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In their feedback, the researchers explain that the EU environmental legislation currently in place does not solve the problem of high nutrient pollution. This is due to a lack of coherence and harmonization, but also to the strong implementation deficit in the member states.
The scientists underline that broad scientific evidence is already available, including on the mechanistic understanding for appropriate targets and necessary management measures. Integrated approaches to nutrient pollution should therefore be developed as soon as possible in order not to jeopardize the EU's and member states' own climate and environmental goals. In this context, the researchers emphasize above all the relevance of the precautionary principle and the direct avoidance of emissions.
The IGB feedback can directly be downloaded here or below this text.
