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Environmental management and ISO 14000 : ISO/Swiss government regional itinerant training seminar for developing and emerging countries

Fawer, Matthias ; Hutchison, James

In: The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 1997, vol. 2, no. 3, p. 129-130

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    Titre
    • Environmental management and ISO 14000
      ISO/Swiss government regional itinerant training seminar for developing and emerging countries
    Auteur
    • Fawer, Matthias. Ecology Department, EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, 9014, St. Gallen, CH, Switzerland
    • Hutchison, James. University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Campus, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, Herts, United Kingdom
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 1997, vol. 2, no. 3, p. 129-130. Ecomed
    Autre version électronique
    Classification
    • Sciences de la terre
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:310331
    Summary
    Conclusions: The authors were impressed with the organisation of these seminars and the warm hospitality they received. The positive attitude of everyone concerned was extremely motivating. Events such as these are vital in disseminating know-how of LCA into these countries. It was and will be a big opportunity to introduce LCA together with environmental management systems and eco-labelling under the umbrella of the ISO 14000 series. In this respect organisations have the chance to choose from a number of tools to meet a variety of needs and situations. Further seminars and more detailed information are necessary. It is in everyone's best interests that organisations in developing countries have access to the management tools which allow them to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. For future activities it is believed that the principle "train the trainers” would be the most beneficial approach. To conclude it must be stated that these events were a great experience for all involved, both participants and lecturers