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Data vital in holding militaries accountable for the environmental toll of war

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Briefings

An expert at The BMJ argues that accurate data on greenhouse gas emissions during armed conflict is urgently needed to hold militaries, governments, and individuals accountable for the environmental impact of war. This argument is being made ahead of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, scheduled for November 2026.

Key points

• The BMJ expert contends that without precise data on emissions during armed conflict, there is no basis for accountability by military leaders, state governments, or private individuals.

Context

This argument is being made ahead of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, scheduled for November 2026.

Limitations

The evidence is a single expert opinion from The BMJ's climate issue published on October 21, 2026. It does not contain specific emission figures, casualty numbers, or named military actors. The evidence is limited to the expert's argument and the context of the COP31 conference, with no further data or research provided.

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