World Water Congress 2015 Edinburgh Scotland
Special session 9: Water Framework Directive
Author(s): Kirsty Blackstock
Julia Martin-Ortega and Chris Spray
Kirsty Blackstock, Julia Martin-Ortega and Chris Spray
Oral: PDFAbstract
Water Framework Directive
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Step-change in European approach to water management
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Integration of water policies, economic instruments & public engagement
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Focus on good ecological status (GES) – more systemic approach
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Implemented through River Basin Management Plan Cycle (RBMP)
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State of the system
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Pressures on the system
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Actions to be taken
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Ambition yet to be fulfilled:
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Many water bodies still at risk
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Managing a system is difficult
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Socio-economics adds complexity