Category Archives: Law and policy

Jul102014

Conflict rubble: a ubiquitous and under-studied toxic remnant of war

Blog, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObs July 10, 2014

This blog examines the health and environmental risks of the debris and pulverised building materials created by the use of explosive weapons in populated areas and finds that very little research has been done into this ubiquitous form of conflict pollution.

Jun142012

The ICRC and recent developments in the protection of the environment during conflict

Blog, Law and policyBy ConEnvObs June 14, 2012

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.