Challenges and Obstacles to Implementation

Institutional obstacles were rated the greatest challenge, followed closely by economic constraints. In particular, the limited time available to learn more about new electronic tools and to implement them. Limited skills and expertise were related cultural obstacles.

The limited standardization of data, and unclear rules and regulations regarding environmental and informational responsibility were also common constraints.
 

Regionally:

• In Western Europe, the increasing collection and dissemination of environmental information at local and regional levels is considered an obstacle, and as a consequence, data ownership issues and software inoperability.
• In Central and Eastern Europe, institutional challenges were most common.
• In the NIS region, economic constraints, e.g. the high cost of online access and IT equipment were marginally more important than institutional challenges.

Convention Article and Paragraph Priorities

Priorities for Electronic Tools

Challenges and Obstacles to Implementation

Case Studies

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