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Publication
21 July 2024
JASPERS Team

Water Framework Directive Updated JASPERS Checklist tool

The JASPERS checklist tool is intended for use as a support tool for stakeholders involved in project development and relevant environmental decision-making. It outlines a stepwise process for assessing and demonstrating project compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD). The application of the tool is voluntary.

The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) protects and seeks to improve the biological, physico-chemical, hydromorphological and chemical status of surface water bodies, and the chemical and quantitative status of ground water bodies. It has a strict no deterioration requirement, including in relation to water-dependent objectives in EU protected areas. The WFD also promotes sustainable water use based on the long-term protection of available water resources.
Publication
26 April 2024
JASPERS Team

JASPERS approach to Appropriate Assessment for water, wastewater, floods, and disaster risk management projects

The European Commission’s 2019 announcement of the European Green Deal marked a pivotal moment in the pursuit of sustainability. This roadmap aims to transform climate and environmental challenges into opportunities across all policy domains, fostering a just and inclusive transition. Key objectives include achieving carbon neutrality, promoting a circular economy, and halting climate change and biodiversity loss.

While the EU Nature Directives (Birds Directive and Habitats Directive) have a long history since their adoption, challenges persist in their implementation at the national level. The EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, integral to the Green Deal, seeks to restore biodiversity and ecosystems. As a result, projects must comply with the requirements of these Directives in view of Site-Specific Conservation Objectives (SSCOs).

This document draws on JASPERS’ experience and the European Commission’s guidelines to enhance Member States’ capacity for Appropriate Assessment (AA) of projects. Specifically, it supports AA processes for water and wastewater infrastructure development and flood prevention and disaster risk management projects.
Story
28 December 2023

Cleaner water for Bulgaria

 

 

Focus areas

Access to drinking water and sanitation services is of paramount importance for our health and the environment. Water is also essential for agriculture, industry and societal well-being.  

At the same time, state-of-the-art stormwater/flood and disaster risk management is key for ensuring human well-being.  

JASPERS supports projects to make the most of this precious resource. In particular, we can help you to:

  • Build or upgrade water treatment and distribution facilities to improve drinking water quality
  • Build or upgrade sewage collection and wastewater treatment systems to improve sanitation conditions
  • Upgrade overall water management systems – from groundwater to re-use of treated wastewater - to ensure an efficient use of water resources
  • Build or upgrade storm water and flood management systems and define flood relief programmes to minimise the impact of floods
  • Build or upgrade overall disaster risk management systems and define relief programmes to minimise the impact of disasters