Events
51st Munich Security Conference
Feb 6, 2015
- Feb 8, 2015
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Munich Security Conference
Germany
Key topics at the 51st Munich Security Conference (MSC) will include the crisis in Ukraine and the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. Side events…
EIPC and IPC Seminar on Conflict Minerals
Feb 6, 2015
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Alpha
Woking, UK
Key industry experts such as Aidan Turnbull Ph.D, prinicipal/partner at EVIRON UK Ltd and Fern Abrams, director of government relations and environmental policy for the…
Conflicts Minerals Reporting Webinar
Jan 29, 2015
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Source Intelligence
Internet
Conflicts Minerals Reporting: How to Get It Right By May 2015.
Join Source Intelligence for a 30-minute complimentary webinar for case study based guidance on:
The first…
Weather & Climate Summit to Include Session on Climate Security
Jan 12, 2015
- Jan 15, 2015
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Glen Gerberg Weather and Climate Summit
Breckenridge, Colorado
This year’s Glen Gerberg Weather and Climate Summit in Breckenridge once again features some notable climate scientists, including James Balog, who has documented the disappearance of Arctic…
Third Arab Water Week 2015: "Innovations & Sustainable Solutions for the Water Sector in the Arab Region"
Jan 11, 2015
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Arab Countries Water Utilities Association
Dead Sea, Jordan
Water is increasingly becoming a binding constraint on Arab development. According to the Arab Development Challenges Report 2011 by UNDP; available renewable fresh water resources…
Courses: Natural Resource Management: Conflict & Cooperation
Jan 5, 2015
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CEA
Barcelona, Spain
This course analyzes the transformation occurring at the intersection between the theory and practice of international relations on the one hand and issues related to…
Conflict Sensitive Conservation, Community Organizations & Coffee
Jan 3, 2015
- Mar 18, 2015
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International Peace Park Expeditions
Panama & Costa Rica
Students will have a unique opportunity to explore Conflict Sensitive Conservation initiatives in a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Parque Internacional La Amistad (International Friendship…
Outward Bound Peacebuilding’s Practicum on Experiential Peacebuilding
Jan 2, 2015
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Outward Bound Peacebuilding
Costa Rica
Join an extraordinary journey in the Costa Rican cloud forest that integrates conflict resolution and leadership training in a unique multicultural outdoor experience. Using proven experiential…
Live Q&A: How Can Africa's Natural Resources Benefit All Citizens?
Dec 11, 2014
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The Guardian and Adam Smith International
Online
Riches in oil and gas are failing to reduce poverty. Join a panel on Thursday 11 December, 1-3pm GMT to discuss how governments can capitalise…
Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills for Cultural and Natural Resource Managers
Dec 9, 2014
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National Preservation Institute
Baton Rouge, LA
Seminar overview: Laws and regulations related to cultural and natural resources often require participatory processes that can be mired in conflict and misunderstanding. Projects frequently…
1st Austrian Conference on International Resource Politics
Dec 4, 2014
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The Austrian Foundation for Development Research - ÖFSE
Vienna, Austria
Conference Title: “Towards International Resource Fairness - Theories, Conflicts and Policies.” The purpose of the conference is to analyze prevailing natural resource politics, policies and…
Seminar on (International) Water Conflicts
Dec 4, 2014
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Clingendael The Netherlands Institute of International Relations
The Hague
The recently founded Water Diplomacy Consortium (WDC) consists of five organizations: The Hague Institute for Global Justice, Clingendael, UPEACE The Hague, The Water Governance Centre and UNESCO-IHE…
Extreme Realities: Severe Weather, Climate Change and our National Security
Dec 4, 2014
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GWU Elliot School of International Affairs
Washington DC
A panel discussion with:
Sherri Goodman:
Senior Vice President, CNA Corporation;
Former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security
Paul O'Brien:
Vice President for Policy and Campaigns, Oxfam America
Ghassem…
Live Chat: How Can We Maintain Food Security in an Uncertain World?
Nov 27, 2014
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Global Development Professionals Network
Online
As global leaders gather this week at the ICN2 international conference on nutrition, our thoughts turn to improving food security and nutrition.
This is an urgent issue:…
Middle East Studies Association Annual Meeting 2014
Nov 22, 2014
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Middle East Studies Association
Washington, DC
The Middle East Studies Association 48th Annual Meeting will be held in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Sessions of relevance and interest at…
Earth Institute's Fall 2015 Haiti Dialogue Series: Discussing Climate, Security and Development Linkages in the Context of Haiti
Nov 21, 2014
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Earth Institute
New York City
The Earth Institute's Haiti Research and Policy Program, in partnership with EI's Environment and Security Program and EU Institute for Security Studies will convene a small group of…
AIDF Disaster Relief Summit
Nov 19, 2014
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Aid & International Development Forum
Washington, DC
The Aid & International Development Forum’s 6th annual Disaster Relief Summit is the world leading gathering for international humanitarian experts at relief agencies, NGOs and charity…
La culture de la drogue et le conflit armé en Colombie: Géographie et culture
Nov 19, 2014
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Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
Montreal
Conférence sur les incitatives économiques, sociaux et moraux de la culture de drogue dans mon pays ainsi qu'un régard sur le marché mondial de la…
IUCN World Parks Congress Sydney 2014, November 12-19
Nov 12, 2014
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IUCN
Sydney
The IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 is a landmark global forum on protected areas. The Congress will share knowledge and innovation, setting the agenda for…
Investment or Land Grabbing? The Challenges of Agricultural Production and Food Security in Africa
Nov 7, 2014
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Pan-African Roundtable Dialogue
Dakar, Senegal
IDEP is convening the second pan-African Roundtable dialogue on the theme “Investment or Land Grabbing? The challenges of Agricultural Production and Food Security in Africa” …
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Nov 6, 2014
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UN
Many people around the world, including government officials, scientists, journalists, educators, and business people, observe the UN’s International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the…
Seminar: Conflict Minerals 2014: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Nov 6, 2014
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Research and Markets
Chicago, Illinois
This highly interactive two day seminar on SEC compliance will:
- review the current status of the conflict minerals disclosure requirements and new SEC guidance/interpretations
- discuss…
Conflict Resolution in Natural Resource Governance: The Role of Religion
Nov 5, 2014
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Danish Institute for International Studies
Copenhagen, Denmark
Conflicts over natural resources such as land, water and timber are widespread in the global south and often present a major obstacle to development. While…
Water, Energy and Food Security Towards Expo 2015: The Challenge of Large-Scale Land Acquisitions
Nov 5, 2014
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Venice International Unievrsity
Venice
The need to ensure the sustainability of food and energy provision for a rising population is the main theme addressed by the forthcoming Expo to…
International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) Special Symposium on Resettlement & Livelihoods
Oct 20, 2014
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International Association for Impact Assessment
Kruger National Park, South Africa
It is our pleasure to share with you this First Announcement of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) Special Symposium on Resettlement & Livelihoods,…
Building Peace Over Water in the Lower Jordan Valley: A Sister Cities Coalition
Oct 17, 2014
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Wilson Center
Washington DC
Since its launch in 2001, EcoPeace / Friends of the Earth Middle East's Good Water Neighbors project (GWN) has brought together Palestinian, Israeli, and Jordanian…
Workshop: Improving the Environmental and Social Performance of Military and Civilian Actors Operating in the Same Area
Oct 15, 2014
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FOI, Swedish Defence Research Agency
Stockholm, Sweden
Background: Peace-support and crises management operations play a fundamental role in stabilizing conflict-affected regions as well as bringing relief to affected populations. It is further…
1st Regional Youth Peace Camp for COMESA/ Great Lakes Region 2014
Oct 12, 2014
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Centre for Peace and Security
Lusaka, Zambia
Centre for Peace and security (CPS) focuses on conflict mediations, security sector reforms policy research, advocacy and public interest, peace and security education and litigation…
Global Humanitarian Technology Conference
Oct 10, 2014
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Silicon Valley, CA (USA)
The Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) is the flagship IEEE conference for presenting, discussing, and developing technological solutions to global humanitarian challenges. GHTC attracts presenters…
Living in the Anthropocene: Prospects for Climate, Economics, Health, and Security
Oct 9, 2014
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Smithsonian Institution
Washington DC
Humans are transforming the climate and environments of the Earth at an accelerating rate through agriculture, urbanization, transportation, the use of fossil fuels, and many…