MANUAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY: THE EU AND BRITAIN
Description The Manual of Environmental Policy is a substantial loose leaf publication, bound in a quality long life binder. Written by a large team
of multidisciplinary experts based at the IEEP, London, the Manual is the
most complete and up-to-date resource of information on EU environmental policy (subscription to the Manual comes with 2 half year updates,
containing complete policy revisions).
Environmental policy in the UK is now inextricably linked with that
of the European Union (EU). In the last thirty years, the EU has developed comprehensive policy measures across a extensive range of
environmental issues. This has been done in response to the growing recognition of the value of coordinated action to solve common problems,
and to ensure that the single market in Europe is based on common environmental standards. The EU is now the world leader in environmental
legislation and an understanding of these policies and their effects on a UK practice is essential for anyone who is interested in or
affected by environmental policy.
It is increasingly difficult to remain appraised of developments in EU legislation and the corresponding
UK implementing legislation. However, the Manual of European Environmental Policy: The EU and Britain provides more than 820
pages of in-depth analysis and evaluation of the implications for Britain of over 500 EU Directives and Regulations. It is an authoritative
and unrivalled source of information written by a large team of experts. Its innovative loose-leaf format allows biannual updating, thereby
enabling readers to keep pace with the rapid developments in this area.
The Manual includes chapters on water, waste, air, harmful
substances, radioactivity, wildlife and countryside, noise, impact assessment and information, financial and economic instruments, international
conventions and climate change. In addition, annexes provide chronological lists of all EU environmental legislation adopted, as well
as summaries of proposed environmental legislation and details of environmental proposals under development.
The Institute for
European Environmental Policy (IEEP) is a leading centre for the analysis and development of environmental policy in Europe. The London
office of IEEP is an independent non-profit organisation and a registered charity, working with a network of partner institutes and associates
across Europe. Work focuses on European Union (EU) environment policy, and environmental aspects of other policies such as agriculture,
transport, regional development and fisheries. IEEP also addresses the development of policy in EU Member States and in central and eastern
Europe, seeking both to raise awareness of European environmental policy and to advance policy-making along sustainable paths.
REVIEW BY European Information Service This key reference document gives up to date factual information on EU
environmental policy and legislation and its impact on the UK. Covering 14 themes from air to wildlife, it provides over 800 pages of
analysis and evaluation of more than 500 Directives, as well as briefs of relevant international summits and agreements. Each piece of
legislation is documented by a detailed summary, how it is implemented in the UK and its impact. A chronological list of legislation
and proposals awaiting adoption are included. The information is clear and precise, benefiting both the expert and the interested layperson,
and its looseleaf format ensures that the content is always current.
Published in European Information Service, Issue 221,
9th July 2001.
Bibliographic & ordering information
ISSN: 1467-0445
