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A Methodology for the Evaluation of Water Policies in European Countries

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  • Lucia De Stefano

    (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Departamento de Geodinámica, Facultad de Ciencias Geológicas
    Oregon State University, Department of Geosciences)

  • Javier de Pedraza Gilsanz

    (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Departamento de Geodinámica, Facultad de Ciencias Geológicas)

  • Fermín Villarroya Gil

    (Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Departamento de Geodinámica, Facultad de Ciencias Geológicas)

Abstract

Periodic assessment of progress toward established policy goals is crucial to understanding whether the applied efforts are effective. In Europe, the Water Framework Directive (WFD) adopted in year 2000 set ambitious environmental objectives to be achieved by the end of 2015 through the implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles. While at this stage it is premature to measure the impact of this Directive in terms of environmental outcomes, it is nonetheless important to develop indicators in order to monitor whether water management practices throughout Europe are aligning towards IWRM. This article presents the methodological development of the Water and Wetland Index, a comparative water policy assessment by environmental NGOs that was carried out in 2002–2003, and highlights the interest of repeating it in 2015, when the first WFD planning cycle will be completed.

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  • Lucia De Stefano & Javier de Pedraza Gilsanz & Fermín Villarroya Gil, 2010. "A Methodology for the Evaluation of Water Policies in European Countries," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 45(6), pages 1363-1377, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:45:y:2010:i:6:d:10.1007_s00267-010-9492-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-010-9492-4
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