15 February 2016
15.02.2016 - The synthesis of the European Environment: State and Outlook 2015 Report, also known as SOER, is now available in Albanian. SOER is a key integrated document on the state of the environment in Europe, which the European Environment Agency submits to the European Parliament. The report contains information on the environment in Europe, assessments of the environment on a global scale, comparative analysis of countries through environmental indicators, and specific reports on countries and regions. All of this provides a good basis and a valuable tool in the creation of future national and European environmental policies.
The key messages conveyed by the report assess that: European policies on the environment and climate have achieved essential benefits for improving the environment and quality of life, as well as through innovations, the creation and growth of new jobs. Despite such achievements, Europe is still facing a number of major environmental challenges. Overcoming them will require fundamental changes in production and consumption systems, which are the root causes of environmental problems.
The report also concludes that although the full implementation of existing policies will be of essential importance, neither the ensuing environmental policies nor the economic and technological achievements will be sufficient to achieve the vision for Europe by 2050. Overcoming the complex changes facing Europe will require more ambitious policies, supported by greater knowledge and smarter investments, driven by the fundamental transformation of key systems such as food, energy, housing, transport, finance, health, and education.
The five-year report on the state of the environment (SOER 2015) of the European Environment Agency (EEA) was officially promoted in the 39 member states of the EIONET network, including Kosovo. The Republic of Kosovo, through the Environmental Protection Agency - AMMK as part of the EIONET network, actively participated in the entire process of preparing and drafting the SOER 2015. Of particular importance for Kosovo is that in part 4 of SOER 2015, for the first time, the national chapter for the Republic of Kosovo (Country briefing) was prepared, in which a special focus was given to the state of the environment in our country.