NAPSEA Horizon project deliverables
Published October 30, 2025 | Version v1
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NAPSEA Implications of reduction scenarios for the Safe Ecological Status of the Rhine Basin, Hunze river, Elbe lower river and upper estuary and Wadden Sea

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
  • 2. ROR icon German Environment Agency
  • 3. UFZ - Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research
  • 4. Deltares
  • 5. ROR icon Universität Hamburg
  • 6. EDMO icon Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon GmbH
  • 7. ROR icon Utrecht University

Contributors

Project leader:

  • 1. EDMO icon Deltares

Description

In this deliverable, the results of the reduction scenarios are discussed in relation to reductions needed to reach the Safe Ecological Limits in the four case studies. By carrying out all planned measures, the reductions are close to what is needed, but additional measures must be implemented. The impact of climate change is discussed. The importance of reducing both N and P in concert to prevent a further increase in N/P ratios is underlined.

Files

D4.3_Impact of reduction scenarios on the Safe Ecological Limits_NAPSEA.pdf

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Additional details

Funding

European Commission
NAPSEA - The effectiveness of nitrogen and phosphorus load reduction measures from source to sea, considering the effects of climate change 101060418