For countries to be able to achieve the ambitious results of the 2030 Agenda, transformational changes in the way national institutions make decisions, devise policies, legislate, and report on sustainable development issues are needed. Access to accurate information and knowledge, cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination both within and across institutions, as well as more inclusive mechanisms are necessary. While countries are committed to stepping up to this challenge, these efforts must be accompanied by the necessary technical skills and tools. This project aims to promote improved knowledge, understanding and institutional measures for the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda. Institutional practices and capacities need to evolve so that countries are able to address environmental challenges while ensuring an integrated approach that accounts for the linkages between environment and other objectives, including in the economic, health and social spheres. Ultimately, target countries will be better equipped to respond to their responsibilities under the 2030 Agenda, including their capacity to report back at the global level on their progress toward achieving the sustainable development goals.