Corruption in Environment Field: Problems and Ways to Their Solving

This research paper purpose is to investigate corruption state in environmental field, analyze the main problems that arise as a result of such corruption, and propose ways to solve them. The goal was achieved through comprehensive application of general scientific (analysis, synthesis, generalization), dialectical, comparative legal, systemic and structural and prognostic methods. The main mechanisms of corruption on the environment state are considered. Particular attention is paid to finding effective ways to overcome corruption, improving legislation, strengthening control by officials and increasing transparency, open- ness and publicity in the decision-making procedure in this area. The problems that arise due to corruption in environmental field are analyzed, in particular, illegal use of natural re- sources, environmental pollution, destruction of ecosystems, etc. It is stated that corruption in the environmental field is one of the most serious problems of modern society. It is proved that close cooperation of the state with inter- national organizations studying this problem should become the basis for improving national legislation and practice of its implementation. Ways of solving problems of minimizing the impact of corruption in environmental field are proposed (strengthening control over compliance with environmental legislation, increasing transparency of decision-making in the environmental field and ensuring inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses, etc.). It is proposed to raise environmental awareness of citizens and involve them in active participation in monitoring compliance by authorities with environmental legislation and other issues that is an important aspect of combating corruption in environmental field. Prospects for further research within the framework of raised issues are outlined.