Nature Law and Policy in Europe

The book examines current and future challenges for nature law and policy in Europe, including the EU's Action Plan for nature, people, and the economy, Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, and EU Nature Restoration Law. It reviews the requirements for an effective international nature conservation system and examines regulatory regimes, legal issues, site protection, species protection, agriculture, and nature conservation, litigation, science, and access to justice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing nature law and policy in Europe today and in the future. Following the Fitness Check evaluation of the Birds and Habitats Directives in 2017, the EU adopted an Action Plan for nature, people, and the economy to enhance the implementation of these directives and accelerate progress toward the EU's biodiversity targets for 2020. More recently, the EU has unveiled a Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and proposed an EU Nature Restoration Law. In light of these recent developments, this book offers a timely contribution by examining the current state of play in the context of both historical and recent events. While evidence indicates that Natura 2000 and the Habitats and Birds Directives have contributed to conserving wildlife in Europe, biodiversity loss persists. The book delves into the requirements for an effective international nature conservation system, drawing reference from the Birds and Habitats Directives. It scrutinizes regulatory frameworks, addresses current legal issues related to site protection and species protection, explores the protection of areas beyond Natura 2000, examines recent developments in the EU and the UK, particularly in the aftermath of Brexit, examines agriculture and nature conservation, explores litigation, and examines science and access to justice. Written by esteemed experts from diverse stakeholder groups, this volume harnesses a wealth of diverse experiences and provides interdisciplinary perspectives.

This volume is of paramount importance to students, scholars, practitioners, NGOs, and policy-makers engaged in European environmental policy and law. It serves as a valuable resource for lawyers, ecologists, environmental scientists, political scientists, natural resource managers, planners, and civil servants, among others. By delving into these critical topics, the book contributes to advancing our understanding of the complex dynamics shaping nature law and policy in Europe and offers valuable insights for shaping a more sustainable and resilient future.

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367275440