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Environmental Policy

What does UNECE do on climate change?
What is an Environmental Performance Review?


What is UNECE doing on climate change?

Climate change is an important issue that needs to be tackeld by all relevant UN institutions. So far, through its Conventions, the Environment for Europe process and other ongoing work in the different sectors (such as energy, timber, housing and transportation), UNECE has already undertaken extensive work to combat climate change and to improve the responsivess of member States to the impacts of climate change. Over the next years, UNECE's action on climate change will be intensified... more

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What is an Environmental Performance Review?

Environmental Performance Review (EPR) is an external assessment of what a country is doing towards reconciling its environmental and economic targets and meeting its international commitments. UNECE assesses how the countries are performing to reduce their overall pollution burden, manage their natural resources, integrate environmental and socio-economic policies, adjust and implement their environmental policies and strategies, and strengthen international cooperation.... more

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