The organization Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) published a report 18 years after its first alert on environmental crime, concluding that this illegal activity has become more sophisticated, more lucrative and more damaging. The report paints a concerning picture of the evolution of illegal practices that affect the environment globally.
The EIA argues that the problem is no longer the lack of tools or mechanisms to combat environmental crime, but rather the absence of political will to implement existing measures. This gap allows criminal networks to continue operating with relative impunity, exploiting natural resources in a disorderly manner.
The organization's study not only presents a diagnosis of the situation but also reinforces the call to action by governments. The central message is that effective combat against environmental crime depends essentially on greater political commitment and rigorous enforcement of laws already available.
