The European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL) is an international non-profit association of the environmental authorities of the Member States, acceding and candidate countries of the European Union and EEA countries. The Association is the continuation of the informal network, which was commonly known as the IMPEL Network.
Introduction to the IMPEL Network
Introductory words by Mr Gerard Wolters, Chair of the Board of IMPEL
IMPEL was set up in 1992 as an informal Network of European regulators and authorities concerned with the implementation and enforcement of environmental law, and, as such, it is a unique network. Read the full statement here.
Latest news
IMPEL ready to take part in debate on improving environmental inspections
At its last General Assembly meeting IMPEL discussed the motion for a Resolution on the review of Recommendation 2001/331/EC providing for minimum criteria for environmental inspections in the Member States (RMCEI). Read the press statement.
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Recently completed projects
Doing the right things III (implementation)
In 2008 the step-by-step guidance book was tested and amended by an international group of expert. Besides further clarification the guidance book now includes the Best Practices and Good Examples which are presented in annex 2. Within the project Doing the right thing III two training sessions have been held to train the practitioners from all IMPEL Member Countries.
Read more:
- Final report on the step-by-step guidance book (EN) |
