As a follow up to the 1st Eastern Partnership Ministerial meeting in 2016, envisaged by the Declaration adopted at that time, this meeting organised under the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU aims to takes stock of progress in addressing environmental challenges in the Eastern Partnership region. The focus of the meeting is circular economy, waste management and discussions around future activities.

The EEA was represented by its Executive Director, Hans Bruyninckx, and Head of Networks and Partnerships, Galina Georgieva.

More information, including the agenda, may be found at https://www.eap-events.eu/ehome/2nd-env-climate-ministerial/home/