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FUTURE IMPERFECT
A clear legal framework is crucial to support plan-
ning and the implementation of adaptation mea-
sures. Here cooperation in implementing the Water
Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) together with
the Flood Risk Directive (2007/60/EC)is an import-
ant vehicle to streamline climate change adaptation
activities for water resources. Adaptation measures
can be an integral part of river basin management
plans. Such adaptation measures could include
non-technical actions such as floodplain restoration,
afforestation of catchment areas, adjustment of
permits for water removal and use and pollution
discharge. Other actions include the management
of catchment land use to reduce nutrient loading
and soil erosion, setting up warning systems and
awareness programmes, as well as technical mea-
sures like dams, dikes or retention reservoirs. Other
mountainous areas like the Alps provides lessons
in increased efficiency of water use, infiltration and
water saving.
Recommended adaptation
measures for water resources
Figure 14:
Expected changes in monthly mean discharges of a large Car-
pathian river (Mures) (averaged model projection) (source: CarpathCC).
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