Environmental policy and administrative management

Capacities of environmental NGOs in Lithuania especially of the small ones and at the grassroots are not sufficient. As yet, the tradition of representing the position of the non-governmental sector and influencing the formation and implementation of environmental policy is not fully shaped and developed. The goal is to animate NGOs and CBOs and build their capacity in seeking a more substantial participation in the formation and implementation of environmental policy through the promotion of cooperation among NGOs and raising the awareness of SGP. A database of environmental NGOs and CBOs and an Internet portal will be developed. An influential coalition of environmental NGOs will be set up during their two conferences. SGP activities and results will be promoted at a conference and SGP project fair, visits of partners to SGP project sites will be organized, material advertising the programme will be published, the SGP website will be reconstructed, and a film will be produced. NGO activities expressing their stand on environmental issues are expected to increase by 30 per cent. NGOs will become involved in more active cooperation with the Ministry of Environment by taking part in the policy formation and implementation processes. Society and various organizations will receive more information on SGP activities and its impact.

Lithuania