Evaluation of Biodiversity 2020. Evaluation report [Final report]

Hawkins, Charlotte; Papadopoulou, Liza; Pocock, Michael ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4375-0445; Haines, Rupert; Isaac, Nick ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4869-8052. 2019 Evaluation of Biodiversity 2020. Evaluation report [Final report]. London, Defra, 136pp. (CEH Project no. C07111) (Unpublished)

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Abstract/Summary

In the 25 Year Environment Plan, published in 2018, the Government committed to publishing a new strategy for nature to take forward international commitments on biodiversity and build upon the current Strategy, ‘Biodiversity 2020: a Strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services’. This report provides an evaluation of the outcomes and actions under Biodiversity 2020 to provide an evidence base for ensuring any new strategy is targeted and effective. The evaluation aimed to: 1. assess progress towards the Outcomes set out in Biodiversity 2020 (relating to land and freshwater only); 2. evaluate what worked well and why, and the factors that have influenced progress; 3. identify lessons and opportunities to improve delivery in the future (i.e. under a new strategy). The evaluation was carried out at a Theme level. Evaluation was based on: (i) a synthesis of existing quantitative indicators, (ii) evidence from evaluations and reports of activities undertaken since 2011, and (iii) expert opinions drawn from questionnaires, interviews, and four workshops with stakeholders. The workshops were a key component of the evaluation, and comprised participants from the project team, Defra, other government agencies (usually involved in delivery of activities directly supporting the Strategy), NGOs, businesses (Theme 2) and research and academia. Facilitated discussions amongst workshop participants provided further insight into progress and the factors that have influenced progress, drawing on participants’ experiences and knowledge.

Item Type:	Publication - Report
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-)
Funders/Sponsors:	Defra
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	This report, together with the annexes and the Executive Summary, is freely available via the Official URL link.
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment
Date made live:	17 Jun 2020 11:43 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/527921

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