Processing of information, interpretation and assessment of legal framework

The objective of this stage is to generate an information system that is easy to operate and can be continually updated, and that also supports local administration in the decision making process within community policy. The procedure will be developed by means of a database that includes all valid legal norms, furthermore by way of decisions making aids, in the context of an international meeting, as well as a final report.

The module assists in expanding technical skills, highlighting relevant aspects for the affected regions and in creating environmental awareness in stakeholders and decisions makers.

The intended work steps can be divided into the following four stages:

• Definition of database contents and guidelines for interpreting trends and indicators

• Developing a database and guidelines for interpretation, as well as an overview of laws that are applied in the different partner regions

• Comparison between the interpretation of trends, projections and indicators with effective regulations

• Providing decision making aids and access to the database of the MONITRAF website