Providing Environmental Services and Promoting Green Growth
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The manufacturing sector in Guyana continues to grow and expand. EMC has been working with small, medium and large-scale operations. EMC’s experience include: Conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment for a cement bagging facility in the Demerara area. Prepared Environmental Management Plans for food manufacturing companies, a major alcohol distillery, readymix concrete and cement block manufacturing […]
Fisheries is one of the traditional sectors in Guyana. EMC has provided support to both artisanal and commercial fisheries operations. EMC’s experience include: Prepared Environmental Management Plans for salted fish, shark fin and glue processing plants in the Demerara area. Prepared a Waste Management Plan for a major seafood harvesting and processing operation on the […]
The health sector in Guyana continues to improve and expand. EMC has provided environmental support to public and private health facilities. EMC’s experience include: Prepared Environmental Management Plans for a major private hospital in Georgetown and leading pharmaceutical companies on the East Bank Demerara. Conducted an Environmental and Social Analysis (ESA) including an Environmental and […]