Evaluation et proposition de révision du deuxième Programme de Gestion Durable de l'Azote en agriculture en Région wallonne (Belgique) [PDF]
Evaluation and revision proposal of the second Action Programme in Walloon Region (Belgium). In accordance with the Nitrates Directive, the second “Durable Nitrogen Management Plan” (PGDA) will be reviewed in 2010.
Vandenberghe C. +10 more
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Today, population aging is one of the most important challenges for local, regional, and national authorities. The consequences of population ageing for elderly care as foreseen by population projections may lead to tense debates in the future.
Mélanie Bourguignon +2 more
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The Opportunities and Limits of Regional Policy-Making - some Critical Remarks on the Belgian Case [PDF]
In our paper, we deal with the dynamic and consequences of the federal structure and the dual party system for the policy capacities of Flanders, one of the three regions in the Belgian federal state.
Carl Devos +4 more
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Gestion durable des terrains affectés par les anciennes activités industrielles en Wallonie : les enjeux et les défis posés par l'évaluation des risques dans le cadre des nouveaux développements réglementaires sur la pollution locale des sols [PDF]
Sustainable management of sites affected by past industrial activities in Wallonia: the stakes and the challenges of risk assessment within the framework of the new policy developments on (local) soil pollutions.
Moutier M., Halen H., Maes E.
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GIS and Hydrogeological Mapping of the Walloon Region (Belgium)
Cartographie des Eaux souterraines de ...
Ruthy, Ingrid +3 more
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This study examines the management of the nocturnal environment in Belgium’s Walloon region from a social-ecological-technical system perspective, aiming to enhance sustainability in nightscapes.
Elodie Bebronne +2 more
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Risk assessment of soil compaction in Walloon Region
It is well established that soil compaction affects the growth and functioning of roots and disrupts the activity of microfauna and soil microorganisms, resulting in a loss of yields. Agriculture and forestry using increasingly heavy machines, the risk of soil compaction is increasing accordingly.
D'Or, Dimitri, Destain, Marie-France
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An Organizational Analysis of Foreign National Prisoners’ Participation Possibilities in Flanders (Belgium) [PDF]
This mixed-method study first provides insight into the Belgian prison population — particularly foreign national prisoners — based on an analysis of the penal database SIDIS Suite (N = 10,356).
Brosens, Dorien +4 more
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Calculation on the impacts of forestation, afforestation and reforestation on the C-sequestration potential in Belgian forests ecosystems. COST E21 Workshop. Contribution of forests and forestry to mitigate greenhouse effects. Joensuu (Finland). 28-30 Sep 2000 [PDF]
The Belgian climate policy is formulated at the federal level, requiring cooperation between regional and federal administrations. Around a fifth of the total area of Belgium is covered by forests.
Perrin D., Laitat E., Temmerman M.
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Sustainability and change in the institutionalized commute in Belgium: exploring regional differences [PDF]
This paper examines regional differences in commute-energy performance in Belgium, and explores their relationships with spatial characteristics such as the distribution of population and housing, the metropolitan influence of the Brussels agglomeration,
Boussauw, Kobe +5 more
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