Definition(s)
The concept refers to pollution crime, such as the trade and disposal of waste and hazardous substances in contravention of national and international laws. In addition to these clear and present crimes, new types of environmental crime are emerging, such as carbon trade and water management crime. (Source: Interpol)
Jerarquía
Broader: delito
In other languages
English
environmental crime
French
crime écologique
Ruso
экологическое преступление
Chino, simplificado
环境犯罪
Árabe
جريمة بيئية
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Convenio de Basilea | 4 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |

