Policy recommendations safe ecological limits coastal waters
Online (via WebEx)
Excessive nutrient inputs are pushing many of Europe’s waters beyond safe ecological limits. It’s time to rethink how we manage nutrients from source to sea – and you’re invited to be part of the solution. Join the online webinar to explore science-based policy recommendations for coastal waters, featuring the latest insights from the NAPSEA project.
Learn about the outcomes of the NAPSEA project and recommendations on policy, governance, and nutrient management in Europe. Your feedback will help shape the final policy brief, due in September 2025.
Key insights:
- Significant reductions are needed to achieve safe ecological limits for the Wadden Sea.
- Current policies on wastewater treatment, air pollution, agriculture, and nature-based solutions are insufficient.
- More drastic actions are required to secure good ecological conditions under climate change.
- Despite social backing for nutrient reductions, there is a lack of support - financially, politically and in terms of specific behavior
Policy recommendations (preview):
- Streamline nutrient-related EU policies
- Strengthen the source-to-sea approach
- Enhance cross-border coordination
- Implement targeted actions in the agro-food sector
- Make governance inclusive, science-based, and transparent
