Abstract
This article explores the relationship between environment and security in the post-conflict setting of South Eastern Europe (SEE). It reviews major conflict prevention processes in place and establishes that they integrate environmental security concerns and create various mechanisms to address them. Linking environment and security within a common regional framework is critically assessed. Both benefits and challenges of this link are outlined. It is argued that environmental security building in SEE should move beyond the political post-conflict agenda towards achieving deeper linkages with European Union policies.