The Water Framework Directive and the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive: Exploring the linkages
- School of Planning and Landscape, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL (United Kingdom)
This paper highlights, explores and reflects on the linkages between the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive. The assessment of river basin management plans (RBMPs), the key procedural linkage between the two Directives, is addressed. The assessment of other actions affecting the water environment, particularly land use plans, could also aid the achievement of the aims of the Water Framework Directive. As water quality is related intimately to the development and use of land, this significant issue is considered. There are numerous potential benefits that could arise from exploring the linkages between these two pieces of EU environmental legislation. These are highlighted, and include encouraging resource savings, generating a holistic approach to water resource management and ultimately the promotion of more sustainable forms of development.
- OSTI ID:
- 20783330
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Vol. 26, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1016/j.eiar.2005.05.001; PII: S0195-9255(05)00074-0; Copyright (c) 2005 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0195-9255
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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