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unodc
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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The Illicit Trade and Deforestation: Preserving Rainforests and Indigenous Territories
The impact of illicit trade in forests is a global concern, with major countries struggling to address the various challenges posed by unlawful activities. Illegal logging, often fueled by demand for timber and timber products, contributes significantly to deforestation in regions such as the Amazon rainforest, where criminal networks take advantage of weak laws. Substances grown in remote forest areas also contribute to deforestation as traffickers clear land for cultivation. In addition, Unsanctioned gold mining exacerbates the problem as miners engage in environmentally harmful practices such as use of mercury, which leads to extensive deforestation. The intertwined nature of these verboten activities underscores the need for international cooperation and stringent measures to combat the illicit trade that fuels deforestation and threatens global biodiversity.
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