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May62026

Flyer text readsWebinar | 21 May 2026 | 14:00 GMT+1 Introducing the WISEN database: towards a global environmental monitoring framework for conflicts Remote environmental analysis of conflict areas gathers data vital for advocacy, assessment, recovery and accountability. Formalising data collection and assessment methodologies is an important step as we work towards ensuring more detailed and comprehensive documentation of environmental harm globally. This webinar will introduce CEOBS’ Wartime IncidentS to ENvironment (WISEN) methodology, explore how we have used it for research on Ukraine, Sudan and Iran, discuss how data can be used for different purposes, and consider future opportunities to improve documentation. Speakers Introducing WISEN | Dr Eoghan Darbyshire, Iryna Babanina and Leon Moreland (CEOBS). Perspectives on assessment, advocacy and accountability Hassan Partow (UNEP); Margot Wallström (High-Level Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of the War); Prof. Kevin John Heller (University of Copenhagen). Challenges and next steps | Doug Weir (CEOBS) Followed by a Q&A. To register: bit.ly/Wisen

Webinar | Introducing the WISEN database: towards a global environmental monitoring framework for conflicts

Blog, Publications, SliderBy ConEnvObsMay 6, 2026

This webinar will introduce CEOBS’ Wartime IncidentS to ENvironment (WISEN) methodology, explore how we have used it for research on Ukraine, Sudan and Iran, discuss how data can be used for different purposes, and consider future opportunities to improve documentation.

Apr292026

The 10 main categories of academic publications related to the invasion of Ukraine ranked and visualised, and with Ukrainian authors highlighted. The top five are: political science, international relations, economics, law and business finance

Report: Academia’s role in Ukraine’s sustainable recovery

Country, Publications, Slider, UkraineBy ConEnvObsApril 29, 2026

The war in Ukraine continues to harm universities and academia, impacting research and knowledge vital for Ukraine’s sustainable recovery. This report assesses the state of relevant academic research and presents the results of a major literature review of sustainable recovery research to identify trends and gaps.

Mar272026

Left panel, a despite the blur a large black smoke plume spreads our parallel with the ground from a site n a flat plain backed by mountains. Right panel, the bottom of the image is blacked out but dark black plumes can be seen rising on the left and right hand sides into a blue sky, a communication mast is visible on the right.

Iran War: Environmental risk overview as of 27th March

Publications, Publications, SliderBy ConEnvObsMarch 27, 2026

A month into the Israeli-US war against Iran we summarise current and emerging conflict trends and their potential implications for people and the environment.

Mar172026

A field of yellow sunflowers under a blue sky.

Event: Consultation on environmental data needs for Ukraine’s sustainable recovery, 24/03/26

Slider, UkraineBy ConEnvObsMarch 17, 2026

Online stakeholder event exploring Ukraine’s environmental data needs for sustainable recovery, exploring data gaps and opportunities.

Mar102026

A large exposion and smoke plume visible in the Tehran skyline.

Operation Epic Fury: emerging environmental harm and risks in Iran and the region

Publications, SliderBy Eoghan DarbyshireMarch 10, 2026

An updated overview of emerging environmental issues and perspectives arising from Operation Epic Fury in Iran, Israel, and the Gulf States. Serious pollution incidents continue to place people and ecosystems at risk of acute and long-term harm, while emerging trends could lead to substantial environmental damage as the war continues.

Mar32026

Night time. In the background the slopes of mountains, orange explosions and smoke plumes can be seen illuminating them, in the foreground many apartment blocks.

Three days of Operation Epic Fury: rapid overview of environmental harm in Iran and the region

Publications, SliderBy ConEnvObsMarch 3, 2026

Rapid overview of emerging environmental issues and risks in Iran and the wider region from Operation Epic Fury. Three days in and we’re already seeing pollution incidents that are placing people and ecosystems at risk of acute and chronic harm.

Dec82025

Cover of the OTP report, its title and the logos of the ICC and the ICC OTP.

Has the ICC just advanced accountability for wartime environmental damage?

Law and policy, Publications, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsDecember 8, 2025

The ICC has published a new policy on how environmental considerations can be integrated into its approach to humanity’s most serious crimes. Lydia Millar examines what the policy says, how it could contribute to accountability processes, and why it’s not the end of the story.

Dec42025

Composite figure with the four Black Sea mammal species, including photos of the common and bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and monk seal.

Evidencing a recovery plan for Black Sea dolphins and porpoises

Country, Publications, Slider, UkraineBy ConEnvObsDecember 4, 2025

There is significant concern over the impact that Russia’s war against Ukraine has had on Black Sea dolphin and porpoise populations. Regional experts have proposed a recovery plan but as Linas Svolkinas explains, effective mitigation efforts require that we first understand conflict-linked threats.

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