Episode 49: Unrooting environmental crime: Impacts and opportunities for climate and security
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This episode discusses the intersection of environmental crime with climate and security issues, featuring insights from Fabian Keske of the UNODC.
Crimes against the environment, from illegal deforestation to hazardous waste trafficking, are not just ecological issues—they’re deeply intertwined with climate and security. In this episode, we explore how thesecrimes fuel conflicts, undermine stability, and impact vulnerable communities. Join us and Fabian Keske from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as we uncover the drivers, trends, and entry-points to combat these crimes from the perspective of the climate and security nexus. Related resources: WWF-adelphi joint report " The nature of conflict and peace "
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