Syria’s poisoned earth

This investigation examines the impact of the war in Syria in a region that still represents a conflict zone extending from the countryside of Aleppo to the eastern countryside of Idlib.

In addition to the serious impact of the war on the lives and daily routines of civilians, this investigation tracks and monitors the environmental impact left by the armed conflict and weapons on agricultural lands, trees and soil.

 

This report originally aired on Radio Rozana. Rozana is an independent media outlet seeking to spread awareness, respect for human rights, including gender, and develop youth capabilities through the exchange of opnions and experience by providing reliable information through radio, creative tools and digital communities.

IMS’ reader on environment in the MENA region

The pieces published here tell the story of the way the environment has been understood and questioned by our partners in the MENA region.