On the occasion of International Day for Biodiversity, May 22nd, the Iwokrama International Centre (IIC) and Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) joins the rest of the world in recognizing the critical role of biodiversity in maintaining ecological balance in our natural systems. The United Nations has identified the theme this year as “Our solutions are in […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

Environmental Management Consultants (EMC), for over 10 years has continued its sponsorship of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences (FEES) Best 4th Year Student Award. Every year FEES awards students for their academic excellence by presenting awards for Best Performing Students for the academic year. At the 2018 Awards Ceremony, held on May 31, 2019, […]

Environmental Management Consultants (EMC), for a eight year has continued its sponsorship of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences (FEES) Best 4th Year Student Award. Every year FEES awards students for their academic excellence by presenting awards for Best Performing Students. At the 2016 Awards Ceremony, held on April 21, 2017, Ms. Sharmattie Ramnath, Administration […]

Environmental Management Consultants (EMC) sponsored three awards for excellence in environmental and science reporting at the Guyana Press Association’s (GPA) second annual media awards and dinner. The GPA’s 2018 Media Awards and Dinner was held on 26th August, 2018 at the Georgetown Cluc to honor the outstanding work of Guyanese journalists, videographers and photographers. Ms. Sharmattie […]