The Commission’s advice is mainly in the form of reports which are the outcome of major studies. The current study is investigating the long-term effects of chemicals in the environment. The following study, investigating the environmental effects of marine fisheries, was announced in June 2002.

The Special Report The Environmental Effects of Civil Aircraft in Flight was launched on 29 November 2002. Prior to that, the Environmental Planning report was launched in March 2002. In June 2000, the Commission published its report on energy and the environment (Energy - The Changing Environment). Occasional news releases or statements are issued on matters the Commission considers specially important or which arise out of its studies.

Commission Members are appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister. Nominations for two new Members in the fields of environmental law and social sciences are now being sought. Following the Commission's monthly meetings, the Meeting Minutes are published. A full-time Secretariat supports the Commission’s activities - see Contacting us.

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