The Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) will participate in the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16), to be held in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024. Masu.
GI-TOC leverages its global operations and network to present the latest research, analysis and recommendations focused on the intersection of organized crime and biodiversity loss. We work with governments, civil society and international organizations to deliver a comprehensive program of side events aimed at strengthening cooperation to combat environmental crime and build resilience against organized crime. I'm going.
Key initiatives include:
Innovative Strategies for Prevention and Effective Coordination to Combat Crimes Affecting the Environment (22 October 2024), co-organized with Colombia and supported by UNODC, Interpol and other partners. The event will focus on financial intelligence and international cooperation to combat crimes such as illegal wildlife trade that threaten biodiversity and fuel organized crime. Building Ecosystem and Social Resilience as an Environmental Crime Prevention Strategy (October 26, 2024), co-sponsored with CGIAR, Socioecological Resilience in Combatting the Multi-Billion Dollar Illicit Economy That Causes Environmental Destruction, Particularly Exploring the important role of Amazon.
GI-TOC is also collaborating with the Cali mayor's office to launch the Cities United for Biodiversity Initiative, a coalition against illegal economies that impact the environment, bringing together local leaders and stakeholders for dialogue and action. Collect.
Through our participation at COP16, GI-TOC will highlight the important relationship between organized crime and biodiversity and advocate for civil society-led solutions to protect ecosystems and species from harm.
