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What does it mean?
Destroying resources creates scarcity, which leads to conflict, so peace depends on protecting the environment.
In plain terms
Peace needs a healthy environment.
What can you take from it?
Preserve resources to avoid wars over scarcity.

Where it applies

  • resource management
  • international negotiations
  • community planning

Putting it to work

  • enforce conservation laws
  • promote renewable energy
  • share water resources

Questions to consider

  • What resources are most at risk?
  • How can environmental policy reduce tension?

Another view

Peace also requires political will, not just environmental health.

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