Join me, Hanny Cueva Beteta, Ioana Cotutiu and Tatiana Terekhova from the The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions 24 May 08:00 - 08:50 CEST where we will talk about all things waste crime #endENVcrime
Illegal mining and trafficking in minerals and metals can have severe environmental impacts, incl. through deforestation, land degradation and pollution. Strengthening law enforcement and criminal justice to #endENVcrime is vital to achieve Global Goals #SDG15 .
That's why we need a dedicated Environmental Crime Control Unit within Tamil Nadu Police
#EnvironmentalCrime #endENVcrime #GreenCrime
This truck with Kerala's electronic & plastic waste was found near Kalathimadam village in Alangulam- Ambasamudram Road. Driver said he brought waste from Kerala to Alangulam via Kanniyakumari district check post without documents Kanniyakumari District Police Tenkasi District Police
The waste sector is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Combating waste trafficking & environmentally sound management of waste can contribute to reducing emissions.
UNODC promotes a circular economy as a strategy to #endENVcrime โก๏ธ bit.ly/40jrFPA
Illegally disposing of waste can cause serious harm to human health, the environment and economy.
Better regulations are needed to stop waste trafficking.
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#endENVcrime
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'Combating Waste Trafficking'
#wastemanagement #endENVcrime
#cleanwater #safeocean
Courtesy: UN Office on Drugs & Crime
Forests provide habitat for the majority of species & rely on ecosystem services provided by wildlife like fertilization. Increased collaboration between law enforcement, criminal justice actors & environmental experts is needed to protect healthy ecosystems.
#endENVcrime
The environmental crime team including #unwaste project had the pleasure meeting Pol.Maj.Gen. Watcharin Phoosit, Commander of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division to continue our collaboration in combatting #environmentalcrime in ๐น๐ญ #endENVcrime
Wildlife crime contributes to the global extinction crisis and loss of biodiversity.
The Global Goals #SDG15 can only be achieved by strengthening criminal justice measures to reverse negative trends in biodiversity loss. #EndWildlifeCrime
UN Office on Drugs & Crime
#endENVcrime
Via United Nations Geneva
Today #unwaste project presented our activities at the International Seminar on Environmental Crime and had the chance to discuss with colleagues from French customs, Thai CSO, and private sector who are working on combatting #wastetrafficking #endENVcrime
#Blog : bit.ly/3UUKAhy
Do you know what planned obsolescence is? Are you aware of the hidden environmental costs of your purchases? Learn about the detrimental impact of #PlannedObsolescence on the environment and the role of corporate #EnvironmentalCrime . #endENVcrime
Join us in this webinar to learn more about recent results of Operation DEMETER VII in combating illegal shipments! Register: bit.ly/42BXuEN ๐๏ธ3 Apr ๐3pm UTC+7 10am CET #endENVcrime #OrganizedCrime
Illegal mining, trafficking in minerals and metals & organized criminal groupsโ involvement in the minerals sector, are a growing concern. UNODC supports governments in implementing legislation that prevents the plundering of natural resources. Global Goals #SDG15 #endENVcrime
The #Unwaste webinar series is back! World Customs Organization's RILO AP will share the results of Operation DEMETER VIII on illegal shipments of waste. Register: bit.ly/42BXuEN ๐๏ธ3 Apr ๐3pm UTC+7 10am CET #endENVcrime #organizedcrime
Crimes that affect the environment are often serious transnational organized crimes.
To help countries build strong legal frameworks, UNODC Environment Team developed a series of legislative guides to combat these crimes: bit.ly/3S5EUhU
#COP11 #endENVcrime
The extinction of wildlife impacts biodiversity, livelihoods, public health and sustainable development.
Letโs protect and build back the incredible diversity of life on Earth, which is threatened by crime and corruption.
#BiodiversityDay #endENVcrime #BuildBackBiodiversity
Crimes that affect the environment include acts that cause environmental pollution or degradation of air, water & soil.
To #endENVcrime UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme supports the reform of marine pollution and waste disposal legislation and training on its implementation.
Happy #IWD2023 ! Grateful for the talented women I have the privilege to work with at UNODC SEAsia-Pacific UNODC Environment Team โ๏ธ
#UNODCGender #endENVcrime