#Belarus

Shrinking space for civic society: Public participation in decision-making on environment deteriorates

Shrinking space for civic society: Public participation in decision-making on environment deteriorates

A large number of countries are failing to adhere to the agreed provisions of the international Aarhus Convention which concerns environmental democracy. While the post-Soviet...

“Stop the persecution of environmental activists!” a new website for whistle-blowers appeals

“Stop the persecution of environmental activists!” a new website for whistle-blowers appeals

A new project launched by non-governmental organizations from the Czech Republic and Belarus aims to fight against dangerously rising statistics of persecuted activists. The...

Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison

Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison

Activists Maryna Dubina, Xenie Maljukova and Alena Dubovik have been released from detention after a week; they are from EcoHome, an NGO. Police arrested them because of...

Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika

Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika

Although the meeting took place quietly and with the correct permit, approximately fifty people were arrested without justification and brutally attacked on 15 March in Minsk,...

Development Aid Is Both Inspiration and Commitment

Development Aid Is Both Inspiration and Commitment

The Arnika Association became a new observer of the FoRS platform, created by the Czech Forum for Development Cooperation, after carrying out a number of projects of toxic...

International Conference Discussed Toxic Substances, Experts Require Stricter Control

International Conference Discussed Toxic Substances, Experts Require Stricter Control

What was the beginning of the autumn affairs in 1989 that finally lead to a fundamental change of political situation in the former Czechoslovakia? Demonstrations in the then...

A new Guide for Chemical Safety and Waste in Belarus

A new Guide for Chemical Safety and Waste in Belarus

We live in a world in which the chemical safety and waste management are becoming more and more relevant. More than 140,000 chemicals are in commercial production and use. We...

“It was a week full of inspiration,” Belarusian ecologists assess the excursion in the Czech Republic

“It was a week full of inspiration,” Belarusian ecologists assess the excursion in the Czech Republic

The work of Arnika does not start and end within the borders of the Czech Republic. A few years ago, we were inspired by our colleagues west of our borders who had experience...

Minsk has got its own Green Map, Arnika helped with the creation

Minsk has got its own Green Map, Arnika helped with the creation

Arnika helped with the creation of the Green Map and an e nvironmental information centre in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. In this application (for smartphones), people can find...

Public informational center on chemical safety and waste in Minsk was opened by CES and Arnika

Public informational center on chemical safety and waste in Minsk was opened by CES and Arnika

Public informational center on chemical safety and waste issues created in Minsk – stated in the press-conference held on 20 th of December 2011.

Arnika coordinates international project on toxic chemicals

Arnika coordinates international project on toxic chemicals

Chicken eggs from 17 countries (1) on five continents will be tested in Czech laboratories to examine the level of contamination with hazardous toxic chemicals. The environmental...