This chapter presents an analysis of environmental crime in Asia from the perspective of eco-global criminology. It outlines crimes such as illegal wildlife trade, illegal logging and pollution. The relationship between North and South is integral to understanding the nature and dynamics of transnational environmental harm within this region. So, too, is examination of the power relations and social interests within and between specific places within the region. Source, transit and destination countries vary for different commodities (such as timber, illegal wildlife and waste), but for some countries these are not mutually exclusive. Likewise, victimhood and offending behavior are best interpreted in the light of specific information and particular contexts.
History
Publication title
The Palgrave Handbook of Criminology and the Global South
Editors
K Carrington, R Hogg, J Scott, and M Sozzo
Pagination
281-300
ISBN
978-3-319-65020-3
Department/School
School of Social Sciences
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Place of publication
Cham
Extent
51
Rights statement
Copyright 2018 The Author
Repository Status
Restricted
Socio-economic Objectives
Other environmental management not elsewhere classified