Environmental crimes — from illegal mining and logging to wildlife trafficking and pollution — are among the fastest-growing forms of transnational crime. They damage ecosystems, distort markets, undermine sustainable development, and threaten global security. Frequently, these offences are facilitated by organized criminal networks and accompanied by corruption and illicit financial flows.

The Permanent Missions of India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with UNICRI and UNOCT, convened a high-level event at UN Headquarters in New York to explore the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into counter-terrorism operations.

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have reaffirmed their long-standing cooperation to counter intellectual property (IP) crime, particularly in light of the evolving threats associated with the digital environment and new technologies.