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ERDF-ESF OVERVIEW 2007-20131 THE ENVIRONMENT AND RISK PREVENTION The environmental theme occupied a major place in the 2007-2013 programming and was a priority for the ERDF. This is also a theme which is frequently encountered in European Territorial Cooperation programmes. This theme, which covers both biodiversity-related activities or risk prevention and the promotion of clean urban public transport systems is the main starting point for the regions in their approach to regional sustainable development policies, a major priority for the cohesion policy. Other fields such as waste management, the regeneration of industrial sites or water quality (the management and distribution of drinking water, the processing of waste water, etc.) are also covered by this theme. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS Satellite-assisted remote detection station for environmental monitoring in the Indian Ocean (the SEAS-OI project) Indian Ocean €5,200,000 ERDF l'Université de La Réunion, la Région Réunion et l'Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD This project involves installing a station handling the reception and processing of highresolution satellite images at the Institut Universitaire de Technologie site in Saint-Pierre. This station will enable researchers to access an image analysis, remote detection and spatial analysis platform free of charge. The SEAS-OI project opens up new perspectives in the field of high spatial resolution, particularly as a decision-making tool and an aid to the management of land and ocean areas in the Indian Ocean. This is a collective tool used by the whole region to contribute to sustainable co-development in the Indian Ocean islands. The Marine Turtle Network Guadeloupe Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage €64,624 ERDF 2009 The goal of the project is to gain a better understanding of and protect marine turtles and to preserve their environment. For this it is necessary to improve our knowledge of the species and its lifestyle. A number of actions have been carried out with this in mind including: work to monitor the development of the species, thanks to an examination of dead or injured animals and in-depth scientific studies, one focusing on genetics and the other on laying. These latter studies were carried out thanks to the «Marine Turtle Network» which includes all stakeholders who may potentially contribute to saving turtles (diving clubs, scientists, etc.). The project also includes an awareness building aspect, with volunteers working directly with the general public to promote awareness of the impact of human activities upon the conservation of the species 1. Thematic overview of december 31 2013 1 «With the Marine Turtle Network, the ONCFS, has developed a varied range of activities including monitoring turtle numbers on the beaches and feeding grounds and building public awareness» Eric DELCROIX - ONCFS Guadeloupe, «Marine turtles» project manager. Photo credits: 1. Royalty free- 2. Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage - 3. Tamara Kulikova - Fotolia.com 2008-2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming

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Summary
Improving institutional capacities at a national, regional and local level
Reducing costs hindering the development of outermost regions (OMR)
Technical assistance
Research, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit
The information Society
Transport
Energy
Environment and risk prevention
Tourism
Culture
Urban/rural regeneration
Improving the capacities of workers, companies and company managers
Improving access to employment and sustainability
Improving the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons
Development of human capital
Investments in social infrastructure
Promoting reforms in the fields of employment and social inclusion

Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming