The Working Group on Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (WGEMA) implements the UNECE Environmental Monitoring and Assessment programme, which is part of the approved programme of work of UNECE subprogramme 1 - Environment. The Working Group’s overall objective is to enable informed environmental decision-making through regular monitoring, assessment and reporting to support the transition to sustainable development and a green and circular economy in the UNECE region, in cooperation with partners. The Joint Task Force on Environmental Statistics and Indicators, serviced jointly by the UNECE Environment and Statistical Divisions, supports the Working Group and carries out all activities related to statistical capacity development for target countries.