Directive 2000/60/EC, also known as the Water Framework Directive, establishes the main legal framework for protecting and managing water resources across the European Union. It aims to prevent the deterioration of rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters while achieving “good” ecological and chemical status through sustainable water management. The directive requires EU Member States to manage water based on river basin districts, implement monitoring systems, and develop coordinated river basin management plans with public participation.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT & COUNCIL OF THE EU (2000): https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2000/60/oj [Accessed: 21.04.2026]Let your search flow
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Perspectives are different frameworks from which to explore the knowledge around sustainable sanitation and water management. Perspectives are like filters: they compile and structure the information that relate to a given focus theme, region or context. This allows you to quickly navigate to the content of your particular interest while promoting the holistic understanding of sustainable sanitation and water management.
