Governance of Water-Related Conflicts in Agriculture New Directions in Agri-Environmental and Water Policies in the Eu

The book contributes to a better understanding of the role such co-operation can play in complying cost-effectively with European environmental legislation, in particularly the EU Nitrates and Water Framework Directives, and in achieving a sustainable agriculture. The feasibility of meeting environmental standards by the application of voluntary agreements between farmers and water suppliers is analysed as a more economically efficient and environmentally effective means compared to applying alternative instruments like command-and-control and taxes. In addition, the potential of voluntary co-operative agreements for achieving a more flexible European Union water policy as well as for reforming the Common Agricultural Policy is assessed. The book will appeal to those researching and working in achieving a more sustainable water management and agricultural practices.Brouwer, Floor is the author of 'Governance of Water-Related Conflicts in Agriculture New Directions in Agri-Environmental and Water Policies in the Eu' with ISBN 9781402015533 and ISBN 1402015534.