INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization. INTERPOL Environmental Crime Programme’s Mission is to assist member countries in the effective enforcement of national and international environmental laws and treaties. More

The Secretariat cooperates with INTERPOL on activities aiming at preventing and combating the illegal traffic in hazardous chemicals and wastes.

Areas of cooperation between the Secretariat and INTERPOL are, among others:

• The Green Customs Initiative and other existing enforcement networks.
• The development of a joint e-learning module for law enforcement officers on hazardous chemicals and wastes under the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions.

Other areas of collaboration with INTERPOL can be found on the Synergies website.