ESG Radio May 27^th 2011  

After our last radio broadcast a couple of callers rang in to Radio Gibraltar with some questions and observations prompted by what they’d just heard. We welcome this. We’d therefore like to start this week’s broadcast by responding to these comments. The first caller asked why local environmental groups were not publicly addressing the issue of contaminated sand from the tunnel works. Firstly, and speaking for ourselves, we would like to remind anyone concerned and interested in local environmental issues to please contact us for information.  As it happens the ESG has been in discussion on this issue with members of the public and Govt for some time and we have also requested permission to visit the Soil Cleansing Plant based at Catalan Bay Car Park. We have also sought to verify the monitoring being carried out by the Dept of Environment, Environmental Agency and Technical Services. If we learn that action is being taken to ensure best practice is carried out and that plans exist to address and improve a situation then we save our energies for public lobbying on other matters. We ask the caller to please contact us if he has a specific question we can help with.

A second caller followed asking us to “lay off the internet” and focus on issues that matter like the Refinery – Clearly the caller is not aware of our CEPSA Campaign which has dominated our agenda since we formed as a group nearly ten years ago. We have spearheaded the local/cross border and European campaign against the Refinery to force change upon this toxic plant to clean up its act! and fail to see how we can be challenged on this front. We invite the caller to visit our website where she will find loads of information on the close to ten year campaign. Well, perhaps she doesn’t use the internet so she could then call us on 200-48996 and we shall be very pleased to provide her with this information.

As a voluntary environmental group with limited resources we nevertheless believe we are helping place environmental issues in the public domain and we shall continue to do so.

We would like to now refer to our Wish List on the environment which was published recently and produced specifically to lobby all parties standing for election in 2011. We should say that we have been impressed and surprised by the scale and nature of responses we have received to date from both ESG members & the public which has sparked off a debate in its own right.

If you haven’t yet caught up with our list we recommend you do so. You can download this from our website, or call us for a copy which can be sent to you. The ESG remains open to suggestions, ideas and information resources and welcomes your feedback.

A reminder that “World Environmental Day” is coming up on the 5^th June. The ESG has been invited to participate in a Malta Based, Mediterranean wide Environmental Exhibition held to commemorate “World Environment Day” as well as “World Oceans Day”. The exhibition will display materials from local and foreign NGO’s working on issues such as: water and air pollution, diminishing resources, climate change and more with the key aim of “stimulating worldwide awareness of environmental issues and encourage political action”. We shall be sent more information on the exhibition by the organizers and hope to share this with you soon.  

Finally, we are constantly reminded that lasting environmental change starts with each and every one of us. So why not try and turn over a green leaf on World Environment Day and do something positive for the environment? Get involved! Visit our website for local campaign information at esg-gib.net. Visit the GONHS website at: gonhs.org for information on our wonderful wildlife and local biodiversity- also visit Govts own website on the environment which may surprise some of you as it carries a growing number of useful reports and articles on  local issues – You can find this at: gibraltar.gov.gi/environment/environment

Thanks for listening.   ESG

The ESG is delighted with yesterday’s announcement by the Gibraltar Government that a free bus service will be available for everyone as from this weekend (Frontier route excepted). This is really excellent news that sees one of the items on our wish list obtained even before the election.

A free bus service could make a real difference in traffic and pollution levels locally if people embrace it and use it. The ESG hopes we will especially as regular bus use would reduce our fuel bills which are on the rise as petrol becomes ever more expensive. With the ongoing privatisation of car parks and parking tickets ever a threat, leaving the car at home for non-essential use could become the norm. Reducing stress in always looking for a parking space is another bonus of using a reliable and regular free bus service with a growing number of routes.

The ESG has long campaigned for action on reducing air and noise pollution from our environment and we therefore reiterate our delight that with a robust bus service in place other measures can now move forward to liberate our streets from congestion thereby encouraging healthier mobility such as walking and cycling.

European Commission Study on  Health and costs of Air Pollution  in European Cities

A new study has shown that life expectancy and monetary benefits increase significantly when levels of fine particles are reduced further in European cities. It also reveals that living near busy roads could be responsible for a substantial amount of poor health attributable to air pollution.

Despite the fact that improving good air quality is a major EU goal, many Member States have exceeded mandated limit values on particles since 2005. National agendas are currently preparing for implementing existing regulations on air pollution and for revising current EU legislation in 2013. As such, it is essential to understand and quantify the effects of air pollutants on health and their economic impacts, as well as realising the benefits of further action.

The study, conducted under the EU Aphekom project¹, used traditional health impact assessment (HIA) methods to estimate the health and monetary gains from complying with WHO guidelines on PM_2.5, PM₁₀ and ozone, and from implementing the existing EU legislation on reducing the sulphur content of fuels. The project involved 60 scientists in 12 European countries.

As part of its findings, the study calculated that reducing exposure to PM2.5 in 25 European cities to the level recommended by WHO guidelines (10 micrograms per cubic metre) could add up to 22 months to the life expectancy for each citizen currently aged 30, depending on the city and its current level of pollution. The greatest gain in life expectancy was seen for Bucharest, Romania (22.1 months) and for Budapest, Hungary (19.3 months).

This reduction is valued at some €31.5 billion every year, including savings on health expenditures, absenteeism and intangible costs, such as well-being, life expectancy and quality of life.

The researchers also applied innovative HIA methods to investigate the effects of ultrafine particles on the health of populations living near roads carrying heavy traffic. Specifically, in 10 European cities, the study estimated that living near busy roads could be responsible for 15 to 30 per cent of all new cases of asthma in children and for similar or higher percentages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coronary heart disease in people aged 65 and older. In the cities studied, for children and adults, 65 and over, the associated burden is estimated to be approximately €300 million every year.

Lastly, the project evaluated the impact of existing legislation on reducing the sulphur content in fuels in 20 cities. The findings revealed a marked, sustained reduction in ambient sulphur dioxide levels which has prevented about 2,200 premature deaths valued at €192 million.

As well as identifying the health impacts and costs of air pollution and the possible gains from achieving reduction targets, the project developed a process to help scientists, policy makers and other stakeholders share their views and assist decision making on air quality and related environmental-health issues.

Because different stakeholders have different priorities in terms of land use, social issues, health and public transport, using this process structures their exchanges so they can efficiently discuss multiple criteria for evaluating, prioritising and aligning their various needs and choose actions that match their objectives and preferences.

1. Aphekom (Improving Knowledge and Communication for Decision-making on Air Pollution and Health in Europe) was supported by the European Commission under the Programme on Community Action in the Field of Public Health. See: www.aphekom.org

Source: Summary report of the Aphekom project 2008-2011. Improving Knowledge and Communication for Decision Making on Air Pollution and Health in Europe. Report downloadable from:
www.aphekom.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=5532fafa-921f-4ab1-9ed9-c0148f7da36a&groupId=10347

Contact: s.medina@invs.sante.fr

Theme(s): Air pollution, Environment and health

 

May 2011

For the past decade the ESG has campaigned locally, regionally, and at European and global level for a healthy environment pressing for environmental policies to be matched by investment and political will.[1] The following, if adequately addressed, would go a long way towards making the necessary environmental improvements in Gibraltar:

ON CLIMATE CHANGE

a) Climate Change Forum to present biannual reports at public meetings to encourage community engagement, participation and awareness of the single most important issue facing humanity today;

b) NGO participation important – climate change affects everyone and should be cross party and include interested stakeholders such as environmental NGO’s;

c) This “Think Tank” should look at Gibraltar’s long term sustainability with regards to energy, water, and food, and map out alternative strategies for future secure provision of our basic needs. In the full knowledge that Climate Change and its impacts will have devastating consequences for future generations, it is essential that we take responsibility by launching a well funded research programme and plan of action and not simply expect others to “deal with this” at some future time!

ENERGY

a) Renewable Energy projects to be launched with short and long-term targets. Modern Power Station using diesel engines could be modified to use biofuel (such as olive oil from Europe, generated as a by product, available regionally) enabling Gibraltar to comply in time with EU Directives.

b) Meanwhile a sustained programme is needed to modify our grid to allow selling of electricity to the Electricity Authority by private micro generation of electricity. (Solar Water Heating, Photovoltaics, Photovoltaic roof tiles, Micro Wind Turbines, etc.) ;

c) Government Grants to be set up to encourage approved micro systems for renewable energy for the householder;

d) Project to reduce our energy use for example only allowing the higher efficiency household items to be imported or highly taxing the less efficient items; (“A” classification items for energy consumption being the best) banning of importation of incandescent light bulbs; replacement of all street lighting for high efficiency LED’s or similar;

e) While some reports on renewable energy feasibility for Gibraltar are already available (see MoD report 2005 – contact ESG for info) fresh research and focus into how best to harness energy from the multiple sources open to us needs to be set up with no further delay and for this to be done openly inviting ideas and resources from interested stakeholders;

f) Gibraltar-wide study to be conducted to assess energy efficiency and consumption to limit unnecessary or wasteful practices;

g) Vigorously pursue other Govt own stated objectives as set out under its Environmental and Action Management Plan;

 

POLLUTION

a) It’s important that our three ageing power stations are closed once the new replacement station is built within the expected deadline of end 2012. This would allow us to comply with EU directives on air quality and substantially elevate the quality of life in residential areas around these power stations;

b) It is essential to place strict environmental controls on all polluting industry in Gibraltar to eliminate effects beyond the fence line e.g. oil treatment, desalination, dockyard, cement factories, refuse storage and transport, petrol stations, etc. Mitigating technologies exist and Government and the private sector should be directed to invest in environmental protection equipment and practice regardless of whether legally required. The absence of safe buffer zones due to our size demands that we do not only settle for compliance on environmental protection standards as do larger countries. It is after all, our own community and hence our own families we are trying to protect;

c) Ensure the Precautionary Principle is a key factor when assessing impacts and mitigating needs of all industry related activity;

d) Re-invent the Environment Agency to be target driven and results orientated with a mission to make Gibraltar as pollution free as possible. For this agency to become autonomous and independently enforce environmental and public health laws;

e) Such targets to include the systematic application of BAT (Best Available Technology) in all industry;

TRAFFIC

a) Traffic reduction measures and schemes and new low emission public transport targets to be actively developed;

b) Free Bus Service for local residents to be introduced without further delay;

c) Incentives for low emission vehicles over heavily polluting ones to be applied (reward and penalising schemes);

d) Control and eventual elimination of two-stroke motorbikes as these produce high levels of air and noise pollution;

e) While welcome to see cycling encouraged on our roads, this cannot take place without accompanying rules and safety guidelines: Cycle lanes to be included in new roads/Warning Signs for motor vehicle drivers to be aware of cyclists/Cyclists to adhere to safe road use- e.g. set up road signs targeting cyclists-indicate, respect lights, etc.

f) Road surfaces to be maintained year round as pot holes pose a serious danger to cyclists and motorbike riders, raising risk of accident and collision with cars;

g) Increase road safety by creating more pavements to encourage walking

g) Consideration of feedback from public consultation exercise on Govt Transport Plan namely ESG’s and ITWMC among others;

RECYCLING

 

a) Recycling of all our refuse – sustained public awareness and enforcement campaign;

b) Enforcement of litter and fly tipping laws;

c) Creation of a dedicated Eco Park to reduce fly tipping and waste piles (eye sores);

d) Netting enclosure at City Dump to limit spread of lightweight waste onto our roads and green cliffs;

e) Facilities to be provided at the City Dump to receive paper, plastic and cardboard waste for onward recycling which at present goes to landfill;

f) Development and promotion of Govt Recycling Policy to ensure that all high waste producers of glass and cans use the recycling services available today. (This to include schools, hospitals, clubs, bars and restaurants);

 

BUNKERING

 

a) Freeze and controls imposed on Bunkering activities to include vapour recovery;

b) Disallow East Side Bunkering as this will increase air pollution problems as well as significantly raise the risks of a serious oil spill with devastating implications for humans, marine and bird life and our economy;

c) Full disclosure of income evaluation of bunkering and port activity to the public purse, taking into account the degrading impacts this has on quality of life and marine environment, as well as to our tourist product which is sustainable and critically important to our economy;

d) Elimination of floating petrol stations;

e) In setting up land based fuel storage alternative, this to be done to the highest standards and using BATS, including full public consultation during planning and construction process. Commercial sensitivities should not be used to withhold information on new, polluting activity;

SEWAGE TREATMENT

a)Sewage treatment plant to be installed without further delays to eliminate raw sewage disposal to the sea (and if it can be done anaeorobically/ eliminating smells and producing methane as a by product for energy production, all the better);

 

 

CONSERVATION

a) Expansion of Nature Reserve to include East side sand slopes down to the sea joining it up with marine protected area. (To protect the last bit of natural coastline remaining in Gibraltar);

b) Major expansion of urban tree numbers and major creation/expansion and up keep of urban green areas;

c) Due consideration of key areas and recommendations as factored in the Upper Rock Management Plan produced by the GONHS

d) Upper Rock Authority announced some time back needs re-launching and should include active participation from relevant stakeholders, public discussion and participation in the decision making process;

PLANNING

 

a) Complete overhaul of Planning Procedure in Gibraltar;

b) DPC to have a neutral chair, to be open and transparent with public consultation on all major projects;

c) EIA’s to include consideration of the existing environment on new development projects as well as impacts from new projects on the environment;

d) All major projects, including Govt, to undergo EIA’s given the limitations of land space in Gibraltar and need for best assessment ahead of breaking ground;

e) Adherence to Best Practice in planning to be applied to all Planning Procedures in Gibraltar;

f) Recommendations made under the Strategic Environmental Plan released alongside Gibraltar’s’ Development Plan to be given open and serious consideration: Most importantly Gibraltar must consider setting limits on levels of development, traffic and pollution to safeguard quality of life;

g) Gib Dev Plan “green measures” and check-list to be actively applied and reviewed;

h) Green Building Legislation to be vigorously adhered to as well as developed to retrospectively tackle recent and major new development for improvements in environmental performance;

 

 

EAMP (Environmental and Action Management Plan)-

 

a) Urgent Govt wide implementation of its Environmental and Action Management Plan (EAMP –which nevertheless needs improving/expanding to address dockyard and bunkering as well as other impacting  activities on the Rock omitted from the Plan[2]);

b) EAMP to permeate all Ministries and Departments, Agencies and others to ensure that all decisions reflect genuine environmental considerations as well as economic and technical factors;

c) EAMP public presentation overdue and anticipated;

 

 

 

 

 

CROSS BORDER ISSUES

 

a)      The cross border nature of the Bay’s environment means that achieving progress in environmental issues is often hampered by political issues, even though the solutions require cross border co-operation. Such pressures are once again evident in the impasse facing the Tripartite Process; a dialogue, that for a while, appeared to provide a workable model for co-operation at many levels including the environment.

b)       A detailed appraisal on key environmental issues was produced by the three Govts involved (Spain, Gibraltar and United Kingdom), pledging to get to grips with cross border issues. A practical and technical approach was being designed at a cross border level that could provide technical and practical support and response to real problems and issues affecting people and the environment.

c)      A group of 5 NGO’s from Gibraltar and Spain[3] have submitted three dossiers to the Tripartite Forum outlining critical regional environmental issues with potential solutions.   

Issues include:-

● pollution ● health ● land reclamation ● urbanisation ● loss of green spaces & biosphere,

● sewage treatment ● industrial expansion ● maritime activity

d)      Environmental NGO’s have also lobbied and secured their participation within the technical assessments under the Tripartite Process. This, however, has not yet taken place due to the indefinite stalling of the Tripartite Talks themselves. We hope the Government of Gibraltar will continue to seek co-operation at cross border level for environmental and health issues which are urgent in nature with a resumption of the working groups meeting under the Tripartite Forum.

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES:

a)      One of the key and urgent areas to be considered is the true state of public health of Bay communities given their long term and chronic exposure to toxic emissions from poorly regulated heavy industry and the Oil Refinery based in the Spanish town of San Roque. Gibraltar’s first independently commissioned epidemiological study for the Gib population is an important first step but one that needs to be followed by further study to fully understand the state of our health, and the “potential” and “actual” impacts from environmental factors which most affect us including from local sources. Cross border studies are also necessary to gauge how the Bay environment impacts on the health of all Bay communities. The focus should then quickly move to bring all identified causes of ill- health and higher mortality in the area in line with best practice and best available technology within Europe with the aim of improving health prospects and quality of life.

b)      The ESG and our public health advisers consider more research is required as well as an expansion of the existing air monitoring programme in Gibraltar (also advised by the report issued on the 1^st Epid Study in January 2011).

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ESG Election Wish List

 

It is hoped this wish list will be considered by all parties standing for 2011 elections. The ESG strongly believes that implementation of these measures would bring enormous benefits to our community and quality of life; offer greater sustainability and improve Gibraltar’s environmental performance.

ESG Committee:    Contact J Howitt 54960000   H Pinna 200-78067   T Scott 58009259

 

Please visit ESG website which carries a rich record of 8 years worth of media releases, reports, photographs, videos, interviews and more:    

Website: www.esg-gib.net  Email: esg@gibtelecom.net  Tel: 200-48996    

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[1] Locally via various campaigns, lobbying, negotiation, information/ Regionally via cross border coalitions/at a European level via MEPs’ and the European Commission/Globally via the Bucket Brigade and scientific sampling

[2] See ESG Website : http://www.esg-gib.net/esg-on-govt-action-plan-3-2-11/

[3] ESG, GONHS, Greenpeace, AGADEN and Verdemar

ESG Press Release 18^th May 2011

 

 The ESG has published an environmental wish list at every election that has taken place since the group was formed. For the upcoming election we have decided to once again put forward our key areas and recommended solutions on a 2011 Wish List in the hope that all parties standing for election will give this due consideration.

Headings which form part of our list include:  Climate Change, Energy, Pollution, Traffic, Recycling, Bunkering, Sewage Treatment, Conservation, Planning, EAMP, Cross Border issues and Epidemiological Studies.

The ESG has sent a copy of the wish list to all political parties and to the local media.

Should any party wish to meet with us to discuss these issues further we shall be only too pleased to accept.

ESG Committee May 2011

AIR POLLUTION CONCERNS AFFECT BANK HOLIDAY FOR RESIDENTS

6^th May 2011

The ESG would like to advise that it received various calls in the run up and during the last holiday weekend from residents in the Western and north Western part of Gibraltar. With a caller praying for a Levanter that could help eliminate the noxious smells present in the newly constructed Waterport Terraces area, the ESG began to plan for possible air sampling- however, unfortunately, we had received the report once the worst of the smells had passed and so no samples were taken at the time.

A few days before receiving that call, a Harbour Views resident wrote in absolutely fed up with the resumption of air pollution in the area believed to be caused by bunkering activity as the smells were of a rotten egg quality.

This highlights two important issues which are of deep concern to the ESG, as well as to many others on the Rock.

• Air pollution seriously affects one’s quality of life, and quite likely impacts on our health. We would like to provide a new number and contact to be called by the public when affected by pollution from what is suspected to be a port related activity – We urge people to call at the time the pollution is at its worst to ensure accurate detection and follow up.

New Bunkering Superintendent Mr John Ghio/ New Contact Number 56001652

The ESG also asks the public to copy the report to us either verbally by telephone on 200-48996 or via email on: esg@gibtelecom.net

• This resurgence in air pollution from bunkering activity, quite common in warmer temperatures, also raises the likely prospect that rather than facing a future of less pollution in Gibraltar, with Govt pledged support for East Side Bunkering, the chances are that fumes will soon be present in our ambient air regardless of wind direction- ie we shall be getting it from both sides. This is the main reason, along with others, why the ESG is totally opposed to the planned bunkering expansion currently undergoing an EIA

 

The group calls on the public to please report pollution issues as they are taking place to the relevant numbers provided to illustrate to Government the frequency and range of the existing problems which should be addressed and controlled and not increased.

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Please see below developments in Brussels thanks to MEP Graham Watson pursuing an urgent resolution to the sewage pollution at Western Beach. What follows is a statement Mr Watson’s office has issued to GBC today:-

Watson wants long-term solution to sewage problem- 03 May 2011

 

Gibraltar’s Liberal MEP Graham Watson has asked the European Commission to ensure that the building works being undertaken by authorities in La Linea provide a long-term solution to the problem of sewage on Western Beach.

The call comes after the La Linea authorities confirmed to a Spanish environmental group that works are now underway to alleviate the problem. The Environment Agency of Gibraltar indicates that pollution levels also appear to be improving.

However, campaigners in Gibraltar are concerned that improvements could be short-lived and that more substantial works may be needed.

Watson commented;

“I welcome the promising news from La Linea and the Environment Agency. However, with the holiday season now upon us, it is more important than ever that we reach a long-term solution to this very serious problem.”

 

In a letter sent to Watson last week, a Commission official explained that the complaint he raised on behalf of local environmental campaigners deserved ‘further clarification from the competent Spanish authorities’ and will be investigated under the EU Pilot Scheme.

Watson responded by passing on the concerns of Gibraltar’s Environmental Safety Group and asking the Commission to make the ‘swift and long-term resolution’ of the sewage problem a priority in these investigations.

Watson continued;

 

“I am committed to working with the European Commission and campaign groups to ensure the authorities in La Linea make the lasting changes that are needed to protect Western Beach and the wider environment for good. I have suggested to the Commission that this may even involve the construction of an outlet that flows several hundred metres from the shore.”

The Commission will inform Watson directly of any findings.

ENDS

Editors Notes

The EU Pilot project

The EU Pilot project has been operating since April 2008 with the aim of providing quicker and fuller answers to questions, and solutions to problems arising in the application of EU laws, requiring confirmation of the factual or legal position in a Member State.

Under EU Pilot an enquiry or complaint will be examined by the responsible service in the Commission and forwarded to the Member State authority concerned with any questions or indications identified by the Commission service.

A general 10 week deadline has been set for responses to be provided.

Kindly note that the number to call for bunkering fumes is as follows:-

56001652  this is the number for the new Bunkering Superintendent called Mr John Ghio

 

Please contact the ESG if you continue to have problems once you have attempted to report a problem to the Port via the above  number.

Hello-

In today’s broadcast we would like to draw attention to various environmental topics of interest.

Sewage at Western Beach – resolved?

Firstly, and, important to note that this is, you will forgive my saying so, a rather fluid situation….. ! On the day we received confirmation from our Spanish colleagues, AGADEN, that La Linea Ayuntamiento had confirmed it was actively dealing with the main source of Western Beach pollution, an ESG member also confirmed seeing road works in the area supporting this latest bit of news.

We obviously welcome this positive step but should add that even La Linea Ayuntamiento still claims that at times of heavy rainfall, sewage overflow will continue to discharge into the area. This leaves us in a bit of a conundrum. It means that until such time as the diversion is completely sealed off and piped to the treatment plant we risk recurring, haphazard, sewage matter entering Western Beach waters making this environment a difficult one to assess in terms of use and health and safety. We continue to monitor the situation and liaise with the Gibraltar Government and our MEPs in Brussels

World Earth Day 2011:

Yesterday saw a group of local environmental activists from the ESG and FoE Gibraltar hold an information and awareness stall at the Piazza. It proved to be of interest attracting a steady stream of visitors, new members signing up, and discussion of local environmental issues. It was encouraging to see young Gibraltarians concerned about the need to change local mentality with regards to environment, and how we ought to be giving these issues far more prominence than they currently receive; particularly in terms of harnessing renewable energy and controlling pollution levels.

Of course, the stall was held to mark the recent passing of World Earth Day which sees a lot of action throughout the globe. This year this exciting campaign is highlighting an ongoing objective of reaching a Billion Acts of Green, number so far is over 100 million and is made up of individuals pledging simple or complex acts to help our environment: whether by biking or bussing instead of driving, supporting environmental campaigns, or recycling more of your rubbish? We can all, together, make a difference. Why not visit Earthday.org and make that pledge today? Also visit our web site at esg-gib.net for current information on local campaigns. Get involved!

General:

The ESG will, of course, maintain our efforts to improve Gibraltar’s environment by continuing to highlight the areas which concern us. In this election year, we hope to have further opportunities of realising more of these goals which we shall share with you in detail in our next broadcast in two weeks time.

Public Health Conference:

To end, we know that many of you will be interested to hear that Professor Benach, whose research exposed the alarming clusters of cancers and higher mortality in the provinces of Seville, Huelva and Cadiz, will soon be addressing a special conference in the Bay alongside his colleagues from the University of Seville and Toronto. The ESG has been invited to attend and we shall of course publish any useful information on what transpires at what is likely to be a very interesting conference.

Thanks for listening

The ESG would like announce that it is launching this years CUTW effort and will be promoting the campaign next Wednesday at its stall in aid of World Earth Day. This year our efforts will be more focused due to the fact that the Gibraltar Government has taken on the cleaning of most of the  green areas and coastal sites which our volunteers usually target each year (since 2005).

Instead we shall work on 3, possibly 4 areas, and will start planning logistics in early May. Any donations and or help in kind which we usually enjoy from our local community will be gratefully appreciated. Please contact us on: tel: 200-48996 and leave  a message if no one in, or call mobile 54960000.

Thanks to the Gibraltar Community for your  outstanding support for the Clean Up the World Campaign.

We look forward to working with you in September and helping protect and clean Gibraltar’s natural environment.

You can pick up more information on the above at our stall in Main Street on Wednesday 27th April between 12.30 and 2.30pm where we together with other NGO’s will be marking World Earth Day 2011.