An example of some of the complexities is illustrated by a recent court case in the US which pits the issue of sovereignty in national environmental policy against national obligations to abide by WTO judgements. The implications are significant for developing countries which could find themselves excluded from trade where their domestic environmental standards do not match those of the trading partner. The 7th meeting of the UN's CSD will meet in New York from 19 - 30 April. The South African government will be participating. Feedback will be provided.
Emphasis is placed on the assessing the applicant's competency for certification.
Various fora and bodies have been created to identify gaps between existing qualifications and providers and what is needed. It is critical that the outcomes effectively address industry needs . Asian Regional Institute of Environmental Technology has a subscription email newsletter which provides regular information about environmental business opportunities in Asia as well as news from that area. An email brochure can be forwarded to you. The Institute for Natural Resources which is well known for its development work is now a Section 21 Company and an Associate Institute of the University of Natal.