74 this publication was financed with the support of synergy programme reflects author s views and european commission is not liable for any use that may be made information contained herein 1 energy charter protocol on efficiency related environmental aspects peerea in depth review policies programmes estonia 2 3 introduction treaty signed december 1994 entered into legal force april 1998 to date has been or acceded by fifty one states developed basis 1991 whereas latter document drawn up as a declaration political intent promote east west co operation legally binding multilateral instrument covering investment protection liberalisation trade freedom transit dispute settlement sector conference governing decision making body meets regular normally twice year discuss policy issues affecting implementation provisions
