Addressing root causes of environmental crime

The root causes of environmental crime vary greatly, and subsequently the design, identification and implementation of appropriate responses must be carefully planned. Root causes are primarily the low risks and high profits in a permissive environment as a result of poor governance and widespread corruption, minimal budgets to police, prosecution and courts, inadequate institutional support, political interference and low employee morale, minimal benefits to local communities and rising demand in particular in Asia. For recruitment of low-level perpetrators at the frontlines, also poverty is a main concern. Hence, organized crime have found a virtual free haven to engage.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Climate Action

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions