Environmental responsibility and co-operation between Baltic and North Sea municipalities Part 2: KIMO—A local government initiative for environmental responsibility and co-operation between North Sea municipalities

There is a plethora of organizations concerned with the environmental consequences of human activities bordering the North Sea. However, the use, users and problems within this semi-enclosed area dictate the need for an organization to encourage co-operation between local municipalities. Because of this, KIMO (Kommunenes Internasjonale Miljøorganisasjon, Local Authorities' Environmental Organization) has been created. The paper discusses the role, origin and aims of KIMO in the context of pollution control and best environmental practices in the North Sea area. These aspects are considered within local, national and international frameworks.