EU Acquis
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Chapter 27
EU environment policy aims to promote sustainable development and protect the environment for present and future generations. It is based on preventive action, the polluter pays principle, fighting environmental damage at source, shared responsibility and the integration of environmental protection into other EU policies. The acquis comprises over 200 major legal acts covering horizontal legislation, water and air quality, waste management, nature protection, industrial pollution control and risk management, chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), noise and forestry. Compliance with the acquis requires significant investment. A strong and well-equipped administration at national and local level is imperative for the application and enforcement of the environment acquis.
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Building Bosnia and Herzegovina’s institutional readiness for EU integration
Protecting public health: Preparing a register of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) operators to meet EU standards
Raising awareness on Montenegro’s accession process
Establishing a systematic approach in channeling development partners’ assistance and monitoring its effectiveness
Setting the ground for future action under the K4R programme support
Setting the scene for EU screening preparations
Assisting Montenegro toward progressing on negotiation chapters
Harmonizing Kosovo’s legislation on financing water resource management
Aligning Kosovo’s Nature Protection Legislation with European standards
Strengthening the capacities of Montenegro’s administration to develop strategic noise maps and calculate noise levels
Strengthening capacities in Montenegro for managing alien and invasive alien species of plants, animals and fungi
Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina's path to EU integration: Legal alignment and institutional reform
Supporting the development of North Macedonia’s Reform Agenda
Toward more effective horizontal policy planning in North Macedonia