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Earth Day 2020: EMC Joins Call For Global Climate Action

Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) joins the international community in celebrating Earth Day 2020 under the theme Climate Action. The impacts of climate change are being felt globally, and with increasing intensity. Urgent action is needed to mitigate and adapt to these impacts, protect our natural systems and biodiversity and secure the future of humanity. As […]

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EMC Supports Earth Hour 2020: Switch Off to Support Nature

Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) joins millions of people around the world to observe Earth Hour 2020 on March 28, 2020 from 20:00 hrs. to 21:00 hrs. The symbolic lights-out for Earth Hour reminds us that as individuals, we can make a difference in fighting climate change and protecting the planet by taking action to conserve […]

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World Water Day 2020: EMC calls for Stronger Action To Protect Watersheds

  The United Nations has designated March 22 each year as World Water Day and the theme for 2020 is ‘Water and Climate Change’. According to the World Health Organisation, the global climate crisis is inextricably linked to water. Climate change increases variability in the water cycle, inducing extreme weather events, reducing the predictability of […]

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EMC aligns with International Day of Forests Message: “Forests and Biodiversity, Too Precious to Lose”

International Day of Forests is celebrated on March 21st and this year the theme is “Forests and Biodiversity, Too Precious to Lose.” Guyana’s forests cover more than 18 million hectares, approximately 85% of the total land area, and is situated in both the Amazon and Guiana Shield eco-regions. Guyana’s forests are rich in biodiversity, with […]

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EMC conducts Biodiversity Baseline Study in Region One

A team of biodiversity specialists from Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) is currently conducting a Biodiversity Baseline Study as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for a key mining project in Region 1. The team, comprising Guyanese specialists, is undertaking an assessment of flora and fauna in the project area and which includes surveys […]

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UN CONVENTIONS

EMC, through the work of it’s Managing Director, Mr. Shyam Nokta and other key team members, has supported the implementation of the Rio Conventions in Guyana by providing assistance for national strategy development and implementation and country reporting. EMC’s experience include: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Supported Guyana’s Technology Needs Assessment with […]

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Training

EMC has conducted environmental training sessions for Governmental and Non-Governmental stakeholders. EMC’s experience include: Conducted training workshops with regulatory agencies to strengthen the capacity of field officers to allow greater oversight of gold mining operations. Developed and implemented awareness programmes on environmental issues and environmental management with indigenous communities on the Essequibo Coast. Conducted training […]

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Protected Areas

EMC operates the Saxacalli Rainforest Centre, a nature reserve and protected area on the Essequibo River which promotes environmental awareness and biodiversity research. The Centre has hosted students from secondary schools and the University of Guyana. EMC team members, and in particular it’s Managing Director, Mr. Shyam Nokta have worked extensively to support the establishment […]

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Housing

The housing sector in Guyana has grown significantly in the last decade with large areas being opened up for housing development. EMC’s experience include: Conducted Environmental Assessment studies for the Low Income Housing Development Project which covered sites in the Bartica, Berbice and Demerara areas and for major housing developments along the East Bank of […]

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Biodiversity

Guyana is a country rich in biodiversity. The protection of biodiversity features prominently in the regulatory framework for projects, especially those in the forest areas. EMC has supported companies in biodiversity assessment and management for over 10 years.  EMC’s experience include: Preparation of Biodiversity Management Plans for a large-scale gold mining operation in the Siparuni […]

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