The purpose of the Commission Notice is to give technical guidance on certain aspects of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and the List of Waste (‘LoW’), as revised in 2014 and 2017. Classifying waste was identified by members of IMPEL as one the main challenges in the the implementation of EU environmental law according to… [Read more]
Illegal waste trafficking: how to make 1.8 million euro from 200 000 used tyres
The Spanish Guardia Civil, with the support of Europol and Ameripol, dismantled a criminal group illegally trading used tyres in several countries across Africa, America and Europe. As part of Operation ROTAMM, the Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal group operating from Spain that acquired used tyres and sold them illegally in Africa, America and Europe…. [Read more]
Thousands of Tonnes of E-Waste is Shipped Illegally to Nigeria Inside Used Vehicles
A two-year study into used electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE) sent to Nigeria, mostly from European ports, has revealed a continuing “severe problem” of non-compliance with international and national rules governing such shipments. About 3/4 of 60,000 tonnes of used electronic equipment shipped to Nigeria in both 2015 and 2016 originated from EU ports; At… [Read more]
EU funding programme LIFE has launched its 2018 call
The LIFE programme has launched its 2018 call for project proposals. This year, the programme is investing close to €400 million in nature conservation, environmental protection and climate action. A streamlined application process has been introduced to better facilitate LIFE funds requests. As a bottom-up funding instrument, LIFE provides applicants with flexibility to truly innovate,… [Read more]
First workshop report on the evaluation of the Waste Shipment Regulation published
The Commission is currently carrying out an evaluation of the of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 on shipments of waste (Waste Shipment Regulation – WSR), incl. Regulation (EC) No 1418/2007, to identify good and bad practices in its implementation and assess whether it has met its objectives using the criteria of: (i) effectiveness, (ii) efficiency, (iii)… [Read more]
Earth Observation Handbook special edition 2018
The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) launched a special edition of the Earth Observation Handbook. This report has been compiled to help develop a broader understanding of the fundamental, strategic importance of satellite Earth observation data to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…. [Read more]
INECE Discussion Series: Connecting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment with Compliance and Enforcement
The first INECE Discussion Series of 2018 will begin on April 17, focusing on the relationship between environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and compliance and enforcement. ESIA provides essential data for establishing benchmarks, understanding risks, and setting limits in environmental licenses and permits. ESIA is also essential to enhance development outcomes, assess and manage… [Read more]
New enforcement project on chromium VI launched
At its 29th meeting, the Forum for Exchange of Information on Enforcement launched the third pilot project on authorisation. The pilot project, which is planned for 2019, will look into chromium VI compounds and several other substances subject to authorisation. The project will check whether the substances within the scope of the project are placed… [Read more]
Seatrade Convicted for Beaching Ships
The Rotterdam District Court in the Netherlands sentenced Groningen-based owner Seatrade for illegal exports of vessels sent for scrapping on beaches of South Asia as the company’s move breached the EU Waste Shipment Regulation. Seatrade has been imposed with fines ranging between EUR 50,000 to EUR 750,000. Furthermore, two of its executives have been banned… [Read more]
Waste Management in Europe: Main Problems Identified in EU Petitions and Best Practices (updated version)
This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the PETI Committee examines the application and proper transposition of European environmental law on waste by Member States, that is one of the recurrent topics addressed by the Committee on Petitions, which collects complaints from citizens… [Read more]
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