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)
Hiérarchie
Broader: infraction
In other languages
Anglais
environmental crime
Russe
экологическое преступление
Espagnol
delito ambiental
Chinois, Simplifié
环境犯罪
Arabe
جريمة بيئية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with crime écologique
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Convention de Bâle | 4 documents |
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Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement | 2 decisions |

