Objectives

An assignment within the referred FC to provide a comprehensive overview of publicly available economic data related to the implementation of the EU water policy (2nd RBMPs and 1st FRMPs) and to the financing of measures, now and in the future, at national level.

General activities

The study will compile and provide a comprehensive analysis of information on water tariffs, financial, environmental and resource cost recovery across 27 countries.

Expected results

Detailed information to inform Member State follow-up actions and Sustainable Finance and as an input to a joint study between the European Commission and the OECD on investment needs and the economics of the WFD (Water Framework Directive) and the FD (Floods Directive).

Reference: Contract Nº 070201/2019/821310/SFRA/ENV.C.1 (Under the Framework Contract ENV.C.1/FRA/2016/0014)
Funded by: European Commission – DG Environment