• The environmental market in South America - estimated in 4 billion Euros in 1998 - is forecasted to grow to 13 billion Euros in 2010 (9% growth rate) by ECOTEC.
• The Latin America and Caribbean economy will grow 4.5% in 2004 according to ECLAC/UN.

This section will keep an eye on the development of the environmental business in Latin America and the Caribbean: the ongoing projects,the novel environmental business opportunities, the products, technologies and services required, the new education and training options, the related events.