Protection of marine environmenet during armed conflicts in Indian ocean and its legal perspectives

Abstract

As the world become more dependent on the oceans for trade and transportation, the protection of the marine environment during armed conflict is becoming more and more significant issue. A major worldwide shipping route, the Indian ocean in particular, is suspectable to the aftermath of armed conflict. In order to protect the marine environment in the Indian ocean during armed conflict, this study will analyse several legal perspectives on the issue. The research focuses on the examination of relevant international treaties and case law, such as the rules of international humanitarian law, international environmental law, and maritime law. The research takes into account states responsibilities to safeguard the marine environment during armed conflict as well as the available enforcement mechanism. The research also examines the practical obstacles to upholding these legal obligations, such as the limitations of seeing and recording environmental damage caused by armed conflict. The findings of the study highlight the need for increased cooperation between states in the Indian ocean region and the development of effective enforcement mechanisms to ensure the protection of the marine environment during armed conflict. Highlighting the significance of fulfilling international legal obligations and the need for further investigation into the intricate difficulties linked with safeguarding the marine environment in times of warfare, is the primary focus of this study.