On May 17, the European Union and seven EU member states ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury, pushing past the 50-state threshold needed for its entry into force. The treaty – the most recent of the global...more
Notable regional developments abound: Argentina has adopted new hazardous wastes storage rules; Brazil's dangerous good transportation regulations will go into effect shortly; the Chilean Senate unanimously passed a consumer...more
This month’s tracker reflects key initiatives from January 16, 2017 – February 15, 2017.
The pace of environmental and sustainability initiatives continues at its breakneck pace in Latin America, notwithstanding summer...more
This month’s tracker reflects key initiatives from November 16-December 15, 2016.
Happy New Year! As 2016 ended, Latin America continued its focus on sustainability issues and renewable energy policies, spurred in large...more
This month’s tracker reflects key initiatives from October 16 - November 15, 2016. During this last reporting period, key developments include: -
Argentina’s congress proposes a spate of new initiatives to govern wastes...more