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A large part of the world's coastlines consists of sandy beaches and dunes that may undergo dramatic changes during storms. Extreme storm events in some cases dominate the erosion history of the coastline and may have dramatic impacts on densely populated coastal areas. Policy, research and historical background are essential elements that need to be interconnected for effective coastal planning and management.
This book discusses this framework, with Chapter 1 providing an insight into policy settings and science-policy interactions in the area of coastal risks related to storms and...

Combining laboratory experience with research and policy developments, this book provides an insight into the historical background of marine monitoring, its regulatory frameworks and science-policy interactions.

With experience in the European Commission, the author draws from practical experience in research and policy implementation to present a concise review of marine monitoring on an international level.

The author deals with monitoring and related QA/QC principles, focusing on monitoring types, while describing general features of analytical methods used in marine...

This scientific overview of groundwater management is set in the context of legislative milestones resulting from research and development. Highlighting the close relationship between policy requirements and scientific knowledge, the editor provides up-to-date information on the European Union 's groundwater policy framework, complemented by discussions on integrating the results of research and development activities into policy implementation.

• Deals with new EC legislation - the Water Framework Directive; the main driver within Europe for groundwater monitoring which addresses integrated water resource management across 27 different countries
• Provides comprehensive approach and guidance on the theoretical and practical aspects for implementing the directive
• Edited by EC representatives involved in the setting up of the framework, along with colleagues in various water institutions who have the task of implementing the legislation
• Part of the Water Quality Measurement Series