Environmental damage from war knows no national borders and extends its impact to future generations - Prosecutor General's Office
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During the forum in Bulgaria, Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Viktoriya Lytvynova emphasized the long-term environmental damage caused by armed conflicts and advocated environmental safety as a key component of peace. She emphasized the need for accountability for this damage under international law.
Environmental damage caused by armed conflict during armed conflicts, deteriorates ecosystems and natural resources for a long period, even after the end of the war. This was stated by Deputy Prosecutor General Viktoriia Litvinova during an online speech at an international forum in Bulgaria, where they talked about the Peace Formula. The official's words were quoted by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office, UNN reports.
The damage caused to the environment during armed conflicts, deteriorates ecosystems and natural resources for a long period, even after the war is over. It knows no national boundaries and extends its impact on future generations,
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The Deputy Prosecutor General noted that in fact, the restoration of justice is inextricably linked to an essential aspect of the Peace Formula, to which Bulgaria has joined as a Bulgaria has joined as a co-leader in the implementation of the Peace Formula. This is environmental security.
In addition to the necessary damage assessment and reconstruction efforts, ensuring environmental security requires accountability of those responsible for causing damage to the environment. to the environment in violation of international law.
In the Office of the Prosecutor General, among others, these issues are handled by the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutors of this unit are currently working together with international experts from the Advisory Group on the Most Serious International Crimes Advisory Group (ACA), Climate Counsel and other organizations. organizations.
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Victoria Litvinova noted that the Prosecutor General's Office recently has recently presented a powerful three-year work plan to help restore justice in Ukraine. The proposed plan includes:
* ensuring effective investigations at the national level;
* establishing strategic partnerships with intergovernmental and international justice mechanisms;
* ensuring accountability for the crime of aggression;
* ensuring compensation for the damage caused.
