Beyond Boundaries: Rethinking Conservation in the Age of Environmental Crime
In his latest blog, Isidoro Hazbun argues that the conservation movement must confront the financial engines of environmental destruction that operate across continents.
Op-ed:Amazon Countries Shouldn’t Have to Fight Environmental Crime Alone
Read FACT program director for environmental crimes Julia Yansura’s op-ed for Common Dreams on the need for US action to address the financial flows from environmental crime.
FACT Joins Chorus of Opposition to Treasury’s Gutting of Landmark Financial Transparency Law
FACT urges Treasury to heed the calls of law enforcement, national security, and other experts by fully implementing the Corporate Transparency Act in accordance with congressional intent and the plain language of the law.
Panel Discussion – Illegal Gold Mining and Dirty Money: Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Environmental Crime in the Americas
Information on FACT’s in-person panel discussion highlighting the role of illegal gold in financing authoritarian regimes and organized crime.
Environmental Crimes Newsletter: Spring 2025
Read the latest edition of FACT’s biannual Environmental Crimes Newsletter, a round-up of recent news regarding efforts to combat environmental crimes and the dirty money associated with them.
La falta de investigaciones dificulta el combate al lavado de dinero de los crímenes ambientales en la Amazonía
FACT program director for environmental crime and illicit finance Julia Yansura was quoted in recent coverage by El País’ of the difficulties surrounding financial investigations of environmental crimes in the Amazon.
FACT allies and partners Bram Ebus from International Crisis Group and Melina Risso from Instituto Igarapé are also quoted.