• IWRM Integrated Water Ressource Management
• IWRM Integriertes Wasserressourcen-Management
• GIRE Gestion Intégrée des Ressources en Eau
• GIRH Gestión Integrada de los Recoursos Hídricos

European Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Directive 200/60/EC of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.

Daughter Directive:
European Groundwater Directive (GWRL) of 12 December 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration.
European Flood Risk Management Directive (FRMD) of 23 October 2007 on the assessment and management of flood risks.
European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of marine environmental policy.