{"id":4479,"date":"2024-03-17T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=4479"},"modified":"2024-03-17T12:00:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T10:00:47","slug":"akamas-works-on-the-right-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=4479","title":{"rendered":"Akamas works , \u2018on the right track\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/akamas-works-on-the-right-track.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\">Environmentalists on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the latest government report into construction works in the Akamas.The supplementary report proposes a series of <strong>corrective measures to restore environmental damage <\/strong>caused in the area by a series of interventions identified and denounced by these environmental organisations, the said.The environmental organisations BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria, the Wildlife Protection Association (CWS) and the Initiative for the Conservation of Natural Coasts, as well as independent members of the ad hoc committee for the Special Ecological Assessment said they were \u201csatisfied\u201d with the content of the supplementary report.The infringements concerned the non-compliance with the legally binding terms of the initial Special Ecological Assessment for construction works that aim to improve the road network in the Akamas.Violations include (unnecessary) \u2018walls\u2019, dumping of materials and rubble on undisturbed ground and arbitrary widening of the road network.The environmental organisations said they considered the remedies proposed in the supplementary report to repair the damage <strong>\u201ca positive development\u201d in the right direction for the future of Akamas<\/strong>.Also positive is the commitment to re-evaluate at the level of an ad hoc committee the next phases of improvement of the road network in Akamas and the visitor service \u2018junctions\u2019, they said.At the same time, the agriculture minister has pointed out that the conclusions of the administrative investigation into the works are incomplete, while no responsibilities seem to be sought or assigned.As a result, the environmental organisations said they await the outcome of the third ongoing investigation to substantiate and attribute responsibility where it is found. They said attribution is necessary to avoid such mistakes in the future.Their statement follows the recent decision of the EU to refer Cyprus to the European Court of Justice for the inadequate protection of Natura 2000 sites.\u201cThis development makes it <strong>even more urgent to issue ministerial decrees promoting the proper management of all Natura 2000 sites<\/strong>, including Akamas,\u201d the environmentalists said.These Management Plans include management proposals for all Natura 2000 sites in Cyprus, with specific objectives corresponding to the ecological requirements of each site.However, they are still a work in progress and have not acquired legal force.The environmental organisations demand that Management Plans be immediately implemented.Follow the<br \/>\nCyprus Mail  on Google News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Environmentalists expressed satisfaction with a government report on construction works in the Akamas, which proposes corrective measures to restore environmental damage. The report was welcomed by environmental organizations such as BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria, the Wildlife Protection Association, and the Initiative for the Conservation of Natural Coasts. The infringements addressed include non-compliance with the terms of the Special Ecological Assessment for construction works aimed at improving the road network in Akamas, including unnecessary walls, dumping materials on undisturbed ground, and arbitrary widening of roads. The environmental organizations view the proposed remedies as a positive development for Akamas&#8217; future and appreciate the commitment to re-evaluate future road network improvements and visitor service junctions. However, they are concerned about the incomplete conclusions of the administrative investigation into the works and the lack of responsibility assignment. They await the outcome of a third investigation to attribute responsibility. This issue is underscored by the EU&#8217;s decision to refer Cyprus to the European Court of Justice for inadequate protection of Natura 2000 sites, highlighting the urgency of implementing Management Plans for these sites, which are still in progress and lack legal 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