New Fall 2026 course! The Environmental Impact of War (EVS 321/Law 321)

[Undergraduate Law BA]

FALL 2026 NEW COURSE!!

EVS 321/Law 321: The Environmental Impact of War
Time: Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM
Tuesday online, Thursday in person
Room: Clemens 19

Instructor: Prof. Barbara Wejnert, Email: bwejnert@buffalo.edu,
Office hours: Th 12:30-2:00 pm and by appointment -office: Cooke 341

The Environmental Impact of War
This course will explore the intricate link between armed conflicts and the environment.

This course explores the physical, chemical, and biological effects of war and preparation for war on the environment. We will delve into ancient, historical, and contemporary case studies worldwide, including the American conflict in Vietnam, deforestation, munitions pollution, Iraqi oilfields, Sherman’s March to the Sea, the conflict in Darfur, the War in Ukraine, Gaza, and the recent war against Iran. Each week, there are assigned class readings, including journal articles and laws/regulations related to war, war conduct, and the effects of war on the environment, which are required as course material. Links to assigned readings or copies of journal articles are provided on UB Learns. Presentations by invited guest speakers studying the effects in Kashmir, Gaza, and Ukraine will enrich the course