Mediterranean Temporary #Lagoon: Proposal for a definition of this endangered habitat to improve its conservation https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnc.2022.126193 #IMBEpapers #conservation #wetland #HabitatDirective #WaterFrameworkDirective #SaltPan #CoastalLagoon #Mediterranean

In 2003, the #WaterFrameworkDirective set 2015 as target for compliance, despite pressure at the time saying that was inadequate, and against opposition it was extended to 2027.
Now it’s delayed to 2063.
That is utterly farcical and completely pointless. Like this government. #GTTO
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/22/target-date-for-cleaning-up-waterways-in-england-is-moved-back-by-36-years

In 2003, the #WaterFrameworkDirective set 2015 as target for compliance, despite pressure at the time saying that was inadequate, and against opposition it was extended to 2027.
Now it’s delayed to 2063.
That is utterly farcical and completely pointless. Like this government. #GTTO
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/22/target-date-for-cleaning-up-waterways-in-england-is-moved-back-by-36-years