Samenvatting

Enforcement of environmental law is complex and fragmented. It requires technical insight and perseverance to combat environmental crime, the large number of competent authorities in the Netherlands is a challenge, there is limited capacity, and environmental damage is often invisible. Therefore, a smart approach, innovation and collaboration are needed to reach the required effect in compliance. Technical and organizational innovations are developed to support inspectors and criminal investigators. High-quality regulations are needed to ensure enforceability. Also, all organizations should align their capacity for environmental enforcement and prosecution to prevent congestion. Environmental inspectors and investigators keep on developing their approach for an efficient and effective combat of environmental crime.