UNODC examines how all 193 UN Member States define crimes against nature and the punishments they set for violating environmental laws.
Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde was directed to bolster security in reserved forests and promote tree planting to mitigate climate change effects.
The unit, formed due to an increase in cases, was also tasked with monitoring content that propagates online hate and incitement.
The joint operation by the Taita Taveta Government, the Anti-Stock Theft Unit, and Kenya Forest Services is part of an ongoing effort to curb charcoal burning in the county.