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LIFE SWEAP project shows increase of waste detection rate

The LIFE SWEAP team is well on track to achieve their target of conducting 45,000 inspections over the course of the project (2018 – 2023). The waste detection rate has risen from 29% to 37% (compared to October 2019) and the violation rate is 22%. This means the inspections are becoming more efficient, and are… [Read more]

WasteForce launches Waste Crime Prosecution Guidance

Environmental crimes cause significant damage to the environment. At the same time they provide for very high profits for perpetrators and relatively low risks of detection. Very often, environmental crimes have a cross border aspect. Environmental crime is a serious and growing problem that needs to be tackled at European and global level. In order… [Read more]

IMPEL programme Capacity Building and Training is gaining speed

Under its Capacity Building and Training programme, IMPEL is developing a structured and consistent programme, based on identified needs and knowledge gaps. The programme entails setting up a strategy, an organisational structure and toolkits to further professionalise the implementation of EU environmental legislation. This activity includes a feasibility study for a Knowledge and Innovation Centre…. [Read more]

Waste Crime Alert series made available

Illegal management and trade of waste causes significant damage to the environment, undermines the health of millions of people, and distorts fair competition. It can result in loss of income to authorities, while providing significant financial gain for those illicitly involved. Despite strong efforts to better detect and investigate waste crimes, it remains quite challenging… [Read more]

Waste Crime Alert: the impact of COVID-19 on waste crime

In this edition of the WasteForce Waste Crime Alert series, information has been gathered on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on waste management and waste shipments. The outbreak of COVID-19 and the measures that have been implemented had an impact on waste management, the (illegal) trade in waste and the enforcement of waste related… [Read more]

Update – IMPEL prolongs travel restrictions until further notice

Due to the occurrence of the corona virus in Europe, the IMPEL Board had to decide on measures regarding IMPEL’s travel policy and on recommendations for (potential) meeting participants. They should contribute by means of electronic communication instead. The Board now decided that no flights will be booked until further notice.  

4 Networks Conference ‘Towards a more effective environmental enforcement’ postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19

The 4 Networks Conference partners IMPEL, ENPE, EnviCrimeNet and EUFJE have decided to postpone the 4 Networks Conference ‘Towards a more effective environmental enforcement’ which was originally planned on 24 – 25 September 2020 in Florence, Italy. These dates are now cancelled. Depending on the COVID-19 developments, the 4 Networks strive to announce the new… [Read more]

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