INSTRUMENTS AND POLICIES OF EUROPEAN UNION FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE Cover Image

ИНСТРУМЕНТИ И ПОЛИТИКИ НА ЕВРОПЕЙСКИЯ СЪЮЗ ЗА РЕГИОНАЛНО РАЗВИТИЕ И УСТОЙЧИВ ЛАНДШАФТ
INSTRUMENTS AND POLICIES OF EUROPEAN UNION FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE

Author(s): Lubima Karacheva
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
Published by: Бургаски свободен университет
Keywords: regional development; sustainable landscape; European Landscape Convention; liveable landscapes; green infrastructure

Summary/Abstract: The European Union is characterized by different management and planning systems in terms of landscape and spatial planning. Development of the EU territorial cohesion policy is taking the lead instrument in the implementation of EU policy guidelines. Regional policies in the EU are increasingly focusing on harmonious territorial development. Europe is a witness of widespread implementation of the European Landscape Convention (Council of Europe, 2000) which is embedded in the landscape planning, protection and management by strengthening the institutional framework and creating an inclusive, people-centered approach. Developing an integrated landscape plans and assessment in spatial planning has become a potential asset in law on regional development towards sustainability. Identification of successful approaches in combining landscape management and socio - economic development are the basis for Liveable Landscape planning and policy recommendations and guidelines. One of the European Commission (Environment) aims is to protect, preserve and improve the environment for present and future generations. The new strategy for Green Infrastructure is a policy that should ensure a high level of protection of the environment and preserve the quality of life of EU citizens. It is extremely important to identify the mechanisms (tools and policies) that can be used to enhance the integration of landscape and spatial planning.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: VIII
  • Page Range: 107-114
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bulgarian