Altero Matteoli, Minister of the Environment and Land Protection of the Republic of Italy

Born in Cècina (Leghorn, Italy) on September 8, 1940.

Member of the leading committee of Alleanza Nazionale since its foundation. AN is a center-right political grouping, currently supporting the government coalition of Mr. Berlusconi, s been in power since May 2001.

Political priorities for the Ministry of the Environment

The way I see it - being a new minister - I have a responsibility to the people who brought me here, and in the same manner everyone has that same responsibility. And for all of us it means that we have a responsibility to mankind."

Mission of the Ministry of Environment

The Ministry of Environment is the main managing authority of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania which forms the country's state policy of environmental protection, forestry, utilization of natural resources, geology and hydrometeorology, territorial planning, construction, provision of residents with housing, utilities and housing, as well as coordinates its implementation.

Government outlines vision, strategic direction and framework for climate policy

The South African Government launched its long-term mitigation scenario (LTMS) process on climate change in 2006. Findings and policy recommendations based on the LTMS were presented to the Cabinet at its Lekgotla last week. This is the culmination of two and a half years of work that involved stakeholders from Government, business, civil society and labour.