Important Days 06 November 2026
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: November 6
Why in the News?
The **International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict** is observed globally every year on **November 6** to raise awareness about the environmental collateral damage caused by armed conflicts.
Key Features / Major Points:
- History & Establishment:
- Declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) via resolution **A/RES/56/4** on **November 5, 2001**.
- Core Purpose & Vision:
- To ensure that natural resources (water, forests, fertile land, minerals) are not exploited, pillaged, or weaponized during wars, and to protect ecosystems.
- Key UNEP Statistics:
- According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least **40% of all internal conflicts** over the last 60 years have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources (timber, diamonds, oil, fertile land).
- Conflicts associated with natural resources have double the risk of relapsing.
- Key Environmental Impacts of Warfare:
- Contamination of water sources, poisoned agricultural soils, destruction of forests, and severe loss of wildlife habitats, posing long-term barriers to peacebuilding.
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Static GK Facts:
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):
- Formed: **June 5, 1972** | Headquarters: **Nairobi, Kenya** | Executive Director: **Inger Andersen**.
- United Nations General Assembly (UNGA):
- Formed: **1945** | Headquarters: **New York, USA**.
- Allied Environment Days:
- World Environment Day: **June 5** | International Day for Biological Diversity: **May 22**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: On which date is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict observed annually?
A: November 6
Q: According to UNEP, what percentage of internal conflicts over the last 60 years are linked to natural resource exploitation?
A: At least 40%
Q: Where is the global headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) located?
A: Nairobi, Kenya
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