageningen Agricultural University (NL), Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau (CH), University of Florence (I), Estonian Agricultural University (EE), Debrecen University (HU), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (S)

Abstract (English)

The objective of the project is the definition of a common European analytical framework to develop local agri-environmental programmes. The project will identify the performances of different agricultural systems in relation to the conservation of biodiversity and landscape in 7 different countries through identification and assessment of agriculture impacts over ecosystems environmental multi-functionality, using ecological and agri-environmental indicators at agri-ecosystem/farm levels.
Based upon this information a methodology will be developed to identify agri-environmental targets and measures (e.g. regulatory and/or economic tools), to incentivise the supply of environmental goods and services by farmers and to disincentivise unsustainable agricultural practices. Pilot projects will assess the management feasibility of the analytical framework and tools proposed for agri-environmental measures by local farmers and administrators.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
Tel. [phone]
Swiss Project-Number: 00.0579