On 26 September 2018, IMPEL presented the IMPEL Next Generation Conference on its ambitions, progress and way forward of its network. Set in the beautiful city of Zwolle, the conference offered a unique opportunity for over 170 environmental regulators and enforcers to learn and discuss challenges and experiences related to the practical implementation of EU… [Read more]
Inter-active handbook for regulators responsible for Industrial Emissions Directive implementation
Members of the IMPEL projects on ‘’the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)’’ and the “Doing the right things in permitting and inspections” project (DTRT) discussed, among other subjects, about how to set up capacity building on the collected good practices. These good practices will be put together into an Inter-active handbook. The first… [Read more]
Network for Environmental Prosecutors to discuss Training and Specialisation
The Annual Conference of the European Union Forum of judges for the environment (EUFJE) will this year be held at the National Institute of Justice in Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference theme is on “Training and Specialisation in Environmental Law”. Speakers have already been confirmed to attend from the European Commission, European Judicial Training Network (EJTN),… [Read more]
Ship recycling yards approved by the EU enough capacity to handle demand from EU-flagged ships
According to a new report published today by the campaign group Transport and Environment, there will be enough capacity on the EU List for all ships bound by the EU Ship Recycling Regulation. Under this legislation due to take effect in January, ships carrying the flag of a European Union country can only be recycled… [Read more]
The EC’s environmental action plan is severely lacking in both ambition and resources, the EESC warns
The European Commission’s action plan, aimed at improving the poor and uneven implementation of EU environmental law and governance across the EU, shows a serious lack of ambition and resources as it proposes measures that are too weak to adequately and uniformly sanction non-compliance by Member States, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has… [Read more]
Global Waste to Grow by 70 Percent by 2050 Unless Urgent Action is Taken: World Bank Report
WASHINGTON, September 20, 2018—Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, according to the World Bank’s new What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 report. Driven by rapid urbanization and growing populations, global annual waste generation is expected to jump to 3.4… [Read more]
European Network of Prosecutors for the Environment (ENPE) Annual Conference
On 23 and 24 October, ENPE will host its third annual conference at the Natural Museum of History in Heraklion, Crete. The conference, which will include a keynote opening speech from Mr Humberto Delgado Rosa (Director for Natural Capital, European Commission, DG ENV), will be held in collaboration with two other LIFE programme-funded projects (Life… [Read more]
IMPEL’s Next Generation Conference – latest updates
The IMPEL community is one week away from its Next Generation Conference, which will take place 26 September in Zwolle, the Netherlands. The final programme is now made available and the organisation is ready to receive more than 150 participants from all over Europe. The gathering will offer a unique opportunity for environmental regulators and enforcers… [Read more]
IMPEL Review Initiative (IRI) Update
In the first half of 2018, IMPEL carried out 2 IMPEL Review Initiatives (IRI’s). The first of these took place in Slovenia, and the second was hosted by the Azores. In both cases, the reviews focussed on permitting activity and inspections of industrial sites. Following the conclusion of these reviews, the meeting hosts reported that… [Read more]
IMPEL Satellite Images project to host inspection workshop in October
The IMPEL Satellite Images project team would like to invite IMPEL members to participate in a workshop on the use of Copernicus and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Data in inspection activities. The workshop will be hosted in the Portuguese Environmental Inspectorate IGAMAOT headquarters in Lisbon on 17 and 18 October 2018. The first day will… [Read more]
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