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Evaluation of the impact of the CAP on water

Agriculture and rural development

The evaluation covers all relevant CAP measures impacting on water taking into account the relevant agricultural and environmental provisions. The evaluation will focus on quality and quantity of water. The evaluation aims at assessing effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance and EU added value of the CAP measures.

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EEB demands broader evaluation of CAP impacts on water

European Environmental Bureau, 26 Nov 2018

The EEB requests including additional sources and addressing gaps in pesticide and phosphorus regulation. They urge the evaluation to cover irrigation rebound effects and hydro-morphological damage caused by farming.
A broader evaluation provides the scientific evidence needed to push for tougher agricultural regulations.
Agribusinesses and farmers could face higher costs if the polluter-pays principle is enforced.

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Aqua Publica Europea, 26 Nov 2018

Aqua Publica Europea, the European Association of Public Water Operators, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to assess the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on water. The water and agricultural sectors are intrinsically linked, and public water operators are confronted daily with…

EurEau Demands Stricter CAP Rules to Safeguard Water Quality

European Federation of National Associations of Water Services, 22 Nov 2018

EurEau demands that the CAP aligns with water legislation through mandatory requirements rather than voluntary projects. They argue that farmer subsidies must depend on compliance with strict environmental targets.
Stronger source protection would lower the massive treatment costs currently paid by water utilities.
Intensive farmers would lose financial support if their practices damage water quality or quantity.

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European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform, 26 Nov 2018

Agriculture has major impacts on water, including input of nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen) to surface and ground waters. Phosphorus-related eutrophication is one of the main causes for surface water failures to achieve Water Quality Framework quality status objectives. These nutrient losses are…

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The James Hutton Institute, 26 Nov 2018

We believe the concepts underpinning the H2020 project ‘Moving Towards Adaptive Governance in Complexity: Informing Nexus Security’ (MAGIC ) may useful to this important initiative; and wish to support the process as deemed appropriate. MAGIC is assessing how European policies can be better…

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Fédération Nationale des Collectivités Concédantes et Régies, 26 Nov 2018

As a federation of local authorities in charge of drinkable water production and management of aquatic environments, we want to catch your attention on the link between biodiversity and water quality. Nevertheless, the quality and quantity of water available need to be in the CAP 2020 priorities at…