Environmental considerations for post-war reconstruction of Gaza

Naomi Rintoul-Hynes

doi:10.1007/s13280-025-02246-1

Environmental considerations for post-war reconstruction of Gaza

Naomi Rintoul-Hynes

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The environment is often the silent victim of war, but environmental degradation resulting from war is poorly understood. Since the environmental legacy of war can last decades or centuries, environmental peacebuilding and reconstruction efforts must consider the impacts of war on the environment. In the case of the Israel-Palestine conflict, far-reaching and severe environmental damage has been documented. Three key environmental considerations for Gaza are discussed: (I) environmental pollution, (II) habitat degradation and (III) habitat fragmentation. Based on the environmental issues highlighted, recommendations regarding post-war reconstruction efforts are presented.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1979-1984
Journal	Ambio
Volume	54
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-025-02246-1
Publication status	Published - 23 Sept 2025

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Conflict
Ecology
Environment
Habitat
Palestine
Pollution

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Environmental considerations for post-war reconstruction of Gaza

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