Emma Watkins
Policy Analyst
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Phone: +44 (0) 20 7799 2244
Specialist Subjects:
waste, sustainable consumption and production, industrial pollution, air pollution
Profile:
Emma joined IEEP in May 2007. She has a degree in European Studies and French, and spent nine months of her studies as an intern with a UK MEP in Brussels. After graduating she lived in Brussels for six years, firstly undertaking a ‘stage’ in the Secretariat-General of the European Commission. She then worked for the Brussels representations of two UK regions (the East of England and London) on EU environment, transport and energy policy, as well as coordinating their communications work. In addition to working on transport, climate and air pollution issues at IEEP, Emma plays a key role in the coordination of the Institute's EU advisory services.
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The Waste Shipment Regulation – practical and enforceable?
The Waste Shipment Regulation is a major challenge for Member States to implement. IEEP gathered the views and experience of IMPEL members on its practicability and enforceability, to help inform any future legislative development and aid competent authorities to work together to enhance their implementation of the Regulation.
02 Jul 2012 -
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.
25 May 2012 -
Securing Biomass for Energy
A new IEEP report outlining how to develop a UK bioenergy sector that mitigates environmental risks and promotes win-win situations for renewables deployment and biodiversity.
22 Nov 2011 -
Sourcebook on EU Environmental Law
The Sourcebook provides a practical reference document on applicable EU environmental legislation, practices and standards which need to be taken into account in the planning and development of projects supported by Banks that have signed the ‘European Principles for the Environment'.
07 Oct 2011 -
Review of the Waste Thematic Strategy
This report supported the European Commission’s review of the Thematic Strategy on the Prevention and Recycling of Waste. It summarises available data on waste management in the EU, assesses progress towards the EU becoming a ‘recycling society’, outlines the achievements of the Waste Thematic Strategy, and makes recommendations for the development of future EU waste policies.
11 Mar 2011 -
Strategic Orientations of EU Environmental Policy under the Sixth Environment Action Programme and Implications for the Future
Although it is difficult to accurately establish the extent to which an overarchingframework like the 6EAP has influenced policy developments; reflecting on suchissues should inform and help to shape ...
30 Apr 2010 -
Study on Inspection Requirements for Waste Shipments
A report written by IEEP, Bio and Ecologic has examined the challenge of inspection procedures and capacity to implement the EU Waste Shipment Regulation. It notes significant problems in Member States as well as good practice. It concludes with criteria that could be used to form the basis for assessment and enhancement of the capacity of inspectorates.
01 Dec 2009 -
Re-appointed President Barroso Outlines 'Political Guidelines' for the Next European Commission
IEEP Analysis Briefing: EU Institutional Developments
18 Sep 2009 -
Practicability and Enforceability of the WEEE Recast Proposal
In December 2008 the Commission adopted a Recast Proposal for the WEEE Directive. The WEEE Directive has been a challenge to implement in many Member States, from ensuring effective collection and treatment ...
31 May 2009 -
Action Taken to Address Climate and Energy Priorities in the EU Member States, and Prospects for Implementation of the Climate Action and Renewable Energy Package
This paper provides an early overview of the prospects for implementation of the EU climate action and renewable energy (CARE) package across the EU at Member State level, as of spring 2009. It is based ...
31 May 2009