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Category Archives: Law and policy

Jun62019

ILC | Text and titles of the draft principles provisionally adopted by the Drafting Committee on first reading

External Content, Law and policyBy ConEnvObsJune 6, 2019

First look at the entire suite of draft legal principles that have been under development by the International Law Commission since 2013 and which are intended to enhance protection for the environment in relation to armed conflicts.

Jun52019

ICRC | Natural environment: neglected victim of armed conflict

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsJune 5, 2019

In late 2019, the ICRC will launch updated guidelines for militaries on environmental protection during armed conflicts, this blog and animation consider why they are needed.

Apr262019

ILC | Second report on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts by Marja Lehto, Special Rapporteur

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsApril 26, 2019

The 5th report from the International Law Commission on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts proposes seven new draft principles and addresses a range of issues, include the responsibility of state and non state actors.

Jan242019

UN Environment | Environmental Rule of Law – First global report

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsJanuary 24, 2019

The first-ever global assessment of environmental rule of law finds weak enforcement to be a global trend that is exacerbating environmental threats, despite prolific growth in environmental laws and agencies worldwide over the last four decades.

Dec62018

PAX/TRWN | UN Security Council discusses the protection of the environment during armed conflict

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsDecember 6, 2018

A round up of the 7th November 2018 Arria Formula debate in the UN Security Council on the protection of the environment during armed conflict – the first time the topic has been discussed in the Council.

Apr302018

ILC | First report on protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts by Marja Lehto, Special Rapporteur

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsApril 30, 2018

While previous reports by the ILC adopted a temporal approach, broadly addressing environmental protection before, during and after conflicts, the new report delves into the obligations on states to protect the environment during situations of occupation and proposes three new draft principles.

Jan302018

UNEA-3 | Resolution: Pollution mitigation and control in areas affected by armed conflict or terrorism

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsJanuary 30, 2018

This resolution was triggered by the widespread pollution caused by Islamic State in Iraq, it sought to draw attention to wide range of factors that cause pollution in conflict and strengthen the response by states and UN Environment to the health and environmental risks posed by the toxic remnants of war.

Oct122017

Stahn et al | Environmental Protection and Transitions from Conflict to Peace: Clarifying Norms, Principles, and Practices

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsOctober 12, 2017

This open access book covers a range of environmental issues common to post-conflict settings and explores legal and policy principles relevant to enhancing environmental protection.

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