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Water, international peace and security

ContributorsTignino, Maraorcid
Published inInternational review of the Red Cross, vol. 92, no. 879, p. 647-674
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  • Open Access - Licence nationale Cambridge University Press
Publication date2010
Abstract

Water scarcity, accelerated by climate change, affects water availability and may threaten peace and security. This role of water, as a contributing factor for triggering wars, sheds light on the significance of the protection of water during armed conflict. Keeping water out of war not only contributes to preserving an indispensable natural resource for life but also serves as a tool for the hostile parties to start negotiations,building trust and peace.

Keywords
  • Water
  • international law
  • peacebuilding
Citation (ISO format)
TIGNINO, Mara. Water, international peace and security. In: International review of the Red Cross, 2010, vol. 92, n° 879, p. 647–674. doi: 10.1017/S181638311000055X
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