Moldova Environmental Performance Review 2005 (Draft)

Type of Report :

Environmental Performance Review

Title :

Moldova Environmental Performance Review 2005 (Draft)

Author :

United Nations Economic Commission for Eurorope

Year Published :

2005

URL :

http://www.unece.org/env/epr/studies/moldova_2/welcome.htm

Description :

Environmental Performance Reviews (EPRs) assess a country’s efforts to reduce its overall pollution burden and manage its natural resources; to integrate environmental and socio-economic policies; and to strengthen cooperation with the international community. The objectives of EPRs are

To assist countries in transition to improve their management of the environment by establishing baseline conditions and making concrete recommendations for better policy implementation and performance;

To promote a continuous dialogue among UNECE member States;

To stimulate greater involvement of the public in discussions and decision-making for the environment and sustainable development;

To integrate environmental policies into sectoral policies and to further integrate health aspects into environmental performance;

To broaden the socio-economic dimension of environmental policies;

To harmonize environmental conditions and policies throughout the region; and

To contribute to sustainable development.