ENPI-SEIS East Synthesis report is published

The synthesis report on the results of the cooperation with the partner countries from the East region is published in English and Russian on the ENPI-SEIS website: http://enpi-seis.pbe.eea.europa.eu/east/final-synthesis-report-enpi-east-march-2015

Since 2010, the European Union (EU) has been engaging the countries of the Eastern Partnership - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine – in regional cooperation with the aim to improve national capacities for managing and sharing environmental data and information.

The report is a unique repository of important advancements made in all countries throughout the implementation of the ENPI-SEIS project. It demonstrates significant improvements in putting in place national coordination structures, mobilising capacities to produce environmental indicators and upgrading the information systems for better reporting and easier sharing of environmental data. The analysis also sheds light on the existing challenges and presents recommendations which provide a basis for shaping further cooperation activities with the Eastern neighbour countries tailored to their needs.

It is important to underline that the outcomes presented in this synthesis report are the results of strong engagement, good-will and trust among all partners involved. The great work carried out by national authorities, especially the determination of national focal points in statistical and environmental institutions, are duly acknowledged.

The report will be presented at the Eastern Partnership (EaP) Platform 2: 'Economic Integration and Convergence with EU Policies' meeting  on 23^rd April in Brussels and the EaP Summit on 20-21 May 2015 in Riga.