European union as environmental governance system

Abstract

Nowadays, the environment has become a global phenomenon. The main reason for this is the environmental problems. Therefore, solving these problems requires international cooperation. Environmental governance implies that states, international institutions, supra-national institutions, and societies act together in the solution of environmental problems within the framework of international cooperation. The European Union is a global power and actor with many states. Therefore, it is an effective actor in the search for solutions to environmental problems. The European Union's environmental attitude and regulations have national, regional, and international importance. This chapter evaluates the importance of the European Union for environmental governance within the framework of environmental action programs. In this context, environmental action programs will be examined in terms of environmental governance regarding formal and informal reports.