At the national level, there is an ongoing training programme which deals with the problems of environmental protection. The new environmental law stipulates that environmental protection should be stimulated at all levels of the educational system. To date however only general environmental protection issues are represented in curricula. This information is based on Romania's submission to the 5th and 6th Sessions of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997 and 1998. In accordance with the Environmental Law , an environmental impact assessment is required for every such plan.
Environmental agreements are also necessary for activities and arrangements in each locality.
According to existing legislation, the development of human settlements is based on zones and is detailed in the General Urbanism Plans which must exist at the level of every county. No information is available Status Programs for the development of eco tourism are being carried out at present in certain areas of Romania. The Romanian economy is presently in a process of transformation towards privatization, and this occupies the attention of the Government. The Government expects that by strengthening private property, it will support the promotion of sustainable development. This information is based on Romania's submission to the 5th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997.