Uncertainty is highly relevant in environmental policy because on the one hand
environmental problems are regarded as complex and require a long-term perspective and …

This study develops a methodology for the assessment of disproportionate costs according
to the Water Framework Directive guidelines. The originality of the approach lies in the focus …

In October 2000, Directive 2000/60/EC, establishing a framework for action in the field of
water policy, also known as the Water Framework Directive (WFD), entered into force …

Currently only 8.2% of German surface water bodies have reached the goal of the European
Water Framework Directive to bring all water into a “good status”. For all water bodies that …

Abstract The Water Framework Directive aims to achieve 'good status' for all water bodies in
the European Union. However, exemption clauses enable member states to delay protective …

Abstract The EU Water Framework Directive requires all water bodies within EU member
states to achieve the “good status” by 2015/2021/2027. As it has proved to be very …

The EC Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduced several innovations into European
water policy, including the integration of economic approaches. Throughout its …

Many Central European water bodies that failed to achieve the good ecological and
chemical status required by the Water Framework Directive in the first management cycle …

Abstract Die Mehrheit der Gewässer in Deutschland wird bis 2015 nicht die zentralen
Umweltziele der europäischen Wasserrahmenrichtlinie (WRRL) erreichen. Viele …

Environmental legislation in the European Union recognizes the principle of proportionality
as a tool that helps identify cases that require spending of disproportionate resources to …