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May122021

We must not ignore explosive weapons’ environmental impact

Blog, Project One, Projects, SliderBy ConEnvObsMay 12, 2021

With talks on a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas nearing completion later this year, Linsey Cottrell and Kendra Dupuy argue that it’s critical that their environmental impact is also addressed.

May122021

Report: Joint civil society submission to the International Law Commission’s PERAC study

Law and policy, Publications, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsMay 12, 2021

A joint submission by Al Haq, Amnesty, CEOBS, Geneva Water Hub and Harvard University identifying opportunities to strengthen the ILC’s draft principles on the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts before they are finalised in 2022.

Apr272021

A pipe with flowing water and a solar panel in a development project in Yemen.

Solar power is draining Yemen’s groundwater

Blog, Country, Slider, YemenBy ConEnvObsApril 27, 2021

In a major new study CEOBS has identified a potential link between steep declines in groundwater in Yemen and the expansion of solar power in agriculture. In this blog, Leonie Nimmo introduces our findings.

Apr272021

Report: Groundwater depletion clouds Yemen’s solar energy revolution

Country, Publications, Slider, YemenBy ConEnvObsApril 27, 2021

A CEOBS investigation using remote sensing and open source data suggests that the expansion of solar powered agricultural groundwater abstraction in Yemen may be unsustainable, and already responsible for steep declines since 2018.

Apr222021

Report: Deforestation in conflict areas in 2020

Colombia, Country, Publications, Slider, South Sudan, SyriaBy Eoghan DarbyshireApril 22, 2021

Deforestation is a common problem for countries affected by conflict. In 2020, COVID-19 placed further constraints on forest management in these areas. This report reviews the latest satellite data on forest loss in seven countries, analysing the forces driving deforestation.

Apr222021

Could criminalising ecocide increase accountability for environmental harm in conflicts?

Blog, Law and policy, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsApril 22, 2021

The campaign to criminalise ‘ecocide’ has gained momentum in recent years. In this blog, Dr Rachel Killean explores the possibilities and challenges associated with introducing ecocide as a new international crime at the International Criminal Court.

Mar252021

There’s no military solution to Yemen’s SAFER oil tanker crisis

Blog, Country, Slider, YemenBy ConEnvObsMarch 25, 2021

There are calls for the UN Security Council to authorise a military-backed response to the crisis over the SAFER oil tanker off the coast of Yemen. We argue that not only is this unrealistic, it would also have long-term consequences for how the international community addresses the environment, peace and security.

Mar182021

How animals are harmed by armed conflicts and military activities

Blog, Law and policy, Slider, TopicBy ConEnvObsMarch 18, 2021

Wild and domesticated animals have long-suffered abuse, injury or death in armed conflicts. In this blog, Janice Cox and Jackson Zee explore this history of harm and the reasons behind it, arguing that the animal victims of war require greater recognition and protection.

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