The Initiative Against Illicit Finance

  Environmental Crime; its impact and why you should be concerned Environmental crime refers to any illegal activity that harms the environment such as pollution of air, water and soil, deforestation, over fishing and illegal fishing illegal mining and extraction of natural resources, illegal logging and deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, and illegal dumping of hazardous waste. These activities can have a negative impact on eco systems and threaten endangered species as well as harm human health.   Environmental crime is a serious issue requiring immediate global cooperation and coordinated efforts from governments, law enforcement and the public to address. it is often driven by greed and profit. Environmental crime does not always contribute to climate change directly but it can have a negative impact on the environment and eco systems and eco systems are affected by climate change. For example, illegal logging or deforestation can contribute to climate change by rel...