West Bengal Joins Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network

The West Bengal Pollution Control Board of India has joined the Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network (AECEN).  With support from USAID and World Bank, West Bengal will establish an environmental compliance assistance center to address pollution generated by small- and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2005, AECEN works to promote improved compliance with environmental legal requirements in Asia through regional exchange of innovative policies and practices.  AECEN Members are national and sub-national agencies from Asian countries, and include agencies from India, Indonesia, Japan, People’s Republic of China, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.