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Riparian Zones—From Policy Neglected to Policy Integrated
1. Riparian zones are vital areas of interaction between land and rivers and are often
degraded by several pressures such as urbanisation, intensive agriculture and river
engineering works. 2. This policy brief provides five key policy messages and
recommendations to be considered by policy-makers, scientists, managers, and
stakeholders to enhance riparian zone management. 3. Adopting an integrated socioeconomic
and environmentally dynamic view will ensure the sustainable management of
riparian zones. 4. In light of climate change, it is critically important to conserve and/or
restore the ecological integrity of riparian zones. 5. European Union Directives and
national-scale legislation and regulations need updating to ensure coordinated
implementation of riparian zone-related policies. 6. Stakeholder knowledge exchange,
policy co-creation and adaptive management are key to enhancing riparian zone functions