International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2022; November 6th.

FORUM: "Protecting the environment is essential to preserving peace." International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2022.

The General Assembly have declared November 6th each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict to emphasize the necessity of safeguarding nature for the sake of future generations and working for the protection of our common environment.

Considering that damage to the environment in times of armed conflict impairs ecosystems and natural resources long beyond the period of conflict, and often extends beyond the limits of national territories and the present generation, The United Nations General Assembly have recalled the Article 2, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations, which states that all Member States shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of any State in their international relations.

At least 40% of all internal conflicts have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources over the last 60 years. To ensure durable peace, we must also commit to protecting the environment from the debilitating effects of war. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #EnvConflictDay.

EVENT:Observance of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.

The United Nations General Assembly invites Member States, entities of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations to observe on November 6th, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2022.