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Countries take first step toward global crackdown on environmental crime

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Briefings

Twelve countries, including Brazil, approved a resolution to begin drafting the world's first international protocol against environmental crime. The protocol aims to streamline investigations and prosecutions for wildlife trafficking, illegal deforestation, and illicit waste smuggling. Negotiations are scheduled to commence under the UNTOC framework, with the draft expected to be finalized over the next two years. The resolution passed with a two-thirds majority, though the U.S. and Japan voted against it. The initiative was championed by a global policy specialist from the Wildlife Conservation Society.

Key points

• Twelve countries, including Brazil, approved a resolution to begin drafting the world's first international protocol against environmental crime.
• The protocol aims to streamline investigations and prosecutions for wildlife trafficking, illegal deforestation, and illicit waste smuggling under the UNTOC framework.

Context

This initiative represents a significant diplomatic shift, with negotiations set to begin under the UNTOC treaty established in 2003. The resolution was approved at the treaty's 13th biennial gathering in October 2025, marking a formal commitment to combat interconnected environmental crimes globally.

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The evidence is limited to the 2025 UNTOC gathering where the resolution was approved. Specific details on the final draft content, timeline for implementation, and the exact scope of future negotiations beyond the initial two-year window are not provided in the source.

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