· Select an institution to carry out the initial accounting work. While in the long run environmental accounts are likely to come under the purview of those responsible for national accounting, often those groups are unwilling to initiate the work because it is perceived as too experimental. Instead, initial work may be carried out by environment departments, government-affiliated research groups, or other players who have a strong stake in the outcome but take less risk by putting their name on experimental work. It is important that the key players agree on an institution to take charge of this activity, one which will receive the support and cooperation.
