The E.U. was institutionally ill-prepared to manage a financial crisis, especially with regards to the assignment of competences between the Union and Member States. The E.U. was largely successful in coordinating the stabilisation of the banking sector, where it was able to rely on its...

Water-related risks are intrinsically linked to both climate and nature challenges and can be closely tied to socio-economic challenges, such as poverty, food security, and domestic and international conflicts. There is increasing evidence that water-related risks are financially material across...

Cover page -- Halftitle page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- CONTENTS -- FIGURES, TABLES AND BOXES -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- INTRODUCTION The Water Paradox -- Why Should We Be Surprised? -- Freshwater Ecosystems-A Vital Resource under Threat -- Social and Economic Implications -- The...