A transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive

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dc.creatorMartin Ortega, J.
dc.creatorPerni, A.
dc.creatorJackson-Blake, L.
dc.creatorBalana, Bedru
dc.creatorMckee, A.
dc.creatorDunn, S.
dc.creatorHelliwell, R.
dc.creatorPsaltopoulos, D.
dc.creatorSkuras, D.
dc.creatorCooksley, S.
dc.creatorSlee, B.
dc.date2015-08
dc.date2016-11-01T13:39:45Z
dc.date2016-11-01T13:39:45Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T18:43:53Z
dc.descriptionThe 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.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/77522
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/163937
dc.languageen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceMartin-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
dc.subjecteconomic analysis
dc.subjectcost effectiveness analysis
dc.subjectstakeholders
dc.subjectecology
dc.subjectcatchment areas
dc.subjecthydrology
dc.subjectchemicals
dc.subjectmodels
dc.subjectwater quality
dc.subjectwater pollution
dc.subjectland use
dc.subjectphosphorus
dc.subjectriver basins
dc.titleA transdisciplinary approach to the economic analysis of the European Water Framework Directive
dc.typeJournal Article

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