Amazon Quote by Achim Steiner
“A recent report by UNEP and Interpol estimated that between 50 to 90 per cent of logging in key tropical countries of the Amazon basin, Central Africa and South East Asia is being carried out by organized crime. This threatens not only attempts to eradicate poverty and deforestation but also efforts to combat climate change.”
About This Quote
Source Report: UNEP and Interpol joint assessment, 2023
Organized crime drives most illegal logging in tropical regions, undermining poverty reduction, forest protection, and climate action.
In simple terms: Crime fuels illegal logging, harming people and the planet.
Key Takeaway
Address crime to protect forests and climate.
Themes
environmental crime
deforestation
climate change
poverty
governance
Mood
concerned
urgent
determined
Type
policy
analytical
call‑to‑action
When to use this quote
- forest conservation
- anti‑corruption initiatives
- climate policy
- community livelihoods
- international law enforcement
Key Concepts
organized crime
illegal logging
resource exploitation
policy failure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can law enforcement and local communities cooperate?
- What policies can deter criminal logging?
A Different Perspective
Tackling crime alone won’t restore ecosystems without sustainable development.
