The nexus between drugs and crimes that affect the environment and convergent crime in the amazon basin

Significant parts of the Amazon Basin are wracked by a complex ecosystem of drug crime, crime that affects the environment and convergent crime. This chapter sheds light on this nexus, including the diverse impacts of drug-related activities where natural and human ecosystems are most at risk. Spanning eight South American countries and territories over 7 million square kilometres, the Amazon Basin is the world’s largest rainforest. It is also threatened by deforestation and degradation, virtually all of it illegal. The countries hosting the largest share of the Amazon Basin rainforest – Brazil (59 per cent), Peru (13 per cent), Plurinational State of Bolivia (8 per cent), and Colombia (7 per cent) – are particularly at risk of forest and biodiversity loss.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Responsible Consumption and Production

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions