UNODC Environment Team
@UNODC_ENV
The UNODC Environment Team assists Member States to prevent and respond to crimes that affect the environment. #endENVcrime
Pangolins help forests thrive, controlling pests and enriching soil. As part of an awareness campaign, @UNODC_Nigeria and @FMEnvng work with local communities to keep pangolins off plates and out of illegal trade. #EndWildlifeCrime #UnitedAgainstCorruption
This week in Pointe-Noire, @UNODC and Congolese authorities held a national workshop with 🇨🇬 judges, park managers and customs officials to strengthen inter-agency cooperation to #EndWildlifeCrime. The goal: a permanent national platform for faster, more coordinated action.
This week at #AMCEN20 in Nairobi, @UNODC_EA & @Kmunep convened partners and reps from 🇰🇪🇺🇬🇪🇹 to discuss efforts to #endENVcrime. Speakers shared real challenges & solutions, prioritizing justice, enforcement & governance. ℹ️shorturl.at/tInsV #AfricaForNature
The illegal wildlife trade affects thousands of species of animals and plans around the world. Read the most recent World Wildlife Crime Report to see which species are most affected➡️ bit.ly/3DqOPgE #TogetherAgainstWildlifeCrime
During AMCEN side event on “Leading the fight against Environmental crime”, Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia made it clear: These crimes are not isolated — they are systemic, rooted in inequality, and driven by corruption, demand, and lack of alternatives. The response must be just as…
In Nigeria, @UNODC and @FMEnvng engaged communities with a campaign to raise awareness and foster local involvement in anti-corruption and conservation efforts. Local voices are powerful allies in the fight to #EndWildlifeCrime and stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption.
📘UNODC has launched a new legislative guide to help countries combat pollution crime under #UNTOC. With 30 model provisions & 50+ legal examples from 27 countries, it’s a vital tool to strengthen environmental protection through legislation. #EnvCrime 🔗bit.ly/460gbpR
Every time an 🐘 is killed for its tusks, we lose more than just a majestic animal - we lose part of the system that sustains us all. Wildlife crime robs us of clean air, thriving forests, eco-tourism jobs & the balance our communities depend on. Let’s protect what protects us.
Last week, the @UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a new resolution on “Tackling Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife”, urging stronger global action to combat wildlife trafficking. It specifically acknowledged the important role of #ICCWC in supporting Member States with technical…
As demand for gold, lithium and cobalt skyrockets, illegal mining increases. It fuels crime, corruption, human exploitation and environmental destruction. We must tackle this crisis by holding those responsible accountable. bit.ly/43wdTNk #endENVcrime
Regulations to fight illegal timber trade have mixed results - while they curb illegal sourcing, they often cause a "balloon effect," shifting harm to new areas. Learn about new laundering tactics, like mixing timber with bamboo or metals: bit.ly/3RGuFCA #endENVcrime
Mercury use in artisanal gold mining poisons water and soil. The damage to ecosystems and local communities’ health is often irreversible. Tracing and monitoring hazardous chemicals in mining can help reduce these risks. bit.ly/43wdTNk #endENVcrime
High Level National Dialogue on Crimes that Affect the Environment underway, cohosted by our Mission @Kmunep with @UNODC_ENV and the French Embassy @FranceinKenya with multisectoral participation, including @Environment_Ke @ForeignOfficeKE @NemaKenya NIS @DCI_Kenya @ODPP_KE etc.
Great momentum at today’s high-level dialogue on crimes that affect the environment, hosted by Kenya 🇰🇪 and @UNODC_EA, with French support. Ambassador @ArnaudSuquet 🇫🇷 stressed the importance of the 🇫🇷🇰🇪🇺🇳 partnership in tackling these crimes ahead of #UNEA7.
What do Uganda and Southeast Asia have in common? A shared fight against forest crime. 🌳 Last month, @UNODC brought forestry officials from Southeast Asia to Uganda, to swap ideas, tools & solutions. 🔗Learn more: shorturl.at/nVdzg #EndForestCrime
UNODC joins the @ULRCUg Review Taskforce & @min_waterUg in Mbarara 🇺🇬 for one of many regional consultations being held nationwide for the review of the National Forestry & Tree Planting Act in light of the new Forestry Policy to curb deforestation & address climate change.
At #UNOC2025, @UNODC highlighted the need to prepare now for enforcement of future marine protected areas beyond national jurisdiction. Effective protection needs compliance, capacity & action against maritime crime. 📽️ Watch to learn more 👇
🚨 UNODC in 60 Seconds 🔹 Panama: New law strengthens anti-human trafficking efforts. 🔹 Cambodia: 100+ tons of seized drugs & toxic chemicals safely removed. 🔹 UN Ocean Conference: Justice is key to ocean protection. … and more!
This week, experts from @GovUganda & civil society gather under the 🇪🇺-🇺🇬 Forest Partnership to assess 🇺🇬’s criminal justice response to forest crime using the @ICCWC_WFC Indicator Framework. Assessment findings will be shared with @min_waterUg to monitor forest crime response.
Go behind the scenes of the world’s largest gathering for ocean protection. Leaders, scientists, NGOs and activists from around the globe have come together this week to share solutions to #SaveOurOcean. Latest updates on the UN Ocean Conference: sdgs.un.org/conferences/oc…