Citation
(2009), "Project deals with sustainable river basin management in Europe", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 20 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/meq.2009.08320eab.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Project deals with sustainable river basin management in Europe
Article Type: News From: Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Volume 20, Issue 5
Eutrophication caused by nutrient loads is one of the biggest environmental problems of the Baltic Sea. Practical measures to restrict it are included in River Basin Management Plans (RBMP), which are some of outputs of the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive. However, putting general-level RMBPs into practice, i.e. applying water pollution control methods and changing land-use practices, is hindered by many barriers. For example, RBMPs cover large geographical areas. Thus, it is difficult to apply public participation principles to planning processes and gain common acceptance at local level for measures that should be realised. The project “From Theory and Plans to Eco-efficient and Sustainable Practices to Improve The status of the Baltic Sea“ (Waterpraxis) which runs from 2009 to 2011 and is partly-funded by the Interreg IVB Programme Baltic Sea, will address these issues, by means of a transnational and cross-sectoral partnership. Details are available at: www.waterpraxis.net