NEPTUN Content• Aim - to develop a training course based on

the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC)

• Target audience– public administrations and business – responsible

for implementation of the WFD

8 Training Modules1. Water resource management in Europe2. Water Framework Directive – overview3. National legislation relevant to the Water

Framework Directive4. Surface water5. Groundwater6. Computer supplied methods7. Economics of water management8. Public participation

Overview of Training Material• M1 - Water resource management: use, disposal,

supply & demand management; pricing & tarriffs in water sector

• M2 - Water Framework Directive: explanation of aspects of the WFD; impact on all waters; economics; public participation; deadlines

• M3 – National legislation relating to WFD: transposition to Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland, UK

Overview of Training Material• M4 – Surface Water: water body and type; ecological

status; chemical status; monitoring; programmes of measures

• M5 – Groundwater: water types & eco-regions; chemical-physical & ecological water quality; contamination; modified water bodies (artificial, significant)

• M6 – Computer Supported Methods: databases; graphical information systems; simulation models, internet

Overview of Training Material

• M7 – Economics of water management: methods & tools for economic accounting; environment & resource costs; cost recovery

• M8 – Public Participation: participation models & methods; experiences in 5 MS; formal & public participation

Certification of Training Course

• Course certified by CIWEM in UK – important for CPD in business setting(CPD = continuing professional development)

• Also reviewed case for allocating ‘credits’ towards overall degree, for university students undertaking NEPTUN training course

Good Practice• A selection of ‘good practice’ in water

management case studies presented on NEPTUN portal

• 4-5 examples from each partner country