Objectives

Supporting the evaluation, review and development of freshwater policy for Europe.

General activities

Support to: working/expert groups; organisation of workshops; development of guidance documents and technical reports on issues related to implementation EU water policies and other specific areas; policy development; evaluation of the WFD and REFIT process of the FD.

Expected results

Full assistance to the Commission in issues dealing with: the CIS of the WFD (Water Framework Directive) and FD (Floods Directive); integrated assessment of the implementation of the EU water legislation (WFD, priority substances Directive, GWD and FD) and 2nd River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) and the 1st Flood Risks Management Plans (FRMPs); WFD/FD implementation in Member States; infringement cases, evaluation of the WFD and the REFIT (Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme) of the FD.

Reference: ENV.C.1/FRA/2016/0014
Funded by: European Commission – DG Environment