06 November: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

06 November: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is an international day observed annually on 6 November  .

The day aims to ensure that the environment is not destroyed during incidents of armed confrontations.

The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was established on November 5, 2001, by the United Nations General Assembly.

The day is observed annually across the world to spread awareness regarding the same and ensure the protection of the environment and ecosystem under any circumstance.