Article 1 Objective

The objective of this Directive is to contribute to the implementation of the obligations arising under the Århus Convention, in particular by:

1. (a)

   providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment;

2. (b)

   improving the public participation and providing for provisions on access to justice within Council Directives 85/337/EEC and 96/61/EC.