The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Post

Today is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, which serves as a powerful reminder of the damage conflict can cause to the natural world around us. 🌱 Wartime environmental damage can include explosive remains, soil degradation, and excessive carbon emissions. The consequences of these wartime actions can be long-lasting and devastating, and cause further challenges for already vulnerable populations. In Afghanistan, conflict has resulted in extensive soil degradation and deforestation. In a country where most people rely on agriculture to earn an income, the effects of this can be devastating. 🕊️ As we recognize this day, let us commit ourselves to the protection of our world's environment, recognizing that environmental preservation is intertwined with the promotion of peace and the wellbeing of present and future generations. 🌍💪 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3sbLQTG

An excellent short video from High Seas Alliance highlighting the importance of ratification of the new global High Seas Treaty to ensure greater protection of marine life in the high seas. 🐟 Link to view the full video in original post. ⬇ #HighSeasTreaty #RaceForRatification #BBNJ

Once the fourth largest lake in the world, the #Aral Sea fell victim to harmful Soviet environmental policies, causing it to dry up. Now, #Kazakhstan is leading the charge in reviving this once vital lake. Read more: https://loom.ly/l7bWpfM

#GlobalOceansTreaty #GreenpeaceUSA #GreenpeaceInternational How would you describe the Galapagos Islands? Some would say it is a place of prehistoric beauty. A place where time stands still because you've entered another dimension, where birds have big, bright blue legs and iguanas dive into the ocean for food. Others will say it's a melting pot of extraordinary ocean creatures like fur seals. At Greenpeace USA we have chosen to consider the Galapagos Islands as one of the best examples of ocean protection in the world. This is why we ask you, People of the United States, to please send a message to your Senators now to support the ratification of the World Ocean Treaty, as at least 70 governments, including the United States, signed the Global Ocean Treaty on the very first day it was open for signature in September 2023. This will ensure that at least 30% of the world's oceans can benefit from the same protection conditions that the Galapagos Islands currently benefit from.

After effect of wars and conflicts on the environment Often times humanity take into account war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicized victim of war. Water wells have been polluted, crops torched, forests cut down, soils poisoned, and animals killed to gain military advantage. Furthermore, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has found that over the last 60 years, at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources, whether high-value resources such as timber, diamonds, gold and oil, or scarce resources such as fertile land and water. Conflicts involving natural resources have also been found to be twice as likely to relapse.

On this 'International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict,' let's reflect on the reality that war leaves lasting wounds not only on humanity but also on our planet. Whether in times of peace or conflict, let us remain mindful that nature is our unwavering companion. Together, we can strive for a world that is both more peaceful and ecologically sustainable, working towards a greener future.   #UgandaBaatiCares

Join us today at 4pm CET for an exciting webinar that aims to bring greater visibility to the plight of Ocean Defenders worldwide. This webinar will explore the ongoing struggles and efforts of ocean defenders globally, and shed light on the potential avenues through which allies and organizations can provide support and protect ocean defenders. Register now! #oceans #oceanconservation #oceandefenders #conservation #iucn #ceesp

Today is the international day for preventing exploitation of the environment in war and armed conflict. The main objective of the day is to raise awarness about the effects of war and armed conflict on the environment. When a war occurs, ecosystems like water supply, forest cover, and animals are also harmed. #environment #climatechange #war #sustainability #sdgs