Environmental crime and threat finance to terrorism and conflicts

Both non-state armed groups, terrorist groups and other networks thrive on the exploitation of natural resources to fund their activities. Examples include Taliban funded by drugs, Janjaweed operating from Darfur into CAR and DRC, and LRA in DRC poaching elephants. At least 40 percent of internal conflicts in the last 60 years have a link to natural resources.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Climate Action

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions