Illegal waste disposal, unauthorized imports of hazardous substances, and maritime pollution are major threats to Europe’s natural ecosystems. PERIVALLON addresses these challenges by developing tools that support detection, investigation, and prevention of environmental crimes.   In Romania, Radexpert collaborated closely with the Romanian Border Police (RBP) in the preparation and refinement of two pilot scenarios addressing key environmental challenges in

The PERIVALLON Project, funded by Horizon Europe, unites leading researchers, law enforcement agencies, and technology companies to protect Europe from environmental crime. Illegal dumping, hazardous waste trafficking, and the concealment of dangerous materials not only damage ecosystems but also pose serious risks to public safety and economic stability.  Among the consortium partners, TAMAR Israeli Advanced Quarrying Co. Ltd. (TMR) plays a pivotal role in advancing

Waste crime remains a major environmental challenge across Europe, but recent findings highlight the alarming extent of the problem in the United Kingdom. A new national review conducted by the Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) of the UK government sheds light on the scale of serious and organised waste crime in England. The following article outlines

Forests – a vital resource for Moldova’s future   Biodiversity sustains human life, providing clean air, potable water, and nutritious food resources. Every species, regardless of size, plays an essential role in ecosystem balance. In Moldova, forests are a natural and economic treasure: they shelter over 80% of the country’s biological diversity, protect against floods and

Cross-border environmental crime is a growing challenge and strong border security plays a crucial role in its prevention. PERIVALLON supports border security as one of its key areas, partnering with Police & Border Guard Authorities, such as the Romanian Border Police, to provide advanced tools for monitoring and environmental protection. Environmental Crime at the Borders

Illicit waste management is among the most fruitful activities for environmental crime organizations. In 2020 the annual revenues for hazardous waste trafficking in the EU were estimated between 1.5 and 1.8 EUR billions, whereas profits from non-hazardous waste trafficking ranged between 1.3 and 10.3 EUR billions [1]. These numbers highlight the need to innovate the

Turning Complex Data into Actionable Insights to Combat Environmental Crime Environmental crime, from illegal dumping of toxic waste in remote locations to unregistered exports of electronic material, has grown in scale across Europe. At the moment investigators must piece together national registry spreadsheets, Eurostat tables and sporadic satellite or field reports. This manual effort can

Water bodies—including oceans, rivers, and lakes—sustain diverse ecosystems and serve as vital arteries for global transportation and trade [1]. Although the use of waterways is essential, it poses significant risks, particularly the threat of oil spills caused by accidents or intentional and potential illegal dumping [2]. These oil spills trigger environmental and economic consequences by

Environmental crime—ranging from illegal dumping and pollution to trafficking hazardous substances—is a global threat requiring coordinated action. Yet, one of the most significant obstacles to achieving such coordination is the lack of standardisation. Standardization involves creating shared guidelines and specifications to ensure consistency and interoperability. In the fight against environmental crime, it helps align technologies