NUPI | Climate, peace and security fact sheet
NUPI briefing paper on Iraq’s exposure to the effects of climate change.
CARPO | The Role of the Environment in Peacebuilding in Yemen
This CARPO Report addresses the relationship between violent conflict and environmental governance in Yemen.
States reluctant to strengthen laws protecting the environment from war
Our new analysis of government views on a UN project to enhance the legal protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts has found considerable reluctance to strengthen rules that would help protect people and ecosystems.
Report: State positions on the ILC’s draft PERAC principles after first reading
The International Law Commission’s project to strengthen the law protecting the environment in relation to armed conflicts concludes in 2022. This report analyses the written comments of 24 states as we approach second reading of the principles, ahead of their adoption.
Legal accountability for environmental destruction in Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a stark reminder of the human and environmental costs of armed conflict. In this post, Rachel Killean examines the legal avenues that could be open for Ukraine in seeking accountability and redress for environmental damage.
Environmental trends in the Ukraine conflict, 10 days in
This update provides an overview of some of the environmental trends caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It builds on our initial rapid assessment, which was published on Feb 25th.
Ukraine invasion: rapid overview of environmental issues
Rapid overview of emerging environmental issues and perspectives arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
NUPI | Climate, peace and security fact sheet, Afghanistan
Afghanistan is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change: rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns and increasingly frequent extreme weather events.