A discussion paper reviewing the problem of toxic pollution from conflict and military activities, presented with an analysis of: existing concerns, methods of study, current legal and environmental controls and their deficiencies and suggested areas for future work.
In June 2012 the TRW project held a legal workshop at the Free University of Berlin, Germany. This post introduces a summary report on the workshop and provides links to some of the presentations made.
In 2008, the ICRC began a process of reflection to ‘determine whether international humanitarian law continues to provide an appropriate response to the humanitarian problems arising in armed conflicts. We review their findings on the protection for the environment in conflict.
An introductory blog post from Doug Weir on the Toxic Remnants of War Project - explaining its rationale and scope.
Toxicremnantsofwar.info is a research orientated website that aims to consider and quantify the detrimental impact of war, military operations and munitions on the environment and human health. The site is intended to act as a resource for policy makers, humanitarian organisations and members of the public concerned with mitigating the effects of war on victims and communities.
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