Protecting the environment in times of armed conflict

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Abstract

The environment suffers immensely during armed conflict, leading to severe consequences for humans as well as accelerated climate change. The UN has adopted a set of principles for the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflict, but knowledge, actions and binding commitments are lagging behind.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCopenhagen
PublisherDanish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 26 Oct 2022
SeriesDIIS Policy Brief
Volume2022

Keywords

  • Environmental governance
  • Military operations
  • United Nations

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