The on-line E-guide provides up to date environmental information and guidance on activities to industry, Government Departments, local authorities, public agencies, non-government organisations, schools, universities, user groups, general public and the media.

Benefits of the E-guide:

• provides a common standardised source of environmental information & guidance;
• minimises lack of information and misinformation;
• readily accessible by industry, Government Departments, local authorities, public agencies, non-government organisations, schools, universities, user groups, general public and the media;
• provides up-to-date environmental information and guidance;
• provides information of the best possible quality as it is provided by experts;
• provides reliable generic guidance as it is generated through a consensus approach involving all interested parties, advised by independent experts;
• results in more effective planning, management, local action and a greater general sensitivity to environmental effects;
• clarifies organisational and institutional roles;
• facilitates integration of environmental management.