The Rise of Environmental Crime: A Growing Threat to Natural Resources, Peace, Development and Security

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Summary and recommendations Introduction What is environmental crime? The legal framework on environmental crimes Growth in environmental crime Illegal wildlife trade

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Forestry crimes Fisheries crimes Waste, pollution White collar environmental crimes Environmental crime and threat finance to terrorism and conflicts Addressing root causes of environmental crime Responding to environmental crime

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Restoration case studies Coordination of efforts Conclusion

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