Deforestation: Criminal Enterprises with Deadly Consequences

London Politica - December 2022

Part of the Mapping Transnational Organised Crime report

This special report with the Conflict and Security Watch examines the risks that stem from transnational organised crime activities. Taking a case study approach, we explore some of the most pervasive criminal markets including those of illicit drugs, arms, charcoal, timber, and most devastatingly, humans. From this analyses, we find that organised crime can create or compound several threats to operations including undermining human rights consideration, sustainability initiatives, and fueling corruption and conflict.