US, Finland, Sweden | Environmental Toolbox for Deploying Forces
Part of a long-term project between the US, Sweden and Finland to develop and promote common environmental standards for deployed militaries.
European Conference of Defence and the Environment | Presentations
The proceedings from European Conference of Defence and the Environment cover a range of environmental issues associated with military preparedness and training, as well as the management of legacy issues on defence estates.
IKV Pax Christi | In a State of Uncertainty: impact and implications of the use of depleted uranium in Iraq
The aim of this report is to provide greater clarity on the impact that the use of DU has had on Iraqi society; in doing so it will document the persistent uncertainty that continues to affect the daily lives of Iraqi civilians.
UNWRA | Gaza in 2020: A liveable place?
The broad objectives of this study were to: highlight the longer-term effects and implications of current developmental and social trends and challenges affecting the Gaza Strip; raise awareness of these both locally and internationally; and, inform the strategic programming of the UN.
Harvard International Human Rights Clinic | Explosive Situation: Qaddafi’s Abandoned Weapons and the Threat to Libya’s Civilians
This report focuses on the impact on civilians of weapons that were once part of Qaddafi’s arsenal, but were not used in the conflict and are now held by various parties.
The ICRC and recent developments in the protection of the environment during conflict
In 2011, the 31st Conference of the Red Cross considered proposals to enhance the protection of people and the environment from the impact of conflict, the proposals were questioned by some governments but work began to follow up on the inadequate legal framework.
UNEP | Greening the Blue Helmets: Environment, Natural Resources and UN Peacekeeping Operations
This report shows that peacekeeping operations not only have important natural resource implications, as well as significant impacts on the environment, but also that natural resources are often a fundamental aspect of conflict resolution, livelihoods and confidence-building at the local level.
Zoï Environment Network | Environment and security on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
The report reveals in a striking manner the linkages between environment and security in the occupied Palestinian territory.