What We Do

The quality of the environment in our region (air, water, landscape, buildings and infrastructure) is a key aspect for the quality of life for people and increasingly, has an influence on the potential for developing new economic activities. In promoting sustainable development, there is a growing understanding that environmental issues must be integrated into regional planning and development. This is area for cross-border co-operation since environmental issues such as problems of air pollution and polluted waterways and the impact of major infrastructure projects in border regions cannot be contained within national boundaries.