UNICRI’s publications offer insights from cutting-edge research, tailored to global and context-specific needs, providing evidence-based analysis to inform policymaking and build advanced capacities.
Addressing topics such as violent extremism, organised crime, cybersecurity, CBRN risk mitigation, artificial intelligence, environmental crimes, gender issues, disinformation, illicit financial flows, and justice reform, these studies foster collaboration and advance sustainable solutions for peace, equality, and development. Explore our collection to stay informed and inspired.
Through our publications, we aim to deepen knowledge, foster collaboration, and drive forward sustainable solutions that promote justice, peace, security, accountability, equality, and development. Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, or practitioner, UNICRI’s publications serve as a trusted resource to inspire informed action and meaningful impact. Explore our collection to stay at the forefront of global and local security challenges.
Our Publications
04 Feb 2025
The third edition of 1540 Compass focuses on domestic controls and measures to safeguard sensitive materials, as outlined in operative paragraph 3 (a) and (b) of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 (2004).
19 Jul 2024
The report "Cultural Heritage Smuggling and the Nexus with Terrorism" delves into the intricate and pervasive issue of cultural heritage smuggling, with a specific focus on antiquities. This report highlights the significant connection between this illegal trade and terrorism, showcasing how terrorist and insurgent groups leverage profitable illegal markets to finance their activities and further their agendas.
31 Oct 2024
The cycle of conflict, injustice, and environmental collapse
The latest issue of Freedom from Fear confronts some of the most pressing global challenges: the interconnected crises of conflict, environmental degradation, and the pervasive influence of organised crime and violent extremism. In a world marked by ongoing injustice and widening inequalities, this edition explores the cycles of violence that impact both human societies and the planet, underscoring the urgent need for global cooperation and reform.
05 Feb 2025
Climate change and violent extremism risks intersect in complex ways, particularly in regions such as West Africa and the Sahel, where climatic changes exacerbate resource scarcity, displacement, and socio-economic vulnerabilities which are at risk of being exploited by violent extremist groups in the region, intensifying recruitment and instability. Therefore, climate change is increasingly recognized as a "risk multiplier" undermining governance and resilience, creating cycles of vulnerability that hinder adaptation and mitigation efforts.
04 Feb 2025
The third edition of 1540 Compass focuses on domestic controls and measures to safeguard sensitive materials, as outlined in operative paragraph 3 (a) and (b) of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 (2004).
19 Jul 2024
The report "Cultural Heritage Smuggling and the Nexus with Terrorism" delves into the intricate and pervasive issue of cultural heritage smuggling, with a specific focus on antiquities. This report highlights the significant connection between this illegal trade and terrorism, showcasing how terrorist and insurgent groups leverage profitable illegal markets to finance their activities and further their agendas.
31 Oct 2024
The cycle of conflict, injustice, and environmental collapse
The latest issue of Freedom from Fear confronts some of the most pressing global challenges: the interconnected crises of conflict, environmental degradation, and the pervasive influence of organised crime and violent extremism. In a world marked by ongoing injustice and widening inequalities, this edition explores the cycles of violence that impact both human societies and the planet, underscoring the urgent need for global cooperation and reform.
05 Feb 2025
Climate change and violent extremism risks intersect in complex ways, particularly in regions such as West Africa and the Sahel, where climatic changes exacerbate resource scarcity, displacement, and socio-economic vulnerabilities which are at risk of being exploited by violent extremist groups in the region, intensifying recruitment and instability. Therefore, climate change is increasingly recognized as a "risk multiplier" undermining governance and resilience, creating cycles of vulnerability that hinder adaptation and mitigation efforts.
04 Feb 2025
The third edition of 1540 Compass focuses on domestic controls and measures to safeguard sensitive materials, as outlined in operative paragraph 3 (a) and (b) of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 (2004).
19 Jul 2024
The report "Cultural Heritage Smuggling and the Nexus with Terrorism" delves into the intricate and pervasive issue of cultural heritage smuggling, with a specific focus on antiquities. This report highlights the significant connection between this illegal trade and terrorism, showcasing how terrorist and insurgent groups leverage profitable illegal markets to finance their activities and further their agendas.
31 Oct 2024
The cycle of conflict, injustice, and environmental collapse
The latest issue of Freedom from Fear confronts some of the most pressing global challenges: the interconnected crises of conflict, environmental degradation, and the pervasive influence of organised crime and violent extremism. In a world marked by ongoing injustice and widening inequalities, this edition explores the cycles of violence that impact both human societies and the planet, underscoring the urgent need for global cooperation and reform.
05 Feb 2025
Climate change and violent extremism risks intersect in complex ways, particularly in regions such as West Africa and the Sahel, where climatic changes exacerbate resource scarcity, displacement, and socio-economic vulnerabilities which are at risk of being exploited by violent extremist groups in the region, intensifying recruitment and instability. Therefore, climate change is increasingly recognized as a "risk multiplier" undermining governance and resilience, creating cycles of vulnerability that hinder adaptation and mitigation efforts.
04 Feb 2025
The third edition of 1540 Compass focuses on domestic controls and measures to safeguard sensitive materials, as outlined in operative paragraph 3 (a) and (b) of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 (2004).
19 Jul 2024
The report "Cultural Heritage Smuggling and the Nexus with Terrorism" delves into the intricate and pervasive issue of cultural heritage smuggling, with a specific focus on antiquities. This report highlights the significant connection between this illegal trade and terrorism, showcasing how terrorist and insurgent groups leverage profitable illegal markets to finance their activities and further their agendas.
31 Oct 2024
The cycle of conflict, injustice, and environmental collapse
The latest issue of Freedom from Fear confronts some of the most pressing global challenges: the interconnected crises of conflict, environmental degradation, and the pervasive influence of organised crime and violent extremism. In a world marked by ongoing injustice and widening inequalities, this edition explores the cycles of violence that impact both human societies and the planet, underscoring the urgent need for global cooperation and reform.
05 Feb 2025
Climate change and violent extremism risks intersect in complex ways, particularly in regions such as West Africa and the Sahel, where climatic changes exacerbate resource scarcity, displacement, and socio-economic vulnerabilities which are at risk of being exploited by violent extremist groups in the region, intensifying recruitment and instability. Therefore, climate change is increasingly recognized as a "risk multiplier" undermining governance and resilience, creating cycles of vulnerability that hinder adaptation and mitigation efforts.