PROBLEMS OF CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERRORISM

Terrorism in all its manifestations is one of the most dangerous illegal phenomena. Despite numerous studies field terrorist crimes, there no single international definition terrorism general and environmental particular. Various criteria are used to define "environmental terrorism," so it not yet possible create a comprehensive definition. Currently, two main interpretations this concept. Within framework first, environmentalist organizations fighting for animal rights against pollution ecosystems by using violent methods criminal nature classified as ecoterrorist. In second case, concept interpreted more broadly includes acts intentional harm environment order achieve certain political other goals. Moreover, according interpretation, terrorism, purpose which damage environment, also ambiguous different countries. This article explores existing definitions scholarly classification. The paper presents author's classification types terrorism. generalized material domestic radical impact allows us creating acceptable various scientific fields, will allow fully qualify future develop common strategy countering impacts.