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Environmental risk identification and management

Various factors cause environmental damage, which should not occur and should be prevented. If damage has already been done, the environment should be returned to its baseline condition by the polluter, not taxpayers. The main objective of the Environmental Liability Directive is the prevention and remedying of environmental damage based on the “polluter pays” principle. This is one of the leading political principles set forth in the Treaty on European Union. In practice, we can see several cases of environmental damage that are not reported or discussed by the Slovenian Environmental Agency; Slovenia only has one case where the Slovenian Environmental Agency imposed the implementation of remedial measures on a polluter.

The negative consequences of an inconsistent enforcement of the Directive can be seen in our environment, consequently affecting people’s health and life quality in Slovenia. The environmental liability awareness is low in our country. A survey conducted among business entities showed that two thirds of SMEs are not familiar with the legislative provisions governing environmental damage prevention and remedying. Violations occur primarily in the form of lack of due care such as determined by the environmental legislation for cases of direct risk of environmental damage or the already incurred environmental damage. We should ensure that companies adopt preventive measures and, in case environmental damage is caused, to remedy it, which, unfortunately, is rarely a reality. Where does the situation get complicated?

We would like to invite you to join us at the 2^nd International EcoLex Life Conference entitled “Are You Aware Of Your Environmental Hazards?”, which will be held on 26 November 2019 between 09.00 and 12.15 at the Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana. Esteemed Slovenian and foreign experts will answer the following questions:

what are the goals in the field of environmental damage mitigation,
what is environmental liability,
what happens to us if we cause environmental damage,
we will present the analysis of financial mechanisms to cover the costs incurred by environmental damage,
examples of good practices of EU member states about the implementation and enforcement of the Environmental Liability Directive, and
the British cooperation model between various bodies in cases of environmental incidents

Participation is free of charge. Ensure your seat by clicking here >

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