ENPI Shared Environment Information System (SEIS)
The project works with national environmental and statistical organizations in the ENPI area, including ministries, agencies, and statistical offices responsible for collecting, producing, storing, and disseminating environmental data and information. It aims to develop the capacities of these authorities in areas of cooperation, networking, monitoring, data management, assessment, and indicator-based reporting on the environment.
Partners
European Environment Agency, Eurostat, DG Environment, and the EU’s Joint Research Centres (JRC)
Region / Country
Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia
Objectives
The project aims to modernize and simplify the collection, exchange, and use of data and information required for the design and implementation of environmental policy. It also seeks to develop the capacities of relevant authorities responsible for environmental data management and reporting.
Timeline
From – To 2010 – 2020
Outcomes
The project has developed data and information flows and environmental indicators suitable for the design and review of environmental policies. It has improved capacities in monitoring, collection, storage, assessment, and reporting of environmental data. It has also supported the setup of national and regional environmental information systems in the ENP area in line with the EU’s SEIS.
Publications/website/portal
ENPI Shared Environment Information System (SEIS) – EU Neighbours
Relevance to SDGs
The outcomes of the ENPI SEIS project contribute significantly to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, it supports SDG 13 (Climate Action) by facilitating the collection and use of environmental data to inform policy-making and climate action. It also directly contributes to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), through its collaborative approach involving multiple countries and organizations. Furthermore, by promoting open access to environmental information, it supports SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) in terms of increasing transparency and accountable governance. Lastly, by helping countries monitor and manage their environmental resources, it contributes to SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water).
