The Policy and Legal Services Division is conducting a series of refresher training sessions to strengthen the knowledge and capacity of Ministry staff in the enforcement and investigation of environmental offences.
Today’s training was delivered to the Waste Management and Pollution Control Division (WMPCD) and focused on enhancing officersβ understanding of the proper enforcement and investigation processes when responding to waste related offences such as illegal dumping, open burning, pollution incidents, and other violations of environmental legislation.
The training covered the key stages of enforcement, from initial response and evidence gathering through to prosecution, while reinforcing the powers, duties, and responsibilities of officers under the relevant legal framework. It also provided an opportunity for officers to share practical experiences and challenges encountered in the field, helping to promote consistency in the application of enforcement procedures and strengthen the Divisionβs capacity to effectively carry out its regulatory functions in accordance with the law.
The Ministry acknowledges the valuable support of the Pacific Ocean Litter Project (POLP) through the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) in making this training possible.