Please refer to the annex for details of the type of data collected. Data collection is coordinated by 1. The ad hoc ACC subcommittee on statistical methods. Interest has also been shown by Malaysia, the Maldives and Nepal. It also offers quality control through technical assistance and advisory services to countries.
Harmonization is achieved through technical assistance and advisory services to countries.
Technical guidelines and handbooks on collection and analysis of environment and sustainable development statistics are also produced. A network of national focal points has been developed in the region for this purpose. Guidelines have also been published on the assessment of the state of environment and a state of environment report in Asia and the Pacific is compiled and published every five years. A data base is also being developed in collaboration with the UNEP Division of Environmental Information, Assessment and Early Warning. Graphic and statistical analyses are used to make inter-country comparisons and in depth analyses, documenting and disseminating success stories and lessons from failures.