
About
Pollution in Belarusian centres of heavy industry is lasting legacy of the Soviet Union, but the solutions are based in particular on "pipe end technology" rather than on actual emission reductions. Also plans for construction of new industrial facilities – including a nuclear power plant – are of concern, especially because of insufficient public debate.
Although the environmental movement is relatively developed, civic initiatives often have no possibility to influence final decisions, as legislation is in practice not respected and functioning of the courts is limited. According to an analysis of non-governmental organizations, it is necessary not only to change the law, but also, in particular, to improve its enforcement.
We developed AirMQ – a civic air monitoring system, published several reports on pollution of the environment and contributed to identification of the main hot spots. Inhabitants of the capital have acquired the Minsk Green Map, while all citizens gained Household Guide to Chemical Safety.
Our activities are funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic from Transition Promotion Programme.
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News
The protection of environmental activists is getting closer. Governments are negotiating on a new international mechanism
Persecution of environmental activists in Belarus has no end. ‘Green Telephone’ operator Alena Dubovik was sentenced to 15 days in prison
Environmental destruction in times of coronavirus: a new study brings cases from Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia to light
The Belarusian regime imprisons uncomfortable activists. Arnika repeatedly calls for an end to the persecution
Arbitrarily detained, released after 5 days: Eco-activist Irina Sukhy spent almost a week in a detention for participating on a peaceful protest
Environmental activists are being arrested in Belarus. Arnika is calling for an end of the persecution
Public air monitoring project AirMQ continues a series of educational webinars for residents of Belarusian cities
Resurgence of activist persecution in Belarus: Brest activists under arrest
European study exposing toxic e-waste chemicals in children’s products spurs calls for policy to end recycling exemptions for hazardous waste
Czech NGO Arnika helped solving tens of environmental problems in Belarus
IPEN CEE Regional Meeting Participants Visit Czech Chemical Factory
Governments call for stronger protection of environmental activists and criticize Belarus for persecution
Shrinking space for civic society: Public participation in decision-making on environment deteriorates
“Stop the persecution of environmental activists!” a new website for whistle-blowers appeals
Belarusian activists has been freed after week, many people remain in prison
Belarusian ecological activists jailed, “Let them go!” demands Arnika
Development Aid Is Both Inspiration and Commitment
International Conference Discussed Toxic Substances, Experts Require Stricter Control
A new Guide for Chemical Safety and Waste in Belarus
“It was a week full of inspiration,” Belarusian ecologists assess the excursion in the Czech Republic
Minsk has got its own Green Map, Arnika helped with the creation
Public informational center on chemical safety and waste in Minsk was opened by CES and Arnika
Arnika coordinates international project on toxic chemicals
Gallery
Searching for environmental democracy: International conferece in Montenegro
Visit of Belarusian activists in the Czech Republic
Green Watch – meeting Belarusian activists
Biggest pig farm in Belarus
Seminars in Belarus 2012 -2014
Sampling In Belarus, 2012
Arnika's workshop in Minsk
Video
Witnessed an environmental crime? Call for action!
Mutated creatures in your pond? Call for action!
Horror in Belarusian forests? Call for action!
Publications
Phthalates in Children’s Environment – Case Studies 2007 – 2016
Environmental destruction in times of coronavirus
Toxic Loophole: Recycling Hazardous Waste into New Products
Environmental democracy: Myth or reality in Belarus?
Toxic Toy or Toxic Waste: Recycling POPs into New Products
New household guide to chemical safety
Hotspots