Keskkonnaasutused
Keskkonnaasutused is a term used to describe state environmental authorities in Estonia. These agencies are responsible for protecting the environment, regulating activities that affect natural resources, and ensuring the implementation of environmental law at national, regional, and local levels. They operate within the framework of the government and often under the supervision of the Ministry of the Environment.
The core responsibilities of keskkonnaasutused include monitoring and preserving air, water, soil, and biodiversity; licensing and
Organization and operations vary by country and jurisdiction, but keskkonnaasutused typically comprise specialized agencies such as
Transparency and public access to environmental information are usually among their duties. This includes publishing monitoring