Natural Resources and Peacebuilidng: Special Edition Newsletter
Publisher: PBSO and UNEP
Date: 2014
Topics: Conflict Prevention, Cooperation, Livelihoods, Peace and Security Operations, Programming
Countries: Afghanistan, Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Sudan
In many post-conflict countries and fragile contexts, natural resources are a cornerstone
for peacebuilding and development. The challenge lies in sustainably transforming a country’s natural assets into employment, livelihoods, revenues, infrastructure and state services without creating new sources of conflict or causing major environmental damage. This Special Issue Newsletter is dedicated to exploring the latest developments at the field and policy levels in the UN system in addressing natural resources and peacebuilding. It aims to showcase and share lessons learned by practitioners and policy makers in an effort to support an emerging community of practice in this field. It is organized into four sections: 1) Policy Developments; 2) Field Updates; 3) Partnerships and Programmes; and 4) Training.