IMPEL Networks Conference
Date: 12-13.05.2016
Place: Utrecht, the Netherlands
Organizer: ECRAN Secretariat with EC TAIEX Unit
Recent research and analysis of responses from environmental regulators across Europe on practical
implementation challenges highlight a number of challenges but two key areas are: a lack of
resources (human and financial) and weak enforcement, insufficient penalties and sanctions. In an
era of resource scarcity and declining resources for the environment, we must learn to innovate, to
improve our efficiency and effectiveness, and learn from others. To strengthen enforcement, we
must learn how to improve the links in the compliance chain and improve communication between
the four key actors: practitioners (permitters and inspectors), police, prosecutors, and judges.
This conference will highlight and present practical solutions and best practice from Europe and the
rest of the world on these themes.
The conference is being organised by IMPEL, the EU Network of environmental practitioners; ENPE,
the EU Network of Prosecutors for the Environment; EUFJE, the EU Forum of Judges for the
Environment; and EnviCrimeNet. The main aim of the conference is to tackle challenges in
implementing environmental legislation, being the priority theme of the 7th (current) Environment
Action Programme of the European Union.
This conference will highlight and present practical solutions and best practice from Europe and the
rest of the world on these themes.
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