From Network Structure to Policy Design in Water Protection

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Focusing on the emerging issue of aquatic micropollutants, the book explores their origins from everyday products like pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, highlighting the inadequacies in current regulatory frameworks. It addresses the political significance of developing effective governance structures and solutions tailored to these unique contaminants, distinct from traditional pollutants. Through a detailed examination of policy designs and governance in the Rhine basin, the research sheds light on the roles of various stakeholders and the complexities of addressing this pressing environmental challenge.