2. Welcome to Wales! Croeso i Gymru!

3. Economic backdrop UK GDP is £1.5 trillion Wales GDP is £44 billion Wales will be eligible for further £1.3bn EU funds until 2020

4. Current value of Welsh environment worth £8.8 billion to the Welsh economy £1 in every £5 generated in Wales is dependent on the environment 1 in 6 jobs is reliant on the Welsh environement

5. Annual Value to the Welsh Economy Tourism - £6.2 billion Wildlife-based activity - £1.9 billion Agriculture - £1,035 million Marine and coastal environment - £1.5 billion Forestry - £429 million

6. Why invest? Benefits increase long-term after one-off investment Environmental sustainability and economic prosperity go hand in hand Green economy generates growth Improves people’s quality of life

7. How can we build on this? Management of Natura 2000 Network – Tourism – Recreation – Water Quality – Flood Control Renewable energy Energy savings Sustainable Transport