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🌍 Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️ Join us on #October 23rd 24th, from 2 PM to 5 PM (Central European Time) for an open #advancedworkshop on #Deforestation and #IllegalLogging. This workshop is a key component of the Environmental Crime Investigation Course, organized by #I2LEC in collaboration with EnviCrime Academy. Last month, this course successfully brought together 900 attendees from more than 90 countries, showcasing the #global commitment to tackling #environmentalcrime and promoting sustainable practices. #Workshop Details: - #Day1: In-depth case studies featuring experts in deforestation from #Ecuador, #Panama, and #Colombia. - #Day2: Insights from Esri and the Centre for Climate Crime Analysis (#CCCA). 📜 Certificates of attendance will be provided. Stay tuned for more information on the #Agenda and additional details next week. In the meantime, feel free to register using the following link: https://lnkd.in/d38k3bhv #Deforestation #IllegalLogging #I2LEC #EnviCrimeAcademy #Ecuador #Panama #Colombia #Esri #ClimateCrime #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection

⚠️ Species population numbers have dropped by 73% on average since 1970! According to the WWF European Policy Office #LivingPlanetReport, we need to urgently #ActForOurPlanet as ecosystems are near collapse and we're close to tipping points leading to irreversible impacts. With the #EUGreenDeal and the #NatureRestoration Law, we are working to turn this around by taking action to protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystems, while tackling the interconnected planetary crises of climate change, nature loss, and pollution. Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eddZxJVJ

"Europe’s Largest Wildlife Crime"  #EMPACT #EnviCrime Last week, I had the pleasure to join the #LAKE community meeting in Paris. We discussed the cooperation plans for the coming season and how to tackle the illegal smuggling of European Eel.   Commission remains dedicated to supporting One Health through data analysis and close collaboration with different agencies.   🤝 With #Europol, the European Anti-Fraud Office (#OLAF), #EFCA, #INTERPOL, law enforcement and fisheries control authorities from EU and non-EU countries, we aim to protect this particular and endangered species You can read more about trafficked glass eels in the latest press release: https://lnkd.in/eRKHp-A3

Can you use data to explain how species' migration patterns are shifting with #climatechange? How does human activity, such as deforestation and urbanization, impact local and global #biodiversity?   Join the launch of the first phase of the #BiodiversityDataHackathon organized by The World Bank, Global Wildlife Program (GWP) and several partners to unearth your creativity! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 9 - 10 AM EDT   A range of amazing data/knowledge resources will be provided to help teams get started! Join this celebration of moving to more open biodiversity data and analytics.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqEacnri via The World Bank  

Join us for an insightful webinar, 'New Frontiers in the Fight Against Environmental and Wildlife Crimes', where experts will discuss the latest trends, technologies, and policies shaping the battle against environmental exploitation & #WildlifeTrafficking. The session will also focus on how global efforts are evolving to protect #biodiversity and combat illegal activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders on this critical issue! Hosted by Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime https://lnkd.in/gVz6VkXj Jose Louies, Debobroto Sircar, Vivek Menon, Lionel Hachemin, ifaw

📆 This Thursday 3 October, proudly co-organised by Gallifrey! Whether you're in Brussels for #OceanWeek or not, make sure to make time for this most insightful panel on Criminalising Ecocide To Save Our Ocean! ⏲️ 14:00-15:30 CEST 🔗 Register at https://lnkd.in/edky7taf 💻 Watch live on https://lnkd.in/dNGqptcG "Ecocide? Like in genocide, homicide, etc.? 🤔" Yep. But applied to the environment and for the ocean. Check it out 👇 🌊 The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, is essential for life, regulating the climate, producing oxygen, and supporting 80% of life on this planet. However, it faces escalating threats from pollution, deep-sea mining, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. This event will delve into how criminalising ecocide—defined as the large-scale destruction of ecosystems—could serve as a powerful legal mechanism to combat these threats. With the EU already recognising comparable offences under the revised Environmental Crimes Directive, we will explore how ecocide laws could deter harmful practices and safeguard marine environments. Come and meet top-notch speakers: MEP Emma Fourreau MEP Isabella Lövin Matthew Gianni, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) Sue Miller, Stop Ecocide International Farah Obaidullah, The Ocean and Us Simon Holmström, Seas At Risk #Ecocide #EcocideLaw #DeepSeabedMining #Ocean #OceanWeek #Pollution #Overfishing

🔔 New #EUSustainability #Rules Explained: #EcodesignRegulation FAQs. The European Commission has released a comprehensive #FrequentlyAskedQuestions (FAQ) document to provide crucial guidance on the new #Ecodesign for #Sustainable #Products #Regulation (#ESPR), which came into force on July 18, 2024. This document serves as an essential resource for all stakeholders involved, ensuring a smooth transition towards a more sustainable product market within the EU 🇪🇺 . The ESPR sets new standards for product sustainability, ensuring that products placed on the #EUmarket are designed with environmental considerations at their core. The FAQ covers a wide range of important topics, including: - #Scope of the regulation - Specific product #categories - The #Digital Product Passport - The #Ecodesign Forum - The #timeline for implementation This document offers valuable insights into the ESPR's impact on various stakeholders, including manufacturers, importers, and consumers. The European Commission remains committed to supporting all stakeholders through this transition by providing #guidance, #training sessions, and #financial support, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We encourage all relevant parties to review the FAQ to ensure a thorough understanding of these new requirements.

We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the #Advanced #EnvironmentalCrime Investigation #Course. Over the course of the event, we saw outstanding participation, with around 500 participants joining daily from more than 86 countries 🌍 . This level of engagement highlights the importance of our shared mission to combat environmental crime on a global scale. From EnviCrime Academy, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to the outstanding #speakers, #interpreters, and the dedicated #I2LEC team for making this course possible. Their expertise covered a wide range of topics, from #legal frameworks and #investigative techniques to #forensic analysis and #interagency collaboration. Participants had the privilege of learning from representatives of leading organizations such as WWF, Europol, the European Commission, #EMPACT, as well as experts in #wildlife crime, #forensic specialists, and #judicial authorities. #Case studies were shared from regions across #Asia, #Africa, and #LatinAmerica, providing real-world insights into the complex nature of #environmentalcrime. 📌 🗓️ Looking ahead, we are excited to announce our #upcoming 2-day #workshop on #deforestation, scheduled for #October23rd and #24th. The workshop will bring together leading experts from #LatinAmerica who will present specific case studies on deforestation. In addition, #GIS technology specialists from Esri will provide cutting-edge analysis of these cases using advanced #mapping #software. We will also host legal professionals who specialize in #prosecuting these crimes. Once again, thank you to all who contributed to the success of this course. Your support has been invaluable, and we look forward to seeing you at future events.

#BackToSchool, back to business for Brussels as well this September with: 🇪🇺 A new mandate and college in sight 🏞️ The #NatureRestoration Law entering into force 💧 The 1st UN Special Envoy on Water appointed 🐯 The Iberian Lynx rebounding thanks to #LIFEProgramme and much more 👉 https://europa.eu/!bdCtkX

📢 Final Reminder: Today is the #last day of the 4-day Online Advanced #EnvironmentalCrime Investigation Course! #Join us for the final session, featuring expert insights and real-world case studies to enhance your investigative skills. 🗓 Date: September 26, 2024   ⏰ #Time: 14:00 – 17:00 CET Today's #Schedule: - 2:00 – 2:45 PM CEST :Organized Environmental Crime and Green Criminology  Speaker: Prof. Daan van Uhm | University of Utrecht  - 2:45 – 3:30 PM CEST: Preparing for Court  Speaker: Judge Faustino Gudin | EUFJE  - 3:45 – 4:30 PM CEST: Interagency Collaboration, International and Multidisciplinary Cooperation  Speakers: Ana C. Almeida & Fernando Rey | Anti-corruption and Illegalities Officers WWF - 4:30 – 5:00 PM CEST: Overview of Environmental Crime Trends and Challenges II  Speaker: Jose A. Alfaro | Europol  ✅ Attendees will receive a #certificate of completion. #Register here: https://lnkd.in/d38k3bhv #Agenda: https://lnkd.in/dbGNcdTg