IMPEL’s mission is ensuring effective implementation and enforcement of European environmental law by promoting professional collaboration, information and best-practice exchange between environmental regulators.

Our work is organised into five thematic topics:

Have a quick look on our projects and guidances.

FEATURED CONTENTS

30th IMPEL General Assembly

The 30th IMPEL General Assembly (GA) took place in Warsaw on 12-13 June 2025.

Nature Protection

🎬 New Introductory Videos on JoNeF Now Available

We are pleased to share two new videos developed as part of an initiative by JoNeF project team. These short videos provide an overview of the project's objectives, key activities, and anticipated impact, while also introducing the team behind the work.

Cross-cutting tools & Approaches

4 Networks Conference - strengthening the fight against environmental crime

The 4 Networks conference took place on 21-22 May in Bratislava.

📢 Case Study Collection on Permeable Reactive Barriers and Solidification/Stabilisation (May–September 2025)

We are currently seeking case studies on the application of Permeable Reactive Barriers (PRB) and Solidification/Stabilisation (S/S) techniques used at contaminated sites across Europe. You are invited to contribute by completing the relevant questionnaire between 1 May and 30 September 2025.

Nature Protection

The JoNeF 2025 Questionnaire

We invite you to fill The JoNeF 2025 Questionnaire which aims to collect an overview of national information systems comprehending fungal data and to identify key institutions involved in fungal conservation across Europe. The Questionnaire is a part of IMPEL Joint Network for wild Fungi (JoNeF) Project and open to environmental authorities, research institutions, and fungal networks. The deadline is 20 May 2025.

Latest IMPEL Reports and Guidance Documents Adopted by Written Procedure March 2025

A number of IMPEL project reports and guidance documents were officially adopted through a written procedure dated 20.03.2025. These reports not only summarize important findings and recommendations but also provide guidance for better implementation of EU Environmental Law. Full access to the adopted reports is here available on IMPEL website with the below links:

Cross-cutting tools & Approaches

IMPEL CAED project contributed to EU ELD Training Workshops in Athens, Bucharest and Riga

CAED Project actively participated in high-level ELD Training Workshops supported by EC and hosted by the Latvian State Environmental Service in Riga in 7-9 April 2025.

IMPEL Country Visit to Finland, Estonia, Latvia/ 26-28 March 2025

From March 26 to 28, 2025, the IMPEL Board conducted country visits to Finland, Estonia, and Latvia to strengthen cooperation, recognize outstanding participation, and support engagement in IMPEL projects.

Industry and air

Save the Date: IMPEL Industry & Air Expert Team Meeting – 22–23 October 2025, Murcia, Spain

We are pleased to announce that the next IMPEL Industry & Air Expert Team Meeting will take place on 22–23 October 2025 in Murcia, Spain. All members of the Industry & Air Expert Team are kindly asked to save the date and plan to attend. Further details regarding the agenda and logistics will be shared in due course.

ENFORCE has released a publication recently on Illegal Traffic of Waste!

A publication has been released recently by ENFORCE about A Decade of Global Action Against Illegal Traffic in Hazardous Wastes and Other Wastes.

IMPEL Country Visit in Montenegro: Strengthening Environmental Collaboration

On February 28th, 2025, the IMPEL Network was pleased to carry out a Country Visit to Montenegro, during which insightful discussions have been held on environmental issues, priorities, and potential future partnerships.

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