Romania: third review

The third Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Romania assesses progress made in managing the country's environment since 2012 and evaluates the implementation of previous recommendations. It covers legal and policy frameworks, compliance assurance mechanisms, greening the economy, environmental monitoring, public participation, and education for sustainable development. The review also analyzes Romania's participation in international agreements, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, and issues related to air protection, water management, waste and chemicals management, and biodiversity and protected areas. It includes an assessment of relevant targets of the Agenda 2030 and recommendations for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The EPR is aimed at officials and experts working in environmental policy, civil society, business, academia, and the media.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 410 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2022
Publisher: United Nations

The Environmental Performance Review (EPR) of Romania serves as a comprehensive assessment of the country's progress in managing its environment since its second review in 2012. It evaluates the implementation of the recommendations made in the previous EPR and examines the legal and policy frameworks, compliance assurance mechanisms, and greening initiatives in place. The review encompasses various aspects, including greening the economy, environmental monitoring, public participation, and education for sustainable development. It conducts a thorough analysis of Romania's participation in international agreements, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, and addresses issues of specific importance such as air protection, water management, waste and chemicals management, and biodiversity and protected areas. Furthermore, the EPR assesses relevant targets of the Agenda 2030 and provides recommendations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The publication is intended for officials and experts working for public authorities responsible for environmental policy, representatives of civil society, the business community, academia, and the media. The EPR Programme plays a vital role in countries with economies in transition, focusing on environmental governance, financing, cooperation with the international community, and environmental mainstreaming in priority sectors. Through the peer review process, EPRs facilitate dialogue among ECE member countries, promote harmonization of environmental conditions and policies, and contribute to the overall sustainability and well-being of the region.

Dimension: 300 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789211172782