National Level Coordination Structure of Agenda 21 Actions

1. Key National Sustainable Development Coordination Mechanism(s)/Council(s). The Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) National Environmental Strategy and Environmental Action Programme. Contact point (Name, Title, Office): Dr. Danius Lygis, Vice-Minister, Minister of Environmental Protection Telephone: +370 2 72 58 68 Fax: +370 2 72 80 20 e-mail: +370 2 72 82 75 Mailing address: A. Juozapaviciaus 9, 2600 Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania 2. Membership/Composition/Chairperson 2a. List of ministries and agencies involved: Steering Committee. 2b. Names of para-statal bodies and institutions involved, as well as participation of academic and private sectors: 2c. Names of non-governmental organizations: 3. Mandate role of above mechanism/council: Executes the state regulation on the use of natural resources and environmental protection management; coordinates and implements the National Environmental Strategy. 4. If available, attach a diagram (organization chart) showing national coordination structure and linkages between ministries: Submitted by (Name): Dr. Danius Lygis Title: Vice-Minister Signature: Signed Date: 20 December 1996 Ministry/Office: The Ministry of Environmental Protection Telephone: As above. Fax: As above. e-mail: