Archive · 28 Jun 2025
War and Climate Change: Gaza's Impact and Asia's Warming
War and climate change are linked, as both involve the release of harmful gases.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has released a significant amount of greenhouse gasses.
Asia is warming at a faster rate than the rest of the world, leading to melting glaciers and extreme weather.
Scientists have found that rising temperatures will decrease global food production.
These findings indicate the urgent need to address climate change to reduce its dangerous impacts.
War in Gaza has produced nearly 1.89m tCO2e in GHG emissions in the first 15 months.
If factoring in military preparations and rebuilding costs, emissions from the war could exceed 32.2m tCO2e.
Asia is warming almost twice as fast as the global average.
Major glaciers in Asia, like the Tien Shan and Himalayas, are losing mass rapidly.
A study indicates that for every 1 degree Celsius of warming, global food production will decrease by an average of 120 calories per person per day.
- Who
- Scientists and climate researchers.
- What
- Impact of war and climate change on GHG emissions and global warming.
- When
- The first 15 months of the conflict in Gaza (October 2023-January 2025).
- Where
- Gaza and Asia.
- Why
- To highlight the intertwined issues of war and climate change and to show its negative impact on our planet.
The Urgent Need for Action
The Current Reality
Military Emissions Reporting
The Urgent Need for Action
Emissions reporting needs to be mandatory for military operations.
The Current Reality
N/A
- GHG Emissions (Gaza Conflict)
- Nearly 1.89m tCO2e (first 15 months)
- Potential Total Emissions (Gaza)
- Over 32.2m tCO2e
- Asia Warming Rate
- Nearly twice the global average
- Warming Limit
- 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels
- Global Food Production Impact
- Decrease of 120 calories/person/day per 1 degree Celsius warming