Inland Waterways and Environmental Protection: (Complete Edition - ISBN 9282113469)

Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport,

Source: SourceOECD Transport, Volume 2006, Number 11, August 2006 , pp. i-106(107)

Publisher: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Abstract:

This report reviews experience in mitigating the environmental impacts of inland waterway development. It examines effective consultation and planning procedures across Europe. In particular it assesses the ways in which the EU Water Framework Directive affects the planning environment for international waterways and sets a new agenda for improving the ecological value of waterways. The report makes recommendations on good practice and identifies the Danube river basin as the critical area for improvement.

AcknowledgementsAbbreviationsExecutive SummaryChapter 1. Introduction-Background and Objectives-Institutional Context-Approach and Methodology-Scope of Work-Results of the StudyChapter 2. Environmental Assessment Procedures-Introduction-The EIA Directive and IWT Projects-IWT, EIA, and the EU Birds and Habitats Directives-Water Framework Directive-UNECE Conventions and Related InstrumentsChapter 3. Practice and Experience in Selected Countries-Responses to the Questionnaire-France-Germany-Austria-Romania-UkraineChapter 4. Lessons Learned-Environmental Issues-Legislation and Procedures-Public Consultation and Participation-Transboundary Impacts-Key IssuesChapter 5. Outstanding Issues-Integrated European IWT Vision, Policy, Strategy and Planning-Legislation and Procedures-Public Consultation and Participation-Other IssuesBibliographyMaps

Document Type: Review article

Publication date: 2006-08-01