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OCTOPUS: An Environmental Legal Database for Legal and Law Enforcement Professionals
Hosted
15 Sep 2026, 13:00-15 Sep 2026, 14:30
Webinar
Speakers:
1. Pieter Mohr, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Wildlife Justice Commission
2. Kevin Pretorius, Practicing Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
3. Ion-Alexandru Godonoga, Strategic Partnerships Officer, Wildlife Justice Commission
Facilitator: Irina Beridze, Executive Programme Manager, International Association of Prosecutors
The webinar aims to introduce OCTOPUS, an easy-reference legal database designed to assist legal practitioners working on cross-border wildlife crime. The database consolidates applicable national, State and international laws and regulations, as well as information on competent law enforcement and prosecution authorities in different countries, including their respective mandates.
The session will highlight the importance of transnational investigations and prosecutions, drawing on practical experience and a case study illustrating the challenges encountered in a cross-border case, and explore the practical relevance of OCTOPUS for prosecutors and law enforcement professionals working on environmental crime.
The webinar will conclude with a live demonstration of the OCTOPUS platform, showcasing its key functionalities and resources.
The attendees will be invited to participate in live Polls during the session.
This 60-minute webinar will be held in English. Attendees will have access to live translated captions via the Zoom platform. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
The webinar is open to all IAP organisational and individual members and will be recorded.
For more details, please contact Ms. Irina Beridze, Executive Programme Manager of the IAP, at epm@iap-association.org
We look forward to welcoming you at the webinar!