Routledge - Following the Proceeds of Environmental Crime

Explore the complex reality of illegal resource exploitation in the Asia-Pacific region with this essential text from Routledge. This book examines how huge quantities of natural resources are harvested illegally and how the resulting proceeds are laundered, a process that impacts environmental governance and drives corruption. The text highlights a significant global imbalance: while much illegal exploitation and pollution happens in countries with limited governance capacities, the profit-driven sales and money laundering often take place in mature markets with well-developed systems. By looking at these asymmetrical enforcement capacities, the book identifies how different regions can work together to strengthen oversight. Readers will find a detailed investigation into ways to combat illegal fishing and logging. It focuses on the implementation of cooperative legal measures to protect natural resources and improve accountability across borders. This is a vital resource for those studying the intersection of environmental law, economics, and international governance.