1. ESTONIA: How access to the environmental information has contributed to the implementation of the water-related SDG-s
Key lessons learned
Public participation (including through transboundary cooperation)
beneficial for all (governments and the people)
improves the quality of decisions
promotes holistic approaches that are needed to protect and restore water-related ecosystems
enhances integrated water resource management
increases water use efficiency in line with the 2030 Agenda.
Key challenges
equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, as well as adequate sanitation for all
minimize the release of hazardous chemicals and materials
increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and restore vulnerable water-related ecosystems
support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
Outcome(s)
integrated water resources management at all levels, including with regard to transboundary water issues
electronic databases and IT-tools to facilitate public access to environmental information
Wide public participation in all issues related to water management
Implementation of the water-related SDGs especially SDG 6b and 6.5
Future steps
Continue application of Aarhus Convention and PRTR Protocol as driving forces for achieving water-related targets.
Continue to share the benefits of public involvement in decision-making regarding water management.

2. ESTONIA National water price control mechanism
Ensuring availability and sustainable management of drinking water and sanitation
Fair and sustainable water price
Right of public access to court to challenge water price
Disclosure of information by water companies (annual reports)