How Useful is Ecosystem Accounting in Planning for the Oslofjord?
This article examines the extent to which elements of ecosystem accounting are utilized in the planning forthe Oslofjord, as well as the management authorities’ expectations of this tool. Certain elements […]
Beneath the Surface
Can the Oslofjord Plan Create Transformative Change Through Institutional Layering? The Oslofjord ecosystem experiences significant degradation due to cumulative anthropogenic pressures,including nutrient‐induced eutrophication, overfishing, and habitat destruction. Existing institutionalarrangements for […]
The Oslofjord – Summary Report
The Oslofjord is facing a severe ecological crisis driven by eutrophication, overfishing, and pollution from land-based activities. Despite the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) in Norway, challenges […]
Oslo fjord – Case Study Insights
The Oslofjord Case Study, led by Gunnar Sander and Saskia Trubbach from the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), examines the challenges posed by eutrophication and overfishing in the fjord’s […]
Policy Brief on Coherence in Policy Landscapes
CrossGov has released its latest policy brief, “Coherence in Policy Landscapes and Design,” which explores ways to improve the alignment of EU policies to support the European Green Deal’s ambitious […]
Addressing the shortcomings of WFD in Norway
An insightful article by CrossGov project partner Gunnar Sander highlights significant concerns about the inadequacies of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in protecting the coastal ecosystems. In Norway, 8 out […]
When the Ukraine war entered the Oslofjord
It created strong protests when the government announced that it would permit substantial increases in the discharges of nitrogen to the Oslofjord from a factory producing ammunition – Chemring Nobel. The […]
