This report explores in detail material flows in the economy which have a possible influence on the environment. It attempts to define the parameters that need to be taken into account to steer human development towards ecological sustainability. The report proposes a measure for resource...

This report has been prepared in the framework of the EEA annual work programme, as part of the work plan of the former European Topic Centre on Soil. It contains a proposal for the establishment of a comprehensive framework for monitoring, assessing and reporting on soil conditions in Europe.

This report contains a summary of EEA work on the development of a European soil monitoring and assessment framework for soil since 1999. The framework is being designed as a basis for the work needed to support policy developments within the European Community as well as the EEA reporting...