SPIDER WEB: Стратегически проект за повишаване на разкриваемостта и пресичането на престъпленията срещу околната среда в Западните Балкани

This document is the final report of the SPIDER WEB project, detailing its methodology, findings, and recommendations for combating environmental crime in the Western Balkans. The project involved a baseline study, a training needs assessment, national training events, and the creation of online training resources. It found that while environmental legislation is generally in place, implementation and enforcement are weak due to a lack of awareness, low priority, and poor cooperation between stakeholders. The report recommends strengthening national and cross-border cooperation, developing specialized expertise, and promoting public awareness campaigns to effectively combat environmental crime.

This document serves as a baseline report for the SPIDERWEB project, which aims to counter serious crime in the Western Balkans, focusing on waste and nature crime. The report examines the legal and institutional frameworks in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. It assesses their capacity to prevent and address environmental crime, drawing on desk research and interviews with stakeholders. The report also identifies knowledge gaps and training needs within the compliance and enforcement chain

This document is a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) report for the SPIDERWEB project. It aims to understand the needs and challenges related to preventing and addressing environmental crime in the Western Balkans, with a focus on waste and nature crime. The report assesses the level of awareness and knowledge, training received, and training needs of individuals involved in combating these crimes. It identifies specific training needs and preferred training methods across the region, highlighting the importance of topics such as wildlife and timber identification, CITES implementation, and waste crime investigation. The report concludes with recommendations for improving capacity building efforts, emphasizing tailored training programs for each beneficiary countr

This document, written in Albanian, focuses on combating environmental crime in Albania, specifically related to wildlife and waste. It highlights the training initiatives undertaken to improve the capacity of authorities in addressing these crimes. The report discusses the content of training programs, participant demographics, and the importance of collaboration between national and international entities. It also includes recommendations for improving enforcement efforts and enhancing cross-border cooperatio

This document, written in Bosnian, focuses on combating environmental crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically related to wildlife and waste. It outlines training programs conducted to strengthen the capacity of authorities in preventing and addressing these crimes. The report details participant engagement, training evaluation, and the development of online training resources. It emphasizes the significance of a coordinated response involving various stakeholders within the enforcement chain

This document, written in Macedonian, focuses on efforts to combat environmental crime in North Macedonia, with a focus on training initiatives. The report outlines the methodology, content, and evaluation of training programs designed to enhance the capacity of authorities in addressing environmental offenses. It emphasizes the importance of equipping law enforcement agencies with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively tackle environmental crime

This document, written in Montenegrin, discusses efforts to combat environmental crime in Montenegro, particularly in relation to wildlife and waste. It details training programs implemented to strengthen the capacity of authorities in preventing and addressing these crimes. The report highlights participant demographics, training evaluation, and the creation of online training resources. It stresses the importance of a collaborative approach involving various stakeholders in the enforcement process

This document, written in Serbian, focuses on efforts to combat environmental crime in Serbia, specifically highlighting training programs. The report outlines the methodology, content, and evaluation of training sessions designed to enhance the capacity of authorities in addressing environmental offenses. It emphasizes the importance of providing law enforcement agencies with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively combat environmental crime

This brochure introduces the SPIDER WEB project, which aims to combat environmental crime, specifically waste and wildlife crime, in the Western Balkans. It is funded by the EU and Germany, implemented by IMPEL, and targets six countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia. The project aims to increase awareness and skills among actors in the environmental law enforcement chain through training and capacity building to disrupt and prosecute environmental crime

This document provides a brief overview of the SPIDERWEB project, which aims to enhance the detection and disruption of environmental crime in the Western Balkans. It lists the key outputs of the project, including an online training manual, communication materials, and a baseline study. The training manual covers topics such as waste shipments, waste management, and nature protection. The project also includes communication efforts through a website, infographic, brochure, and presentations at conferences