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Study finds illegal traffic of e-waste to Nigeria

Study finds illegal traffic of e-waste to Nigeria

April 19, 2018

Today the UNU and BCCC-Africa launched the results of a study assessing the import of used electrical and electronic equipment into Nigeria. The ‘Person in the Port’ project reveals a continuing “severe problem” of non-compliance with international and national rules governing such shipments. About 3/4 of 60,000 tonnes of used electronic equipment shipped to Nigeria in… [Read more]

Thousands of Tonnes of E-Waste is Shipped Illegally to Nigeria Inside Used Vehicles

Thousands of Tonnes of E-Waste is Shipped Illegally to Nigeria Inside Used Vehicles

April 19, 2018

A two-year study into used electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE) sent to Nigeria, mostly from European ports, has revealed a continuing “severe problem” of non-compliance with international and national rules governing such shipments. About 3/4 of 60,000 tonnes of used electronic equipment shipped to Nigeria in both 2015 and 2016 originated from EU ports; At… [Read more]

EU funding programme  LIFE has launched its 2018 call

EU funding programme LIFE has launched its 2018 call

April 19, 2018

The LIFE programme has launched its 2018 call for project proposals. This year, the programme is investing close to €400 million in nature conservation, environmental protection and climate action. A streamlined application process has been introduced to better facilitate LIFE funds requests. As a bottom-up funding instrument, LIFE provides applicants with flexibility to truly innovate,… [Read more]

IMPEL study shows lack of resources and qualified staff as main barriers for an effective implementation of environmental regulations

IMPEL study shows lack of resources and qualified staff as main barriers for an effective implementation of environmental regulations

April 11, 2018

Today, IMPEL published the results of a study carried out assessing the challenges faced by environmental authorities to effectively implement environmental law. As in the previous survey from 2014, the lack of overall staff resources and suitably qualified personnel in regulatory authorities continues to be the most commonly-reported barrier to achieving effective implementation of environmental… [Read more]

IMPEL members join forces to assure Industrial Environmental Compliance

IMPEL members join forces to assure Industrial Environmental Compliance

April 3, 2018

The merged IMPEL projects on the implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) in cement industry held their first meetings in Logroño, Spain, and Vienna, Austria in March. The structure and work programme of the ongoing cooperation with the IMPEL “Doing the right things in permitting and inspections” project (DTRT)… [Read more]

First workshop report on the evaluation of the Waste Shipment Regulation published

First workshop report on the evaluation of the Waste Shipment Regulation published

March 27, 2018

The Commission is currently carrying out an evaluation of the of Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 on shipments of waste (Waste Shipment Regulation – WSR), incl. Regulation (EC) No 1418/2007, to identify good and bad practices in its implementation and assess whether it has met its objectives using the criteria of: (i) effectiveness, (ii) efficiency, (iii)… [Read more]

Earth Observation Handbook special edition 2018

Earth Observation Handbook special edition 2018

March 22, 2018

The Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) launched a special edition of the Earth Observation Handbook. This report has been compiled to help develop a broader understanding of the fundamental, strategic importance of satellite Earth observation data to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…. [Read more]

INECE Discussion Series: Connecting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment with Compliance and Enforcement

INECE Discussion Series: Connecting Environmental and Social Impact Assessment with Compliance and Enforcement

March 22, 2018

The first INECE Discussion Series of 2018 will begin on April 17, focusing on the relationship between environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and compliance and enforcement. ESIA provides essential data for establishing benchmarks, understanding risks, and setting limits in environmental licenses and permits. ESIA is also essential to enhance development outcomes, assess and manage… [Read more]

New enforcement project on chromium VI launched

New enforcement project on chromium VI launched

March 21, 2018

At its 29th meeting, the Forum for Exchange of Information on Enforcement launched the third pilot project on authorisation. The pilot project, which is planned for 2019, will look into chromium VI compounds and several other substances subject to authorisation. The project will check whether the substances within the scope of the project are placed… [Read more]

Seatrade Convicted for Beaching Ships

Seatrade Convicted for Beaching Ships

March 19, 2018

The Rotterdam District Court in the Netherlands sentenced Groningen-based owner Seatrade for illegal exports of vessels sent for scrapping on beaches of South Asia as the company’s move breached the EU Waste Shipment Regulation. Seatrade has been imposed with fines ranging between EUR 50,000 to EUR 750,000. Furthermore, two of its executives have been banned… [Read more]

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