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A recently published report by the IMPEL TFS network, discloses big differences between EU member states regarding the implementation and enforcement of rules for waste shipments. Controls carried out during the Enforcement Action I project in 25 countries, reveal that 15% of the inspected waste shipments were in non-compliance with EU legislation. Recommended is therefore to Read the rest of this entry »
From 23-27 June 2008, Nancy Isarin of Ambiendura attended the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (COP9) held in Bali. On behalf of the European IMPEL-TFS Network, Ambiendura provided a side-event about international enforcement collaboration of transboundary movements of waste. Read the rest of this entry »
Coming around the corner in July is the annual Environmental fair hosted here in the Algarve. For the third time, Olhão will host the event, with Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity being the main theme. The organizers still have room for companies focused on the Environment, Outdoor, Sustainability, Responsibly, Organics, Regional Products etc. to be part of the fair. Read the rest of this entry »
From 7 to 11 April, the 8th conference of the INECE network was held in Cape Town, South Africa. More than 200 participants from 60 developing and developed countries gathered to discuss compliance and enforcement matters concerning environmental provisions. Laws and agreements developed to protect the environment and human health have no effect, when they are not properly implemented and enforced. Read the rest of this entry »
Algarve, Portugal — Feb 25, 2008 – Ambiendura an independent environmental consultancy, is looking to capitalize on the momentum of its first workshop by creating a “Green Council” as a think tank for promoting and initiating projects in Algarve, Portugal. Chama Inc. an innovative marketing and web solution’s company in the region will be one of the first organizations to join Ambiendura as part of the council. Read the rest of this entry »