Espoo Convention

The Espoo Convention is an international treaty that encourages countries to assess the environmental impact of proposed projects that could affect neighboring nations before they start. Its goal is to prevent environmental harm by promoting transparency, early notification, and cooperation between countries. This way, if a project like construction or industrial development might cause cross-border environmental issues, nearby countries are informed and can provide input or seek modifications. The Convention helps ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into planning processes, fostering regional cooperation and reducing the risk of unintended harm to the environment shared by multiple countries.