Tag: #economics
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Water Framework Directive economics 25 years on: From promise to practice – and the case for reform
This webinar presents a review of the economic provisions of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) by an informal group of independent European water economists, who in 2000 worked together to develop the Wateco Guidance for the economic analysis for the WFD. It documents their 25 years practical experience with WFD implementation. Jonathan Fisher first provides…
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Integrated water management and economic growth
Context The current Government’s overriding priority is to promote economic growth in the face of the legacy of the dire state of public services, infrastructure and public finances. Unsustainably high public debt and debt servicing costs require radical remedies. Defra have appointed Dan Corry1 to review the regulatory landscape and recommend how to make environmental…
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Lessons learned from catchment-based trading in nature in south-west England
In this summary article, Professor Mark Everard explores the private investment Bristol Avon Catchment Market programme, along with its challenges and successes in ecosystem restoration. The full report on this programme can be found on the IES website. Introduction Interest in nature-based solutions (NBS) has grown, offering potential benefits for climate resilience, water security, flood…
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Integrated water management and economic growth
In this webinar Dr Jonathan Fisher explores the impacts of integrated water management on the following main drivers of economic growth: He concludes with an overall assessment that recommends key requirements to enhance the impacts of integrated water management on sustainable economic growth.
