A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive
The EuropeanWater Framework Directive(WFD) prescribes economic principles to achieve its ecological targets. The aim is to establish cost-effective measures to attain good ecological status and assess whether the costs of these measures are justifiable in view of the benefits they provide. The compl...
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| author | Martin Ortega, J. Perni, A. Jackson-Blake, L. Balana, Bedru Mckee, A. Dunn, S. Helliwell, R. Psaltopoulos, D. Skuras, D. Cooksley, S. Slee, B. |
| author_browse | Balana, Bedru Cooksley, S. Dunn, S. Helliwell, R. Jackson-Blake, L. Martin Ortega, J. Mckee, A. Perni, A. Psaltopoulos, D. Skuras, D. Slee, B. |
| author_facet | Martin Ortega, J. Perni, A. Jackson-Blake, L. Balana, Bedru Mckee, A. Dunn, S. Helliwell, R. Psaltopoulos, D. Skuras, D. Cooksley, S. Slee, B. |
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| description | The EuropeanWater Framework Directive(WFD) prescribes economic principles to achieve its ecological targets. The aim is to establish cost-effective measures to attain good ecological status and assess whether the costs of these measures are justifiable in view of the benefits they provide. The complex nature of water problems requires flexible decision-making embracing a diversity of ‘knowledges’. Here, natural and social scientist worked together in an integrated approach ‘ground-tested’ through local stakeholders' knowledge and views. The aims were to: (1) develop a set of steps for implementing this transdisciplinary approach, and (2) critically reflect on the challenges of integrating different strands of knowledge to the specific context of the economics of the WFD. Thiswas tested at a sub-catchment in Scotland. Hydro-chemicalmodelswere used to simulate effectiveness of phosphorous pollution mitigation measures, which was then incorporated into a cost-optimization model. Costs were compared with benefits resulting from water quality improvements. This analysis was accompanied by an iterative local stakeholder consultation process. The research further analysed whether selected measures are ‘future-proof’ in view of climate and land-use changes. Results are used to help set the research agenda for more practical specification of economically sound and socially acceptable ways to deliver theWFD. |
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| spelling | CGSpace775222025-06-17T08:24:24Z A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive Martin Ortega, J. Perni, A. Jackson-Blake, L. Balana, Bedru Mckee, A. Dunn, S. Helliwell, R. Psaltopoulos, D. Skuras, D. Cooksley, S. Slee, B. economic analysis cost effectiveness analysis stakeholders ecology catchment areas hydrology chemicals models water quality water pollution land use phosphorus river basins The EuropeanWater Framework Directive(WFD) prescribes economic principles to achieve its ecological targets. The aim is to establish cost-effective measures to attain good ecological status and assess whether the costs of these measures are justifiable in view of the benefits they provide. The complex nature of water problems requires flexible decision-making embracing a diversity of ‘knowledges’. Here, natural and social scientist worked together in an integrated approach ‘ground-tested’ through local stakeholders' knowledge and views. The aims were to: (1) develop a set of steps for implementing this transdisciplinary approach, and (2) critically reflect on the challenges of integrating different strands of knowledge to the specific context of the economics of the WFD. Thiswas tested at a sub-catchment in Scotland. Hydro-chemicalmodelswere used to simulate effectiveness of phosphorous pollution mitigation measures, which was then incorporated into a cost-optimization model. Costs were compared with benefits resulting from water quality improvements. This analysis was accompanied by an iterative local stakeholder consultation process. The research further analysed whether selected measures are ‘future-proof’ in view of climate and land-use changes. Results are used to help set the research agenda for more practical specification of economically sound and socially acceptable ways to deliver theWFD. 2015-08 2016-11-01T13:39:45Z 2016-11-01T13:39:45Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77522 en Limited Access Elsevier Martin-Ortega, J.; Perni, A.; Jackson-Blake, L.; Balana, Bedru B.; Mckee, A.; Dunn, S.; Helliwell, R.; Psaltopoulos, D.; Skuras, D.; Cooksley, S.; Slee, B. 2015. A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive. Ecological Economics, 116:34-45. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2015.03.026 |
| spellingShingle | economic analysis cost effectiveness analysis stakeholders ecology catchment areas hydrology chemicals models water quality water pollution land use phosphorus river basins Martin Ortega, J. Perni, A. Jackson-Blake, L. Balana, Bedru Mckee, A. Dunn, S. Helliwell, R. Psaltopoulos, D. Skuras, D. Cooksley, S. Slee, B. A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive |
| title | A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive |
| title_full | A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive |
| title_fullStr | A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive |
| title_full_unstemmed | A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive |
| title_short | A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive |
| title_sort | transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the european water framework directive |
| topic | economic analysis cost effectiveness analysis stakeholders ecology catchment areas hydrology chemicals models water quality water pollution land use phosphorus river basins |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77522 |
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