Background 

This project researches the effectiveness of Nitrogen And Phosphorus load reduction measures from Source to sEA, considering the effects of climate change (NAPSEA). The primary objectives of the NAPSEA project are to support national and local authorities in the selection of effective measures to reduce nutrient loads and create political support for their execution. The project employs an integrated approach from source to sea, considering governance, nutrient pathways and measures, as well as ecosystem health. Geographically, the project focuses on the Wadden Sea catchment area, with specific case studies for the Rhine, Elbe, Hunze, and the Wadden Sea itself.   

The following research results will be presented in the workshop:

• Analysis results of policy instruments to reduce nutrient pollution, investigating the consistency of the policy framework.
• Survey insights from 1,400 citizens in Germany and the Netherlands on which measures they support and find socially acceptable.
• Findings from in-depth interviews with 29 farmers in the Rhine basin on their perspectives and needs for reducing nutrient pollution.
• Scenario-based modelling results showing pathways to achieving safe ecological boundaries in the Wadden Sea.

Objectives of the Workshop 

The workshop aims to present some results of the NAPSEA Project and receive feedback from relevant stakeholders (participants of the workshop) on the issues mentioned above but also support decision-makers with the latest scientific information. Bringing all these findings into one workshop allows the participants to understand the project results wholistically and give better feedback, based on their own experience, and on what they deem realistic.   

The results of the workshop will also be similarly presented to the European Commission, but online workshop, to further develop policy and to provide input to the Zero Pollution strategy. 

Programme

Please see the draft programme at this link.

Registration

Please register here by 30 April 2025. 

Language: The workshop will be held in English.

We very much hope that you will join us for this important event.