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Social and Economic BenefitsA European Perspective
10 October 2013
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Eco system services
A waterways’ use today
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Provisioning
Service Products or services provided by the ecosystem
Sustainable transport
Freight transport, canal towpaths as cycling and walking routes
Water supply Canal water abstracted for use by industry for cooling and process purposes.
Renewable energy
Hydro power plants; use of canal water as a heat exchanger
Property premium value
Proximity to a pristine canal adds around 20% to residential values
Volunteering Volunteers delivering works and services on waterways reducing the call on public funds
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Regulating
Service Benefits from the regulation of ecosystem processes
Carbon savings
Carbon savings from transport and renewable energy compared with other transport modes and energy sources.
Drainage & flood
protection
Canals are part of a nation’s land drainage resource and in times of flood can help manage flow and dispersal of water.
Water regulation
The volume of water within canals helps dilute the effects of pollution and eutrophication.
Water quality Initiatives have taken place to improve the quality of water within canals.
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Cultural
Service The non-material benefits people obtain from the environment
Recreation & tourism (use
benefits)
The quality of life benefits people gain from participating in activities on or beside the waterways.
Non-use benefits
The quality of life benefits people gain from the existence of waterways, their heritage and landscapes, whether they visit or not.
Education Benefits delivered through the use of waterways as a learning resource e.g. as an outdoor classroom for schoolchildren
Health & well-being
Improvements in people’s physical health and mental well-being resulting from involvements with waterways.
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Smart, sustainable, inclusive growth
Innovation Union
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Youth on the Move
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Resource efficient Europe
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Industrial policy for global era
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Agenda for new skills & jobs
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Platform against poverty
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Waterways & European Policy 2014 - 2020
Horizon 2020: The EU
Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
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Together for health:
A strategic approach for the EU 2008 – 2013
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Culture
European agenda for culture in a globalizing world
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In conclusion
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