Forests in danger: why corruption drives forests to extinction

Corruption drives forests to extinction and with them withers intricate ecosystems and communities. Most importantly, corruption destroys the relationship between humans and nature.

Ahead of the International Day of Forests, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) talked to Daniela Sota Valdivia, UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, whose work has focused on supporting authorities in preventing and countering corruption and crimes that affect the environment.