Assessing the Utility of Environmental Enforcement Networks: Maximising Benefits to Members

Abstract

This paper provides a summary of the author’s recent study that assessed the utility of environmental enforcement networks. The study considered fourteen current and active environmental enforcement networks, at the sub-national, national, regional and global levels, from seven countries. The study established that there is utility in networks across the countries and networks studied. Further, the study identified a range of strategies and potential activities for environmental enforcement agencies to assist them in maximising the benefits they derive from their network engagement.

Keywords: capacity building, compliance, enforcement, environment enforcement networks

JEL Classification: K20, K32, K42