COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 17.01.1997 
COM(97)3 final 
95/0161 (SYN) 
Re-examined proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN 
THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 
(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 189 c (d) 
of the EC Treaty) 

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
The proposed Regulation establishes the objectives of and procedures for operations 
financed from budget heading B7-6200 (ex B7-5040) "Environmental measures in the 
developing countries in the context of sustainable development". 
The original proposal for a Regulation was presented by the Commission on 
27 June 1995 (OJ No C 20/1996). 
The Council adopted a common position on 27 June of this year (OJ No C 264/1996), 
and Parliament announced that it had been received on 19 July. 
On the basis of a report by Mrs Taubira-Delannon, Parliament unanimously adopted 43 
amendments at its second reading on 12 November 1996. 
Under Article 189c(d) of the EC Treaty, therefore, the Commission should draw up a re­
examined proposal and express its opinion regarding the amendments. 
Those amendments which are to be included in the re-examined proposal in their entirety 
are mainly concerned with clarifying or widening the scope of the Regulation concerned 
(nos 13, 15, 17, 18, 21 to 24, 26 and 39). Other amendments underline the importance of 
environmental measures and sustainable development (nos 1 and 4). Lastly, a number of 
amendments are intended to re-establish the Commission's original position on certain 
general matters, e.g. no limit on the duration and a reference amount for the budget 
heading allocation (nos 5, 34, 44). 
The Commission has included the following amendments with some drafting changes: 
No 2 (Over-subscribed budget heading) 
No 8 (Pilot initiatives combining information campaigns with improvements to 
environmental management) 
Nos 9, 
10 & 12 (Drafting amendments concerning aid for local initiatives) 
No 11 (Addition of objectives dealing with land use planning and projects on transport 
and drinking water) 
No 14 (To avoid duplication) 
No 16 (Information campaigns on hazardous substances) 
and the following amendments in part: 
No 7 (omission of the legal definition of "developing countries") 
No 19 (agreed as far as "operational instruments" is concerned) 
No 31 (Financing of studies not deleted) 
No 32 (Reference to local currency omitted) 
No 35 (No change to the ECU 2 million limit requiring consultation of the committee) 
No 40 (No change to the rules governing the advisory committee) 
No 41 (No deadline for presentation of the annual report and omission of the 
requirement to review all projects proposed) 
No 42 (Distribution of the financing guide by delegations instead of publication of the 
selection criteria in the Official Journal) 
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In the interests of clarity and for the sake of consistency in the Regulation, the 
Commission has not included amendments 25, 30, 37 and 43 which are already covered 
to a large extent either by the provisions of the common position or by other 
amendments. 
As regards problems of substance, the Commission is unable to adopt the following 
amendments: 
No 3 (Increase in funding to ECU 50 million by 2000, as this is not included in the 
perspectives allowed by the budgetary authorities) 
No 20 (Deletion of the possibility of financing evaluation and impact studies) 
No 28 (Omission of cofinancing) 
No 29 (On additional reporting requirements. The "participation of indigenous 
peoples" aspect is already covered by amendment 24) 
No 38 (Setting-up of an "environmental monitoring unit"). 
The list of amendments that the Commission has not included is attached in the Annex. 
Re-examined proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION CRC) 
ON ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN THE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN 
THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular 
Articles 130s and 13 Ow thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission/1 ) 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee,(2) 
Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 189c of the Treaty/3 ) 
OJ No C 20, 24.1.1996, p. 4. 
OJ No C 82, 19.3.1996, p. 18. 
Opinion of the European Parliament of 9 May 1996 (not yet published in the Official 
Journal), Council common position of ... (not yet published in the Official Journal) and 
Decision of the European Parliament of ... (not yet published in the Official Journal). 
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(1) Whereas it is necessary to implement sustainable development by contributing to 
the genuine integration of an environmental dimension into the development 
process; 
(2) Whereas the creation of suitable instruments and the implementation of 
experimental schemes will be the cornerstones of that integration in all the fields 
concerned; 
(3) Whereas the European Parliament adopted a resolution on 14 May 1992 on the 
environment and development cooperation; 
(4) Whereas the Community and its Member States were signatories to the Rio 
Declaration and the Agenda 21 action programme; 
(5) Whereas the Community and its Member States ratified the Conventions on 
Biological Diversity and on Climate Change, and have signed the Convention on 
Desertification; whereas they are thus committed to take into account the common 
but differing responsibilities of developed parties and developing parties on the 
subject; 
(6) Whereas the resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the Governments 
of the Member States of 1 February 1993 is concerned with a Community policy 
and action programme on the environment and sustainable development; 
(7) Whereas, since resources are limited, information campaigns and pilot projects 
conducted in close cooperation with local experts are likely to have the maximum 
multiplier effect; 
(8) Whereas it is important to integrate the internal and external aspects of the 
European Community's environment policy in order to have a coherent answer to 
the problems set out by the United Nations Conference on Environment and 
Development (UNCED), in particular as regards the effects of global 
environmental changes on the state of the environment within the Community; 
(9) Whereas it is necessary, in the project management cycle, for any proposal for a 
development cooperation project to be evaluated for its environmental impact by 
specific, appropriate procedures; 
(10) Whereas, in particular where climate change and the conservation of biological and 
genetic diversity and resources (including the seas, coasts and soils) are concerned, 
local effects have undeniable consequences for the whole earth and for future 
generations and consequently for the well-being, health and security of the citizens 
of the Community, notably as far as access to genetic resources is concerned; 
(11) Whereas the financial instruments available to the Community for conservation and 
sustainable development should be usefully supplemented by an instrument dealing 
with environmental projects exclusively in the developing countries: 
(12) Whereas the budget heading to finance projects under this Regulation is always 
heavily over-subscribed with requests for worthwhile and much needed actions in 
developing countries: 
(13) Whereas, in view of the scale of environmental problems, the coordination of all 
EU financial instruments is necessary with a view to achieving sustainability: 
(14) Whereas measures need to be taken to finance the activities covered by this 
Regulation; 
(15) Whereas detailed rules for implementation, and in particular the form of action, the 
recipients of the aid and the decision-making procedures should be laid down, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article} 
1. The Community shall provide financial assistance and technical expertise in 
developing countries for activities intended to help people in those countries to integrate 
environmental protection and notions of sustainable development into their evervdav life. 
2. The assistance provided pursuant to this Regulation shall complement and reinforce 
assistance provided pursuant to other instruments of development cooperation with a 
view to taking fully into account environmental considerations in Community 
programmes. 
3. For the purposes of this Regulation "sustainable development" means improving the 
quality of human lives within the limits of the underlying ecosystem's capacity to sustain 
such development. 
Article 2 
1. The activities to be carried out pursuant to this Regulation shall centre on: 
assisting developing countries in designing and implementing national strategies for 
sustainable and equitable development, including global environmental issues and 
strategies arising from international conventions, 
improving policies and practices for management and conservation of ecosystems, 
sustainable use of renewable natural resources and for environmentally sensitive use 
of non-renewable natural resources, 
preserving biological diversity: 
• by the promotion and the development of methods designed to ensure sustainable 
and equitable use of biodiversity resources, 
• through the conservation of the ecosystems and habitats necessary for maintaining 
species diversity and for the survival of endangered species, 
• by identifying and assessing biodiversity resources, 
preserving areas of high environmental impact and/or transregional ecosystems such 
as marine ecosystems and coastal areas, watersheds, river/lake basins, underground 
water by preventing pollution and reducing sources of pollution and supporting 
initiatives for the sustainable management; 
- improving practices for soil conservation, grazing management and pastoral farming 
in the areas of forest protection, improvement of livestock farming methods, 
optimization of rearing techniques for wild animals, arable farming, tourism and the 
fight against desertification; 
- improving the environment and land use planning through town planning and the 
implementation of technologically appropriate plans and pilot projects for transport. 
waste, waste water, drinking water supplies and air pollution; 
- applying and transferring technologies adapted to local environmental constraints and 
needs, particularly in the field of energy, especially renewable sources of energy. 
having regard to long-term environmental effects and suitability for the traditional life 
of the region concerned: 
- measures aimed at avoiding emissions harmful to the climate, notably replacing 
particularly harmful energy sources with other less harmful ones; 
- facilitating the adaptation of production processes in developing countries and making 
all economic operators and social players aware of the environmental constraints that 
may have an impact on trade with developing countries (e.g. standards, labels, 
certification); 
- making local people aware, notably by promoting information campaigns, of the 
concept of sustainable development, in particular as regards problems associated with 
population growth, public health policies, non-viable production methods, use of 
hazardous chemical products and the dispersal of toxic waste in the environment: 
- promoting initiatives for the protection of ecosystems and habitats and preserving 
biological diversity. 
2. Projects eligible for financing include: 
- pilot schemes in the field, including information exchange, likely to contribute to 
sustainable development, creation of environmental awareness, environmental 
education and sustainable management of natural resources, 
- establishment of guidelines and operational instruments aimed at promoting 
sustainable development and environmental integration, particularly in the form of 
plans and integrated management programmes and economic instruments, 
- environmental impact studies on sustainable development projects, programmes, 
strategies and policies, and assessment of their repercussions for social and economic 
development, 
- the establishment of national green accounting systems. 
- inventory and statistical work, in order to improve environmental data and indicators, 
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- the introduction of an environmental component in development cooperation projects 
in order to distinguish, identify and assess the sustainable dimension of such projects. 
3. Particular attention will be given to: 
- projects resulting from local initiatives and those geared to sustainable management 
by means of innovative and low-cost measures: 
- schemes to build up the institutional and operational capacities of developing 
countries at national, regional and local level, with the support also of non­
governmental organizations (NGOs); 
- the provision of information in advance to local people, followed by their involvement 
in and support for identifying, planning and implementing projects; the special role 
and situation of women, in particular, will be taken into account; 
- regional projects or projects which help to strengthen regional cooperation in the area 
of sustainable development. 
Article 3 
Aid recipients and cooperation partners shall include not only states and regions but also 
decentralized departments, regional bodies, public agencies, traditional and local 
communities, private operators and industries, including cooperatives and NGOs and 
associations representing local people. 
Article 4 
1. The instruments to be employed in the course of the activities referred to in Article 2 
shall include studies, technical assistance, education, training and further training or other 
services, supplies and works, as well as audits and evaluation and monitoring missions. 
2. Community financing may cover both investment, with the exception of the purchase 
of real estate, and, since the project must, if possible, aim at medium-term viability, 
recurring expenditure (including administrative, maintenance and operating expenditure). 
However, with the exception of training, education and research programmes, operating 
costs may normally be covered only during the start-up phase and on a gradually 
decreasing basis. 
For projects aiming at the preservation of biological diversity or the conservation of 
ecosystems, a contribution to expenditure on real estate shall be allowed. 
3. A contribution from the partners defined in Article 3 shall be sought for each 
cooperation operation. Their contribution shall be requested according to their means and 
the nature of the operation concerned. 
4. Opportunities may be sought for cofinancing with other donors, especially with 
Member States and the international organizations concerned, such as the Global 
Environmental Facility. 
5. The necessary measures shall be taken to emphasize the Community character of the 
aid provided pursuant to this Regulation. 
6. In order to attain the objectives of consistency and complementarity laid down in the 
Treaty and with the aim of guaranteeing optimum efficiency for the totality of these 
operations, the Commission may take all coordination measures necessary, including in 
particular: 
(a) the establishment of a system for the systematic exchange and analysis of 
information on operations financed or being considered for financing by the 
Community and the Member States; 
(b) on-the-spot coordination of these operations by means of regular meetings and 
exchanges of information between the representatives of the Commission and 
Member States, the beneficiary countries and local partners (NGOs. grassroots 
community groups, associations). 
7. In order to obtain the greatest possible impact globally and nationally, the 
Commission, in liaison with the Member States, shall take any initiative necessary for 
ensuring proper coordination and close collaboration with the beneficiary countries and 
the providers of funds and other international agencies involved, in particular those 
forming part of the United Nations system. 
Article 5 
Financial support pursuant to this Regulation shall take the form of grants. 
Article 6 
Deleted 
Article 7 
1. Pursuant to Article 205 of the Treaty, the Commission shall be responsible for 
appraising, deciding and administering operations covered by this Regulation according 
to the budgetary and other procedures in force, and in particular those laid down in the 
Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. 
2. Decisions relating to grants of more than ECU 2 million for individual operations 
financed pursuant to this Regulation shall be adopted under the procedure laid down in 
Article 8. 
3. The Commission shall be authorized to approve, without seeking the opinion of the 
Committee referred to in Article 8, any extra commitments needed for covering any 
expected or real cost overruns in connection with the operations, provided that the 
overrun or additional requirement is less than or equal to 20% of the initial commitment 
fixed by the financing decision. 
4. All financing agreements or contracts concluded pursuant to this Regulation shall 
provide for the Commission and the Court of Auditors to conduct on-the-spot checks 
according to the usual procedures laid down by the Commission under the rules in force, 
in particular those of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the 
European Communities. 
5. Where operations are the subject of financing agreements between the Community and 
the recipient country, such agreements shall stipulate that the payment of taxes, duties or 
any other charges is not to be covered by the Community. 
6. Participation in invitations to tender and the award of contracts shall be open on equal 
terms to all natural and legal persons of the Member States, the recipient countries or 
other developing countries. 
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7. Supplies shall originate in the Member States, the recipient country or other 
developing countries. In exceptional cases, where circumstances warrant, supplies may 
originate elsewhere. 
8. Particular attention will be given to: 
- the pursuit of cost-effectiveness and sustainable impact in project design. 
- the clear definition and monitoring of objectives and indicators of achievement for all 
projects, 
- reducing inverse capital flows, especially in the services sector, bv improving the 
institutional and operational capacities of the developing countries-
Article 8 
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the geographically-determined Committee of an 
advisory nature competent for development. 
2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the 
measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time 
limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter^if 
necessary by taking a vote. 
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes: in addition each Member State shall have 
the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. 
The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the 
Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been 
taken into account. 
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Article 9 
An exchange of views shall take place once a year on the basis of a presentation by the 
representative of the Commission of the general guidelines for the operations to be 
carried out in the year ahead, in the framework of a joint meeting of the Committee 
referred to in Article 8(1). 
Article 10 
1. After each budget year, the Commission shall submit an annual report to the European 
Parliament and the Council giving a list of the partners in cofmanced operations and the 
percentage of the cofinancing. a summary of the operations financed in the course of that 
year and an evaluation, complete with figures, of the implementation of this Regulation 
over that period. 
The summary shall in particular provide information about the qualitative and 
quantitative aspects of the projects funded, the results obtained from the projects and 
those with whom contracts have been concluded. The report shall also include a 
quantified summary of any independent evaluations conducted of specific operations. 
2. The Commission shall regularly assess operations financed by the Community with a 
view to establishing whether the objectives aimed at by those operations have been 
achieved and to providing guidelines for improving the effectiveness of future operations. 
The Commission shall submit to the Committee referred to in Article 8 a summary of the 
assessments made which, if appropriate, may be examined by the Committee. The 
assessment reports shall be available to any Member States requesting them. 
3. The Commission shall inform the Member States, at the latest one month after its 
decision, of the operations and projects that have been approved, stating their cost and 
nature, the recipient country and partners. 
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4. The financing guide indicating guidelines and criteria for project selection shall be 
published and distributed among interested parties bv the Commission's offices, 
including its delegations in the recipient countries. 
AttifikOl 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in 
the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member 
States. 
Done at Luxembourg,. 
For the Council 
The President 
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AMENDMENTS NOT INCLUDED BY THE COMMISSION 
No Council common position Parliament's amendment 
Recital lib (new) 
(lib) Whereas the funds to be attributed 
to this budget heading are to be increased 
to ECU 50 million bv the year 2000: 
20 Article 2(2), third indent 
- environmental impact studies on 
sustainable development projects. 
programmes, strategies and policies, and 
assessment of their repercussions on 
social and economic development: Deleted 
25 Article 2(3), second indent a (new). 
- measures relating to climate protection 
Objectives, Slich â§ promotion of 
renewable energy sources, increased 
energy efficiency and energy saving; 
28 Article 2(3a) (new) 
3a. No support shall be given to projects 
containing measures to cushion the effect 
on the environment of EU or Member 
State projects funded from other 
programmes (including environmental 
impact assessments and evaluations^: 
29 Article 2(3b) (new) 
30 3b. Pilot schemes in the field carried out 
under this Regulation shall be the subject 
of prior reports on their environmental, 
social, economic and cultural impact, 
indicating the specific aims and the 
qualitative and quantitative objectives. If 
necessaryr the local people shall be 
involved in the assessment of those 
schemes. 
Where these schemes have an impact on 
the traditional territories and ways of 
living of indigenous peoples their 
informed consent shall be essential. 
Article 3 
Aid recipients and cooperation partners 
shall include not only states and regions 
but also decentralized departments, 
regional bodies, public agencies, 
traditional and local communities, private 
operators and industries, including 
cooperatives and NGOs and associations 
representing local people. Aid recipients and cooperation partners 
shall include decentralized departments, 
regional bodies, public agencies, 
traditional and local communities, private 
operators and industries, cooperatives and 
non- governmental organizations and 
associations representing local people, 
regions and states. These will be notified 
to the budgetary authority. 
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37 \ Article 7(7) 
7. Supplies shall originate in the Member 
States, the recipient country oi other 
developing countries. Irj exceptional 
cases, where circumstances warrant, 
Supplies mav originate elsewhere. 7. Supplies should originate in the 
member states, the recipient country or 
other developing countries in particular 
othef countries in the region, Exceptions 
may be made by arrangement with the 
responsible department, particularly in 
cases where the participants would 
otherwise incur higher costs or a 
disproportionate burden. 
38 Article 7(7a) (new) 
7a The horizontal nature of the projects 
under this Regulation requires the 
establishment of an environmental 
monitoring unit which will be responsible 
for the coordination, linking and 
integration of the various aspects of 
development cooperation projects in order 
to maximize investigation and follow-up. 
43 Article 10b (new) 
Article 10b 
This Regulation shall be implemented on a 
coherent basis, taking into account the 
general principles outlined in Regulation 
(EEC) 443/92 on financial and technical 
assistance to. and economic cooperation 
with, the developing countries in Asia and 
Latin Américain the ACP-EEC 
Convention and the current agreements 
with the southern Mediterranean 
countries, while also respecting the 
criteria common to all stages of projects 
from identification to assessment: these 
criteria shall be geared towards an 
exchange of information, harmonization 
of working methods and mutual 
cooperation at all stages of the project. 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
Item: B7-6200 Environment in the developing countries 
1. Title of operation: 
Environment in the developing countries 
2. Budget heading involved: 
B7-6200 
3. Legal basis 
- Treaty on European Union, Articles 13Or and s (Environment) and 13 Ou and w 
(Development). 
- Proposal (June 1995) for a Council Regulation on environmental measures in 
developing countries. 
4. Description of operation 
4.1 General objective 
The appropriations in this budget heading are intended to finance schemes aimed 
at integrating an environmental dimension into the development process with a 
view to promoting sustainable economic and social development in developing 
countries, this to be accomplished through the initiation of new policies and the 
consequent generation of action programmes. 
The instruments employed and projects undertaken will focus on: 
- Design and implementation of national sustainable development strategies 
- Management of ecosystems/Sustainable use of renewable natural resources 
- Preserving biological diversity 
- Preserving areas of high environmental impact and/or transregional 
ecosystems 
- Improving practices for soil conservation and the management of sustainable 
development-related areas 
- Improving the urban environment 
- Technology transfers 
- Climate change 
- Trade and the environment 
- Raising awareness of the concept of sustainable development 
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4.2 Period covered and arrangements for renewal or extension 
The policy concerned is of an indefinite nature. Individual operations will be 
renewable annually until this Regulation is adopted. 
5. Classification of expenditure 
Non-compulsory expenditure / Differentiated appropriations 
6. Type of expenditure 
Subsidy covering up to 100% of costs. However: 
- a systematic effort will be made to obtain a contribution, particularly a financial 
one, from the project beneficiaries. 
- cofinancing arrangements with Member States and multilateral organizations 
(regional or other) will be investigated. 
7. Financial impact 
7.1 Method of calculating total cost of operation 
The average amount of the EC contribution to each measure included in this 
operation will be in excess of ECU 500 000 based on the following costs: 
- Services provided (unit price) 
- Supply of equipment (cost price) 
- Operating expenditure (total price) 
7.2 Itemised breakdown of cost 
An equal distribution between eligible geographic regions is envisaged. This 
may vary according to demand and/or priorities. 
Breakdown I 1996 1 1997 
Instruments 4 4 
Projects U U 
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7.3 Breakdown by subject area in 1997 
SUBJECT AREA 1 % 
Design and implementation of national sustainable 5 
development strategies 
Management of ecosystems/Sustainable use of renewable 15 
natural resources 
Preserving biological diversity 15 
Preserving areas of high environmental impact and/oi 15 
transregional ecosystems 
Improving practices for soil conservation and the 15 
management of sustainable development-related areas 
Improving the urban environment 15 
Technology transfers 5 
Climate change 5 
Trade and the environment 5 
Raising awareness of the concept of sustainable development 5 
7.4 Indicative schedule of commitment appropriations 
(million ECU) 
I 1996 I DPB1997 
B7-6200 I 15 1 15 
8. Fraud prevention measures 
Technical checks by Commission officials, assisted by independent experts. 
The Commission, prior to payment, verifies the subsidies and the receipt of services 
and preparatory studies, feasibility studies and evaluation reports requested, taking 
into account contractual obligations and applying recognized principles of 
economics and sound financial/general management. 
Fraud prevention measures (audits, submission of reports, etc.) are included in all 
agreements or contracts concluded between the Commission and payment recipients. 
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9. Elements of cost-effectiveness analysis 
9.1 Specific and quantified objectives; target population 
(a) Support for governmental organizations and Community institutions in the 
decision-making process regarding integration of the environment into 
development cooperation policies and programmes. This support will 
involve the preparation of environmental impact studies, strategic policy 
positions and guidelines and the evaluation of policies and programmes as 
regards their suitability in the light of the sustainable development 
objectives. 
(b) Promotion of efficient and prudent management of natural resources as a 
means towards improving the social and economic living conditions of the 
local community in developing countries, In practice this involves support 
for projects implemented either directly by local people (local communities, 
indigenous groups, NGOs, etc.) or in the form of technical assistance. A 
financing guide was prepared in 1995 and distributed to potential partners; 
it explains the objectives sought and the procedures and criteria used. 
Since 1994, an inter-departmental technical committee has assisted in the 
pre-selection of projects. 
(c) Types of action financed which contribute to the general objectives of the 
budget heading: 
The design and implementation of national sustainable development 
strategies 
Activities: 
- Environmental training 
- Technical assistance to developing countries' civil services 
Sustainable management of ecosystems and/or sustainable use of natural 
resources 
Activities: 
- Information campaign and training 
- Development of pilot activities for the sustainable management of 
natural resources 
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Preserving biological diversity 
Activities: 
- Protection and/or sustainable use of fauna and flora 
- Creation of decision-making tools, such as databases, action plans, 
research studies and seminars. 
Preserving areas of high environmental impact and/or transregional 
ecosystems 
Activity: 
- Design and implementation of watershed management plans 
Improving practices for soil conservation and management in various areas 
Activities : 
- Measures to prevent desertification 
- Improving practices for soil conservation and management including 
development of innovative and sustainable agricultural activities. 
Improving the urban environment 
Activities : 
- Drawing up plans for the management of household, hospital and toxic 
waste and waste water 
Technology transfers 
Activity: 
- Demonstration projects to promote clean technologies 
Climate change 
Activity: 
- Demonstration projects to encourage the use of solar energy 
Trade and the environment 
Activity: 
- Information campaign on Community legislation in the field of the 
environment 
- Promotion of eco-labels 
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Raising awareness of the concept of sustainable development 
Activity : 
- Information campaigns, training workshops 
9.2 Grounds for the operation 
(a) Need for Community financial aid 
Budget heading B7-6200 (ex B7-5040) was created in 1982 at the 
instigation of Parliament which, along with the Council, had stated 
frequently in resolutions the need to integrate the environment into 
development operations. 
This principle was incorporated in the declarations and conventions drawn 
up at the June 1992 Rio Conference (Agenda 21, Biodiversity Convention, 
Climate Change Convention) and adopted by the Community. 
The measures covered by heading B7-6200 are designed to facilitate the 
integration process through the creation of suitable instruments and the 
undertaking of pilot projects with a multiplier effect, compatible with 
larger-scale operations undertaken with ALA, MED or EDF financing. 
The budget heading aims at strengthening coherence and complementarity 
between operations financed by the Community and those financed by the 
Member States in the environment field. 
The results of pilot schemes facilitate large-scale operations in the areas 
concerned in the long term. 
(b) Choice of ways and means: 
by contract, by direct agreement (NGO) or 
by contract, following invitation to tender (services, equipment) 
9.3 Monitoring and evaluation of the operation 
The logical framework exercise has been integrated into the preparation, 
monitoring and evaluation of projects. 
Monitoring and evaluation indicators are selected and applied in the case of 
each operation. Certain projects are subject to specific evaluation; 
Several progress reports are required throughout the course of the project. In 
many cases the Commission delegations carry out monitoring on the spot; 
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An overall evaluation of operations financed sine? 1990 from this budget 
heading is under way in collaboration with the Evaluation Unit 
(DG VIII/A/2) using the logical framework approach. The results of this 
evaluation will provide a means for confirming the indicators used in the 
evaluation and monitoring of projects. 
9.4 Coherence with financial programming 
9.4.1 Is the operation incorporated in the DCs financial programming for 
the relevant years? 
Yes 
9.4.2 To which broader objective defined in the DCs financial 
programming does the objective of the proposed operation 
correspond? 
The objective of the operation falls within the development cooperation 
policy set out in the Treaty on European Union (Article 130u). 
10. Administrative expenditure 
The actual mobilization of the administrative resources required will depend on the 
annual Commission decision on the allocation of resources, taking into account any 
additional amounts or staff allowed by the budgetary authority. 
10.1. Impact on the number of posts 
The officials required can be assigned from existing resources within 
Directorates-General IB and VIII. 
Type of post 
Officials or 
temporary 
officials A 
B 
C 
Other staff 
Total Staff to be assigned to the 
project 
Permanent 
posts 
2 
1/2 
1/2 
3 Temporary 
posts 
I 
1 
2 of which 
By using 
existing staff in 
the DG or 
service 
concerned 
3 
1 1/2 
1/2 
5 By recourse 
to additional 
staff 
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year 
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10.2. Overall financial impact of the additional staff 
Expenditure on the staff required for this operation will be covered by 
mobilizing existing resources: 3 officials + 2 temporary officials (grades Al, 
A2, A4, A5): ECU 500 000 per year. 
10.3. Increase in other operational expenditure resulting from the operation 
The resources required for this operation will be obtained by recourse to 
existing resources. The total amount will be ECU 42 400 per year. (Article 
* A/130: Mission: ECU 12 000 per year per A official / temporary A official 
= ECU 36 000. Article A/250: Meetings: 2 meetings of 4 experts per year -
cost per expert per meeting ECU 800 = ECU 6 400). 
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