These Conference Proceedings contain papers solicited of the speakers and topic experts at the Third International Conference on Environmental Enforcement. Several additional papers are also included from participants and other interested parties invited to contribute papers on related topics. Papers that were not available at the time of printing will be included in a second Volume of these Proceedings which will be published in early summer 1994 and will be sent to the participants' mailing addresses. The Proceedings also will be widely disseminated to country environmental officials and NGOs throughout the world.
The Third International Conference is part of an ongoing international collaboration to develop domestic environmental enforcement programs in different settings that can effectively achieve widespread compliance with each nation's environmental requirements. The Conference builds on the first International Enforcement Workshop held in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in May 1990, and the second International Conference on Environmental Enforcement held in Budapest, Hungary, in September 1992.
This third Conference focuses on building institutional capacity for environmental enforcement either to enhance existing domestic environmental enforcement programs or to develop new ones—a challenge for all nations. The Conference builds on the frameworks and resource materials developed at the previous Conferences. It differs in format from previous Conferences in its emphasis on hands-on workshops and special staffed exhibits. These new features offer practical applications in fundamental principles of environmental enforcement and in designing enforcement and compliance programs. The Conference further contributes to the growing body of literature on environmental enforcement by focusing on several new themes and special topics, around which papers have been solicited from experts in the field. Results of workshop sessions, which will reflect current thinking on these topics, will be summarized in Volume II.
The Executive Planning Committee for the Conference devoted much time and effort to design a Conference that offers the greatest opportunity for useful exchange and practical information for individuals both within and outside government who can influence the successful design and implementation of enforcement programs. We look forward to a successful Conference. Additional information about the Conference and resource materials may be obtained by contacting the Staff or members of the Executive Planning Committee.
On behalf of the Executive Planning Committee, we look forward to your participation and to a productive and enjoyable Conference.