International environmental crimes earn US$31 bln

""International crime syndicates earn US$22-31 billion annually from hazardous waste dumping, smuggling proscribed hazardous materials, exploiting and trafficking of protected natural resources and illegal trade of Ozone depleting substances (ODS)," Atul Bagai, regional...

UNEP applauds Indonesia`s plan to ban CFCs, methyl bromide imports

"UNEP congratulated Indonesia for its pro-active steps which, it said, should be emulatd by other countries in the region, said Atul Bagai, Regional Coordinator for Networking of the Bangkok-based UNEP Regional...

UNEP Organizes meeting OF ODS officers in Bali

"Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) officers from 25 countries are attending a Joint Meeting of the South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Network of ODS officers in Sanur, Bali Island, from November 12 to 14, 2007. The regional meeting was organized by the United Nations...

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