推进东加勒比地区的环境信息:建立东加勒比国家组织环境信息系统(英)
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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The establishment of an Environmental Information System (EIS) in the Eastern Caribbean is crucial for enhancing environmental governance and fulfilling international commitments under the Escazú Agreement and SGD 2040 [18][20][26] - The EIS aims to address gaps in existing environmental information systems and improve data availability and accessibility across OECS member states [22][56] - The report outlines a proposed roadmap for the EIS, which includes three clusters: content availability and inventory, structure and governance arrangements, and logistics for implementation [26][56] Chapter Summaries Chapter I: Background - The Enhanced Programme of Action on the Escazú Agreement was established to reinforce the environmental dimension of sustainable development in the Eastern Caribbean [18][19] - The Escazú Agreement, signed and ratified by all independent OECS member states, emphasizes the importance of environmental access rights and the establishment of environmental information systems [20][34] Chapter II: The Legal Framework - The Escazú Agreement aims to enhance environmental governance by promoting access to information, public participation, and justice in environmental matters [27][30] - The Revised St. George's Declaration of Principles for Environmental Sustainability (SGD 2040) sets a vision for a healthy environment and outlines strategic priorities for sustainable development in the region [41][44] Chapter III: Research Findings - An assessment revealed that only two OECS member states, Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia, have made significant progress in establishing comprehensive national environmental information systems [22][58] - The report identifies both gaps and opportunities in the current environmental information landscape, highlighting the need for improved political will, public access, and resource mobilization [22][23]