Urgent: Why Environmental Defense is Critical for Civilian Safety

Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting “Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace” on 8 July 2024 in New York City.

What was the Focus of the UN Security Council Meeting?

  • Laetitia Courtois highlighted the importance of preventive action.
  • The meeting discussed transitioning environmental challenges into peace opportunities.

Key Takeaways from Laetitia Courtois’ Statement

  • Emphasized the need for proactive measures to prevent conflicts.
  • Called for utilizing environmental challenges as a catalyst for peacebuilding.

Insights from the Arria-Formula Meeting

  • Addressing root causes of environmental issues can lead to sustainable peace.
  • Collaboration between different sectors is crucial for conflict prevention.

Laetitia Courtois’ statement at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting shed light on leveraging environmental challenges for fostering peace and the importance of preventive action in conflict resolution.

Source: www.icrc.org

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