Botswana Strengthens Environmental Customs Enforcement Under Global Pacts

Botswana Strengthens Environmental Customs Enforcement Under Global Pacts

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with UNEP and others, held a workshop for Botswana Customs to enhance awareness of the Basel and Montreal Conventions and strengthen controls over the cross-border movement of hazardous waste and ozone-depleting substances. The workshop fostered cooperation between customs and environmental agencies. Further technical assistance is planned to support the implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. This initiative aims to bolster Botswana's capacity in enforcing environmental regulations and facilitating legitimate trade while preventing illegal trafficking of harmful materials.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Aviation Industry Faces Supply Chain Crisis Environmental Pressures

Aviation Industry Faces Supply Chain Crisis Environmental Pressures

IATA predicts aviation supply chain issues will persist until 2025, leading to increased costs, constrained capacity, and environmental challenges. Key problems include aircraft delivery delays, a surge in backlogged orders, high aircraft parking rates, and aging fleets. Stagnant fuel efficiency and rising aircraft leasing rates further exacerbate the situation. The aviation industry needs to strengthen cooperation, optimize management, and promote innovation to address these challenges and achieve sustainable development. The industry must focus on strategies to mitigate these impacts and ensure future operational stability.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Aids African Customs in Enforcing Environmental Agreements

WCO Aids African Customs in Enforcing Environmental Agreements

WCO, in collaboration with the United Nations, is working to enhance the capacity of Kenyan and Tanzanian customs administrations in enforcing environmental agreements. This initiative aims to address climate change and promote green trade by strengthening customs' role in monitoring and controlling the movement of environmentally sensitive goods. The project focuses on providing training, equipment, and technical assistance to customs officers, enabling them to effectively implement relevant regulations and contribute to sustainable development goals. Ultimately, this partnership seeks to foster a more environmentally responsible and economically viable trade environment.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Botswana Customs Enforces Green Trade and Environmental Compliance

Botswana Customs Enforces Green Trade and Environmental Compliance

Botswana Customs plays a crucial role in environmental compliance by enforcing international and domestic regulations, collaborating with various departments, and implementing risk management and compliance programs to protect the environment. Moving forward, Botswana Customs will continue to strengthen capacity building, leverage information technology, and collaborate with other agencies to ensure environmental compliance. This includes enhancing enforcement capabilities, promoting awareness, and fostering partnerships to address environmental challenges related to trade and customs activities.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Cte Divoire Strengthens Environmental Compliance Via Crossborder Efforts

Cte Divoire Strengthens Environmental Compliance Via Crossborder Efforts

Côte d'Ivoire Customs has established partnerships with various departments and agencies to ensure environmental compliance. They have implemented policies and regulations covering all types of waste and actively collaborate with other environmental sectors and regulatory bodies to develop compliance standards. Furthermore, they leverage advanced technologies to enhance regulatory capabilities. This collaborative approach aims to strengthen environmental protection efforts and ensure that cross-border activities adhere to environmental regulations within Côte d'Ivoire.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Jamaica Customs Enhances Environmental Compliance with Crossborder Efforts

Jamaica Customs Enhances Environmental Compliance with Crossborder Efforts

The Jamaica Customs Agency plays a crucial role in environmental protection by enforcing multilateral environmental agreements, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and implementing risk management measures to ensure environmental compliance. Facing challenges in waste management, future plans include strengthening partnerships, raising awareness, improving strategies, and exploring electronic platforms and simplified procedures. The agency is committed to minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices through effective enforcement and collaborative initiatives.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Armenia Boosts Green Trade with Customs Environmental Reforms

Armenia Boosts Green Trade with Customs Environmental Reforms

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Armenia's customs cooperation mechanisms in environmental compliance. It covers cooperative institutions, objectives, border management, risk management, the single window system, electronic platforms, and simplified customs clearance procedures. The aim is to help businesses understand Armenia's environmental regulations and seize green trade opportunities. This includes understanding the roles of various agencies and how they work together to enforce environmental standards at the border, facilitating legitimate trade while preventing the import or export of illegal or harmful goods.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Australia Tightens Border Security with Stricter Environmental Checks

Australia Tightens Border Security with Stricter Environmental Checks

The Australian Border Force (ABF) is actively building a strong green border by working closely with domestic departments and strictly enforcing international conventions. A core responsibility of the ABF is to implement environmental control measures at the border on behalf of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). This includes enforcing regulations related to the import and export of environmentally sensitive goods and ensuring compliance with international environmental agreements.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Jamaica Customs Enhances Environmental Compliance Via Agency Partnerships

Jamaica Customs Enhances Environmental Compliance Via Agency Partnerships

Jamaica Customs actively participates in the enforcement of international environmental conventions and domestic regulations, collaborating with various government agencies to build a cross-border environmental compliance system. Through inter-agency coordination, Single Window environment construction, and data model applications, they simplify trade processes, strengthen risk management, and address environmental compliance challenges. Future plans include enhanced cooperation and exploration of new technologies to improve regulatory efficiency.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Norway Imposes Green Trade Barriers Via Environmental Rules

Norway Imposes Green Trade Barriers Via Environmental Rules

Norwegian Customs, in close collaboration with various regulatory bodies, has established a robust green barrier to ensure import and export trade adheres to strict environmental standards. Focusing on environmentally sensitive trade involving CITES species, waste, and chemicals, they implement joint control actions and coordinate border management approaches. Utilizing risk management and information sharing, they continuously improve environmental compliance, contributing to environmental protection in Norway and globally. Their efforts aim to prevent illegal trade and promote sustainable practices within international commerce, safeguarding the environment for future generations.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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