The Environment - a “Silent Victim” of Armed Conflicts
The Environment - a “Silent Victim” of Armed Conflicts

Summary/Abstract: The environment is an essential element of human existence, a result of the interference of natural elements, soil, water, air, climate, biosphere, with elements created by human activity. As in a domino effect, various issues such as pollution, ozone depletion, climate warming, drought, desertification, etc., have a significant negative impact on human health, life and safety. Ensuring environmental protection in times of peace or armed conflict is on the agenda of international and regional organizations as well as in the attention of the world states armies. For example, within the framework of their activities, the Romanian Armed Forces have attributions in the field of environmental protection. The article aims to highlight the fact that the environment becomes a silent victim in armed conflicts and that it is necessary to protect it in order to ensure sustainable development, well-being and peace in the world.

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