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Greenware: Low-cost Software Alternatives for Environmental Information Management
(3.2-MByte PDF file) 34-pages, June 2005, on-line version only

Directory of Environmental Information Centres, Resources and Services
on-line version and print version (12-Mbyte PDF) 330 pages, 2004, ISBN: 963 9424 46 3 are available
Government and Environment: A Directory of Governmental Institutions with Environmental Responsibilities in Central and Eastern Europe (Sixth Edition)
170 pages, November 2001, ISBN 963 9424 01 3
Media Source Directory: A Journalist's Guide to Environmental Contacts in Central and Eastern Europe 
220 pages, December 1999, ISBN 963 8454 74 1, on-line version only
Local Government Directory - Local Authority Environmental Experts in EU Accesssion Countries 
Last updated in 1998,
on-line version only
NGO Directory: A Directory of Environmental Nongovernmental Organizations in Central and Eastern Europe
 748 pages, December 2001, ISBN 963 9424 04 8,
on-line version only
 
 
Directories * PUBLIC PARTICIPATION * Regional reports * NGO Series * Sofia Initiative series * REC literature
 
Progress in Environmental law Drafting in South Eastern Europe
(1020-KByte PDF file) 186 pages, December 2005, ISBN: 963 9638 01 3

Developing a Priority Environmental Investment Programme for South Eastern Europe
(2.3-MByte PDF file) 164 pages, August 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 38 2, on-line version only
EIA Training Resource Manual for South Eastern Europe
(282-KByte PDF file) 29 pages, June 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 307
Assistance in Environmental Law Drafting in South Eastern Europe
(2.5-MByte PDF file) 8 pages, December 2003, on-line version only
Assessing Environmental Law Drafting Needs in South Eastern Europe
(2.3-MByte PDF file) 108 pages, November 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 37 4
Developing and Implementing Integrated National Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers
(700-KByte PDF file) 51 pages, May 2003
Progress in the Implementation of the Aarhus Policy Statement on Environmental Management in Enterprises: Central and South Eastern Europe
(3.6-Mbyte PDF file) 292-pages, May 2003,
on-line version only

Handbook on Access to Justice under the Aarhus Convention
256 pages, March 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 28 5
English version (1.1-MByte PDF file)
Russian version (4,1 MByte PDF file)

Proceedings of International Workshop on Public Participation and Health Aspects in Strategic Environmental Assessment
(1.3-MByte PDF file)
147 pages, November, 2001, ISBN 963 8454 99 7

The Aarhus Convention: An Implementation Guide
198 pages, June 2000, ISBN 92 1 1167445 0, 
The hardcopy costs USD 45 through the UN Bookstore or free through the Aarhus Convention Secretariat.
Healthy Decisions: Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environment and Health Matters
81 pages, June 1999,
on-line version only
Doors to Democracy: Pan-European Assessment of Current Trends and Practice in Public Participation in Environmental Matters 
57 pages, June 1998, ISBN 963 8454 59 8,
on-line version only
Doors to Democracy: Current Trends and Practice in Public Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking in the Newly Independent States
172 pages, June 1998, ISBN 963 8454 54 7,
on-line version only
Doors to Democracy: Current Trends and Practice in Public Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking in Western Europe 
193 pages, June 1998, ISBN 963 8454 58 x,
on-line version only
Doors to Democracy: Current Trends and Practices in Public Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking in Central and Eastern Europe
445 pages, June 1998, ISBN 963 8454 56 3, on-line version only
Awakening Participation: Building Capacity for Public Participation in Environmental Decisionmaking
133 pages, December 1996, on-line version only
Advising Citizens: Grants for Public Participation Advisory Services 41 pages,  September 1996, ISBN 963 8454 44 X
Beyond Boundaries: The International Dimensions of Public Participation for the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe 
181 pages, September 1996, ISBN 963 8454 43 1, on-line version only
Status of Public Participation Practices in Environmental Decisionmaking in Central and Eastern Europe Case Studies of Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia
176 pages, September, 1995, ISBN 963 8454 27 X
, on-line version only
Manual on Public Participation in Environmental Desicionmaking: Current Practice and Future Possibilities in Central and Eastern Europe - Also available in Hungarian - Magyar változat.
365 pages, January 1994, ISBN 963 0441 62 4, on-line version only
Baltic Supplement
126 pages, January 1995, ISBN 963 8454 20 2, on-line version only
 
 
Directories * Public participation * REGIONAL REPORTS * NGO Series * Sofia Initiative series * REC literature
 
Investing in the Local Environment: Assisting Municipalities in South Eastern Europe to Access Environmental Financing
(350-KByte PDF file) 48 pages, November 2003, on-line version only
Aarhus Meets Kyoto: National Case Studies in Central and Eastern Europe on Public Participation in Climate Change Related Decision Making
(1-MByte PDF file) 28 pages, November 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 40 4
Capacity Building for Improving the Quality of Greenhouse Gas Inventories (In Russian language)
(700-KByte PDF file), 4-pages,
November 2003
Snapshot of Environmental Information Systems in South Eastern Europe
(1.8-MByte PDF file), 120-pages,
September 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 35 8
Model for a Successful Assistance Mechanism
(279-KByte PDF file) 16 pages, September 2003, on-line version only
Governance Principles for Foreign Direct Investment in Hazardous Activities
(43-KByte PDF file) 7 pages, May 2003, on-line version only
Training Manual for Environmental Inspectorates in South Eastern Europe
(0.9-MByte PDF file) 165 pages, May 2003 ISBN: 963 9424 31 5
Following Through: Progress on the Implementation of the Aarhus Convention in South Eastern Europe
May 2003 (600-KByte file) 8 pages, May 2003, on-line version only
Environmental Enforcement and Compliance in South Eastern Europe
(1.2-MByte PDF file) 198 pages, February 2002, ISBN: 963 9424 293
Highlights of the Regional Environmental Reconstruction Programme for South Eastern Europe
(1.5-MByte PDF file) 115 pages, May 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 34 X

Creating Congruence: Highlights and Achievements of REC Activities in Central and Eastern Europe under the Environmental Action Programme
(252-KByte PDF file) 60 pages, May 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 36 3
REReP – Model for a Successful Assistance Mechanism
(65-KByte PDF file) 12 pages, May 2003

Developing Environmental Assessments and Comparing Risks (388-KByte PDF file)
69 pages, October 2002, ISBN 963 9424 14 5
Implementing Local Environmental Action Programmes in Central and Eastern Europe (8.7-MByte PDF file)
93 pages, September 2002, ISBN 963 9424 15 3
Good Practices in Policies and Measures for Climate Change Mitigation: A Central and Eastern European Perspective (1.2-MByte PDF file)
103 pages, March 2002, ISBN 963 9424 06 4
Networks at Work: Status and Needs Assessment of Electronic Networking and Cooperation among Environmental NGOs in South Eastern Europe
80 pages, January 2002, ISBN 963 9424 02 1
The Regional Environmental Reconstruction Programme for South Eastern Europe (REReP): Building a Better Environment for the Future (1.2-MByte PDF file)
See the Programme Home Page
138 pages, September 2001, ISBN 963 8454 87 3
Complying with the Kyoto Protocol Requirements: Capacity Needs in Central and Eastern Europe (550-Kbyte PDF file)
59 pages, July 2001, ISBN 963 8454 94 6
, on-line version only
The Cyanide Spill at Baia Mare, Romania (available in English, Hungarian, Romanian, Serbian)
8 pages, June 2000,
on-line version only
Capacity for Climate Protection in Central and Eastern Europe: Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ)
Case Studies from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Poland, and Slovenia
48 pages, June 2000, ISBN 963 8454 84 9, on-line version only
Greener with Accession?
Comparative Report on Public Perceptions of the EU Accession Process and the Environment in Hungary, FYR Macedonia and Romania - Download PDF Version
109 pages, April 2000, ISBN 963 8454 80 6
Guide to Implementing Local Environmental Action Programmes in Central and Eastern Europe
166 pages, February 2000, ISBN 963 8454 77 6, on-line version only
Good Practice in Air and Water Management Systems for Europe
32 pages, January 2000, no ISBN
Good Practices in Environmental Telematics Implementation: Result of the Telematics Applications Programme
156 pages, January 2000, ISBN 963 8454 76 8
Status and Priorities for Environment Telematics Applications: A Survey of Local Government in the European Union
80 pages, August 1999, on-line version only
Capacity for Climate: Economies in Transition after Kyoto
WRI-REC partnership
24 pages, June 1999, on-line version only
Seminar on Framework Environmental Law Drafting in Countries in Transition: Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina November 29-30, 1998
(1.1-Mbyte PDF file)
121 pages, December 1999, ISBN 963 8454 73 3
Requirements and Framework for Environment and Transport Telematics Implementation: A Survey of Ten Central and East European Countries
63 pages, August 1999, on-line version only
The Environmental Technology Market in Central and Eastern Europe: An Overview of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
159 pages, June 1998, ISBN 963 8454 55 5, on-line version only
The Environmental Technology Market in Central and Eastern Europe: An Overview of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia
184 pages, December 1997, ISBN 963 8454 51 2, on-line version only
The Emerging Environmental Market: A Survey in Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Slovenia 
60 pages, September 1997, ISBN 963 8454 48 2, on-line version only
Developing Local and Regional Environmental Action Plans in Central and Eastern Europe: Case Studies of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and the Slovak Republic
61 pages, July 1996, ISBN 963 8454 32 6
Approximation of European Union Environmental Legislation: Case Studies of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia
145 pages, January 1996, ISBN 963 8454 32 6,
on-line version only
The Emerging Environmental Market: A Survey in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and the Slovak Republic
56 pages, June 1995, ISBN 963 8454 26 1, on-line version only
Status of National Environmental Action Programmes in Central and Eastern Europe: Case Studies of Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, FYR Macedonia, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia
111 pages, May 1995, ISBN 963 8454 21 0, on-line version only
Strategic Environmental Issues in Central and Eastern Europe: Regional Report
82 pages (Volume 1), August 1994, ISBN 963 04 4304 X
82 pages (Volume 2), August 1994, ISBN 963 04 4306 6
on-line versions only
Use of Economic Instruments in Environmental Policy in Central and Eastern Europe Case Studies of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia
174 pages, December 1994, ISBN 963 8454 17 2, on-line version only
 
 
Directories * Public participation * Regional Reports * NGO SERIES * Sofia Initiative series * REC literature
 
Sustainability in Action:
NGO Initiatives for Sustainable Development in the Western Balkans

(848-KByte PDF file) 94 pages, January 2006, ISBN: 963 9638 04 8
On the Road to Kiev 2003: Preliminary Project Input from Central and Eastern European NGOs
(275-KByte PDF file) 30 pages, May 2003
Planning for Sustainability: Supporting NGO Self-financing Ventures (1.1-MByte PDF file)
116 pages, February 2002, ISBN 963 9424 10 2
DG ENV-NGO Dialogue Group, Summary of the Seventh Meeting
(5.7-Mbyte PDF file)
66 pages, February 2003, ISBN 963 9424 25 0
DG ENV-NGO Dialogue Group: Summary of the Fifth Meeting
66 pages, February 2002, ISBN 963 8454 95 4
DG ENV-NGO Dialogue Group: Summary of the Fourth Meeting
62 pages, July 2001, ISBN 963 8454 95 4
DG ENV-NGO Dialogue Group: Summary of the Third Meeting
52 pages, November 2000, ISBN 963 8454 91 1
EC-NGO Dialogue Group: Summary of the Second Meeting
68 pages, June 2000, ISBN 963 8454 88 1
Beyond Borders: East-East Cooperation Among NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe
65 pages, May 1997, ISBN 963 8454 46 6
Problems, Progress and Possibilities: A Needs Assessment of Environmental NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe
96 pages, April 1997, ISBN 963 8454 45 8
Directory of Funding Sources for Environmental NGOs 
93 pages, January 1997,  ISBN 963 8454 38 5, on-line version only
 
 
Directories * Public participation * Regional Reports * NGO Series * SOFIA INITIATIVE SERIES * REC literature
 
 Nature Conservation in Rural Policy (SAPARD programme)
(720-KByte PDF file) 120 pages, February 2003, ISBN: 963 9424 307
Proceedings of International Workshop on Public Participation and Health Aspects in Strategic Environmental Assessment
(1.3-MByte PDF file) 147 pages, November, 2001, ISBN 963 8454 99 7,
on-line version only
Environmental Financing in Central and Easter Europe
(1.3-Mbyte PDF file) 126 pages, May 2003
Environmental Funds in the Candidate Countries (1. 8-MByte PDF file) 217 pages, December 2001, ISBN 963 9424 05 6
Environmental Taxes in an Enlarged Europe: An Analysis and Database of Environmental Taxes and Charges in Central and Eastern Europe (1.9-MByte PDF file)
253 pages, October 2001, ISBN 963 8454  97 0
Waste Management Policies in Central and Eastern European Countries: Current Policies and Trends
(1. 1-MByte PDF file) 116 pages, October 2001, ISBN 963 8454 96 2
Economic Instruments and Water Policies in Central and Eastern Europe: Issues and Options (Conference Proceedings)
(1.2-MByte PDF file) 162 pages, June 2001, ISBN 963 8454 93 8,
on-line version only
Newsletter on Green Budget Reform
12 pages, July 2001, on-line version only
Improving Environment and Economy: The Potential of Economic Incentives for Environmental Improvements and Sustainable Development in Countries with Economies in Transition 
83 pages, July 1999, ISBN 963 8454 66 0
Sourcebook on Economic Instruments for Environmental Policy - Central and Eastern Europe
354 pages, April 1999, ISBN 963 8454 63 6
Sourcebook on Economic Instruments for Environmental Policy - Central and Eastern Europe: Abridged Version - PDF version
92 pages, April 1999, ISBN 963 8454 64 4
Sofia Initiative on Local Air Quality / Phase-out of Leaded Gasoline 
53 pages, June 1998, ISBN 963 8454 53 9, on-line version only
Report on the Use of Economic Instruments for Environmental Policy in Central and Eastern Europe
41 pages, June 1998, on-line version only
Sofia Initiative on Local Air Quality / Reduction of SO2 and Particulate Emissions
54 pages, May 1998, ISBN 963 8454 547, on-line version only
 
 
Directories * Public participation * Regional Reports * NGO Series * Sofia Initiative Series * REC LITERATURE
 
REC Extension to Turkey: Feasibility Study and Work Plan
111 pages, May 2002, ISBN 963 9424 09 9, on-line version only
Turkey's Environment: A Review and Evaluation of Turkey ’s Environment and its Stakeholders
43 pages, May 2002, ISBN 963 9424 09 9, on-line version only
The Bulletin - The Quarterly Magazine of the REC
24 pages, was mailed quarterly. Last issue: Winter 2003 - 2004
Seminar on Environmental Impact Assessment (Hlutovo Blato, Bosnia and Herzegovina, November 26-27, 1999)
166 pages, April 2001, ISBN 963 8454 90 3
, on-line version available soon
Green Horizon - Environmental Story Ideas and Tips on News to Watch in Central and Eastern Europe
E-mailed bi-monthly, on-line version only
Sustainable Cities On-line module: Environmentally Sustainable Urban Development
63 Web pages, January 2001, on-line version only
Europe "Agreening": 2000 Report on the Status and Implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements in the European Region
57 pages, September 2000, ISBN 963 8454 85 7,
on-line version only
Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Military Activities During the Yugoslavia Conflict, Preliminary Findings
June 1999, on-line version only
Insight for Environmental Training Professionals in Central and Eastern Europe
12 pages, last issue at Autumn 1998, on-line version only
Competing in the New Environmental Marketplace: Proceedings of Workshops for Environmental Professionals
98 pages, November 1995, ISBN 963 8454 334, on-line version only
New Regional Environmental Centers: A Feasibility Study on Establishing New Regional Environmental Centers for Countries beyond the Mandate of the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe
114 pages, October 1995, ISBN 963 8454 28 8, on-line version only
Environmental Taxation
A Review of OECD Country Experience and Prospects for Economies in Transition
Leaflet #1 in the REC's Paper Series, 1994, on-line version only
Natural Capital
The Role and Valuation of Natural Assets in Central and Eastern Europe
Leaflet #2 in the REC's Paper Series, 1994, on-line version only
Understanding Environmental Issues in Central and Eastern Europe 
A study based on the situation of the Czech Republic
Leaflet #3 in the REC's Paper Series, 1994, on-line version only
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