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DOI 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2009.03.010
Title (Primary) Driving forces of chemical risks for the European biodiversity
Author Maxim, L.; Spangenberg, J.H.
Source Titel Ecological Economics
Year 2009
Department BZF
Volume 69
Issue 1
Page From 43
Page To 54
Language englisch
Keywords REACH; Chemicals; DPSIR; Biodiversity; Risk; Stakeholders
Abstract In the framework of the EU-funded research project ALARM (Assessing LArge-scale environmental Risks with tested Methods), an original method combining the DPSIR (driving forces-pressures-state-impacts-responses) framework and an analysis based on the distinction between the four spheres of sustainability (environmental, economic, social and political) has been developed. This paper presents the application of this method, called "the tetrahedral DPSIR" for the identification and analysis of driving forces of environmental chemicals risks for biodiversity, in Europe. The purpose of this methodology is to help reduce the pressures on biodiversity through modifying the driving forces behind them by offering scientific advice to policy makers. We frame our analysis in the context of the current policy, namely the implementation of REACH (Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of CHemicals).
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Maxim, L., Spangenberg, J.H. (2009):
Driving forces of chemical risks for the European biodiversity
Ecol. Econ. 69 (1), 43 - 54 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2009.03.010