The EU Policy
ENVIRONMENT
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Consolidated annual activity report 2021 The Consolidated annual activity report (CAAR) is the EEA’s annual report, providing detailed information on the year’s activities, performance and achievements, as well as operational, budgetary and management reporting. The EEA plays a vital role in providing data, assessments, and indicators to inform policy implementation and monitoring. Highlights of the EEA's work in 2021 include enhancing monitoring and reporting on biodiversity, supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, providing data on health impacts caused by pollution and climate change, assessing progress towards a circular economy, and delivering assessments and indicators to support EU sustainability goals.
The EEA also collaborates with international organizations and supports EU policies through expert advice and cooperation. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEA has demonstrated resilience and continued its activities successfully. Communication and citizen engagement, digitalization, data management, and collaboration with other agencies and networks are integral parts of the EEA's work. |
Annual Activity Report 2021....
Here the 2021 activities in the field of the environment, with a focus on helping EU citizens live within the planet's ecological limits. The key objectives include promoting an innovative and circular economy, protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, and minimizing environment-related health risks. The DG develops and implements policies and legislation, evaluates existing legislation, and prepares legislative proposals based on input from citizens and stakeholders. It works with Member States and stakeholders to ensure the enactment and application of legislation, while also utilizing non-legislative means and external communication. The DG integrates environmental protection into EU policies and collaborates globally to address environmental issues. In 2021, it made progress in circular economy implementation, biodiversity protection, pollution reduction, and integration efforts. The DG also focused on green investments, governance strengthening, and external communication activities to engage citizens and promote EU environmental priorities. Key performance indicators include waste generation and treatment, protected areas, urban population exposure to air pollution, and compliance with environmental governance principles. The DG maintains effective financial management and internal control systems. |
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The annexes provide additional detailed information, data, and reports related to the activities and achievements of the DG Environment in 2021. These annexes include financial statements that provide an overview of the budget allocation and expenditure. Tables and graphs present data related to key performance indicators, such as waste generation and treatment, protected areas, air pollution exposure, and compliance with environmental governance principles. The annexes also contain evaluations and impact assessments, which assess the effectiveness and impact of the DG's policies and initiatives. Reports from internal and external audits offer insights into the financial management and internal control systems of the DG. These documents help to ensure transparency, accountability, and good governance within the DG's operations. By examining the annexes, stakeholders and interested parties can gain a deeper understanding of the specific projects, programs, and initiatives implemented by the DG in 2021. The annexes provide a wealth of data, analysis, and documentation that support the DG's efforts in promoting environmental protection, sustainable development, and the achievement of the European Green Deal objectives. |