The fight against environmental crimes is critical, and joint action in this area will shape the future of the world, Interpol President, Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi told an event titled Financial Intelligence Capabilities to Contribute to Global Efforts in Combating Anthropogenic Climate Change held on the sidelines of COP29, Report informs.
The Interpol president emphasized that environmental crimes such as illegal logging, mining, wildlife trafficking, and pollution cause significant damage not only to ecosystems but also to economies and communities.
"These crimes are often linked to global problems such as organized crime, corruption, and even terrorism. Therefore, international cooperation and coordination are essential to prevent them," Al-Raisi said.
The Interpol president believes that fighting environmental crime begins with exposing the financial mechanisms behind it: "These crimes generate billions of dollars in revenue for criminal networks, and these revenues are hidden through financial systems. Stopping money flows is a key step in combating environmental crimes."
Al-Raisi also noted that Interpol supports countries through global intelligence sharing, operation coordination, and providing law enforcement agencies with modern tools.