The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Environmental Performance Review Programme assesses progress made by individual countries in reconciling their economic and social development with environmental protection, as well as in meeting international commitments on environment and sustainable development.
The Third Environmental Performance Review of Belarus examines the progress made by the country in the management of its environment since the country was reviewed in 2005 for the second time. It assesses the implementation of the recommendations contained in the second review. The third review covers policymaking, implementation and the financing of environmental policies, as well as efforts in the area of greening the economy. It addresses air protection, water management, waste management, biodiversity and protected areas and discusses integrating environmental concerns into selected sectors, in particular, energy, transport, forestry, tourism, human settlements and health. The review also assesses the progress made by Belarus in developing environmental education and education for sustainable development. It makes suggestions for strengthening efforts towards a comprehensive and systemic response to sustainable development challenges.