Division Environment

• Accelerate approximation of legislation and standards to the EU acquis.

• Implement the adopted legislation, notably on environmental impact assessment.

• Start implementing the Kyoto Protocol.

• Adopt and implement the national environmental protection strategy and a strategy for sustainable development.

• Strengthen the administrative capacity of bodies in charge of planning, permits, inspection and monitoring, and also project management, strengthen capacity at local level and ensure coordination between central and local levels.

Further develop and start to implement waste management plans and start construction of a facility for treatment and safe disposal of hazardous waste.