Fight to Save the Planet: U.S. Armed Forces, 'Greenkeeping,' and Enforcement ofthe Law Pertaining to Environmental Protection during Armed Conflict

摘要

To help stem the tide of environmental catastrophe in war, international law mustbe strengthened and better enforced. The question of how best to protect the environment during armed conflict received intense scrutiny following the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War. Among the most intractable problems, effective enforcement, long considered a weak aspect of international law, stands out. Two primary schools of thought have developed on how to proceed. One school holds that existing law is adequate and needs only better implementation. The other school holds that a new convention is needed. This report discusses current law and possible revisions that can be made to assure protection of the environment during armed conflict.