Protection of the environment in times of armed conflict : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.

Urges States to take all measures to ensure compliance with the existing international law applicable to the protection of the environment in times of armed conflict; appeals to all States that have not yet done so to consider becoming parties to the relevant international conventions; urges States to take steps to incorporate the provisions of international law applicable to the protection of the environment into their military manuals and to ensure that they are effectively disseminated; requests the Secretary-General to invite the International Committee of the Red Cross to report on activities undertaken by the Committee and other relevant bodies with regard to the protection of the environment in times of armed conflict, and to submit a report to the General Assembly at its 48th session, under the item entitled "UN Decade of International Law).

Adopted without vote, 73rd meeting

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Adopted at the 73rd plenary meeting, 25 Nov. 1992.