UNODC

Protecting wildlife isn’t cheap - it requires substantial investment.   With over 1 million species facing extinction and criminal networks profiting from the exploitation of nature, investing in law enforcement and justice is essential.   UNODC works with countries to strengthen law enforcement, dismantle criminal networks, and tackle corruption and financial crimes linked to environmental destruction—critical actions for protecting biodiversity.   Watch the video to find out what it takes to #EndWildlifeCrime.   #WWD2025 #WildlifeConservationFinance

🔎 A park bench overdose. A hidden lab. A suspicious shipment. What do they have in common? Synthetic drugs—and complex crime scenes. UNODC is equipping law enforcement with the skills to investigate safely & effectively.

Online communications and financial transaction platforms are misused for waste trafficking. Learn what it takes to untangle the web of online waste trafficking ➡️ https://bit.ly/43DamLJ #endENVcrime

Fighting corruption can be isolating, but the #GlobENetwork is changing that. Prosecutors like Ramazan Ibraimov are connecting globally to speed up justice in transnational crime cases. Learn how UNODC’s network of 200 authorities is making a difference: ow.ly/9wSb50UUYIc #UnitedAgainstCorruption

The war in Ukraine displaced millions, increasing human trafficking and smuggling risks. UNODC’s study shows that visa-free entry, rapid access to temporary protection and targeted anti-trafficking in Europe reduced these dangers ➡️ https://bit.ly/41oCYZO #EndHumanTrafficking

In wildlife crime, examples of evidence include footprints, cut marks on ivory or bone and hairs or fibres transferred during carcass removal. We train officers to preserve these traces to link suspects to the scene and bring criminals to justice. #EndWildlifeCrime

🛑 Last chance! Deadline is tomorrow! 🛑 Your voice matters in the fight against organized crime. Share your story and help shape global policymaking. ⏳ Submit by 27 February! ⬇️ https://ow.ly/6iOb50V6Pka

For 16 years, Filistas Shikerete has been fighting human trafficking in Namibia, prosecuting traffickers and seeking justice for victims. UNODC provides training and capacity-building to equip prosecutors like her with the skills to investigate cases, convict traffickers and protect survivors. #EndHumanTrafficking. Read her inspiring story ⬇️ ow.ly/XUup50UTSVE

Illegal trafficking and dumping of waste cause severe environmental pollution in destination countries. UNODC works with customs officers improving their capacity to stop illegal shipments of plastic and hazardous waste. Learn more https://bit.ly/43DamLJ #endENVcrime

Corruption may seem invisible, but everyone feels its consequences. Young people are particularly impacted, yet they are paving the way for a future where corruption has no place. Learn more: www.anticorruptionday.org #UnitedAgainstCorruption