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Lennard de Klerk

Lead author of the Initiative on Greenhouse Gas Accounting of War, studying the emissions impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. His research focuses on quantifying the environmental ramifications of warfare.

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Feb 25, 2025 • 31min

War & emissions: The climate costs of conflict

Join Patrick Bigger, a research director focused on military emissions, Lennard de Klerk, who evaluates the climate impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Benjamin Neimark, a senior lecturer researching military carbon footprints. They discuss how military actions lead to a significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions, with the war in Ukraine alone exceeding emissions of several industrialized nations. The need for transparency in military emissions reporting and the environmental costs of warfare are emphasized, highlighting the urgent intersection of conflict and climate.