Water and Politics in Turkey: Structural Change and Eu Accession

ISBN-13: 9781784532420 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 320 str.

Vakur Sumer

Opis

The Water Framework Directive of the European Union is the centrepiece legislation for the management of European waters. It is regarded by many as the most significant piece of European environmental legislation ever introduced and it demands a fundamental change in the way that water resources planning and management is understood. As Turkey approaches EU membership it faces the challenge of implementing the requirements of the WFD by the date of its accession to the union, something that will require major structural change and financial investment.
Water and Politics in Turkey provides a comprehensive, detailed, and authoritative examination of all aspects water management and water resources in Turkey. This comes from the evaluation of existing institutions and practices to assessing the difficulties inherent in the enormous changes that must be implemented as Turkey prepares for EU membership. It will be essential reading for water professionals, policy makers, environmentalists, and all those with an interest in Turkey within the workings of the European Union.