A Sad Farewell: Carlos Baumgarten, 1972-2002

Carlos Baumgarten, 1972-2002

Carlos Baumgarten (1972-2002) on right, with André Lima (Brazil). This photo was taken en route to Ngorongoro Crater National Park, Tanzania, following E-LAW`s 2000 Annual International Meeting in Arusha.

Carlos was the coordinator of the Litigation Program at the Centro Mexicano de Derecho Ambiental (Mexican Environmental Law Center) in Mexico City. He died in an accident in the mountains of Mexico on January 26, 2002. E-LAW is saddened by the loss of our friend Carlos, a passionate defender of Mexico`s environment.

"He will be terribly missed by us all as a friend and a comrade in struggle to save the environment."
- Tundu Lissu, Tanzania

"We have lost a valuable amigo, a good environmental lawyer and a true friend."
- Sarguna Kumaari, Malaysia

"His memory will always inspire us to fulfill our common objective to save mother earth."
- Prakash Mani Sharma, Nepal

"Carlos was one of the best, most committed and happiest of us all."
- José Ignacio Pinochet, Chile