There is an obvious link between war and the destruction of the environment as dramatically and most recently demonstrated by the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, or, historically, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Certain categories of weapons are especially destructive leading to long-term and severe health and environmental damage. On top, this relates to nuclear weapons and their tremendous humanitarian consequences, but, with different dimensions, mention can also be made of so called conventional weapons like uranium, or depleted uranium (DU) weapons.

The university event is aiming at providing a closer look at this relationships, and at mechanisms to counter these dangers and challenges and to get rid of this weaponry altogether. It includes speakers from the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) and the International Coalition to Ban Uranium Weapons (ICBUW), and is supported by the Public and Planetary Chair, University of Bayreuth.

Program

14:00 – 14:45 A workshop exploring the long-term health, environmental, and social consequences of nuclear weapons testing, with a focus on colonial power relations, responsibility, and justice (IPPNW Juliane Hauschulz)

14:45 – 15:00 Break

15:00 – 15:45 The session features a screening of Toxic NATO – Srdan Aleksic’s Long Way to Justice on the lasting impacts of depleted uranium weapons, followed by exchanging on ICBUW’s work to support victims and to promote international legal prohibition. (ICBUW Prof. Dr. Manfred Mohr)

15:45 – 16:00 Break

16:00 – 16:30 Discussion (Moderated by Egle Stakeliunaite, student from University of Bayreuth)

The event does not require prior registration, and all interested participants are welcome.