Ecological and economic aspects of soil instability as a result of hostilities and their legal consequences
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https://doi.org/10.5377/reice.v11i21.16550Keywords:
soil instability, restoration of the combat zone, environmental impacts, bioremediation, soil monitoring, innovative methods of soil restoration, ecosystem services, payments for ecosystem servicesAbstract
The spread of armed conflicts threatens ecological stability and natural resources, resulting in long-term consequences for ecosystems and human livelihoods. The article researches examine the eco-economic aspects of soil instability due to hostilities and identify their legal consequences. There is the impact of wartime conflicts on the ecological state of soils and the economy, explains the causes and consequences of these disruptions, and discusses the importance of addressing these issues in the context of sustainable development. Specifically, the article explores the consequences of armed conflicts on soil fertility, groundwater contamination, the spread of pollution in the environment, and the depletion of natural resources. It also considers the legal aspects and international norms that regulate the use of weapons and the impact of armed conflicts on the environment. Soil instability due to hostilities is one of the pressing problems of the modern world, which has significant eco-economic consequences. In the military conflict zone, where heavy military equipment, explosives, and other means of warfare are used, the surrounding environment, including soil, is severely impacted, leading to its degradation and disruption of natural processes.
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