Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 17 December 2013laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006

[F15.HORIZONTAL PRINCIPLES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 5, 7 AND 8 AND CROSS-CUTTING POLICY OBJECTIVESU.K.

5.1Partnership and multi-level governanceU.K.

1.In accordance with Article 5, the principle of partnership and multi-level governance shall be respected by [F2the relevant authority] in order to facilitate achieving social, economic and territorial cohesion F3.... In order to respect those principles coordinated action is required, in particular between the different levels of governance, carried out in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, including by means of operational and institutional cooperation, with regard to the preparation and implementation of the F4... programmes.U.K.

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2[F5The relevant authority] shall examine the need for strengthening the institutional capacity of partners in order to develop their potential in contributing to the effectiveness of the partnership.U.K.

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5.2Sustainable developmentU.K.

1.Member States and managing authorities shall, in all phases of implementation, ensure the full mainstreaming of sustainable development into [F6support for rural development], respecting the principle of sustainable development F7..., as well as complying with the obligation to integrate environmental protection requirements F8... and the polluter pays principle F9....U.K.

Managing authorities shall undertake actions throughout the programme lifecycle, to avoid or reduce environmentally harmful effects of interventions and ensure results in net social, environmental and climate benefits. Actions to be undertaken may include the following:

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directing investments towards the most resource-efficient and sustainable options;

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avoiding investments that may have a significant negative environmental or climate impact, and supporting actions to mitigate any remaining impacts;

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taking a long-term perspective when 'life-cycle' costs of alternative options for investment are compared;

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increasing the use of green public procurement.

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2.[F10The relevant authority] shall take into consideration the climate change mitigation and adaptation potential of investments made with the support of [F6support for rural development], in accordance with Article 8, and ensure that they are resilient to the impact of climate change and natural disasters such as increased risks of flooding, droughts, heat waves, forest fires and extreme weather events.U.K.

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3.Investments shall be consistent with the water management hierarchy, in line with Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(1), with a focus on demand management options. Alternative supply options shall only be considered when the potential for water savings and efficiency has been exhausted. Public intervention in the waste management sector shall complement efforts by the private sector, in particular in relation to producer responsibility. Investments shall encourage innovative approaches that promote high levels of recycling. Investments shall be consistent with the waste hierarchy established under Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(2). Expenditure related to biodiversity and the protection of natural resources shall be consistent with Council Directive 92/43/EEC(3).U.K.

5.3Promotion of equality between men and women and non-discriminationU.K.

1.In accordance with Article 7, [F11the relevant authority] shall pursue the objective of equality between men and women and shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination during the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of operations in the programmes co-financed by [F6support for rural development]. When pursuing the objectives of Article 7, [F12the relevant authority] shall describe actions to be taken, in particular with regard to selection of operations, setting of objectives for interventions, and arrangements for monitoring and reporting. [F13The relevant authority] shall also carry out gender analyses where appropriate. In particular, specific targeted actions shall be supported through the ESF.U.K.

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2.[F14The relevant authority] shall ensure, in accordance with Articles 5 and 7, the participation of the relevant bodies responsible for promoting gender equality and non-discrimination in the partnership, and ensure adequate structures in accordance with national practices to advise on gender equality, non-discrimination and accessibility in order to provide the necessary expertise in the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of [F6support for rural development].U.K.

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3.Managing authorities shall undertake evaluations or self-assessment exercises, in coordination with the monitoring committees, focusing on the application of the gender mainstreaming principle.U.K.
4.[F15The relevant authority] shall address, in an appropriate manner, the needs of disadvantaged groups in order to allow them to better integrate into the labour market, and thereby facilitate their full participation in society.U.K.

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5.4AccessibilityU.K.

1.[F16The relevant authority] shall, in accordance with Article 7, take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based on disability. Managing authorities shall ensure by means of action throughout programme lifecycles that all products, goods, services and infrastructures that are open or provided to the public and are co-financed by [F6support for rural development] are accessible to all citizens including those with disabilities in accordance with applicable law, thereby contributing to a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities and the elderly. In particular, accessibility to the physical environment, transport, ICT in order to promote inclusion of disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities, shall be ensured. Actions to be undertaken may include directing investments towards accessibility in existing buildings and established services.U.K.

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5.5Addressing demographic changeU.K.

1.The challenges resulting from demographic change, including in particular those related to a shrinking working population, an increasing proportion of retired people in the overall population and to depopulation, shall be taken into account at all levels. [F17The relevant authority] shall make use of [F6support for rural development], in line with relevant national or regional strategies, where such strategies are in place, to tackle demographic problems and to create growth linked to an ageing society.U.K.

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2.[F18The relevant authority] shall use [F6support for rural development], in line with relevant national or regional strategies to facilitate inclusion of all age groups, including through improved access to education and social support structures with a view to enhancing job opportunities for the elderly and young people and with a focus on regions with high rates of youth unemployment in comparison to the F19... average rate. Investments in health infrastructures shall be aimed at ensuring a long and healthy working life for all F20... citizens.U.K.

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3.To address challenges in the regions most affected by demographic change, [F21the relevant authority] shall in particular identify measures to:U.K.
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support demographic renewal through better conditions for families and an improved balance between working and family life;

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boost employment, raise productivity and economic performance through investing in education, ICT and research and innovation;

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focus on the adequacy and quality of education, training and social support structures as well as where appropriate, on the efficiency of social protection systems;

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promote cost-effective provision of health care and long-term care including investment in e-health, e-care and infrastructure.

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5.6Climate change mitigation and adaptationU.K.

In accordance with Article 8, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and risk prevention shall be integrated in the preparation and implementation of F22... programmes.]

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F1Annex 1 omitted (W.) in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development (26.3.2021) by virtue of The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 6(35)

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Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1).

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Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).

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Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).