Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Floods Directive (2007/60/EC)
Third river basin management plans, Second flood risk management plans
The assessment of the implementation of the Floods Directive shows notable improvements in flood risk management, better alignment of objectives and measures, and consideration of challenges posed by climate change.
Nevertheless, most plans failed to include quantitative targets, making it difficult to draw conclusions as to the effectiveness of flood risk management. With more frequent and severe floods in Europe, Member States need to expand their planning and administrative capacity, and adequately invest in flood prevention. To achieve this, ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions, as well as preparedness measures like early warning systems and awareness raising, are key.
Explore further
