EU environment guide, 8th edition

Book abstract:

This eighth edition of the EU Environment Guide has been prepared in close collaboration with over fifty corporate experts in the field. It includes a new introduction by Margot Wallström, Commissioner for the Environment.

The book aims to provide a complete source of information on environmental issues, developments, programs and organisations. It examines the background and business impact of more than 60 new and adopted EU environmental laws and initiatives; provides comprehensive listings of institutions and personnel involved in environmental policy, including a pull-out organisational chart of the Environment Directorate General of the European Commission, and provides extensive listings of world organisations and non-governmental organisations. Specifically, chapter one contains sections on horizontal issues, with summaries on schemes such as the Integrated Product Policy (IPP) and Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). It also covers climate change, air quality, water, waste, chemicals management and international issues, among others. Chapters two to five contain sections looking at the Commission, the Council, the European Parliament and other European Institutions in relation to the environment. Further chapters cover sections on missions to the EU, environmental affairs of Member States, EFTA states and potential member states and in the United States. The final two chapters list international organisations and non-government organisations. Each section gives a brief description of the policies and areas of responsibility and a summary of the latest developments. The sections also include a list of relevant addresses and contacts. Finally there is a list of acronyms and an index which gives quick access to the guide.

The guide will be of use as a quick introduction, an updating tool and a reference volume in this key area of EU policy.

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