"We are trying to change the situation," - said the ecologist. In particular, she explained, ecologists initiated complaint to the committee for compliance Aarhus Convention, bringing the country were given advice from international experts to improve the situation. At the present time to develop amendments to the law “On Environmental Protection ", which, according to Sukhiy imply public participation in decision-making are important to the ecology.
Moreover, she added, is developed by Council of Ministers, which must streamline the process. "This is really working mechanism for citizens and public organizations, when it will be clear how we can participate. It will be appreciated not only for us but also for the officials, and, accordingly, we can ask for more, "- she said.
After making changes to legislation the public can more actively participate in environmental decision-making in Belarus.
This opinion was expressed by the head of the NGO "Eco House", a member of the partnership "Green Network" Irina Sukhiy at a press conference in Minsk on November 6, reports BelaPAN. According to her, the public is drawn to the discussion of important projects for the environment, "at best, in the last stage, when many decisions already taken, to invest money or choose a place under construction, which cannot be changed." "We are trying to change the situation," - said the ecologist. In particular, she explained, ecologists initiated complaint to the committee for compliance Aarhus Convention, bringing the country were given advice from international experts to improve the situation.
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