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WHAT IS INECE?

INECE is the only global network of independent experts dedicated to pursuing the rule of law, good governance, and sustainable development at all levels, local to global

INECE'S GOALS

(1) Develop networks for enforcement and compliance cooperation;

(2) Strengthen capacity throughout the regulatory cycle to implement and secure compliance with environmental requirements; and

(3) Raise awareness of the importance of environmental compliance and enforcement

Compliance Critical in Climate Change Regimes
The event featured a panel discussion of top ozone and climate officials, who were quick to recognize the stark differences both in the way in which the ozone and climate regimes have approached compliance challenges and in the results they have had so far.

Building a Framework for a Global Training Professionals Network
INECE is assessing the benefits of forming an International Network for Environmental Compliance Training Professionals.

INECE Seeks Participants for Seaport Environment Security Network
INECE is looking for more participants to join a new, unique, and practical initiative - the Seaport Environmental Security Network.

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INECE Promotes Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Indicators in Central America
INECE continued to expand its seminal work on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Indicators through a new initiative in Central America, a workshop in Guatemala, on 18-20 September 2007.

INECE Conducts Water Legislation and Compliance Survey
The survey is a pilot test of a method for developing expert-based metrics of compliance and enforcement that INECE expects to expand to other environmental sectors.

Africa & the Middle East
Asia & the Pacific
Americas
Europe
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Ensuring Compliance with the National Veld and Forest Fire Act of South Africa

Case Study Shows Enforcement and Compliance in Community Conservation of Wildlife Resources in Tanzania

Documentary Highlights Struggles of African Wildlife Enforcers

Rwanda Encourages Industry to Adopt Clean Production Methods

Governance Indicators Document Gains in Sub-Saharan Africa

Israeli Green Police Volunteers Take Environmental Offenders to Task

Training Strengthens Environmental Law in China

Timber Boss Evades Jail, Court Fiasco Illustrates Urgent Need for Reform in Indonesian

Australian Enforcement Network to Pilot Wildlife Crime Working Group

Workshop Strengthens Forest Law Compliance and Governance in Southeast Asia

Philippines Launches New Environmental Compliance Assistance Website for Slaughterhouses

New Guidance for Administrative Penalties in Australia and New Zealand

Australian Court Fines Meat Processor for Water Pollution

Environmental Breaches Punished in Tasmania

BP to Pay Largest Criminal Fine Ever for Air Violations

Argentina's New Under-Secretariat Revamps Nationwide Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Efforts

Canadian and U.S. Wildlife Officers Break-Up Major Endangered Species Smuggling Ring

Poor Compliance Assistance and Lax Enforcement Undermine U.S. Soil Conservation Program

New On-Line Map Allows Users to Explore Pollution Data From Across North America

U.S. Polluters to Spend Record $10.6 Billion on Environmental Controls and Cleanup

U.S. Announces Largest Single Environmental Settlement in History

England & Wales Comply with Integrated Permitting Directive

IMPEL Completes Third Emissions Trading Scheme Project

Ukraine Implements International Climate Change Commitments

UK First to Enact Carbon Emissions Reduction Commitments

Netherlands Implements Energy Efficient Lighting Proposal

Handbook Facilitates Implementation of Convention Pursuing a Comprehensive Policy and Protection of the Carpathians Mountains

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