In May, IMPEL performed a so called Review Initiative (IRI) in Slovenia. Hosted by the Slovenian Environment and Nature Inspectorate IRSOP, the exercise was carried out in two parts; a pre-meeting was held in January this year and the actual review was carried out between 7 and 10 May. The primary purpose of an IRI,… [Read more]
Soil Management and Protection
The Safeguarding the Water Environment Throughout Europe (SWETE) project is now into its fourth year. Following discussion between the project team, it has been agreed that the topics of focus will be on the following: Wastewater discharge regulation Agricultural impacts on the water environment Soil management and protection The project is now seeking candidates who… [Read more]
IMPEL group looks at Thames river development
On 4 and 5 June 2018, the IMPEL “River development planning” project team visited London for a workshop with experts from the Environment Agency and catchment partnerships in England. The six visitors from Germany, Denmark, Poland and Slovenia were informed on the “Catchment based approach” to improve the quality of the water environment in the… [Read more]
IMPEL’s Landfill Project & Make It Work Initiative Join to Promote Ecoinnovation and Circular Economy
IMPEL’s “Landfill & Circular Economy” project and the “Make It Work” initiative joined forces in Treviso, Italy, on April 19th and 20th. The meeting was kindly hosted by ARPA Veneto headquarters. The Make it Work Project, set up by The Netherlands, the UK, Sweden and Czech Republic, aims to identify concrete opportunities improving the quality of… [Read more]
Cross-Cutting Team Discusses IMPEL’s Capacity Building and Knowledge and Innovation Centre Ambitions
On 17 & 18 May, the IMPEL Cross-Cutting Expert Team were kindly hosted by the Portuguese Inspectorate, IGAMAOT, in Lisbon for the first of two Expert Team meetings scheduled for 2018. The main focus of the meeting was IMPEL’s ambition related to capacity building and becoming the go-to knowledge and innovation centre for practioners and… [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]
IMPEL intensifies links with Greek authorities
On the 3rd of May, the IMPEL Board was invited by the Greek IMPEL National Network for an engagement meeting. The IMPEL Board and about 40 experts from different authorities from the Greek Ministry of Environment and other partner agencies, on areas such as industry, water, nature conservation, waste, permitting and inspecting, as well as… [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]
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