Goals of the Specialist Group
- Serve as the source of legal expertise on issues related to peace, security and conflict to IUCN and partners
- Expand the community of legal experts on issues of peace, security and conflict
- Participate in, and provide expertise to, intergovernmental organisations and other fora seeking to advance legal protections related to peace, security and conflict issues
- Expand broader understanding of the environmental harms posed by armed conflict and threats to security