IUCN commentary on UNEA-7 draft resolution: Enhancing international response to address crimes that affect the environment
IUCN welcomes the UNEA-7 draft resolution on Enhancing international response to address crimes that affect the environment and commends the governments of Peru and Kenya for placing this urgent issue on the global environmental agenda, as well as Member States for their commitment to strengthening collective action against crimes that affect the environment.
The draft resolution is timely, consistent with recent developments under UNTOC, and directly relevant to achieving global environmental, climate and sustainable development objectives. It also aligns closely with UNEA’s mandate to reinforce environmental governance and complements ongoing efforts under UNTOC, UNCAC, CITES, CBD and other multilateral environmental agreements.
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