On 28 January, the European Commission published the "criteria and guidance" aimed at supporting Member States in identifying and designating new protected areas, with an objective of legally protecting 30% of land in the EU by 2030. The added value of cross-border cooperation is highlighted in them.
"The strategy highlights the importance of setting up ecological corridors in order to have a truly coherent and resilient Trans-European Nature Network, and of promoting and supporting investments in green and blue infrastructure, as well as cross-border cooperation among Member States […]."
Concerning the criteria for the identification od areas under legal protection: "in border regions there can be a significant added value of a cross-border approach, contributing to increased management effectiveness, as differing national approaches may undermine management effectiveness. Establishment of European legal bodies of a cross-border nature, such as European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs)61 , may be considered for the joint management of cross-border protected areas."
More info:
- Commission Staff Working Document: Criteria and guidance for protected areas designations, 28.01.2022
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- Cross-Border Cooperation green infrastructure cross-border areas Trans-European Nature Network ecological corridors green deal