Climate Diplomacy Podcast

← Climate Diplomacy Podcast29 Apr 2025 · 37 min

Episode 49: Unrooting environmental crime: Impacts and opportunities for climate and security

Episode 49: Unrooting environmental crime: Impacts and opportunities for climate and security29 Apr 202537 min

Crimes against the environment, from illegal deforestation to hazardous waste trafficking, are not just ecological issues—they’re deeply intertwined with climate and security. In this episode, we explore how thesecrimes fuel conflicts, undermine stability, and impact vulnerable communities. Join us and Fabian Keske from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as we uncover the drivers, trends, and entry-points to combat these crimes from the perspective of the climate and security nexus.Related resources:WWF-adelphi joint report "The nature of conflict and peace"