The state of the environment cookbook

This cookbook provides structured guidance for preparing state of the environment reports that are accessible, visually engaging and based on indicators. It outlines processes for identifying target audiences, organising contributors, and managing report preparation stages. It explains content development using cause-and-effect relationships and thematic indicators, supported by data collection and analysis. The document describes presentation techniques, including graphics, maps and online formats, and defines roles, quality control procedures and information flows to improve clarity, usability and public accessibility of environmental information.