Appendix (explanation of symbols in tables)

Environmental Indicators for Albania

Socio-Economic Developments P Population; GDP
  R Expenditures on environmental protection; International co-operation; Public participation
Climate Change P Primary energy consumption by sector; Emission of CH4, CO2
  S Air temperature, humidity, background monitoring data
  R  
Acidification P Emissions of SO2, NOx, NH3, dust from point sources
  S  
  R  
Tropospheric Ozone P Emission of CO
  S  
  R  
Land P Consumption of pesticides
  S Solid waste disposal; Soil erosion map; Land use map
  R  
Marine and Coastal Environm. P Waste water discharge, total
  S  
  R  
Biodiversity Loss P  
  S Endangered species in Albania compared to Europe; Endangered trees
  R  
Forests P Area of forests damaged by fire
  S Forest area; Composition of forest; Forest types
  R Cases of prosecution for illegal timber cutting; Planting of new forests
Eutrophication & Water Quality P Waste water discharge
  S BOD/DO, N in inland surface water; Surface water quality
  R  
Water Resources & Quantity P Irrigated land
  S Ground water resources; Annual underground potential; Water reservoir & irrigation areas
  R  
Urban Air Quality P Urban emissions of SO2, NOx, CO, NH3, dust from point sources; Number of motor vehicles in cities
  S  
  R  
Urban Population, Land Use & Transport P Total urban and rural population: state and trends; Number of vehicles
  S  
  R  
Waste & Noise P Municipal waste generation
  S Disposal of solid waste
  R  
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