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Category Archives: Law and policy

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.

Sep142017

A Matter of Survival: Report of the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace

External Content, Law and policy, TopicBy ConEnvObsSeptember 14, 2017

Report and recommendations from the High-Level Panel on Water and Peace on the ways to address water security throughout the cycle of conflicts.

Apr292017

UN Environment | Perspectives: Conflict pollution and the toxic remnants of war

External Content, Law and policy, Military and the environment, TopicBy ConEnvObsApril 29, 2017

With 2017’s UN Environment Assembly focusing on the theme of pollution, UN Environment’s Civil Society Unit invited the TRW Project to contribute an extended article on conflict pollution to its long-running Perspectives series.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
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Enlightening interview with the State Scientific Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety #ZaporizhzhiaNPP
Describes the risks to reactors & engine room, staff instructions, & how a cold shutdown would work (as is advocated by the state regulator)

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Чи стане Запорізька АЕС новим Чорнобилем?

Ситуація навколо Запорізької АЕС, яка перебуває під контролем армії РФ, ...

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Richard Pearshouse @RPearshouse ·
11 Aug 1557843387256037376

With renewed concerns of fighting around #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzya nuclear power plant, here's a brief🧵on what the laws of war say [1/5] https://twitter.com/rafaelmgrossi/status/1557833473934737408

Rafael MarianoGrossi @rafaelmgrossi

I’ve told #UNSC today that the situation at #Zaporizhzya NPP was alarming. Military actions jeopardizing nuclear safety and security must stop immediately. An @iaeaorg mission would allow us to carry out needed technical activities and provide a stabilizing influence.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557786814680793088

See also this interview with Kali Rubaii of Purdue University, who also shared some similar insights recently on NPR https://www.npr.org/2022/08/09/1116455579/iraqis-have-been-exposed-to-the-effects-of-burn-pits-for-more-than-10-years?t=1660160092819

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557786812269076481

Great news for the US Veterans exposed to toxic burn pit emissions.

Thanks to @johnismay for letting us highlight that local civilians were also exposed to burn pit smoke, and likely for a longer duration - helping them seek justice should be next #Iraq #Afghanistan #Syria

The New York Times @nytimes

President Biden signed a bill on Wednesday expanding medical benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. What are they, and how did they harm U.S. troops? Here's what to know. https://nyti.ms/3vUbdrS

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557756898652340226

Energoatom also reporting that the 'domestic sewage pumping station' was damaged, plus more radiation sensors

Even if this ended with a click, the site is going to require significant environmental remediation in addition to the big safety inspection

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Енергоатом 🇺🇦

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Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) @detoxconflict ·
11 Aug 1557743339398516736

Energoatom have posted photographs of the damaged fire station https://t.me/energoatom_ua/8847

n.b. this is not the main fire station within the NPP which is here - https://www.google.com/maps/@47.5040702,34.6074215,3a,75y,105.38h,83.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s5W0W1E42dRQ5Ps1QMMd12w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

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