Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus advocates for integrated management to address interconnected challenges, particularly in water-scarce regions
Knowledge for Integrated Nutrient Management Assessment of Nitrogen and Phosphorus sources and flows in the environment, towards achieving Integrated Nutrient Management ambitious goals
Nature-based solutions Nature-based solutions support water management by enhancing retention and purification, improving availability and quality
Zero pollution monitoring and outlook Pollution remains a significant threat to ecosystems, the economy and public health, causing multiple mental and physical diseases and premature deaths. It is also a key driver of biodiversity...
Water reservoirs and large dams Water reservoirs and large dams are complex systems, with large benefits and impacts. They have to be managed with an holistic techno-scientific approach, that considers all the aspects...
Pesticides: an overview from the Joint Research Centre This section delves into the complex challenges of pesticide use within the European Union, focusing on the latest scientific insights and policy developments from JRC research.
Wastewater treatment and management The European Union's Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive aims to improve wastewater management and promote water resilience in Europe. The new directive focuses on greening cities, energy...
Water Reuse Water reuse is a crucial aspect of the European Union's water management strategy, aiming to promote the efficient use of water resources, reduce water scarcity, and mitigate the impacts...
EU Wastewater Surveillance for Public Health Wastewater monitoring is an invaluable, complementary approach to public health surveillance. It provides an independent and objective means of monitoring pathogens and pollutants of emerging concern, such as SARS-CoV-2,...
Nutrients in European waters: trends and projections Excessive nutrient pollution from agriculture, industry, and high population density compromises water quality, affecting both human and ecosystem health. Climate change, extreme weather...
The Nitrates Directive The Nitrates DirectiveIn 1991, the European Commission adopted the Nitrates Directive to protect surface water, groundwater and coastal and transitional areas from pollution with nitrate from agricultural origin. Member...
Nutrient toolkit Best practice guide and Nutrient toolkitEutrophication is one of the main pressures affecting waters - both freshwater and marine. One key component of any eutrophication management...
UHPLC-based C-phycocyanin quantification method to support the validation of remote sensing models for harmful cyanobacterial blooms
A screening study of the spatial distribution and cumulative toxicity of agricultural pesticides in the European Union’s waters
