THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IN SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT IN ARMED CONFLICT ZONES

Priyanka Singh; Chandrika Setu Sharma; Kriti Mishra; Anjanee Goel; Kajal

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.3237

Authors

Priyanka Singh Assistant Professor, Law, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies, Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi
Dr. Chandrika Setu Sharma Associate Professor, Law, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies, Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi
Dr. Kriti Mishra Assistant Professor, Law, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies, Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi.
Anjanee Goel Assistant Professor, Law, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies, Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi
Kajal Assistant Professor, Law, Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies, Affiliated to GGSIP University, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.3237

Keywords:

International Humanitarian Law, Environmental Safeguard, Armed Conflict, Human Protection

Abstract [English]

The primary motivation behind the researchers’ writing of this work is the fundamental need for human safety and care for survival at all times. Man is the essence of existence, and his sense of safety and tranquillity, which ensures his liberties and his dignity at all times, are the foundations of his survival. Because international humanitarian law is intimately related to human rights, it is one of the most significant areas of international public law, and its provisions reflect the expansion of human rights. As long as they follow this law's guidelines and provisions, it has so far saved millions of lives. This paper aims to determine the extent to which International Humanitarian Law contributes to the safeguarding of the ecosystem. This will be achieved by examining existing studies and assessing conferences, conventions, and international agreements that address international humanitarian law.

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