EnviCrime Academy

🌟As we approach the end of 2024, the EnviCrime Academy team would like to extend our warmest holiday wishes to our network🌟. We look forward to a new year full of hope, greater #internationalcooperation, and a renewed commitment to fighting #environmentalcrime through enhanced #training and collective #action for a better world. 📌 This year has been marked by important #milestones in our journey, and we would like to take a moment to #highlight some of them: 🚀 Our engagement with Europol Experts at #EelScienceSymposium2024: EnviCrime Academy participated in the Second International #EelScienceSymposium, held from July 9-11 in Liverpool, UK. The Symposium offered a global forum for scientists, researchers, and experts to showcase the latest data, initiatives, and cutting-edge techniques in the biology and management of #anguillid #eels. 🌍 Our participation in the 'Priorities for #Multilateral Action Against #EnvironmentalCrime': We were proud to contribute to the event organized by the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, addressing critical global challenges in combating environmental crime. 📚 Our Environmental Crime Investigation Training Program with I2LEC and Guardia Civil #Seprona: Over 10 days, we delivered the #Basic, #Advanced, and #Expert #I2LEC programs, engaging 1,106 participants from 99 countries. With contributions from 33 expert speakers across five continents, this training was a true global collaboration. 🌱 Our Online Course on #Deforestation during #COP16: During COP16 in Colombia, EnviCrime Academy and I2LEC delivered a course featuring in-depth case studies on illegal #logging and #deforestation, with expert input from across #LatinAmerica, including #Colombia, #Panama, and #Ecuador. 🤝 Expert Contributions to the #TAIEXEIR Multi-Country Workshop: we served as expert speakers at this workshop, organized by EnviCrimeNet with the Ministry of Interior of #Hungary. The event brought together European law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and environmental crime specialists to enhance #crossborder cooperation and strengthen partnerships. 📢 We continue to support EnviCrimeNet, managing their communications, advising on funding opportunities, and exploring participation in European projects. We are excited to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the network is planned for early 2025. At EnviCrime Academy, we firmly believe that training is the cornerstone of combating environmental crime. Empowering professionals with the knowledge, tools, and skills they need to address these challenges is vital to creating a more sustainable and just world. 🌟 As we move into 2025, stay tuned for exciting training programs and initiatives from EnviCrime Academy! Together, we can continue making a difference. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! 💫 #EnvironmentalCrime #Training #Cooperation #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #CapacityBuilding

Today, EnviCrime Academy proudly participated in an impactful event organized by Instituto Internacional de Derecho y Medio Ambiente (IIDMA) titled “Multilevel #Climate Governance: The Role of #AutonomousCommunities and #Municipalities” at CONAMA #2024 in Madrid. This dynamic forum spotlighted the essential role of Spain’s Autonomous Communities and municipalities in driving effective #climate action. Through the presentation of insightful #reports and engaging panel #discussions, the event underscored the need for #regional governments to work #collaboratively, share #bestpractices, and develop #innovative solutions to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change. The exchange of expertise among representatives from diverse regions highlighted the potential of coordinated efforts to fast-track the renewable #energy transition, strengthen #climate resilience, and achieve ambitious #sustainability objectives. EnviCrime Academy remains committed to supporting and fostering platforms like these that inspire collective action and empower stakeholders to shape a greener, more sustainable future. #ClimateGovernance #Sustainability #IIDMA #ClimateAction #Collaboration

Wonder how climate change will impact your region?   Now you can find out yourself with the interactive C3S Atlas, which lets you explore past trends and future climate scenarios, from 1.5° to 4°C global warming levels.   Dive into the data, play around, and learn how climate change could shape our future. 📊💡   Explore the Atlas ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dhiJMcM9   #CopernicusClimate Copernicus ECMWF

🌍 As 2024 draws to a close, a pivotal moment in the global response to #climate #change approaches. Beginning 2 December 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings on the #obligations of #States under international law to #protect the #climate system for present and future generations. This landmark initiative, led by Vanuatu and supported by a broad coalition of UN Member States, seeks to clarify: 💡 States’ legal responsibilities to mitigate #greenhouse gas emissions and protect the #environment; and 💡 The legal #consequences for States whose actions or omissions have caused significant #harm to the climate system, particularly for vulnerable communities such as small island developing States. With 91 written statements, 62 written comments, and over 100 oral presentations submitted, the proceedings underscore the critical role of #international #law in addressing the #climate crisis. The International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s advisory opinion, anticipated in early 2025, will provide authoritative guidance on the scope of States’ obligations, shaping national and regional legal frameworks and informing future #UN climate negotiations. While advisory opinions are not legally binding, the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s status as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations ensures its findings carry significant weight. This process reflects the increasing use of legal avenues to address climate change, building on recent decisions such as the recognition of the #human #right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea/Tribunal international du droit de la mer 's ruling on States' responsibilities to combat marine pollution and ocean acidification. The International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s deliberations represent a significant step in clarifying the legal landscape of climate action, setting a precedent for #accountability, and ensuring a #sustainable future for generations to come. #ClimateGovernance #InternationalLaw #ICJ #ClimateJustice #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/dwPnfVnX

📖⚖️ It was a pleasant surprise to be sent a review of my book, published in the Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies (2024) 1–7: https://lnkd.in/ehiVbsGJ The review is by environmental law scholar Aaron Dumont, who states that my work on Prosecuting Environmental Harm Before the International Criminal Court "is no less relevant even two years after its publication". He notes that "[t]his book is not limited to questions of substantive law or to Article 8(2)(b)(iv) Rome Statute, which is the statute’s only provision that criminalizes damages to the environment directly ... [but] also deals intensively with procedural questions and examines all the opportunities and challenges that arise in proceedings with an ecological dimension before the ICC." As all academics will appreciate, it takes a lot of late and dark nights to complete a book, both literally and figuratively. After that effort, it's a boost to see other scholars engaging with the work. Thanks go to the reviewer and the journal, and I hope my research will contribute to redressing grave attacks on the environment, particularly as we consider adopting the crime of Ecocide under international law. #ecocide #environment International Criminal Court Essex Law School Essex Human Rights Centre

🇪🇺 Today marked the successful conclusion of the EnviCrimeNet #GeneralAssembly in Budapest, held within the framework of the #TAIEX-EIR Multi-Country Workshop on new developments in cross-border cooperation against environmental crime (organized in partnership with the Ministry of Interior of #Hungary).  The assembly brought together representatives from EnviCrimeNet, #EUMemberStates, the Western #Balkans, #Ukraine, #Moldova, #Georgia, the European Commission, national #ministries, Europol, INTERPOL, European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), EnviCrime Academy, IMPEL Network, #ENPE, #EUFJE and other key institutions.  With 102 participants from 32 countries—64 attending in person and 38 joining remotely—the assembly served as a significant forum for the #exchange of #information and best #practices. Such discussions are instrumental in enhancing international #collaboration in the fight against #environmental crime.  General assemblies of this nature are essential for #law #enforcement agencies, providing a unique opportunity to share insights on recent and ongoing #cases, explore the latest #technological advancements, and identify avenues for future #cooperation. They also facilitate the development of #European projects, #training programs, and strategic #initiatives aimed at addressing environmental crime on a #global scale.  We extend our sincere gratitude to all the speakers, participants, and organizers for their invaluable contributions in making this event possible. This year’s assembly has been an outstanding #success, underscoring the shared commitment of all participants to advancing joint efforts in combating #environmental challenges.

🇪🇺 EnviCrime Academy is honored to participate as expert speakers at the EnviCrimeNet General Assembly, #TAIEXEIR Multi-Country Workshop, 19-20 November in Budapest.  This significant event, organized in partnership with the #Ministry of Interior of Hungary, convenes European #lawenforcement agencies, #policymakers, and environmental crime #experts to address critical challenges and strengthen international cooperation in combating #environmentalcrime.  💡 The EnviCrime Academy proudly showcased the excellent results of the Environmental Crime Investigation Online #Training conducted in September and October in partnership with #I2LEC (#UAEMinistry) and highlighted additional training projects currently in development. We also presented the outcomes of the LIFE Programme's #LifeSatec project, which we supported, demonstrating its impact and exploring exciting opportunities for the EnviCrimeNet network. These include potential #funding avenues and upcoming #project calls aligned with its mission. At the academy, we remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering EnviCrimeNet by fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth across its initiatives. Key topics include:   - The work of EnviCrimeNet in 2024 (presented by Ondrej Koporec and Alicia B. representing EnviCrime Academy)   - The implementation and impact of the Environmental Crime Directive (Elisabetta Reyneri European Commission)   - Current trends in environmental crime across the EU (Europol)   - Council conclusions on transboundary environmental crime (Ministry of Interior Hungary)   - Environmental crime linked to the EU (INTERPOL)   - Waste crime and illegal trade (Hungarian #Police)   - Indicators of illegal F-gas trade (Human #Environment and Transport #Inspectorate)  The General Assembly is vital for fostering collaboration and uniting efforts to combat #environmentalcrime on a global scale. We eagerly anticipate engaging discussions and impactful outcomes that will strengthen our collective commitment to safeguarding our shared environment.

Lieselot Bisschop, a distinguished voice in the field of green criminology, will deliver a seminar tomorrow, Tuesday, the 19th. Her talk, titled "State facilitated, state reinforced corporate crimes: the case of PFAS", will explore the nexus of state-corporate environmental crimes, with a focus on PFAS as a case study. Having had the opportunity to conduct a visiting research period under Professor Bisschop's supervision, I am especially delighted that she has accepted our invitation as speaker for the concluding seminar of the series ‘Transnational Conversations on Criminal Law: Exploring Foundations, Methodologies, and Emerging Challenges in the Criminal Justice (Dis-)Order’, at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna The seminar will be held online, and here is the access link https://lnkd.in/dqrgy3yQ Don't miss this insightful and engaging discussion!

🌍 Operation Jungle Shield Strikes a Major Blow Against Environmental Crime 🌳 $11.2M Seized | 58 Arrests | 7 Nations United Operation Jungle Shield, led by the UAE Ministry of Interior, Lusaka Agreement Task Force, and the DRC under the I2LEC Initiative, has dismantled major environmental crime networks across the Congo Basin. With 287 enforcement officers from seven African nations, the operation achieved: ✅ $11.2M in illicit contraband seized ✅ 2,111 kg of ivory & 34 kg of pangolin scales confiscated ✅ Illegal logging equivalent to 728 football fields ✅ 213,227 tons of CO2 emissions impacted as a result of illegal logging and charcoal burning Edward Phiri, Director of LATF, called it "a significant milestone in collaborative law enforcement." The operation underscores the urgent need for global cooperation to combat environmental crime and protect our planet. Press release: http://bit.ly/3UVUGjD #EnvironmentalJustice #WildlifeConservation #Collaboration

🌍 The #UAE’s Leadership in the #JungleShield #Operation: A Notable Achievement in International Environmental Enforcement. In recognition of the UAE's commitment to fostering constructive international #cooperation in #climate action, from EnviCrime Academy, we extend our sincere congratulations on the successful leadership of the "Jungle Shield" operation under the International Law Enforcement for Climate Initiative (#I2LEC). This operation brought together partners from #Angola, the #CentralAfrican Republic, the Democratic Republic of the #Congo, Congo, #Gabon, South #Sudan, #Zambia, the UNODC, the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), and the #Lusaka Convention Task Force. The 14-day initiative, aimed at tackling environmental crime within the #Congo Basin, led to the #arrest of #58 suspects, the #seizure of #32 kilograms of #gold from #illegal #mining activities, and the confiscation of assets exceeding $11 million. These impactful outcomes underscore the critical importance of expanded international collaboration to protect our #environment and advance global sustainability goals. Our appreciation goes to the #UAE and all participating nations and organizations for this exemplary model of global cooperation and leadership. This achievement serves as a compelling reminder of the potential for transformative action through international partnerships. #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableDevelopment #JungleShield #GlobalCollaboration https://lnkd.in/deS9fX-w