The book is the only one of its kind that explains how equivalency analysis methods mentioned in Annex II of the European Environmental Liability Directive are implemented. It uses case studies to illustrate real world application of the methods. These methods have been tested through three years of training programs funded by the European Commission. The text is academically rigorous, technically comprehensive, and accessible to both technical experts and decision makers.
The audience for the book includes both those who would use the methods to assess damage and remediation options; and those who would commission such assessments and to judge their quality. These include the staff in Competent Authorities, operators, financial security providers, experts and NGOs.