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Taking care of one of the victims of "Minamata disease"
International convention on mercury entered into force
17.8.2017 - GÖTEBORG
Cement factory in Fushun in the northeast Liaoning Province in China (illustration)
Risk of new POPs formation during fly ash processing in cement plants
30.7.2017 - BEIJING
Huchen protesting at Drina regatta
Huchen protesting at Drina regatta
24.7.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Festival on renewable energy ReAction took place in Kiev
Festival on renewable energy ReAction took place in Kiev
30.6.2017 - KIEV
Photocontest "Postcard from the village" brings attention to rural areas in Ukraine
Photocontest "Postcard from the village" brings attention to rural areas in Ukraine
27.6.2017 - UKRAINE
Study tour to western Ukraine showed sustainable rural practices to active citizens
Study tour to western Ukraine showed sustainable rural practices to active citizens
20.6.2017 - UKRAINE
Critical air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A result of chaotic permitting and low standards
Critical air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A result of chaotic permitting and low standards
12.6.2017 - ZENICA / BANJA LUKA / PRAGUE
Presentation of new guidebook for active citizens of Bosnia
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina gain new guidebook for participation in decision making on environment
9.6.2017 - BANJA LUKA/PRAGUE
Crime on the River Sana
Crime on the River Sana
7.6.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Freedom to the rivers!
Freedom to the rivers!
25.7.2017 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Industrial areas in Thailand are source of hazardous limits of toxic pollution
Heavy metals in water - serious pollution concentration found near industrial areas in Thailand
5.6.2017 - BANGKOK
IPEN tried to persuade the negotiators to prevent further use of hazardous substances
Negotiators in Geneva Favour Industry to Children's Health Protection
4.5.2017 - Geneva/Praha
Recycling Contaminates Plastic Children’s Toys with Toxic Chemicals from Electronic Waste
Recycling Contaminates Plastic Children’s Toys with Toxic Chemicals from Electronic Waste
20.4.2017 - Prague/World
Important pieces missing to safeguard toxic-free material cycles!
Important pieces missing to safeguard toxic-free material cycles!
20.4.2017 - Prague/World
Keep the Promise, Eliminate POPs
Keep the Promise, Eliminate POPs
20.4.2017 - Stockholm/Praha
The training on public participation in decision making in Brest
The training on public participation in decision making in Brest
20.4.2017 - Brest
Citizens of Kazakhstan are getting more interested in environmetnal issues.
The project of non-governmental organizations enhanced environmental democracy in Kazakhstan and helped local communities defend their rights
20.4.2017 - ASTANA/AKTAU/KARAGANDA/PRAGUE
Camels grazing on the waste container, Mangystau - Kazakhstan
Polluted environment in Kazakhstan seriously contaminates foodstuff and threatens human health
20.4.2017 - ASTANA/PRAGUE
Children’s Toys Contaminated with a Toxic Industrial Chemical that is Recommended for Global Prohibition
Children’s Toys Contaminated with a Toxic Industrial Chemical that is Recommended for Global Prohibition
19.4.2017 - Prague/World
Prague Sandpits Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
Prague Sandpits Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
5.10.2016 - Prague
Municipalities with the Lowest Waste Production Obtained Oscar
Municipalities with the Lowest Waste Production Obtained Oscar
22.11.2016 - Prague
Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
4.4.2017 - MINSK
Life in Vinnytsia is highly affected by massive chicken industry
Life in Vinnytsia is highly affected by massive chicken industry
30.3.2017 - VINNYTSIA
Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika
Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika
24.3.2017 - MINSK
The Regional Authority Decided that the Company Quail Is Not Allowed to Transport Hazardous Fly Ash into Hůrka near Temelín
The Regional Authority Decided that the Company Quail Is Not Allowed to Transport Hazardous Fly Ash into Hůrka near Temelín
23.3.2017 - České Budějovice
Manufacturers contaminate toys by improper management of E-waste
Manufacturers contaminate toys by improper management of E-waste
15.10.2015 - Prague
Toxic Chemicals from E-Waste Found in BrainToys Sold in Markets in Sixteen Countries
Toxic Chemicals from E-Waste Found in BrainToys Sold in Markets in Sixteen Countries
31.8.2016 - Prague/World
Institution are giving advantage to the private and not the public interest – Zoning plan of a special purpose area “Ada”
Institution are giving advantage to the private and not the public interest – Zoning plan of a special purpose area “Ada”
12.8.2016 - Banja Luka
The Initiative for ratification of the GMO amendment has been submitted
The Initiative for ratification of the GMO amendment has been submitted
12.8.2016 - Banja Luka
Ugar is a destroyed River, not an untouched nature
Ugar is a destroyed River, not an untouched nature
1.7.2016 - Banja Luka
Review of the Civic Initiative for Borik
Review of the Civic Initiative for Borik
28.6.2016 - Banja Luka
Stopping hydropower plant Prizren Grad on river Sana
Stopping hydropower plant Prizren Grad on river Sana
20.5.2016 - Sana
GMO amandment- our right to know and decide
GMO amandment- our right to know and decide
19.5.2016 - Sarajevo
Save Sana – Stop Kelag!
Save Sana – Stop Kelag!
23.4.2016 - Sana
Destruction of Sana right now
Destruction of Sana right now
20.4.2016 - Sana
Stara Ada – public or private interest?
Stara Ada – public or private interest?
14.4.2016 - Banja Luka
Hydropower plant „Medna“ creates one million KM loss for Republic of Srpska
Hydropower plant „Medna“ creates one million KM loss for Republic of Srpska
21.3.2016 - Sana
The law of the stronger in Bardača – 178 species of birds : 1 variety of corn
The law of the stronger in Bardača – 178 species of birds : 1 variety of corn
2.2.2016 - Bardača
Radio Interview: Stopping the "dam tsumani" in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Radio Interview: Stopping the "dam tsumani" in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1.3.2017 - Bosnia and Herzegovina
The coalition for river protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is starting the campaign against hydropower plants
The coalition for river protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina is starting the campaign against hydropower plants
29.12.2016 - Banja Luka
Pro-GMO campaign exploits Nobel laureates
Pro-GMO campaign exploits Nobel laureates
4.7.2016 - Banja Luka
Genetically modified soy illegally in Republic of Srpska
Genetically modified soy illegally in Republic of Srpska
15.11.2016 - Banja Luka
World Food Day- Do we know what we eat?
World Food Day- Do we know what we eat?
17.10.2016 - Banja Luka
Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arenas for enrichment and injustice
Rivers of Bosnia and Herzegovina arenas for enrichment and injustice
14.3.2016 - Banja Luka
European Parliaments asks BiH governments to protect Una and Sutjeska
European Parliaments asks BiH governments to protect Una and Sutjeska
15.4.2016 - Banja Luka
You'd Better not Serve the Christmas Eve Dinner on a PVC Tablecloth. The Legislation Has Gaps.
You'd Better not Serve the Christmas Eve Dinner on a PVC Tablecloth. The Legislation Has Gaps.
8.12.2016 - Prague
Environmental Law Clinic in Banja Luka helped the people to protect their environment
Environmental Law Clinic in Banja Luka helped the people to protect their environment
1.12.2016 - Banja Luka/Prague
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2017 – Renewal and Maintenance"
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2017 – Renewal and Maintenance"
20.4.2017 - Pardubice
Hazardous Substances from the Abandoned Farm Premises in Lhenice Apparently Get Even to Eggs
Hazardous Substances from the Abandoned Farm Premises in Lhenice Apparently Get Even to Eggs
2.11.2016 - Lhenice/České Budějovice
Amounts of Some Toxic Substances Reported by the Polluters Decreased, but Spolana Released More of them Again
Amounts of Some Toxic Substances Reported by the Polluters Decreased, but Spolana Released More of them Again
19.10.2016 - Prague
Prague Children Playgrounds Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
Prague Children Playgrounds Have Problems with Cadmium Contents. Luckily, Contents of Other Toxic Substances Are within Limits.
5.10.2016 - Prague
Mayor favors Railways and prolongs the agony of the residents in the Ložionička street
Mayor favors Railways and prolongs the agony of the residents in the Ložionička street
29.10.2016 - Banja Luka
Camels in Mangystau, Kazakhstan. Photo: Majda Slamova/Arnika
Camel milk from Mangystau contains high concentrations of dangerous chemicals
19.9.2016 - AKTAU/KARAGANDA/PRAGUE
Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues
Six problems – six solutions: The EU small grants help the local communities in Mangystau to deal with environmental issues
16.9.2016 - AKTAU/ASTANA
Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes
Ustyurt Nature Reserve aspires to become World Heritage Site, but the oilmen too have an itch for its splendid landscapes
15.9.2016 - AKTAU
Summer Soft Refreshment Drinks in Glasses Containing Heavy Metals
Summer Soft Refreshment Drinks in Glasses Containing Heavy Metals
10.8.2016 - Prague
Children Summer Shoes? They Often Contain Toxic Lead and Hazardous Phthalates
Children Summer Shoes? They Often Contain Toxic Lead and Hazardous Phthalates
3.8.2016 - Prague
The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data
The greatest polluters of Kazakhstan: Steelworks, oilfields and power plants. Many companies do not publish their data
14.7.2016 - ASTANA/PRAGUE
Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment
Citizens of Kazakhstan will learn who pollutes their environment
12.7.2016 - ASTANA
High levels of dioxins found in chicken eggs sampled near waste incinerators and metallurgical plant in China
High levels of dioxins found in chicken eggs sampled near waste incinerators and metallurgical plant in China
20.6.2016 - Kamil Repeš
Enormous Levels of Lead in Mugs for Children Are Not an Exception
Enormous Levels of Lead in Mugs for Children Are Not an Exception
31.5.2016 - PRAGUE
Fish and Sediments from Elbe and Odra Contain High Concentrations of Toxic Substances, Confirms Arnika
Fish and Sediments from Elbe and Odra Contain High Concentrations of Toxic Substances, Confirms Arnika
31.3.2016 - Ústí nad Labem / Ostrava
Arnika (the Czech Republic) and Centre for the Environment (Bosnia and Herzegovina) launched Environmental Law Clinic
“Environmental Law Clinic” will help citizens to protect their environment and fight for justice
28.4.2016 - BANJA LUKA/PRAGUE
Coal power plant in Kakanj
Biggest polluters of Bosnia and Herzegovina: ArcelorMittal steelworks and Elektroprivreda power stations
27.4.2016 - ZENICA/BANJA LUKA/PRAGUE
Collecting samples of the chicken eggs in Bosnia
New International Report reveals Link between Bosnian Heavy Industry and the Contamination of Foodstuffs
4.3.2016 - PRAGUE/ZENICA/TUZLA
Arnika Association confirmed that manipulation with ashes from incinerators pollutes the surroundings of Hůrky village near Temelín
Arnika Association confirmed that manipulation with ashes from incinerators pollutes the surroundings of Hůrky village near Temelín
15.1.2016 - Czech Republic/Hůrka u Temelína
Levels of Toxic Substances in Elbe and Bílina Sediments Reach up to Twenty Times the Amount of Average Values
Levels of Toxic Substances in Elbe and Bílina Sediments Reach up to Twenty Times the Amount of Average Values
7.12.2015 - Ústí nad Labem/ČR
International conference "We have a right to know and to speak" - Prague, December 10, 2015
International conference "We have a right to know and to speak" - Prague, December 10, 2015
10.12.2015 - Langhans Galerie Prague
Zenica´s environmental consultation centre opens its doors
Zenica´s environmental consultation centre opens its doors
19.11.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / ZENICA
Majority of Polluters Released Less Carcinogenic Substances, but Spolana, on the Contrary, Released More of Them
Majority of Polluters Released Less Carcinogenic Substances, but Spolana, on the Contrary, Released More of Them
20.10.2015 - Czech Republic/PRAGUE
ArcelorMittal in Zenica continues poisoning citizens without having valid environmental permits
ArcelorMittal in Zenica continues poisoning citizens without having valid environmental permits
15.10.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / ZENICA
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2015" – Financial Resources for Tree Avenues
International Conference "Tree Avenues 2015" – Financial Resources for Tree Avenues
27.11.2015 - Lednice
Citizens of Mangystau to gain support to solve local environmental cases
Citizens of Mangystau to gain support to solve local environmental cases
6.10.2015 - KAZAKHSTAN / AKTAU
Consultation Centre of Eco Mangystau opens doors on Saturday
Consultation Centre of Eco Mangystau opens doors on Saturday
1.10.2015 - KAZAKHSTAN / AKTAU
How to solve burning environmental issues of Mangystau? NGOs urge the state authorities to act immediately
How to solve burning environmental issues of Mangystau? NGOs urge the state authorities to act immediately
29.9.2015 - KAZAKHSTAN / AKTAU
Tree-Lined Avenue in Dolní Tošanovice, Frýdek-Místek District
Moravian and Silesian Map of Tree-Lined Avenues: New Guide Helps Tourists, Special Database Helps Development in Regions
18.8.2015 - OSTRAVA/OLOMOUC/ZLIN/PRAGUE
Aarhus Convention violated by Bosnian authorities, new international report says
Aarhus Convention violated by Bosnian authorities, new international report says
16.9.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / SARAJEVO
Djana Alibegović and Samir Lemeš heading to the prosecutor´s office
Eko Forum Zenica filed criminal charges against ArcelorMittal and state officials for catastrophic pollution
15.9.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / ZENICA
EU-funded Small Grants Programme helps Mangystau local communities to solve environmental problems
EU-funded Small Grants Programme helps Mangystau local communities to solve environmental problems
4.8.2015 - AKTAU
Good environment is a human right and it is normal to strive for it
Good environment is a human right and it is normal to strive for it
17.7.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / ZENICA
Paint and Protect: Tree-lined avenue near Zásmuky is now safer
Paint and Protect: Tree-lined avenue near Zásmuky is now safer
19.6.2015 - ZÁSMUKY/MLÉKOVICE (Kolín District, Central Bohemia Region)
Citizens in Bosnia rally against air pollution
Citizens in Bosnia rally against air pollution
5.6.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / TETOVO
Dr. Jindřich Petrlík of Arnika/Photo by IISD/ENB
EU promotes recycling toxic chemicals into new products which will ultimately be dumped as waste into developing countries
8.5.2015 - Geneva
Dmitriy Kalmykov Director of EcoMuseum Karaganda
Toxic pollution in Kazakhstan: EU-funded project suggests solutions for seriously contaminated sites in order to reduce hazards for human health
30.4.2015 - KARAGANDA/PRAGUE
Project:Illegal waste dumps impact on environment of Karaganda
Small grants provided by the European Union helped local communities in Kazakhstan to solve environmental problems
28.4.2015 - KARAGANDA/BALKHASH/GLUBOKOE/TEMIRTAU/STEPNOGORSK/
Lowering Dangerous Mercury Pollution: World Experts Consult, with Czech Participation
Lowering Dangerous Mercury Pollution: World Experts Consult, with Czech Participation
6.3.2015 - PRETORIA/PRAHA
NGOs representatives advocating early public participation at the Task Force meeting
Involving citizens in decision-making and respecting their opinion is necessary
26.2.2016 - SWITZERLAND / GENEVA
Czechs help in Central Bosnia: Inhabitants of Zenica suffocate by exhalations and the ArcelorMittal corporate is to blame.
Czechs help in Central Bosnia: Inhabitants of Zenica suffocate by exhalations and the ArcelorMittal corporate is to blame.
5.2.2015 - BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA / ZENICA
International committee of legal experts will discuss the possibilities of saving snow leopards
International committee of legal experts will discuss the possibilities of saving snow leopards
17.12.2014 - PRAGUE/GENEVA/ALMATY
Plastic bags on the edge of unsecured landfill
Small Grants Programme will help to solve environmental problems of Mangystau region of Kazakhstan and activate its citizens
29.1.2015 - AKTAU
Zenica fights for the right to breathe
Zenica fights for the right to breathe
22.12.2014 - Zenica/ Bosnia and Herzegovina
Selection of international news - 8
Selection of international news - 8
15.12.2014 - PRAHA/WORLD
New household guide to chemical safety
New household guide to chemical safety
11.12.2014 - MINSK / PRAGUE
Extreme concentrations of smog and dust
Extreme concentrations of smog and dust
1.12.2014 - Zenica
Workshops will show people how they can protect their environment
Workshops will show people how they can protect their environment
4.11.2014 - AKTAU
Selection of international news - 7
Selection of international news - 7
21.10.2014 - PRAHA/WORLD
Lake Modrac´s watershed relief
Lake Modrac´s watershed relief
5.10.2014 - Banovići, Lukavac, Tuzla, Živinice
Loom Band Charms and Scoubidou Strings Bought in Czech Republic Contain Phthalates and Heavy Metals (updated)
Loom Band Charms and Scoubidou Strings Bought in Czech Republic Contain Phthalates and Heavy Metals (updated)
3.10.2014 - PRAHA
The Negotiations in the House of Representatives
New Act on Environmental Protection
25.9.2014 - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Until Now, Measurements Did Not Identify Any Loom Band Sets with Heavy Metal Contents Exceeding Limits, or Made of PVC
Until Now, Measurements Did Not Identify Any Loom Band Sets with Heavy Metal Contents Exceeding Limits, or Made of PVC
2.9.2014 - Praha
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International activities

 

News

NGOs react to European Commission letter that tries to justify toxic chemicals in children’s toys and other products made of recycled plastics

Hotspot

Doljanka – another natural treasure given up for the sake of profit

Publication

Crucial Elements of the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and Their Relationship to the Stockholm Convention