A global, multi-sector network that raises political will, mobilises financial commitment, and bolsters operational capacity to fight nature crime and the other international criminal activities with which it converges.

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Nature crime developments at COP16

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The 16th Conference of the Parties on the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, saw several new developments related to nature crime, as well as a range of side events on the issue. Read our roundup

DEFINING THE PROBLEM

WHAT IS NATURE CRIME?

Nature crime includes criminal forms of logging, mining, wildlife trade, land conversion, and crimes associated with fishing. These crimes frequently converge with each other and other forms of international criminal activity.

$110-$281 BILLION Annual criminal proceeds2 $1-2 TRILLION Indirect impact3

MISSION

Raise political will, mobilise financial commitment, and bolster operational capacity to identify, disrupt, and prosecute criminals and syndicates that profit from the destruction of nature

OBJECTIVE

Halt criminal activities that exploit natural resources worldwide.

VISION

Justice for ecosystems, species, and people exploited by nature crime networks.

NETWORK

BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE GLOBAL RESPONSE

The Nature Crime Alliance is fostering a global network of governments, civil society organisations, businesses, intergovernmental institutions, and philanthropies to tackle nature crime.

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By joining the Alliance, participants unlock a range of opportunities designed to support and empower them in their fight against nature crime.

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