Spring 2006

Tackling Environmental Problems in Nepal

E-LAW U.S. has worked with grassroots advocates at the Forum for Protection of Public Interest (Pro Public) in Nepal since 1995. Despite overwhelming obstacles, Pro Public has celebrated landmark environmental law victories in Nepalese courts.

Children in Dubi village

Building a New Liberia

E-LAW advocate Jerome Verdier has been named head of Liberia`s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which will help Liberia recover from its devastating civil war.

Jerome Verdier and Alfred Brownell

Belize Bench and Bar

E-LAW U.S. joined the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy to co-host the Seventh Annual Belize Bench and Bar Summit. The Summit highlights the potential for motivated citizens to use the law to protect the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and all of

E-LAW partner Candy Gonzalez shaking hands with the Honorable Abdulai Conteh, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The Science Behind Environmental Victories

In recent months, E-LAW U.S. scientists have helped communities in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ukraine, Nigeria, and more win legal victories for the environment, public health, and human rights.

The Science Behind Environmental Victories

Headlines: E-LAW in the News, Spring 2006

E-LAW partner Jingjing Zhang: "China`s Brockovich"; CBS News reports on pollution`s youngest victims in La Oroya, Peru; E-LAW partner Carla Garcia Zendejas talks about the environmental impacts of U.S.-owned power plants in Mexico.

E-LAW partner Jingjing Zhang of China
Jingjing Zhang speaks with residents of Xiping Village, Fujian Province.

China`s Brockovich

Working Exchange Fellowship: Fazrin Rahmadani, Indonesia

Fazrin Rahmadani traveled from the rainforests of Borneo`s East Kalimantan to participate in a two-week Working Exchange Fellowship at E-LAW U.S. Fazrin works to protect critical habitat of the endangered orangutan and other forest species.

E-LAW U.S. Working Exchange Fellow Fazrin Rahmadani on an outing with Eugene birdwatchers
Eugene birdwatchers invited Fazrin for an early morning outing.

Inside E-LAW U.S.: Remembering Carlota & Vincent; Celebrating 15 Years

Carlotta Sanchez Aizcorbe of Argentina
E-LAW Advocate Carlota Sanchez Aizcorbe of Argentina (d. 2005)

Remembering Carlota and Vincent

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