Synopsis of the Executive Profile of Environmental Management: Mesoamerican Subregion

This executive profile summarized here identifies the great environmental challenges of the Mesoamerican region, highlights the achievements of the last decade, and points out the future course that will guide the region's environmental management advancements. There are three main issues addressed here: natural resources management, environmental impact of urban and industrial development and the relationship between the environment and competitiveness. This document was presented at the Environment Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue's 1st Hemispheric Meeting: Towards an Effective Environmental Management held on April 4th and 5th, 2002.