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This foundational short course equips customs professionals with the frameworks, strategies, and insights needed to understand the environmental impact of customs operations and drive positive change in their administration. Participants will explore practical approaches to assess environmental impact, identify improvement opportunities, and embed sustainability thinking into day-to-day operations. The program is delivered over two sessions: Session One - 13:00-16:00 Australian Eastern Daylight Time Wednesday 10 December 2025 Session Two - 13:00-16:00 Australian Eastern Daylight Time Wednesday 17 December 2025Read More
- Date:12/10/2025 01:00 PM - 12/17/2025 04:00 PM
- Location Online Event
Past Events
| Title | Date | Day | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borderline Sustainability: Green Customs in Action Webinar | 16 Oct 2025 | Thursday | Online Event | Closed |
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Commentary & Insights
Green Customs in Action Webinar - October 2025
On 16 October 2025, the CCES Community hosted a webinar entitled Green Customs in Action which aimed to provide a snapshot on progress associated with WCO Green Customs Action Plan including implementation of multilateral environmental agreements and efforts to green operations and value chains. This article summarises the key take-aways.
2025 CSU Executive Dean’s Award Recipient
Abu Hanif Mohammad Abdul Ahad from Dhaka, Bangladesh is the latest recipient of the CSU Executive Dean’s Award.
Key take-aways from the e-commerce boom webinar.
On 7 August 2025, the CCES Community hosted a webinar on the e-commerce boom exploring how customs are adapting and responding to the increase in low-value shipments, mainly parcels, shipped directly from the supplier to the consumer. This article summarises the key takeaways.
Rethinking Borders and Trade from the Inside Out
For Shiphrah Sande, a PhD candidate with the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, the decision to pursue doctoral research was more than an academic milestone—it was a return to the questions that first sparked her fascination with borders and trade.
Five ways CoPs can help drive your administration's sustainability efforts.
Here are five compelling ways a Community of Practice can help your customs administrations with their sustainability strategy.
Customs cooperation in the Pacific webinar
On 5 June 2025, the CCES Community Network hosted a webinar on Customs Cooperation in the Pacific - Ingredients for Success. This article outlines the key take-aways from the session.
Advancing the professionalism of customs: key themes and take-aways
On 3 April 2025, the CCES Community Network hosted a webinar on Advancing the Professionalism of Customs. This article outlines the key themes and take-aways from the session.
Recognise your CCES qualifications with a digital badge
The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies has partnered with Credly, an international digital credentialling company to provide graduates of its Award programs with access to e-badges.