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Day for Exploitation of the Environment in War

Every year on November 6, the silent victim of every war finally gets the recognition it deserves. The United Nations asks the world to remember that war wounds more than people and cities: it wounds the earth itself. This is the day we speak for the poisoned wells, the burned fields, and the forests that cannot testify.

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Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly on November 5, 2001 (Resolution A/RES/56/4)
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Learn the Story at Home

Read the story of one place where war scarred the land, such as the burning oil fields of Kuwait during the Gulf War, and talk with your family about what recovery required. Understanding the cost makes the cause real.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Share the Lesson in Your Community

Share one fact with a friend or on social media: at least 40 percent of internal conflicts over the past 60 years were tied to the exploitation of natural resources. Awareness is the first step toward prevention.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Bring It to School or Work

Suggest a classroom discussion or a short presentation on how environmental restoration belongs in peacebuilding. Students who see the connection today will plan the recoveries of tomorrow.

Fast facts

At least 40%Of all internal conflicts over the past 60 years have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources (UNEP).
Learn one story of war's toll on the land, and share why nature belongs in every peace plan.

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