Innovations in Legal Regulation of Environmental Protection: International Experience in Combating Environmental Crimes

Abstract

 This article aims to analyze international practices in combating environmental crimes by examining the latest legal, organizational, and technological frameworks. The ultimate goal is to formulate a comprehensive, interdisciplinary strategy for effective counteraction. The research methodology integrates several approaches, including dialectical reasoning, comparative analysis, and system-functional methods. It is further supported by legal-dogmatic interpretation and logical techniques such as analysis, synthesis, and induction. The study systematically reviews international experiences in combating environmental crimes, identifying new legal standards and technological innovations that define contemporary environmental policy. A key emphasis is placed on the doctrine of ecocide, international responsibility, and joint investigation teams as essential tools for documenting and compensating for damages, especially within the context of armed conflict. Ukraine's national experience in implementing these standards serves as a central case study. The findings underscore the necessity of comprehensive interdisciplinary policies, strong international coordination, and technological modernization to effectively address transnational eco-crime. By analyzing these global trends, this paper proposes a system of practical, legal, and strategic solutions to meet the most pressing contemporary challenges in ecosystem protection.

Keywords: environmental crimes, prevention, international experience, ecocide, environmental safety, legal liability, criminalization.