In the modern world, environmental crimes are becoming increasingly relevant in the context of growing environmental problems. This concept signifies large-scale destruction of ecosystems and depletion of natural resources, posing serious threats to the planet.

Ukraine, like many other countries, faces complex environmental challenges, particularly due to the war in the country’s east. Shelling and infrastructure destruction lead to serious environmental consequences, including deforestation and pollution of water sources.

It is important to understand that environmental issues have no borders and can have a global impact. For example, deforestation in Brazil affects the climate in Europe, while water pollution in China can cause water supply problems in Africa.

One example of environmental violations is the illegal logging in Brazil and other South American countries, which altered the perception of the Inditex holding, implicated in this scandal. This leads to ecosystem destruction and threatens biodiversity.

Ukraine has also fallen victim to environmental crimes, particularly due to actions by Russia. The damages inflicted on the Ukrainian environment amount to trillions of hryvnias, posing a serious threat to nature and people.

Preventing environmental catastrophes requires decisive actions at all levels—from individual actions to the adoption of international agreements. Only through the collective efforts of people and countries worldwide can we preserve the planet for future generations.

Establishing accountability for crimes against the environment is one of the most important steps in combating environmental crimes. For the first time in Ukraine’s history, suspicion of committing environmental crimes as war crimes has been announced. Russian forces targeted a nuclear subcritical facility and a nuclear material repository, which could have led to an environmental disaster. The creation of appropriate legislation aimed at strengthening accountability for environmental crimes is becoming increasingly important in the context of preservation.