We will use this blog to inform you about ongoing developments and news in the field of environmental law, waste management and enforcement. The posts will be brief, but include links to more detailed and background information. Also we will provide our personal view on certain items. Comments by our readers are of course welcome!
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Coming around the corner in July is the annual Environmental fair hosted here in the Algarve. For the third time, Olhão will host the event, with Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity being the main theme. The organizers still have room for companies focused on the Environment, Outdoor, Sustainability, Responsibly, Organics, Regional Products etc. to be part of the fair. Read the rest of this entry »
From 7 to 11 April, the 8th conference of the INECE network was held in Cape Town, South Africa. More than 200 participants from 60 developing and developed countries gathered to discuss compliance and enforcement matters concerning environmental provisions. Laws and agreements developed to protect the environment and human health have no effect, when they are not properly implemented and enforced. Read the rest of this entry »
Algarve, Portugal — Feb 25, 2008 – Ambiendura an independent environmental consultancy, is looking to capitalize on the momentum of its first workshop by creating a “Green Council” as a think tank for promoting and initiating projects in Algarve, Portugal. Chama Inc. an innovative marketing and web solution’s company in the region will be one of the first organizations to join Ambiendura as part of the council. Read the rest of this entry »
On the 8th of February 2008, Ambiendura facilitated a workshop about the regional environment in the Algarve. Twenty-two representatives from NGO’s, the environmental police GNR/SEPNA, enterprises and citizens, attended the meeting. Read the rest of this entry »
Nigeria plans to slap duties on old computers imported for spare parts because much of the excess material is later dumped and causes toxic waste, Information Minister John Odey said on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »