New scientific articles on Gulf War Syndrome, DU-Nanoparticles and the problematic political framework of DU
The article „Depleted uranium and Gulf War Illness: Updates and comments on possible mechanisms behind the syndrome“ appeared in February 2020 in Environmental Research and was written by Geir Bjørklunda, Lyudmila Pivinab, Maryam Dadard, Yuliya Semenovab, Md Mostafizur Rahmane, Salvatore Chirumbolof, and Jan Aasethh. It deals with toxic substances, including DU, which is suspected of […]
Environmental destruction by war – Update
The article ‘‘Environment – Victim of war’’, written by ICBUW chairperson Prof. Manfred Mohr and published in the current edition of the journal ,,politische ökologie’’ deals with the (serious) effects of armed conflicts on the environment and describes the relating developments in international politics. Read more … Environmental destruction by war – Update
ICBUW signs joint statement on conflict and the environment for UN #envconflictday 2019
On 6 November 2019, 103 NGOs and experts from around the world (including ICBUW) honoured the United Nations’ International Day for the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict by signing a joint civil society statement urging the international community to act on the synergies between environment, peace, and security. Read more … ICBUW signs joint statement on conflict and the environment for UN #envconflictday 2019
New civil society statement with focus on environmental security released
For the last few weeks the Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) have been working with PAX to prepare a statement to mark the United Nations‘ International Day for preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict‘ on November 6th. This year it is focused on environmental security. Read more … New civil society statement with focus on environmental security released
New civil society statement with focus on environmental security released | https://www.icbuw.eu/new-civil-society-statement-with-focus-on-environmental-security-released/ | 06. November 2018