Events
Advancing Women's Economic Opportunity Through Member-Owned Enterprises
Jul 16, 2020
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USAID
Online
Member-owned enterprises - or cooperatives - are catalysts for women's economic empowerment. Through ownership of these businesses, women globally earn higher wages, have better market…
Intersecting Crises and the Impact for Women in the Pacific
Jul 16, 2020
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AIIA and United Nations Women Australia
Online
The socio-economic impacts of COVID-19, including the global economic downturn, restrictions to travel and movement, combined with the recent TC Harold all have a significant…
Actioning Positive Peace for Climate Resilient Futures
Jul 16, 2020
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Institute for Climate and Peace and Institute for Economics and Peace
online
Join Institute for Climate and Peace and the Institute for Economics and Peace for a virtual gathering as we announce our partnership, the launch of IEP's 2020 Global Peace…
Green Recovery, Energy Transition and Gender Diversity: from Canada to MENA Region
Jul 15, 2020
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Canada's Women in Renewable Energy
Online
In partnership with Canada's Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and the Embassy of Canada in the UAE, in this live webinar, CEBC's Women in Clean…
Mediation or Militarisation: Resolving Conflicts in the Age of Corona
Jul 14, 2020
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LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security
online
From North America to South Asia the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated societal conflicts promoting a rise in militarised responses from governments. But behind the headlines…
Accelerating Inclusive Farmer-Led Irrigation Sustainably
Jul 9, 2020
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IWMI, World Bank, DWFGI and GWP
Online
On July 9, the second session of a 2-part webinar series on farmer-led irrigation (FLI) is organized by GWP, the World Bank, the International Water…
Gender Inclusive Cities
Jul 9, 2020
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GRCN and World Bank
Online
Please join us for the 18th Session of Cities on the Frontline, jointly organized by Global Resilient Cities Network & the World Bank which will…
Covid-19 in the Middle East and North Africa: Impact on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Policy Responses
Jul 8, 2020
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UNDP, UN Women and OECD
Online
UNDP, UN Women and OECD are jointly organizing a webinar to take a closer look at governments’ investments in gender equality and women’s economic empowerment…
Engaging with the Adaptation Fund: First Steps for Women’s Organizations
Jul 8, 2020
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WEDO
Online
Climate finance should flow to women’s organizations, gender-related groups, and feminist organizations working at the intersection of gender equality and climate change.
In addition to…
Is the Environment the Missing Dimension of Peace?
Jul 8, 2020
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Initiatives of Change, Caux Dialogue
online
Land degradation springs from the interplay between the degradation of traditional management systems, ignorance of modern insights into restoration science, poor governance and competing claims.…
Protecting the Environment in Situations of Armed Conflict
Jul 7, 2020
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Geneva Academy
online
It goes without saying that there can be no sustainable human life without the natural environment, and yet such an environment is too often degraded…
WPS in 2020 - Progressing Implementation at a Time of Global Uncertainty
Jul 7, 2020
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ASPI’s Women in Defence and Security Network
online
This year represents a significant milestone for the women, peace and security agenda as it marks 20 years since its adoption by the UN Security…
Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Promoting Women’s Leadership in Water Institutions
Jul 7, 2020
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Equal Aqua Partnership Platform
Online
The COVID-19 Pandemic has shed additional light on the differential impact of crisis on women, and highlighted the importance of female representation in decision making…
Online Edition - Land, Security and Climate Summer Academy 2020
Jul 1, 2020
- Jul 5, 2020
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Geneva Center for Security Policy
online
Conflicts over land have been a feature of human existence since time immemorial. Land confers livelihood, living space, territory, even national identity. Nearly all of…
Caux Dialogue on Environment and Security
Jul 1, 2020
- Jul 4, 2020
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Caux Forum, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature
online
The world stands at the most crucial point in its history. The health crisis has overshadowed the even larger crisis we are facing as humanity…
Implementing Women, Peace and Security: Localisation in the OSCE Region
Jul 1, 2020
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OSCE Secretariat/Gender Section
Online
This webinar aims to present the results of the study and will focus on and discuss one of the main findings of the WPS study, how…
Introduction to Conservation Conflict Transformation Interactive Webinar
Jun 30, 2020
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Center for Conservation Peacebuilding
online
In this 90-minute online session, Co-founder and Executive Director, Francine Madden of the Center for Conservation Peacebuilding (CPeace) will share an orientation to CCT. This…
Reflexiones sobre SIG Participativo y Su Uso en el Contexto de Conflictos Ambientales y Territoriales en Colombia (Reflections on Participatory GIS and Its Use in the Context of Environmental and Territorial Conflicts in Colombia)
Jun 26, 2020
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ZALF and the Center for Development Research (ZEF - University of Bonn)
online
ZALF together with Center for Development Research (ZEF - University of Bonn) organizes four webinars on ‘Environmental and Peacebuilding Practices in Conflict-Affected Scenarios: Concepts and…
Learning from Cities to Advance Gender Equality
Jun 26, 2020
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Cities Alliance
Online
Following the adoption of the new EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 in March, the European Union (EU) will adopt a new Gender Action Plan for…
Online Event: Illegal Mining in Venezuela: Death and Devastation
Jun 26, 2020
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Center for Strategic and International Studies and Freedom House
online
As the humanitarian and political situation in Venezuela deteriorates, the country's remote southern region is embroiled in an illegal mining crisis that is fueling human…
Natural Resource Management in the Context of Conflict Affected Scenarios – Applying a Community-Based Perspective on the Concept of Environmental Peacebuilding
Jun 25, 2020
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ZALF and the Center for Development Research (ZEF - University of Bonn)
online
ZALF together with Center for Development Research (ZEF - University of Bonn) organizes four webinars on ‘Environmental and Peacebuilding Practices in Conflict-Affected Scenarios: Concepts and…
Methodologies for Dialogue Processes Design and Environmental Risk Assessment in Conflict-Affected Scenarios
Jun 25, 2020
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ZALF and the Center for Development Research (ZEF - University of Bonn)
online
ZALF together with Center for Development Research (ZEF - University of Bonn) organizes four webinars on ‘Environmental and Peacebuilding Practices in Conflict-Affected Scenarios: Concepts and…
Can International Law Protect the Environment in Armed Conflict?
Jun 25, 2020
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IISS Conflict, Security and Development Programme
online
In this discussion, the panel will consider how international law might be able to protect the environment in the increasingly complicated landscape of armed conflict.…
United Nations 2020: Enhancing Peace, Disarmament and the Role of Women
Jun 24, 2020
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Unfold Zero
Online
A webinar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and to highlight issues of peace, disarmament and the role of women. The webinar…
Gender Equality in Peace and Security: The Role of Male Leadership
Jun 24, 2020
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
online
Join distinguished leaders across defense, diplomacy, and civil society for a conversation on men's role in advancing gender equality in peace and security. They will discuss strategies…
Berlin Climate and Security Conference 2020
Jun 23, 2020
- Jun 24, 2020
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German Federal Foreign Office, adelphi, and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
online
There is increasing evidence that climate change is undermining livelihoods, food and water security in rural and urban areas around the world, thereby acting as…
Women and the Energy Transition
Jun 23, 2020
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New Energy Economy
Online
Across Alberta, women are leading the charge in a shift to a lower-carbon future. Whether they are industry professionals, public servants or community members, whether…
The Impacts of COVID-19 on the Natural Resources Economy of Afghanistan and the Peace Process (Fourth in an Occasional Series of Discussions on Environment, Conflict, and Peace in Afghanistan)
Jun 23, 2020
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
online
According to the World Bank, the Afghan economy grew by 2.9% in 2019 fueled in large part by natural resources. This raised many hopes of…
A Just Recovery for Indigenous Women and Land Defenders
Jun 23, 2020
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International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
Online
Since time immemorial, Indigenous values and leadership have ensured the health and wellbeing of shared lands and communities. Legacies of colonization and capitalism have attempted…
Building Greater Resilience for US National Security
Jun 23, 2020
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Environmental Change and Security Program and Global Risk and Resilience Program
online
COVID-19 underscores what national security experts, scientists, and researchers have long known—human well-being is intimately connected to the health of the planet, and a shock…