Substantial improvements in environmental monitoring and data collection are needed in countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia. Such improvements are difficult to achieve without the commitment and cooperation of enterprises.

The present publication contains the Guidelines for Strengthening Environmental Monitoring and Reporting by Enterprises in Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia that were approved by the UNECE Committee on Environmental Policy.

The publication is aimed at officials and experts working for government bodies responsible for environmental policy, environmental monitoring and compliance monitoring, and statistical agencies, as well as for enterprise management and environmental citizens’ organizations.