Winter 2002

Defending the Environment in Liberia

An interview with Alfred Brownell, founder of Liberia`s first public interest environmental law organization. Alfred recently visited E-LAW U.S. and shared his thoughts on the development of environmental law in Liberia.

Alfred Brownell, founder of Liberia`s first public interest environmental law organization, recently visited E-LAW U.S. Alfred contacted E-LAW U.S. last year for advice on forming an organization to provide free legal services to Liberian communities harmed by excessive timber cutting. E-LAW U.S. connected Alfred to like-minded attorneys in Africa and around the world who have formed strong organizations to help local communities protect the environment and public health. Fifteen attorneys now volunteer their time at Alfred`s organization, Green Advocates, based in Monrovia.

In Danger: Ciprès de la Guaitecas

A proposed aluminum plant in southern Chile could harm the habitat of this unique cypress tree.

Cipres de la Guaitecas tree

A Sad Farewell: Carlos Baumgarten, 1972-2002

E-LAW is saddened by the loss of our friend Carlos, a passionate defender of Mexico`s environment.

Carlos Baumgarten

Travel Notes: Chile, Panama, Bolivia, Brazil

Science Circuit Riding in Chile and Panama; Outreach in Bolivia; Brazilian Working Exchange Fellow

Science Circuit Riding
Debates about pollution and managing natural resources often hinge on scientific questions. To participate in these debates, community advocates need to access scientific expertise and resources. They need to be able to identify pollutants, assess threats to the environment, evaluate environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and propose sustainable alternatives.
Enter Meche Lu.

Inside E-LAW: Alex Hanafi, Jane Engert, Thanks to Our Volunteers

News from the U.S. office of E-LAW: new staff attorney; a farewell; and thanks to our interns

Alex Hanafi

Headlines: E-LAW in the News, Winter 2002

Managing a marine reserve in Brazil; Chilean activists win freedom of information case; PNG landowners challenge World Bank; Ugandan advocates seek to protect Butamira Forest; Belize Dam project gets approved; Police raid offices of Lawyers` Environmental

Managing a marine reserve in Brazil

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