Conference on CAP and WFD:Towards the first river basin management plans

Aim and objectives of the conference
In light of the background described above the conference will provide a forum to discuss the different approaches to set up the first RBMP with regard to agriculture. This will cover general approaches but also specific issues like water pricing or the use of exemptions.

The conference should also allow to develop ways of addressing the new challenges coming from climate change, bioenergy production and increasing water scarcity and droughts. The event should be used to exchange different experiences gained and lessons learned from the different approaches.

In order to achieve the highest benefits the conference will include working groups and a discussion in the plenary session.Ecologic - Institute for International and European Environmental Policy, Pfalzburger Strasse 43/44
10717 Berlin, Germany (Bianca Keilbach, Thomas Dworak)