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Category Archives: Blog

Feb232021

The EU military sector’s carbon footprint

Blog, Military and the environment, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsFebruary 23, 2021

In a new report, CEOBS and SGR reveal for the first time the level of carbon emissions from the largest EU militaries and the EU military sector. This blog summaries our findings.

Feb182021

Improving corporate conduct in areas affected by armed conflicts

Law and policy, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsFebruary 18, 2021

We explore a new CEOBS report that examines how states and the private sector could use international guidelines to reduce the environmental harm associated with corporate activities in fragile and conflict affected areas.

Feb162021

What Myanmar’s coup could mean for its environment and natural resources

Blog, Military and the environment, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsFebruary 16, 2021

The military coup in Myanmar is likely to have severe and reverberating effects for the country’s environment and natural resources argues Thiri Shwesin Aung, undoing recent progress in environmental governance and sustainable development.

Feb112021

Investigating the environmental dimensions of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Military and the environment, Publications, SliderBy Eoghan DarbyshireFebruary 11, 2021

Report providing initial analysis of the environmental dimensions of the 2020 conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabach, and which considers environmental propaganda, the use of incendiary weapons, and water and mineral resources.

Jan202021

Report finds that Russia securitises the environment – but on its terms

Blog, Law and policy, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsJanuary 20, 2021

Why does Russia object to international processes aimed at integrating the environment into international policymaking on peace and security? Nina Lesikhina and Doug Weir summarise the findings of CEOBS’ major new report exploring how and why the concept of environmental security features in Russian domestic, security and foreign policies.

Jan142021

Canada must clarify its policies on conflict and the environment

Blog, Law and policy, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsJanuary 14, 2021

We reviewed Canada’s policies and practice on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts. We found some positives but issues like corporate conduct, Indigenous rights, nuclear weapons and occupation law need attention.

Jan72021

Conflict cycles and the management of Protected Areas in South Sudan

Blog, Country, Slider, South SudanBy ConEnvObsJanuary 7, 2021

South Sudan is rich in biodiversity but it has suffered as a result of its recurring civil wars. In this blog Adrian Garside examines wildlife conservation efforts that took place before, during and after its latest civil war in an effort to protect its natural heritage.

Jan72021

Weapon proliferation challenges biodiversity protection in South Sudan

Blog, Country, Slider, South SudanBy ConEnvObsJanuary 7, 2021

Adrian Garside examines the complex issue of arms proliferation in South Sudan, and the threat it poses to biodiversity protection during and after armed conflict. The ready availability of weapons accelerates biodiversity loss and makes wildlife conservation more dangerous.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)@detoxconflict·
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Best practice for debris management after #EWIPA is available from @UNDP @UNEP @DisasterWaste & @EnvironmentOcha but states often need technical assistance to implement it. The declaration should encourage this.

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Language on environmentally sound debris management following the use of #EWIPA would help align the declaration with #UNEA resolutions on conflict pollution and on solid waste and contribute to reducing health and environmental risks https://ceobs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CEOBS_proposed_amends_EWIPA_dec_draft_290121.pdf

Reaching Critical Will@RCW_

At #EWIPA consultations, @detoxconflict speaks to section 4, recommending a new 4.6 encouraging signatories to support work to identify and implement best practice on environmentally-sound management of conflict-related debris.

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3 Mar 1367146923883433986

Linsey delivering our remarks on the #EWIPA political declaration just now: "Increasing attention is being paid to the relationship between environmental protection and the protection of civilians, and this declaration should reflect this" https://ceobs.org/comments-on-the-draft-political-declaration-on-explosive-weapons-in-populated-areas

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3 Mar 1367122997098786820

Though it could well be argued that this isn't a declaration on virtually anything but one on explosive weapons. #EWIPA

Reaching Critical Will@RCW_

Israel argues that the #EWIPA declaration should be widened to include other elements of "urban warfare". Also argues that the environment can be harmed by "virtually anything" and not just #ExplosiveWeapons. Argues the justification of including this is unclear.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)@detoxconflict·
3 Mar 1367080807903428612

"The issue of security cannot be resolved with weapons alone." Virunga national park in the #DRC is a prime example of where hard security solutions alone cannot address the underlying issues that drive insecurity.

Richard Pearshouse@RPearshouse

DRC’s famous Virunga national park: “It's estimated that a dozen or so armed militia groups survive off the park's resources - poaching or chopping down wood to sell for fuel.” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-55829330

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INEW@explosiveweapon·
3 Mar 1367067302395543559

We're pleased the political consultations are resuming today on this important humanitarian issue - protecting civilians from use of #explosiveweapons in towns and cities. @LauraBoillot, coordinator of INEW explains what our network wants to see. #EWIPA #Stopbombingcivilians

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