Within the overall objective to contribute to avoiding or minimising the loss of global biodiversity which is caused by certain production and consumption patterns in the EU, this study will: - take stock of knowledge which is relevant for identifying commodities imported into the EU with...

This Study is based on a targeted consultation of relevant stakeholders. The issue of freezing and confiscation is a technical and specialised topic which is dealt with by a rather limited number of experts working in this area (namely prosecutors, judges, lawyers, bar associations, officials...

This Study is based on a targeted consultation of relevant stakeholders. The issue of freezing and confiscation is a technical and specialised topic which is dealt with by a rather limited number of experts working in this area (namely prosecutors, judges, lawyers, bar associations, officials...

The necessity for the project arose due to illegal waste dumping taking place in the ravine of Kouroupitos on the island of Crete. Non-compliance with European law by Greek authorities led to the condemnation of Greece by the European Court of Justice and to the imposition of heavy fines. Under...

The project 'Ex post Evaluation of Cohesion Policy Programmes 2007-2013 Co-Financed by the ERDF/CF, Work Package 6' was one out of a number of work packages included in the ex post evaluation organised by DG Regional and Urban Policy. The evaluation analysed the progress and achievements of...

This report has been produced for the purpose of providing material for the EU's Climate-ADAPT platform, summarising some of the findings of the Study on the Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Measures in the Outermost Regions (under framework CLIMA.A.4/FRA/2011/0027). This report presents...

This SMART Guide to multi-benefit Cohesion Policy investments in nature and green infrastructure is the initiative of European Commission's Directorate General (DG) for Regional and Urban Policy, in consultation with DG Environment, to help with the Cohesion Policy design and implementation...