Topic brief: Military and the environment
A brief introduction to the relationship between military activities and environmental harm, with suggested further reading.
Country brief: Yemen
A brief introductory overview of the environmental dimensions of the conflict in Yemen, with facts, figures and further reading.
UN Environment | Rising from the rubble: Iraq’s Mosul takes steps to deal with war debris
The end of hostilities left Mosul, already devastated by ISIL’s wanton killings, grappling with debris from widespread destruction of infrastructure by rival forces.
Country brief: Ukraine
A brief introductory overview of the environmental dimensions of the conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region, with facts, figures and further reading.
IRC | They die of bombs, we die of need: impact of collapsing public health systems in Yemen
Parties to the conflict must be encouraged to agree to a cessation of hostilities which must include safeguards for health, water and sanitation facilities.
Country brief: Syria
A brief introductory overview of the environmental dimensions of the conflict in Syria, with facts, figures and further reading.
Country brief: Occupied Palestinian Territories
A brief introductory overview of the environmental issues facing the Gaza Strip and West Bank, with facts, figures and further reading.
Recommendations for the implementation of UNEP/EA.3/Res.1
Recommendations for States and UN Environment for the implementation of UNEP/EA.3/Res.1: ‘Pollution mitigation and control in areas affected by armed conflict of terrorism’.