Russia Abandons a Treaty: Environmental Protection during Armed Conflict

Oct 17, 2025 | Kelvin S-H Peh
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While it may be surprising to hear that wetland ecosystems have become a casualty of war, is it not inevitable when their care is politicised? Amidst all the bloodshed in Ukraine, it was an episode easy to ignore, and ostensibly meriting very little attention: on 22 July 2025, Russia announced its withdrawal from the Ramsar Convention, marking a significant moment in international environmental governance.