The European Union’s (EU) network of protected sites, Natura 2000, could be further connected with green infrastructure to create a trans-European nature network. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published today, highways and other infrastructure currently disconnect about 15 % of the Natura 2000 sites from other nature areas, reducing their capacity for… [Read more]
Surge in global e-waste, up 21 % in 5 years, according to Global E-Waste Monitor 2020
The third edition of The Global E-Waste Monitor 2020, launched by the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership (GESP), provides comprehensive insight to address the global e-waste challenge. A record 53.6 million metric tonnes (Mt) of e-waste – discarded products with a battery or plug such as computers and mobile phones – is reported generated worldwide in… [Read more]
National Peer Review Initiative (NPRI) project Online Seminar 16 September 2020 – save the date
Save the date: an online seminar on the NPRI (National Peer Review Initiative) will be organised on 16 September 2020. Phase 1 of the National Peer Review Initiative (NPRI) project has ended, taking advantage of IMPEL’s experience with peer review. The NPRI project aims to provide National Organizations and Networks support and guidance to implement,… [Read more]
Germany holds Presidency of the EU Council July – December 2020 with motto: “Together for Europe´s recovery”
On 1 July 2020, Germany takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the 13th time since 1957. The Presidency rotates every 6 months and will be held by Germany in the second half of 2020. To ensure coherency, three Presidencies are grouped together – Germany shares the Trio-Presidency with Portugal (1st half… [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]
Need for circular economy models: longer-lasting electronics benefit environment, climate and circular economy
Extending the lifetime and delaying obsolescence of electronics can significantly reduce their environmental and climate impacts and contribute to meeting the European Union’s (EU) environment, climate and circular economy objectives. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, smartphones, televisions, washing machines and vacuum cleaners all are used on average for shorter periods than both… [Read more]
WasteForce webinar on existing methodologies for impact assessment of changes affecting waste trade, 2 July 2020
Several policies at national, regional and international levels have been introduced to address the issues linked to waste shipments. However, even in the presence of these regulations, significant amounts of illegal waste shipments are occurring across the European borders and beyond. It is not clear whether, and if yes, to what extent, these policies have… [Read more]
EEA: Bio-waste great potential for circular economy
Bio-waste is one of the key waste streams in Europe and holds great potential for the circular economy, delivering valuable soil-improving material and fertiliser as well as biogas, a source of renewable energy. According to the European Environment Agency’s report Bio-waste in Europe — turning challenges into opportunities’, reducing and using bio-waste could cut emissions, improve… [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]
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