Videos & posters

Environmental War Crimes in Russia’s War against Ukraine with Marie G. Jacobsson In the first GROMADA lecture, Ambassador Marie G. Jacobsson from Sweden sets the scene by introducing the topic and several initiatives on the topic on the international level. Since 2014, Ukraine has documented environmental damage from the Russian aggression. Marie Jacobsson explore with […]

International Criminal Law and ecocide as an international crime with Nicole Citeroni. Following recent calls for action by human rights institutions to criminalise and prosecute #ecocide, it is more important than ever to shed light on this controversial notion and its potential qualification as the fifth international crime in the #RomeStatute. This lecture will provide a […]

Environmental damage observed during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine with the Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) War damages the environment in a multitude of ways, some direct, some indirect. This lecture will introduce the key drivers of environmental harm in relation to past and current armed conflicts, as well as recent policy measures intended to address […]

Working with available environmental data in Ukraine with CEOBS Anna McKean’s and Iryna Babanina’s lecture focuses on the essential environmental data collection system in Ukraine, as well as gaps and needs in collecting reliable evidence of environmental harm and scientifically solid and sufficient data to support post-war recovery. Special attention is paid to the changes […]

The legal protection of wildlife in war with Saba Pipia Saba Pipia’s presentation highlights the substantial impact of war on different types of animals, using Russia’s aggression against Ukraine as a recent illustration. It concentrates on three observed trends of animal distress during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: first, the targeting and destruction of zoo animals; […]

Env. Protection during Armed Conflict-Ukraine’s Perspective with Nataliia Hendel Nataliia Hendel’s lecture is dedicated to the protection of the environment during international armed conflict under international humanitarian law. We will consider the obligations of Ukraine and the Russian Federation to protect the environment during international armed conflict. We will focus on Ukraine’s measures for monitoring […]

A right to healthy environment in times of armed conflict with Amanda Kron Potential harm to human rights and the environment is amplified in situations of conflict. This presentation will focus on applying the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in relation to armed conflicts, including a case study on corporate responsibility. Speaker: […]

Community monitoring of nat. resource system & environment, N. Turreira-Garcia This lecture explores methods to weave different knowledge systems, such as scientific knowledge and indigenous and local ecological knowledge, into community monitoring of natural resources. Meaningful involvement of indigenous and rural peoples in fragile contexts, use of Information and Communication Technology and data quality is […]

Greened human rights and armed conflicts Over the past decades, several human rights bodies like the European Court of Human Rights have interpreted specific human rights as covering parts of the environment, such as emissions and even impacts of natural catastrophes. This evolution is often described as a “greening” of human rights. At the same […]

Citizen science for environmental and health issues in conflict zones What is the impact of the war in Ukraine’s environmental heritage? What are the consequences for citizens’ health and how can communities take action for environmental justice? The lecture will foster knowledge exchange and understanding on Ukrainian citizen science initiatives to shed light on key factors […]

Community monitoring of nat. resource system & environment – Law meets science The lecture delves into case studies from the US, Europe and Cambodia to explore the use of community monitoring data for forest conservation advocacy, sanctions, and even to be used as evidence in courts as the outstanding ‘Formosa’ case from Texas shows. Speaker: […]

Citizens’ assemblies and advocacy for environmental justice in Ukraine This webinar focuses on deliberative democracy practices, namely citizen assemblies, as means for civic engagement and empowerment to address socio-environmental challenges. Speakers: Myroslava Savisko, Kyiv School of Economics, & Leslie-Anne Duvic-Paoli, King’s College London Chair: Stefania Oikonomou, Web2Learn For more, watch the video recording or enjoy […]

The Aarhus Convention & its application to civic environmental monitoring The lecture offers an introduction to the concept of environmental democracy, access to information, and access to justice in environmental matters in Europe, pursuant to the Aarhus Convention which is applicable also in Ukraine. We will discuss how the Convention legitimises participation in environmental decisions, […]

Impact of Armed Conflicts on Water Resources and Infrastructure The webinar highlights the increasing trend in recorded conflicts where water was used as a trigger and as a casualty over the past decade. A key focus is set on the armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which led to the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam […]

Functioning of Circular Consumption Models During War with focus on Ukraine This webinar delves into the critical role of circular consumption models in addressing the heightened economic and ecological challenges faced by Ukraine during the ongoing war. The main focus will be on the implementation of circular models in the war time, discussing the challenges […]

Civic monitoring for environmental law enforcement Building on the experience of the ‘Sensing for Justice’ project, this hands-on lecture will discuss the potential and actual applications of civic-gathered data as a source of evidence in environmental litigation and as a tool to foster conflict mediation. The participants will be invited to reflect on the role […]

During the GROMADA Summer School taking place in Hamburg in August 2024, Dr. Britta Sjöstedt from Lund University and Dr. Anne Dienelt from the University of Hamburg co-taught a course on the legal framework protecting the environment in armed conflicts. The course focussed on international humanitarian law, including the law of occupation, and also included some […]