strategy
Protecting the environment during warfare
Synonyms:
Protecting natural environment during armed conflictAddressing large scale environmental destruction during armed conflict
Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Claim:
Measures in accordance with international law should be considered to address, in times of armed conflict, large-scale destruction of the environment that cannot be justified under international law. The UN General Assembly and its Sixth Committee are the appropriate forums to deal with this subject. The specific competence and role of the International Committee of the Red Cross should be taken into account. Broader:
Protecting global environmentAddressing environmental devastationDeveloping international environmental lawReducing pollution from military activities Facilitated by:
Monitoring pollution from military activities Problems:
Environmental consequences of warSubjects:
Geography → NatureSocietal Problems → Protection
Defence → Arms
Defence → Conflict
Defence → War
Environment → Environment
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
