2.1. CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENT TELEMATICS IN EUROPE
Telematics tools incorporate those information technology applications developed from EC-funded research projects. Environment telematics applications are intended to support the environmental management procedures of local governments, both within, and outside of, the EU. Through better monitoring of the local environment, telematics tools support compliance with EU Directives, and contribute to the meeting of sustainable development targets.
The improved collection and storage of environmental data supports "informed" decision-making - and informed citizens - and can facilitate public involvement in the decision-making process. Telematics tools are also intended to improve the quality and efficiency of local public administrations and services, as well as their accessibility and user-friendliness. Telematics tools thereby support implementation of the EU's "subsidiarity" principle. They also contribute to the realisation of European Union goals for an inclusive User-Friendly Information Society.
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