Analysis of European laws and regulations on GMO's

Client: The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM)
Date: 2016
Country: Netherlands, The
Obtaining an answer to the question whether the current legislation is justifiable, considering that non-transparent regulations on socially highly controversial scientific innovation obscures the debate and is making public authorities ( EU or Member State) vulnerable.

 

Analysis of developments White Biotechnology

Client: National Institute for public health and the environment (RIVM)
Date: 2016
Country: Netherlands, The
Description and analysis of new developments taking place in white biotechnology on short and long term.

 

Role of accumulation in safety and risks assessments

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
Date: 2015 - 2016
Country: Netherlands, The
Examining what role accumulation currently plays in the ongoing safety and risk policies of I&M. This study focuses on an exploration of options, where necessary, accumulation can be better incorporated into policy and decision making processes.

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Consistency check on advices related to working with chimere viruses

Client: The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM)
Date: 2014 - 2015
Country: Netherlands, The
On of the tasks of the Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM) is to advise the Dutch Government on which containment conditions should be met when working with chimere viruses. Ameco is currently performing a consistency check to assess whether these advices have been consistent over the last 10 years.   Want to read more?  Click Here

 

The role of bees in the spread of pollen grains from GM field trials

Client: The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM)
Date: 2011-2012
Country: Netherlands, The
Research on honeybees and their role in spreading pollen grains from field trials with genetically modified plants, for the benefit of improved risk analysis. In cooperation with Wageningen UR.  Want to read more?  Click Here

 

Regulation on the contained use of GMOs in Europe

Client: The Netherlands Commission on Genetic Modification (COGEM)
Date: 2009-2010
Country: Netherlands, The, European Union
Obtaining an insight in the various regulations on the contained use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) that apply within the various EU Member States, in order to draw lessons for deregulation.

 

Realization of the Bypass Parkstad Limburg

Client: Province of Limburg
Date: 2008-2010
Country: Netherlands, The
Assisting the Province of Limburg in strategy development; stakeholder involvement and communication; and conflict resolution.

 

‘Stroomlijn’ management plans

Client: Netherlands Government Service for Land and Water Management 
Date: 2008
Country: Netherlands, The
Development of integrated management plans for 10 riverbank areas within the ‘Stroomlijn’ project.

 

Urban development project Stadsblokken-Meinerswijk

Client: Municipality of Arnhem
Date: 2008
Country: Netherlands, The
Acting as quality control board on public participation for the urban development plan ‘Stadsblokken-Meinerswijk’, Arnhem. Guiding and organizing public participation processes in the development of a new residential area.

 

Integrated management plan Natura 2000 and WFD Grensmaas

Client: Public Works, Province of Limburg
Date: 2007-2009
Country: Netherlands, The
Developing the integrated management plan for the Grensmaas in which Natura 2000 and WFD requirements are incorporated.

 

Public participation and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment
Date: 2007
Country: Netherlands, The
Involving citizens – through organizing a number of workshops and site visits – in developing recommendations aimed at improving the work of the Dutch VROM GMO-Inspectorate.

 

GMO positions EU Member States

Client: Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Date: 2006-2008
Country: European Union, Netherlands, The
Inventory of key persons and organizations involved in GMO policy making. Clarification of who is involved in developing and implementing GMO policy, and who is involved in determining national standpoints concerning GMOs in all EU Member States.

 

GMO risk analysis in The Netherlands

Client: Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)
Date: 2006-2007
Country: Netherlands, The
Backgrounds on GMO risk analysis: evaluation of the legal framework.

 

VROM Normstelling

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment
Date: 2006
Country: Netherlands, The
Conducting a research on problems occurring with coordination on environmental norms for substances.

 

Action Plan Natura 2000 Grensmaas

Client: Public Works, Province of Limburg
Date: 2006
Country: Netherlands, The
Drafting the Action Plan for the development of the River Basin Management plan and Natura 2000 management plan for the Grensmaas.

 

Planning for implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive and WB21 in 2005-2009

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Date: 2005
Assisting the Directorate General for Water with detailed planning for the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in the Netherlands and the ‘WB21’ programme for the period from 2005 until 2009.

 

Training on public consultation and participation

Client: Geoplan, and in-company on request
Date: 2004 (since)
Country: Netherlands, The
Practical two day trainings on various communication issues related to public consultation sessions (for example in environmental assessment procedures). Training provides theory and practice on how to approach and communicate respectfully as well as effectively with various representatives of 'the public'.

 

Project plan for the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive for the Rhine and Meuse rivers

Client: Coordinatiebureau Rijn en Maas
Date: 2003
Country: Netherlands, The
Preparation of the overall project plan for the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive in Rhine and Meuse rivers in The Netherlands. The plan concentrated in particular on how the various government organizations in The Netherlands needed to work together to deliver the various components and reports required by the Directive.

 

Risk management of the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive for the Rhine and Meuse rivers

Client: Coordinatiebureau Rijn en Maas
Date: 2003
Country: Netherlands, The
Advising the Dutch governmental Bureau that is coordinating the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive in the Dutch sections of the Rhine and Meuse rivers, and assisting - among others - with the development of risk management and project management tools, to facilitate the implementation of the project and the development of a national progress reporting format for the Bureau.

 

Gelders Milieu Plan

Client: Province of Gelderland
Date: 2001
Country: Netherlands, The
Assisting the Dutch Province of Gelderland with the preparation of a Provincial Environmental Policy Plan. Facilitation of internal and external discussion on policy priorities and co-editing policy documents.

 

Assessment of waste market in Central- and Eastern Europe

Client: Province of Noord-Holland 
Date: 1999
Country: Netherlands, The
Assessment of waste market in Central- and Eastern Europe.

 

Maaswerken (‘Meuse Works’)

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management
Date: 1998-2006
Country: Netherlands, The
Lead adviser to the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, and managing the project secretariat, for the approx. USD 500 million ‘Meuse Works’ project. The development and implementation of plans for the Meuse river to improve flood protection, river navigation and nature development in the Meuse valley. The development of a strategic communication policy. Acting as spokesperson for the project.

 

Pesticide use in The Netherlands

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment
Date: 1998-1999
Country: Netherlands, The
Investigation on import, production, use and environmental risks related to pesticides and biocides in The Netherlands. The results of this 18 months research programme have been integrated into the Dutch national policy on pesticide use and the third national environmental policy plan.

 

Manganese recovery from mining tailings

Client: Senter International
Date: 1998
Country: Netherlands, The
A feasibility study for  SMEs on manganese recovery from mining tailings.

 

Lectures on pesticide risks

Client: UvA, UU, WUR
Date: 1997-2002
Country: Netherlands, The
Ameco has been contracted by the Universities of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Wageningen for lectures on the environmental impact of pesticides and biocides.

 

REPRIOS & SOMS

Client: Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment
Date: 1997-2000
Country: Netherlands, The
Project co-ordination of 6 projects defined in the framework of SOMS, all focused on exploring and mapping the problems associated with the policy, and encouraging the implementation of the results within the chemicals policy of the European Union.