IMPEL regularly organizes and participates in conferences that serve as vital platforms for dialogue, collaboration, and advancement in the field of environmental compliance and enforcement across Europe. These events gather experts, practitioners, and policymakers to address emerging challenges, share best practices, and strengthen cooperation among stakeholders at both national and international levels.

IMPEL's conferences are essential to promoting its strategic goals, enhancing the effectiveness of environmental regulation, and supporting the implementation of EU legislation. They also provide valuable opportunities for capacity building, knowledge exchange, and innovation.

Below you can find more information about our key conference series:

IMPEL Conferences

IMPEL Conferences are key events that strengthen the network, promote cooperation, and showcase progress in implementing environmental law. They bring together members to exchange knowledge, present IMPEL’s tools and results, and discuss strategic priorities, including the Implementation Challenge. These conferences also support capacity building, highlight best practices, and provide feedback to improve EU environmental legislation. 🔎 Explore the IMPEL Conferences page for more information.

The 4 Network Conferences

The 4 Network Conferences are joint events organized by four key European enforcement networks—IMPEL, EUFJE, ENPE, and EnviCrimeNet—aimed at strengthening the environmental compliance chain across the EU. Held in collaboration with the European Commission, these conferences focus on improving the implementation and enforcement of EU environmental and nature laws by bringing together regulators, prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement to share best practices, address common challenges, and support consistent, effective action against environmental crime. More information can be found here.

Water and Land Conferences

These annual conferences focus on sustainable water and land management, particularly in rural areas. They support the exchange of best practices, align with the EU’s Environmental Compliance Assurance (ECA) Initiative, and help IMPEL develop guidance and tools for improved environmental protection. More information can be found here.

Waste & TFS Conferences

These conferences support enforcement of the EU Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) by improving coordination among inspectors, customs, police, and judiciary. They aim to harmonize WSR interpretation, promote IMPEL’s work, and strengthen cooperation with non-EU partners. More information can be found here.