The COVID-19 pandemic has gravely impacted all aspects of health, government, society, industry, and our interaction with each other. Environmental and social governance have not been exempted, and the pandemic has drastically challenged the way governments and other actors ensure that environmental and social safeguards continue to protect ourselves and our environment. … [Read more...] about Overcoming challenges from COVID-19 in environmental licensing and enforcement
Davis Jones
Mr. Davis Jones works with environmental licensing and enforcement agencies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to support the strengthening of country safeguard systems to align environmental governance programs with good international practice. He supports the Regional Policy Dialogues on Environmental Licensing and Enforcement and designs and executes training on Environmental Impact Assessment and Enforcement. Prior to that, he led the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) International Compliance Assurance Division responsible for notification and consent of hazardous waste imports and exports, international networking, and capacity building on environmental enforcement. He was EPA’s staff liaison to the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE), and worked extensively to train counterparts and create regional enforcement networks in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. He began his career in 1990 in EPA’s enforcement program as an inspector and developed enforcement cases against large, national corporations with multiple violations at facilities nation-wide. Prior to joining the US EPA, Mr. Jones served 3 years in the United States Peace Corps as a natural resource promoter in the Dominican Republic. He has a Masters of Science in Environmental Science and Public Policy, and a Bachelors of Science in Natural Resources.
How do we ensure compliance with environmental and social commitments in development projects?
The environmental and social safeguard policies have as objectives to prevent, minimize and mitigate adverse impacts that affect the environment and society. They also promote the conservation of biodiversity and ensure the provision of ecosystem services. These policies have been the answer for improving actions during the implementation of activities aimed at managing … [Read more...] about How do we ensure compliance with environmental and social commitments in development projects?
Sharing and listening to strengthen environmental permitting and compliance in Latin America
In Latin America, like the rest of the world, both nature assets and infrastructure are vulnerable to natural hazards and climate change effects. Therefore, all economic sectors face risks. Additionally, the different organizations in charge of promoting sustainable development are frequently constrained in their ability to get more political and financial support to ensure … [Read more...] about Sharing and listening to strengthen environmental permitting and compliance in Latin America