Ecological Intelligence as a Tool of State and Non-state Actors and its Impact on the Political Security of the State

Abstract

In the modern era, corporate espionage has become particularly relevant for companies engaged in environmental technologies, innovative ecological strategies, and climate change-related policymaking. The growing interest in this sector is driven by both economic factors, such as the desire to penetrate new markets or neutralize competitors' advantages, and geopolitical motives, as environmental innovations are increasingly intertwined with energy policy, international obligations, and environmental regulations. As a result, companies involved in shaping global environmental policy often become targets of not only major corporate competitors but also foreign intelligence services.

Thus, the ecological dimension of corporate espionage is deeply connected to both private and public political interests, and its significance extends beyond the infliction of corporate damage.