BioValue Resources

Tiering of Environmental Assessment in spatial planning: Analysis of two case studies on and offshore

A study on using tiered environmental assessments to improve biodiversity integration in spatial planning for land and marine areas.

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Framework to understand the transformative potential of spatial planning

Framework to assess transformative ambition and potential of spatial planning processes.

Beyond compliance: Enhancing biodiversity through transformative mitigation strategies in spatial planning related SEAs and EIAs

This study explores the integration of Strategic Environmental Assess-
ment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) within spatial planning and infrastructure projects, emphasizing their evolving role in promoting both mitigation and enhancement of impacts

Economic and Financial Instruments to Enhance Biodiversity Outcomes

Explore how E&FIs can improve biodiversity outcomes and their relevance to spatial planning processes.

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Enhancement and mitigation measures for biodiversity in Environmental Assessment – a catalogue

Catalogue of biodiversity enhancement and mitigation measures for spatial planning, offering practical guidance during Environmental Assessments.

Expert Perspectives of Integrating Biodiversity in Spatial Planning: Contributions from promising practices

Best Practices contributing to understanding how spatial planning is enhanced through local action, public engagement, and ecosystem-based strategies.

Framework for integration of ES mapping and assessment in spatial planning

ES mapping and assessment framework to mainstream biodiversity values in spatial planning and management decisions for transformative change.

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Policy Note on the Generic Spatial Planning Process and Integration of Instrumental Perspectives in BioValue

A conceptual guide to integrating biodiversity into spatial planning using three complementary instrumental perspectives for transformative change.

Gap Analysis and Recommendations for Improving Environmental Assessment Instruments

Gap analysis and recommendations to improve EA instruments for enhancing their transformative potential.

Guidance on Economic and Financial Instruments in Spatial Planning

Practical guidance on using Economic and Financial Instruments for enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services in spatial planning.

Integrating Environmental Assessment and the Spatial Planning Process

Insights into blending SEA and EIA into spatial planning to boost biodiversity outcomes through integrated assessment practices.

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Guidelines and Future Pathways for biodiversity inclusion in spatial planning and policy

A practical overview of spatial planning instruments that support transformative outcomes for biodiversity protection and enhancement.

Current challenges and barriers to biodiversity inclusion in SP&MI

A conceptual framework to assess the transformative potential of spatial planning for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Benchmark for Integration of Biodiversity in Environmental Assessment Instruments

A benchmark to assess and improve biodiversity integration in Environmental Assessment Instruments.

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Action Plan for the Transformative Change for Biodiversity Cluster: Synergies, Stakeholders, and Strategic Collaboration

An action plan uniting 11 EU projects to scale biodiversity-positive change through shared tools, policies, and strategies.

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Causal Map Tool of Cause-Effect Relations and Biodiversity Mitigation Hierarchy Connected to Spatial Planning

A tool to visualize cause-effect relationships in spatial planning, enhancing biodiversity integration in Environmental Assessments.

Implications of the EU Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy in Spatial Planning for Biodiversity

Explore how the EU Sustainable Finance Strategy can support biodiversity in spatial planning.