Özet:

The natural environment has been in an indispensable position for the armies since it has been the spatial dimension of wars throughout history. If the developments that have occurred in the past decade are excluded, it is clear that the efforts of the armies to capture any geographical area do not indicate the reduction or conservation of the negative effects affecting the natural environment. The aim of this study is to identify how the environment is seen as a factor in wars and what developments have occurred in recent years to reduce its negative effects on the environment. The situation of the proposal and the practices on the subject will be emphasized as an example for NATO. Considering the size of the environmental impacts of wars, it is certain that every development and contribution to the reduction of the environmental impacts will make significant progress in the environment.