Final Summary of the Conference “WFD meets CAP – Looking for a consistent approach” (20-21 September 2007, Paris)

The Conference “WFD meets CAP – Looking for a consistent approach” (20-21 September 2007, Paris) was designed to provide a forum to discuss the different national approaches to tackle agricultural pressures as well as different types of measures (economic, supportive and technical).

The event also started to trigger the exchange of different experiences gained and to share lessons learned from the different approaches.

Furthermore, prospective questions, such as the impacts of new technologies, the effects of the EU Biomass Action Plan, have also been dealt with lightly so far. The conference aimed to address these issues in more depth for the first time. In addition, in view of recent developments of the issue of water scarcity and droughts, there was a specific focus on the way to address these water quantity issues. Finally, the conference aimed to further explore the links between the implementation of the WFD, and the CAP.