Since 1998, the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) has functioned as Secretariat of the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) sub-programme of the Task Force for Implementation of the Environmental Action Programme (EAP). Its activities are based on three pillars: environmental policy/national environmental action plans; environmental financing; and environmental management in enterprises. The CEE sub-programme assisted the European Union enlargement process and facilitated the transfer of know-how to its beneficiaries. The activities were extended to all accession countries, including Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, subject to available funding. The process of EU enlargement has been the biggest driving force for environmental improvement in CEE. The experience gained from the approximation process provided a significant learning opportunity for all countries involved. The EAP Task Force was uniquely positioned to contribute to the enlargement process by developing innovative approaches to environmental policy-making and financing, and by transferring experience and expertise.  The REC is preparing over thirty documents (Category II and III) for the forthcoming conference in Kiev.

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