The new Report “The State of Knowledge of Crimes that have Serious Impacts on the Environment” has been published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). Environmental crime is a complex type of crime that requires thorough analysis and strong coordination among different… [Read more]
Basel amendment proposed by Norway to cover scrap plastic
The government of Norway on June 2 submitted a proposal to create a new waste category for plastics under the Basel Convention. Norway applied to classify scrap plastics under Annex II, Y48, which covers “wastes requiring special consideration.” The annex currently includes two categories: waste collected from households and residue from waste incineration. “By explicitly… [Read more]
New database on Candidate List substances in articles by 2021
ECHA will establish a new database on the presence of hazardous chemicals in articles by the end of 2019 for waste treatment operators and consumers. The database will comprise information submitted by companies producing, importing or selling articles that contain Candidate List substances. Companies need to submit this information by the end of 2020. The… [Read more]
Netherlands increasing inspections as fuel sector not complying with environmental rules
Producers of blend stocks and traders who blend gasoline and diesel for West Africa or heavy fuel oil for sea-going vessels do not comply with European rules for chemicals. They do not describe which risk people and the environment are running when using their fuel. They do not or insufficiently report what the fuel contains…. [Read more]
Inspectors to check internet sales of chemicals
A new enforcement project on online sales will be carried out in 2020 under the umbrella of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Forum. It will likely include restrictions and labelling duties. The report of the REF-5 project (REF stands for REACH-EN-FORCE) checking the safety of the working environment is under preparation. This was one of the… [Read more]
Environment Agency (England) launch new project on ‘Incorporating climate change adaptation into regulatory practice’ (ICCARP)’.
Severe weather events are expected to become more common in future as a result of climate change. The Environment Agency of England is carrying out an information exchange project, which will consider the extent to which adaptation to severe weather events and climate change is included within environmental permitting practices in other countries. The Environment… [Read more]
Circular Economy: New rules will make EU the global front-runner in waste management and recycling
EU Member States approved a set of ambitious measures to make EU waste legislation fit for the future, as part of the EU’s wider circular economy policy. The new rules – based on Commission’s proposals part of the Circular Economy package presented in December 2015 – will help to prevent waste and, where this is… [Read more]
EUROPOL and Centre For Climate Crime Analysis Together Against Criminal Activities Related To Air Pollution And Deforestation
Europol and the Centre for Climate Crime Analysis (CCCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reinforcing their efforts to address environmental crimes, especially those that have an impact on climate change. The MoU sets out a framework for exchanging knowledge and cooperating in the implementation of projects of common interest. Europol and… [Read more]
Themis Network entering its third phase
Themis, an informal regional network of national authorities responsible for natural resources management and protection, and for the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, is happy and proud to continue the project through a realisation of the Multi-Annual Work Programme for 2018-2020, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). Themis’ regional cooperation platform between… [Read more]
Environmental Compliance Assurance and Governance First Newsletter
The European Commission issued the first newsletter providing an update on the progress with the Commission’s Environmental Compliance Assurance Action Plan and other matters relevant to environmental governance more generally. In this edition of the newsletter: The European Commission adopts an Action Plan on Environmental Compliance and Governance Environmental Compliance and Governance Forum meets for… [Read more]
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