Organization of American States (OAS), 2013
Handout, in English
This handout summarizes the Department of Sustainable Development of the Organization of American States (OAS-DSD) work with CAFTA-DR countries to strengthen their public participation mechanisms for sustainable development. This initiative aims to facilitate public participation in the decision-making process for sustainable development.
U.S. Department of the Interior, 2013
Handout, in English
This handout summarizes the U.S. Department of Interior’s work in CAFTA-DR countries, specifically in Guatemala and Belize, to strengthen their public participation mechanisms to reduce wildlife trafficking. This initiative aims to facilitate public participation in the decision-making process for wildlife protection of CITES species.
Helvetas, October 2011
Guide, in Spanish
Este guÃa resume las experiencias de Equipos de Desarrollo Tierra Verde – EDTV – en la ejecución del proyecto de participación ciudadana con tres poblaciones indÃgenas en Costa Rica. Se presentan los logros más relevantes del proyecto en relación a la problemática que se atendió.
Helvetas, September 2011
Guide, in Spanish
Este guÃa resume las experiencias adquiridas por la Universidad Tecnológica de Centroamérica (UNITEC) en la ejecución del proyecto de participación pública en Honduras. Se presentan los logros más relevantes del proyecto en relación a la problemática que se atendió.
Helvetas, August 2011
Guide, in Spanish
Este guÃa resume las experiencias del proyecto ejecutado por el Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza – CATIE – en Honduras. Se presentan los logros más relevantes del proyecto de participación ciudadana en relación a la problemática que se atendió.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science, 2009
Project Summary, in English and Spanish
In May of 2008, high school students at the Lincoln School in San Jose, Costa Rica designed a strategy for convincing their government to treat waste water using Chrysopogon zizanioides, a perennial grass that works as a natural filter. This was part of a two day environmental congress named ECO-1.
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science, 2009
Project Summary, in English and Spanish
Helvetas, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Guatemala, is working in collaboration with Guatemala’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) to assure widespread public awareness of, and access to, the ministry’s toll-free phone line of alleged violations of environmental protection laws.
Ministerio de Ambiente, EnergÃa y Telecomunicaciones, 2009
Pamphlet, in Spanish
Overview of CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation activities in Costa Rica including, among others, measures to broaden access to environmental information, improve air quality, promote cleaner production, reduce the use of mercury in hospital environments, protect wildlife and watch over and control environmental impact.
Ministerio de Ambiente, EnergÃa y Telecomunicaciones (MINAET), Centro Nacional de Información Geoambiental (CENIGA) and SINIA Costa Rica, 2009
Pamphlet, in Spanish
General information regarding benefits and availability of environmental information to the public and legislation supporting public access to such information. Directory of institutions providing environmental information.
Centroamerica Porter Novelli/USAID and CCAD, 2008
Report, in Spanish
Survey and analysis of public knowledge, opinion and interest regarding environmental issues—problems and conditions, responsible government institutions and their successes and short-comings, environmental groups and organizations, legislation, CAFTA-DR, specific issues (cleaner production, CITES, etc.), relation to commerce and other topics. Graphs, charts.
Centroamerica Porter Novelli/USAID and CCAD, 2008
Report, in Spanish
Survey and analysis of public knowledge, opinion and interest regarding environmental issues—problems and conditions, responsible government institutions and their successes and short-comings, environmental groups and organizations, legislation, CAFTA-DR, specific issues (cleaner production, CITES, etc.), relation to commerce and other topics. Graphs, charts.
Centroamerica Porter Novelli/USAID and CCAD, 2008
Report, in Spanish
Survey and analysis of public knowledge, opinion and interest regarding environmental issues—problems and conditions, responsible government institutions and their successes and short-comings, environmental groups and organizations, legislation, CAFTA-DR, specific issues (cleaner production, CITES, etc.), relation to commerce and other topics. Graphs, charts.
Centroamerica Porter Novelli/USAID and CCAD, 2008
Report, in Spanish
Survey and analysis of public knowledge, opinion and interest regarding environmental issues—problems and conditions, responsible government institutions and their successes and short-comings, environmental groups and organizations, legislation, CAFTA-DR, specific issues (cleaner production, CITES, etc.), relation to commerce and other topics. Graphs, charts.
Centroamerica Porter Novelli/USAID and CCAD, 2008
Report, in Spanish
Survey and analysis of public knowledge, opinion and interest regarding environmental issues—problems and conditions, responsible government institutions and their successes and short-comings, environmental groups and organizations, legislation, CAFTA-DR, specific issues (cleaner production, CITES, etc.), relation to commerce and other topics. Graphs, charts.
Centroamerica Porter Novelli/USAID and CCAD, 2008
Report, in Spanish
Survey and analysis of public knowledge, opinion and interest regarding environmental issues—problems and conditions, responsible government institutions and their successes and short-comings, environmental groups and organizations, legislation, CAFTA-DR, specific issues (cleaner production, CITES, etc.), relation to commerce and other topics. Graphs, charts.
Ministerio del Ambiente y de los Recursos Naturales (MARENA) and USAID-CCAD, 2008
Pamphlet, in Spanish
Overview of CAFTA-DR, benefits of free trade, CAFTA-DR environmental responsibilities (Chapter 17), consequences for infractions of environmental laws, how the public can participate in enforcing environmental laws and standards, the nature and priorities of environmental cooperation, mechanisms for resolving controversies, etc. Presented in question-and-answer format; many photographs.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2008
Study, in Spanish
Comprehensive text on assessing Environmental Impact, including roles and responsibilities for evaluating impact, areas to cover, tools, case study and a resource manual. This text and its companion Manual de Facilitador para la Revisión de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental relate to an EPA training course on Environmental Impact Assessment.
Water Center for the Humid Tropics of Latin America and the Caribbean (CATHALAC)
Undated Brochure, in English and Spanish
Facts about SERVIR and its regional operational facility, CATHALAC. Outline of what SERVIR’s website offers, including Satellite and Other Geospatial Datasets, Interactive Online Maps, Thematic Decision Support Tools and 3D Interactive Visualizations. Contact information.
