National Performance Assessment and Subregional Strategic Environment Framework in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)

The proposed project will develop national and subregional environment performance assessment systems in GMS and a Subregional Strategic Environment Framework. It will assist in integrating environmental objectives in subregional, national and local development policies and programs and thereby support sustainable development. The formulation and implementation of environmentally sound development policies will directly or indirectly address global environment concerns, such as climate change, international waters, and biodiversity. Experience gained during project preparation and implementation will strengthen the ability of and incentives for subregional, national and local decision makers, community groups and NGOs, and executives of private sector to develop policies for sustainable development which mainstream environmental improvement and management into economic and social policies and development programs.