Mission and vision

Our mission is:

To protect and improve the natural environment for present and future generations, taking into account the environmental, social and economic principles of sustainable development

Our vision is:

To be a powerful agent for change, both in attitudes to the environment and in actions on environmental protection
To work to place environmental issues at the heart of international, national and local decision-making processes
To be a credible and respected organisation, speaking out courageously for the protection of the environment
To be a world-class organisation in which people are proud to work

Our values

The environmental protection agency`s mission and vision are underpinned by our values - the principles and beliefs by which we operate. Our values are:

Integrity, independence and professionalism: we make decisions based on objective and independent evaluations, and are committed to openness, fairness and transparency in our decision-making. We develop the necessary competence and confidence in our people to enable them to carry out their jobs in a professional manner.
Service to stakeholders: we are committed to providing an excellent service to our stakeholders, which is courteous, helpful and timely in dealing with queries and requests.
Value for money: we work in an efficient and effective manner, and provide real value for money to the taxpayer.
Respect and support for colleagues: we believe that people flourish in an open and supportive workplace. We respect our colleagues as individuals with important contributions to make to our overall goals. We encourage teamwork, discussion and debate to help make the best decisions.
Openness to learning: in all of our activities we are open to new insights and greater understanding of ways to improve our organisation and ourselves. We do this by keeping abreast of new developments and incorporating them into our work practices.

Environmental Monitoring

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