MAG Writes Report on Mainstreaming Climate and the Environment in Weapons and Ammunition Management
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(ReliefWeb) In a new paper, the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) advocates for the integration of climate and environmental considerations into the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (UN PoA). The paper emphasizes the critical intersection between climate change, peace, and security, urging for these elements to be reflected in the outcome document of the Fourth Review Conference. It explores how climate change exacerbates the proliferation of weapons and heightens the risk of their diversion during natural disasters.
It provides a concise overview of the interactions between weapons and ammunition management (WAM) and climate issues, stressing the need for robust assessment processes and the implementation of appropriate technical interventions tailored to national contexts. Environmental concerns are particularly pressing in the context of weapons destruction, where environmentally sound practices are essential. The paper concludes with specific recommendations for amendments to the outcome document, aiming to mainstream climate and environmental considerations in WAM practices.
