UNODC and UNEP report identifies Southeast Asia as primary destination for illicit waste shipments from Europe, North America, and Asia.
The UNODC and UNEP report reveals Southeast Asia as a primary destination for illicit waste shipments from Europe, North America, and Asia, with criminal actors exploiting legal trade and regulatory loopholes for financial gain. Waste trafficking negatively impacts the global circular economy and requires increased regulatory reforms, international cooperation, capacity development, research, data, and stricter enforcement measures to combat effectively. The European Union funded the report, emphasizing the urgent need for global efforts to tackle this issue.
April 02, 2024
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