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The importance of tackling environmental crime
IEEP supported the final conference of the EU EFFACE project, focusing on the importance of adopting improved measures to tackle environmental crime.
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The Manual: Chapter 1 - Policy framework
This is a chapter of IEEP’s Manual of European Environmental Policy. In this chapter, the reader is introduced to European environmental policy, EU institutions and agencies, and the development of EU treaties.
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The Manual: Front pages
This is a chapter of IEEP’s Manual of European Environmental Policy. This chapter provides information on the authors, editors and editorial board involved in the Manual, as well as guidance on how to use it, and a brief outline of its content.
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Environmental policy and the UK’s review of the EU Balance of Competences
The UK Government’s Balance of Competences review has now taken evidence on 25 subject areas, including the 6 with the most relevance for the Environment. We take stock of the IEEP’s contributions, and consider what a possible UK renegotiation might mean for the environment.
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Does the EU benefit the UK environment?
This report considers how environmental policy in the EU effects the UK and looks at some alternatives. Overall the impact within the environmental domain can be judged to be strongly positive to the UK. The action taken has been well balanced, with benefits for human health and welfare and the sustainability of the economy as well as the environment itself.
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EU waste law: the challenge of better compliance
Waste management in the EU is improving, but implementation by the Member States of EU waste legislation remains patchy. This paper makes suggestions on how better compliance could be achieved.
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European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Europe 2020 Strategy
IEEP Analysis Briefing: Strategic EU Affairs
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Re-appointed President Barroso Outlines 'Political Guidelines' for the Next European Commission
IEEP Analysis Briefing: EU Institutional Developments
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Make it Work project for smarter EU environmental law
The Make it Work project is an initiative of the Netherlands, UK and Germany, supported by IEEP, to deliver higher quality EU environmental law and so help deliver the benefits of that law.
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Charting Europe’s Environmental Policy Future
Advancing the debate on the future strategic framework of EU environmental policy by analysing the needs, priorities and delivery mechanisms of a 7th EAP.
Highlights
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Does the EU benefit the UK environment?
This report considers how environmental policy in the EU effects the UK and looks at some alternatives. Overall the impact within the environmental domain can be judged to be strongly positive to the UK. The action taken has been well balanced, with benefits for human health and welfare and the sustainability of the economy as well as the environment itself.