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A new approach for environmental damage assessment pursuant to the European Union Environmental Liability Directive
AbstractThe European Union and Member States national laws require competent authorities to promptly and effectively address environmental incidents, noncompliances, and criminal offenses, necessitating thorough planning of investigation and assessment activities. To enhance environmental damage assessments in line with the European Environmental Liability Directive (ELD, 2004/35/EC), the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL Network) has introduced the Criteria for the Assessment of the Environmental Damage (CAED) framework. This framework, outlined in a Practical Guide, offers a methodological approach to environmental damage assessment (EDA) focusing on three key objectives: case screening, identification of “clues” of damage, and determination of “evidence” of damage. Given the critical importance of structured data collection and evaluation, the CAED project has adopted a Driver, Pressure, State, Impact, and Response (DPSIR) model adapted to environmental damage and developed the Practical Tables. These tables serve as a comprehensive tool for systematically identifying investigative priorities and collecting standardized data and information using a predefined list of qualitative or quantitative indicators. This article provides an overview of the Practical Guide and Practical Tables, collectively referred to as the CAED Toolkit, aiming to establish a common framework for environmental damage assessments among various competent authorities and stakeholders across Europe. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;00:1–10. © 2024 SETAC
KEY POINTS The Criteria for the Assessment of Environmental Damage (CAED) project developed a comprehensive CAED Toolkit aimed at simplifying the understanding of the ELD's scope and guiding operators and public authorities in responding to emissions, events, or accidents that may lead to environmental damage.
A new approach for environmental damage assessment pursuant to the European Union Environmental Liability Directive
AbstractThe European Union and Member States national laws require competent authorities to promptly and effectively address environmental incidents, noncompliances, and criminal offenses, necessitating thorough planning of investigation and assessment activities. To enhance environmental damage assessments in line with the European Environmental Liability Directive (ELD, 2004/35/EC), the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL Network) has introduced the Criteria for the Assessment of the Environmental Damage (CAED) framework. This framework, outlined in a Practical Guide, offers a methodological approach to environmental damage assessment (EDA) focusing on three key objectives: case screening, identification of “clues” of damage, and determination of “evidence” of damage. Given the critical importance of structured data collection and evaluation, the CAED project has adopted a Driver, Pressure, State, Impact, and Response (DPSIR) model adapted to environmental damage and developed the Practical Tables. These tables serve as a comprehensive tool for systematically identifying investigative priorities and collecting standardized data and information using a predefined list of qualitative or quantitative indicators. This article provides an overview of the Practical Guide and Practical Tables, collectively referred to as the CAED Toolkit, aiming to establish a common framework for environmental damage assessments among various competent authorities and stakeholders across Europe. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2024;00:1–10. © 2024 SETAC
KEY POINTS The Criteria for the Assessment of Environmental Damage (CAED) project developed a comprehensive CAED Toolkit aimed at simplifying the understanding of the ELD's scope and guiding operators and public authorities in responding to emissions, events, or accidents that may lead to environmental damage.
A new approach for environmental damage assessment pursuant to the European Union Environmental Liability Directive
Integr Envir Assess & Manag
Andreotti, Francesco (author) / Montanaro, Daniele (author) / Calcagni, Laura (author)
2024-05-02
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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