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Estonia Signs Cooperation Agreement with ECMWF 07.12.2005
The Minister of the Environment Mr Villu Reiljan and the Director of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) Mr Dominique Marbouty are going to sign a cooperation agreement between Estonia and the ECMWF at 15:00 on Monday, 7 November.

Estonia Started to Trade in Greenhouse Gases 07.12.2005 Since 1 November 2005, an Estonian national Internet-based greenhouse gas emissions trading registry is open. This registry is a computerised solution for creating a database on the traders and monitoring transactions initiated / executed by the traders.

Consumers Can Choose Between Two Diesel Fuels From 2006 07.12.2005
Today, on 18 November, the Minister of the Environment Mr Villu Reiljan signed a regulation that makes it possible to sell diesel fuel with two different sulphur contents during the next three years.

Nature Omnibus Won the Grand Prize of the Environmental Deed in the Amount of 30 000 Kroons 07.12.2005
A formal prize giving ceremony of the environmental deeds of the year came to an end a while ago in the Ministry of the Environment, where the Minister of the Environment Mr Villu Reiljan distributed prizes in the total amount of 80 000 kroons.

Sales of New Cars Become More Consumer-Friendly 19.10.2005
Friday, 7 October, is the date of entry into force of the regulation of the Minister of the Environment obliging the sellers of new cars to inform the consumers of the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new passenger cars.

The Draft Environmental Fees Act Passed the First Reading 19.10.2005
The draft Environmental Fees Act that specifies the natural resources exploitation charges and pollution charges successfully passed the first reading in Riigikogu. The more specific and complex approach to the rates of the environmental fees helps to raise significantly the motivation to preserve the natural environment in the future.

Environmental Fees Specified by a New Act 16.09.2005
Today, on 8 September, the Government of the Republic approved the draft Environmental Fees Act which will adjust and specify the issues pertaining to use of natural resources and release of pollutants into the environment.

Estonia will Accede to the Convention on Nuclear Safety 16.09.2005
Today, on 8 September the Government of the Republic approved a draft Act providing that Estonia will accede to the Convention on Nuclear Safety. The aim of the Convention is to ensure the safety of nuclear installations and protect people from the danger arising from nuclear installations.

The Conditions of Environmental Impact Assessment Specified 01.09.2005
Today, on 25 August the Government of the Republic approved the draft Regulation “Detailed List of Areas of Activity in the Case of Which the Need to Initiate Environmental Impact Assessment has to be Considered”.

Environment-Friendly Organisations TOP 2005 Competition 01.09.2005
For the third time already the Ministry of the Environment is going to determine the most environment-friendly organisations. The objective of the competition is to acknowledge the efforts and investments of Estonian enterprises and organisations in reducing pollution.

95th Anniversary of Vilsandi National Park 22.08.2005

The First Lightning Sensor Installed in Estonia 02.08.2005

The Baltic Sea Designated as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area 01.08.2005

An Unwelcome Guest in Our Waters – Alien Species Amur Sleeper (Perccottus glenii) 04.07.2005 A new species of fish - Amur sleeper or Perccottus glenii - has appeared in Estonian waters. The first known finding was made in June this year when ichthyologists caught two individuals in the course of test fishing in the area of Narva reservoir.

Environmental Charges Help to Save Natural Resources and Promote Cleaner Production 30.06.2005

The Meeting of Parties to the Aarhus Convention Was Successful 27.05.2005

The Extent of Illegal Cutting Specified 10.05.2005

The Extent of Illegal Cutting Specified 10.05.2005

Packaging Recovery System Enters into Force in May 27.04.2005

The Estonian Message in New York Focused on Water 23.04.2005

A New Year of Outdoor Studying Introduced by International Conference 12.04.2005

Natura Expanded Protected Areas 08.04.2005

Swedish experience to promote environmental awareness in Estonia 29.03.2005

Residual Pollution has to be Eliminated in Former Military and Industrial Territories 23.03.2005

Sustainable Forestry is Considered to be Important All Over The World 21.03.2005

National Strategy “Sustainable Estonia 21" Approved 17.03.2005

Interim Results of the Nature Conservation Development Plan Introduced at a Forum 04.02.2005

How Do the Estonian People Evaluate the Quality of Ambient Air? 12.01.2005

Education Supporting Sustainable Development will have a Trans-European Strategy 16.03.2004

Oil Pollution Control Foundation to be Established for Protecting the Marine Environment 11.03.2004

First Estonian Special Areas of Conservation Approved in Jõgevamaa 10.03.2004

Environmental Education Reaches Schools 10.03.2004

Explanatory Booklet on GM Organisms Published 03.03.2004

Global System on Access to Natural Resources Under Development 21.02.2004

The Baltic Clint Left Out of the List of Candidates for UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites 17.02.2004

Animal Waste Management Now Meets Modern Requirements 28.01.2004

Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances Allocated to 43 Installations 20.01.2004

Use of Forest By-Products Has to Be Promoted 20.01.2004

Free of Charge Eco-Management and Audit Scheme Training Begins 13.01.2004