Announcements


Environmental Peacebuilding: 2017 in Review

Jan 2, 2018 | ELI and UN Environment

2017 saw many developments in environmental peacebuilding. We are pleased to share with you some highlights from the Environmental Peacebuilding partnership and from the broader…


Call for Papers: ‘The Nature of Peace’: Exploring Links between the Natural Environment and Peace-Building in Post-Conflict Societies

Dec 19, 2017 | Lund University

This conference is organized by the interdisciplinary research group ‘The Nature of Peace’ at the Pufendorf Institute of Advance Studies at Lund University, Sweden. The…


We Need Your Help to Drive MOOC Enrollment to 10,000 People

Dec 18, 2017

Our team has been working hard to share information on the MOOC on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace on a global basis. Announcements and invitations…


Call for Papers: Special Issue on ‘Natural Resources and Subnational Constituencies: Is the Resource Curse Local?’

Nov 30, 2017 | Osmel Manzano (IESA) and Juan David Gutiérrez (Oxford University)

Most of the literature on the natural resource curse has focused on macroeconomic channels, and more specifically on the fiscal channel and rent sharing issues.…


Volunteer Opportunity for MOOC Translators

Nov 30, 2017

We are launching a massive open online course (MOOC) on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace in early 2018. This is a joint effort from The United Nations…


Apology for Unwanted Email Traffic

Nov 30, 2017 | ELI

We wanted to apologize for unwanted email traffic on Tuesday, November 21. We aim to send out only one email every other week – the…


Seeking Panelists: The Political Ecology of Environmental Peacebuilding – Exploring its Values and Critiques in the Context of the Green Economy | POLLEN Biennial Conference 2018

Nov 26, 2017 | Political Ecology Network

The POLLEN Biennial Conference 2018, is looking for paper proposals and panelists for the "CfP POLLEN18: The Political Ecology of Environmental Peacebuilding – Exploring its Values and…


Over 2300 Registered for MOOC on Environmental Security & Sustaining Peace so Far!

Nov 21, 2017

Since launching the trailer and official registration on the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (November 6),…


Save the Date: Fifth Al-Moumin Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding: Ken Conca and Geoff Dabelko

Nov 19, 2017 | American University, ELI, and UN Environment

On January 30th 2018, Professor Ken Conca and Professor Geoff Dabelko will be recognized with the prestigious Al-Moumin Award for their outstanding contributions to environmental peacebuilding. The…


Trailer, Website, and Enrollment Are LIVE for MOOC on Environmental Security & Sustaining Peace

Nov 6, 2017

Marking the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, we are pleased to announce a new massive open…


Progress Made on MOOC on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace

Oct 24, 2017

We are making progress on the MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace! Editing and production of the video lectures are…


Seeking Panelists for Session at the American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting

Oct 22, 2017 | Nature of Peace at Lund University

Our group Nature of Peace at Lund University explores the role of the natural environment in post-conflict societies. We are organising a panel at the…


Post-Production Underway for MOOC on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace

Oct 10, 2017

Post-production is underway for our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace. Since filming all but three of the lectures this past…


Scarred Lands Film Channel Launched

Sep 13, 2017

The Scarred Lands Film Team is pleased to present the debut of the Scarred Lands Film Channel, the channel showcases 18 short clips (average length 1:00) addressing…


Survey: Socio-Legal Review of Transboundary Parks

Aug 24, 2017 | IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law

People are invited to participate in a survey exploring transboundary protected areas, law, and peace. The survey is part of PhD research project being undertaken by Elaine Hsiao on “Protecting…


Video Contest: 2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum

Jun 20, 2017 | UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit

Want a chance to attend a unique event that discusses innovations in environmental emergencies? The The UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) is looking for volunteers to…


Call for Papers: Annual Conference of the International Association for Peace and Conflict Studies

May 4, 2017 | International Association for Peace and Conflict Studies

Academic critiques of contemporary peacebuilding have shown a tendency in recent years to limit their analytical focus to the cultural, institutional, normative and political mismatches…


Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Water Security and Climate Change (WSCC) 2017

Mar 31, 2017 | Technology Arts Sciences TH Köln (and others)

Academics and practitioners from various sectors are set to discuss the diverse facets of water security in dynamic environments and its relation to climate variability…


Call for Nominations/Expressions of Interest for Chair(s) of the Theme on Environmental Peacebuilding, Security and Conflict Resolution

Mar 22, 2017 | IUCN Commission on Environment, Economics, and Social Policy

The Chair of CEESP seeks nominations/expressions of interest for the position of Chair(s) on the Theme on Environmental Peacebuilding, Security and Conflict Resolution, if two…


Call for Abstracts: A Special Issue of Journal of Hydrology

Mar 22, 2017 | UNESCO International Centre for Water Conservation

Approximately 2 billion people depend on groundwater, sourced from over 300 transboundary aquifer systems. Furthermore about 286 river basins cross the political boundaries of two…


Seeking Applicants: Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative Intern

Mar 7, 2017 | Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative

The Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative (PBDI) promotes transboundary cooperation in protected areas globally. Through the PBDI, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity can…


Discussion: Peace and Environmental Protection in Colombia

Feb 23, 2017 | Inter-American Dialogue

Peace in Colombia promises to bring many environmental benefits to the country but also poses environmental risks associated with the rural development plans contemplated in the…


Seeking Applicants: Ph.D Fellowship in Climate, Conflict and Food Security

Feb 22, 2017 | Norwegian University of Life Sciences - NMBU

The Faculty of Landscape and Society invites applications for a doctoral fellowship in International Environment and Development Studies at the Department of International Environment and…


Application Deadline Extended: 2017 Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Joint Master’s Programme

Feb 9, 2017 | UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, University for Peace, and Oregon State University (OSU)

The Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Joint Master’s Programme is recruiting competitive applicants from around the world for enrollment in a two-year, three-degree international master’s programme.…


Call for Proposals: Moving Energy Initiative

Feb 6, 2017 | Moving Energy Initiative

The Moving Energy Initiative is excited to launch a call for proposals to support investment in a small number of pilot projects that aim to reduce…


Seeking Applicants: 2018 Rotary Peace Fellowship

Feb 2, 2017 | Rotary International

Each year, Rotary funds some of the world's most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers. Through training, study, and practice, Rotary…


EcoPeace’s Center for Water Security Internship Program

Feb 2, 2017 | EcoPeace Middle East

The EcoPeace internship is an opportunity for high-caliber international students and young professionals to gain first-hand experience in the emerging field of environmental peacemaking, as…


Public Consultation: Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct

Jan 9, 2017 | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Businesses can play a major role in contributing to economic, environmental and social progress, especially when they minimise the adverse impacts of their operations, supply…


Funded PhD in Newcastle

Jan 5, 2017 | Northumbria University School of Law

The Role of Non-Compliance Procedures and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Preventing and Addressing Transboundary Conflicts regarding Environmental Priorities  The adoption of non-compliance procedures has become common…


Environmental Peacebuilding: 2016 in Review

Jan 3, 2017 | ELI and UNEP

2016 saw many developments in environmental peacebuilding. We are pleased to share with you some highlights from the Environmental Peacebuilding partnership and from the broader…