SOER 2010: structure and approach

1. SOER 2010: structure and approach

2. Structure of SOER 2010 • A • Exploratory assessment • Global drivers • Megatrends • Uncertainties • Long-term policy implications • B • European analysis • of environm. systems • Atmosphere • Freshwater • Marine • Terrestrial • Human • C • Countryspecific analyses • Diversity • Commonality • Flexibilty Synthesis Integrated Analysis (Reflecting – Reviewing – Rethinking)

3. Part A aims to provide a long-term explorative, cross-cutting assessment of key global mega-trends, that might have implications for the European environment and policy context. To be published in a multi-media format + short report. Part A is targeted at European and national policy-makers as well as opinion-makers interested in broader, cross-cutting and global perspectives. Objectives for Part A

4. An exploratory assessment of global trends ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Europe in 2050-smaller, leaner, smarter?

5. Part B of the SOER 2010 report aims to provide integrated assessments of key environmental themes. Thematic assessments address state and trends (up to 2020), follow DPSIR logic, are indicator-based,and cover 38 countries. Thematic assessments will be presented as electronic publication, i.e. in an web-optimised pdf format) and are foreseen to be updated regularly. Objectives for Part B

6. Core elements of Part B Structuring elements: Cross-sectoral analysis Globalisation Sustainable use of nat. resources Climate change Environment and health Nature and biodiversity Socio-economic trends Technological innovation Sectoral policies CC vulnerability & adaptation Sustainable consumption Link to Synthesis Part B assessment Link to Part A 6th EAP priorities Cross-thematic ideas and assessments Key drivers& responses

7. Part C – country analyses Focus on Commonality • 6 common issues (air pollution, CC mitigation, nature protection and biodiversity, land, freshwater, waste) Focus on Diversity • Country differences and uniqueness linked to key geographical, cultural and socio-economic challenges Focus on Flexibility • Highlight regional issues and success stories Country responsibility: SEIS principles, web approach

8. The SOER 2010 Synthesis is a summarydocument that includes integrated and cross-thematic analyses. Section 1: Assessing the state of the environment (2500 w) Section 2: Reviewing progress towards improving the SOE (25000 w) - focus: summarise state of the environment - entry point: 6th EAP priorities & regional angles - highlight inter-connectedness Section 3: Reflectingon environmental challenges (5000 w) Section 4: Rethinking environmental priorities (5000 w) SOER Synthesis

9. 4 strategic communication principles Format Balance Content Broad to detailed Geography and user-based Print and web Static and dynamic Parts Derivatives

10. Agriculture and SOER 2010 • Analysis of pressures from sectors is embedded in environmental assessments under Part B • Consultancy work provides support on land use outlooks and focused input regarding biodiversity – still to be integrated in relevant assessments under Part B • Agriculture is one of three sectors that will be the focus of a cross-sectoral assessment (with annex on key sector trends, including agriculture) • Intention is to look at: • inter-linkages between sectors (how do they influence each other) • potential competition for resources (e.g. land or water)

11. The SOER 2010 Web Portal Information sharing and consultation on draft documents are run via the SOER 2010 web portal: http://soer2010.ew.eea.europa.eu/ Thank you for your attention!