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Workstream 2: Innovation for Biodiversity and Business Guy Duke Independent Consultant and Workstream leader Brussels, 21/11/2014 Context and objectives

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Workstream objectives Showcase innovative business models and companies involved in green infrastructure and ecological restoration (though other relevant business innovations might also be showcased); Identify priorities for further research on critical issues relating to these innovations and opportunities for their further development; Analyse opportunities at EU level to foster new business models, such as benefit corporations, which might contribute to nature and biodiversity objectives. Objectives Approach Key findings Further work

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Approach and method Objectives Approach Key findings Further work Call for evidence from members, observers and representatives (4/4 15/5) Analysis of responses to the call for evidence, and further contextual research. Relevance to GI/restoration/Biodiversity Strategy; potential benefit to biodiversity; potential benefit to businesses, jobs & growth; ease of implementation; additioal R&D &/or policy/regulatory action needed. Development of innovation case studies Draft and finalise report on the Innovation Workstream, in discussion with client and B@B members, observers and representatives. Showcase report and case studies on website.

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Key findings - overview Objectives Approach Key findings Further work 21 valid submissions: Full members: 6 MS members: 1 Observers: 5 Representatives: 2 Other B@B members (non-members Innovation): 3 Other non-members of B@B: 4 All identified innovations/new business models Around half identified research needs Most identified barriers and opportunities to foster the innovation/model

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Key findings - innovations Objectives Approach Key findings Further work Strong EU policy context for innovation for B&B, GI & restoration, recent work of relevance Innovation case studies for: Green infrastructure Ecological restoration Tools and standards for NC&ES accounting and management Biodiversity offsetting Knowledge platforms Recycling Ethical investment

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Key findings research needs Objectives Approach Key findings Further work Green infrastructure legal frameworks, pilots, scaling up, market replication Ecological restoration new technologies, pilots, costs and benefits, pilots, scaling-up, market replication Innovative tools and standards for NC & EA accounting scoping of and access to datasets, technological development of tools, incorporating a wide range of ES, valuations at property scale Offsetting demand and supply at MS and regional levels, costs and benefits by sector, demonstration, pilots, scaling-up, market replication Recycling Adaptation of models from third countries to EU context, scaling-up, market replication Ethical investment Technical and technological issues relating to reed harvesting

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Key findings opportunities to foster new business models Objectives Approach Key findings Further work Green infrastructure Adjusting/strengthening regulatory requirements (RGV, Suez), development of partnership models (Lafarge), common standards and anaytical tools (Shell) Ecological restoration Funding of collaborative work with NGOs (Heidelberg), regulatory simplification, sharing of experience, benchmarking (VICAT), legal assurances for developers providing temporary nature (GDF Suez), regulated markets for compensation/offsets (Ibero-rest), PPP (SAR Consult), Offsetting Development of a regulatory framework based on NNL/NG principle and with requirement to offset residual impacts in wider countryside, encouragement of 3 rd party market-based approaches (EBL). Recycling Regulatory requirements for recycling of fishing gear, other marine litter (ECNC, Interface/ZSL) Ethical investment Development of quality standards (for reed pellet fuel) (Fieldfare)

EU Business and Biodiversity Platform Possible further work Objectives Approach Key findings Further work A broader and more exhaustive review of innovation for B@B. A more detailed analysis of most promising opportunities for business contribution to no net loss / net gain. Assessment of key regulatory developments needed at EU level to foster the most promising innovations for B@B. More detailed assessment of opportunities to develop social enterprise models for business and biodiversity in the EU. Assessment of how to develop PPP & other partnership models to scale-up most promising innovations for B&B. Assessment of key standards and tools that could be developed at EU level to foster most promising innovations for B@B.

Workstream 2: Innovation for Biodiversity and Business Duska Disselhoff Green Infrastructure programme manager Royal Dutch Shell Brussels, 21/11/2014 Green infrastructure (GI)

GI EXAMPLE 1 PDO NIMR FIELD, OMAN 10 Footer Green solution; Constructed wetlands Grey solution; oil/water separation tanks Design and creation of a semi-natural ecosystem managed to treat wastewater to specification EconomicEnvironmentalSocial Significantly reduced OPEX due to elimination of water injection equipment (power consumption of injection pumps) Bio-sequestration of ambient CO2. Creation of migratory bird habitat (more then 100 species detected). Use effluent water as irrigation source to grow cash crops. Greening the desert. Benefits of GI solution:

GI EXAMPLE 2 SHELL PIPELINE COMPANY, USA 11 Footer Grey solution; man-made bulk heads Design of semi-natural ecosystem managed to improve embankment stability and sedimentation around the pipeline corridor Green solution; living shorelines EconomicEnvironmentalSocial Reduced maintenance costs due cost effective control of erosion and sediment wash- outs (appreciating) Creation of habitat for benthic, estuarine, shallow water, and intertidal organisms. Improved water purification and nutrient cycling Enhanced coastal resilience and improved livelihoods for local communities Benefits of GI solution:

UNCONVENTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 12 Research & Innovation Shared value creationNature conservation Science & Policies Business innovation Industry partnerships

Workstream 2: Innovation for Biodiversity and Business John Ferry Technical Director Jacobs Brussels, 21/11/2014 Innovative Tools and Standards at Landmarc Support Services

Background Landmarc Support Services to UK DTE 1% of UK land surface Pilot GIS Based Natural Capital Land Use Decision Support tool Looks at natural capital, ecosystem service assets and constraints Determine characteristics of a user-defined area Find areas that meet user-defined criteria

Data Transformation and Pilot Sites A 4-step process was used to convert datasets: 1.Conversion / combination 2.Scaling 3.Normalisation 4.Calculation of z-score

Datasets NATURAL CAPITAL (Bio, hydro, litho and Atmosphere) Biodiversity Importance Biomass Carbon (tC.ha -1 ) Topographic Wetness Index Soil Carbon (%) Solar Radiation (W.m -2 ) Wind Speed (m.s -1 ) Air Quality Index ECOSYSTEM SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES Cultural Value Potential Value of Solar Radiation (.m 2.yr -1 ) Potential Value of Wind Energy (.m 2.yr -1 ) CONSTRAINTS Environmental Designations

Research and Development Can provide Real-time organisational decision support Can be scaled national and local Big Data Link into existing databases Validation of data Shared data Allow use of local datasets with higher resolution Link v2 to NCA and PES New functions and queries

Workstream 2: Innovation for Biodiversity and Business Nele Aerts Senior Consultant Policy Advice & Sustainability Tractebel Engineering Brussels, 21/11/2014 Innovation for Temporary Nature

PUBLIC Temporary Nature (TN) Applied to:Areas not belonging to a green zoning category at the start. When: Pending the realisation of the land use defined by its zoning category. What: Nature development is temporarily allowed, and can later be taken away again. All with a maximum legal certainty for the landowner or project developer. We developed and refined the concept for Flanders at the request of the Agency for Nature and Forest The concept is already implemented in the Netherlands and as a result of our work the concept will also be launched in Belgium (Flanders) Were looking for pilot projects within GDF SUEZ to make our group one of the pioneers for this type of sustainable use of terrains 21/11/2014Tractebel Engineering19 INNOVATION FOR TEMPORARY NATURE

PUBLIC In the pre-development period of sites (several years): Nature values are allowed instead of avoided Vegetation and species can use the site biodiversity increases and spreads to the surroundings Site management costs are reduced for the landowner Green identity of the landowner is confirmed and strengthened Permission is given in advance to remove TN as soon as site development will take off (legal certainty) When site development takes off: All (protected) nature is removed from the site according to the conditions that are agreed on in advance (by permission) No nature compensation is required There are no risks for delaying the site development due to presence of protected nature values (Protected) species had benefits from the habitat that was created temporarily and move on to new habitats 21/11/2014Tractebel Engineering20

PUBLIC Benefits for business : Strengthens the importance that the landowner/project developer attaches to his green image Offers opportunities to create a new and very tangible commitment with nature organisations, which can be involved in the development, monitoring of the sites Reduction of costs e.g. area management costs (mowing, spraying) Management of risks that occur when starting the site development Benefits for biodiversity : Additional space for nature (Europe-wide application would create a large additional temporary network) Different species will benefit to different extents. Even though Temporary Nature will be removed eventually, it will overall yield a permanent gain for nature Barriers to development: Nature protection laws (particularly EU Habitats and Bird Directives) Theses issues can be resolved in national legislation of Member States (as confirmed by the EC) 21/11/2014Tractebel Engineering21

Workstream 2: Innovation for Biodiversity and Business Veronika Mikos Senior Project Manager ECNC Brussels, 21/11/2014 Innovation for Recycling/Reducing Pollution Pressures on Nature Rob Wolters, Chief Executive ECNC Land & Sea Group

Healthy Seas a journey from waste to wear

Biodiversity benefits Recovering ghost nets from seas and shipwrecks (biodiversity hotspots) 20,000 kg in 2013, 30,000 kg in 2014, and more to come! Preventive measures through cooperation with fishing industry (300 fishing boats) and harbours (such as Oostende, Den Oever, Ancona) Raising awareness of healthy seas Consumers / concerned citizens Policymakers Inspiring best practice case for businesses

Business benefits Fishing (related) industry transport, fisheries and fish farms Cost saving, improved image, CO2 reduction Recycling industry Innovative technology, frontrunners in the market, resource saving Producers & Retail currently the carpet, socks and swimwear industry Contribute to CSR, promotional benefits, innovators

Workstream 2: Innovation for Biodiversity and Business Brussels, 21/11/2014 Panel discussion

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