Testing of indicators for the marine and coastal environment in Europe Part 3: Present state and development of indicators for eutrophication, hazardous substances, oil and ecological quality

Baan, P. J. A. and van Buuren, J. T. (2003) Testing of indicators for the marine and coastal environment in Europe Part 3: Present state and development of indicators for eutrophication, hazardous substances, oil and ecological quality. Technical Report. European Environment Agency, Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Summary

This report describes the present state and development of policy relevant indicators for eutrophication, hazardous substances, oil and ecological quality in the marine and coastal environment in Europe related to the input of substances affecting these issues. The indicators tested and developed here are part of the EEA core set of water indicators. Assessments on state and trends are given in italics to distinguish them from information on indicator development. The analysis in this report refers to the DPSIR assessment framework. Driving forces (or human activities) lead to Pressures (emissions of nutrients and hazardous substances) on the environment. As a result, changes in the State of the environment may lead to Impacts on ecosystems and human health and societal Responses must be defined to reduce the adverse effects. The focus of the report is on pressure, state and impact indicators, taking into consideration the European Union’s policies to reduce eutrophication and pollution in the context of its strategies towards biodiversity and sustainable development.

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