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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #272 – June 11, 2024 |
AnnouncementsBrochures for the Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding Are Now Available June 11, 2024 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the Grotius Center for International Legal Studies at Leiden University The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the Grotius Center for International Legal Studies at Leiden University are delighted to present the brochures for the Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding.Call for Volunteers: CEOBS Board of Trustees June 5, 2024 | Conflict and Environment Observatory CEOBS is a UK charity launched in 2018 to raise awareness of the environmental dimensions of armed conflicts and military activities.Call for Applications: Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding June 4, 2024 | Geneva Water Hub Join the Geneva Water Hub in Ljubljana from September 30 to October 4, 2024 for a transformative five-day training course on Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding.Interpretation at the Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding May 28, 2024 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the Grotius Center for International Legal Studies at Leiden University The Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the Grotius Center for International Legal Studies at Leiden University are delighted to announce the interpretation will be available for many sessions at the Third International Conference on Environmental…Opportunity to Contribute to a "Glossary of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms" May 28, 2024 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is leading a process to develop a "Glossary of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms. |
EventsFor more upcoming events on environmental peacebuilding, please visit our online calendar of events. Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding Training September 30, 2024 - 2024-10-04 Geneva Graduate Institute, Geneva Water Hub, and Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia Ljubljana, Slovenia The Geneva Water Hub and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia have joined forces to develop a training course on “Environmental Peacebuilding” which will take place in…Climate and Peace in the Middle East: How Can Climate Action Support Peacebuilding Objectives? June 25, 2024 Berghof Foundation online Engage with leading experts as they share their perspectives on the parameters for climate mitigation and adaptation policies that simultaneously contribute to peace and stability.Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding June 18, 2024 - 2024-06-21 Environmental Peacebuilding Association and the Grotius Center for International Legal Studies at Leiden University The Hague, Netherlands and online The Environmental Peacebuilding Association® (EnPAx®) and the Grotius Center for International Legal Studies at Leiden University are delighted to announce that the Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding will be held on June 19-21, 2024.…Critical Minerals and Great Power Competition: Interactions and Implications June 13, 2024 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and Mistra Geopolitics online Critical minerals are vital for the transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy but who has those minerals and who doesn’t is becoming a contested geopolitical issue. |
LibraryIn the last two weeks, 7 new publications were added to our online library of materials on environmental peacebuilding. Exploring Environmental Violence: Perspectives, Experience, Expression, and Engagement January 1, 2024 | Richard Marcantonio, John Paul Lederach, and Agustin Fuentes The contributors to this book represent a wide breadth of scholarly approaches, including law, social and environmental science, engineering, as well as from the arts and humanities.The Glaring Gaps: Environmental Violence and Peace Research and Practice January 1, 2024 | Richard Marcantonio Human-caused global impact on socio-ecological systems has been labelled the greatest challenge to human and environmental health. It is also a significant, and perhaps the greatest threat to global peace.January 1, 2024 | Joshua Fisher, Summer Allen, Greg Yetman, and Linda Pistolesi The urgency of interconnected social-ecological dilemmas such as rapid biodiversity loss, habitat loss and fragmentation, and the escalating climate crisis have led to increased calls for the protection of ecologically important areas of…Impact of Farmers-Herders Conflicts on the Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria January 1, 2024 | Muazu Bukar Ali The paper investigates the profound impact of the enduring conflict between farmers and herders on the socioeconomic development of Nigeria.January 1, 2024 | Muhammad Rafay Muzamil, Bryan Boruff, Babar Shahbaz, Nasir Abbas Khan, Rao Sabir Sattar, and Muhammad Hafeez Achieving equitable development that supports climate mitigation in an uncertain future remains a daunting task, particularly for post-conflict societies.Oiling up the Field: Forced Internal Displacement and the Expansion of Palm Oil in Colombia January 1, 2023 | Jaime Millan-Quijano and Sebastian Pulgarin Widespread analysis of the link between natural resources and conflicts has shown how positive income shocks in agriculture usually reduce violence (opportunity cost effect), while positive shocks in extractive commodities intensify it (rapacity/lootability…January 1, 2023 | Ernest Tambo, Chen-Sheng Zhang, Gildas B. Tazemda, Bertin Fankep, Ngo T. Tappa, Cremona F. Bette Bkamko, Laura M. Tsague, Daniella Tchemembe, Elodie F. Ngazoue, Kennedy K. Korie, Marie Paule N. Djobet, Oluwasogo A. Olalubi, and Omer N. Njajou The triple crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate change have severely impacted food systems, leading to socio-economic consequences and undermining food and nutrition security across Africa. |
JobsPlease visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities. Ethiopia: Senior Water and Sanitation Officer June 8, 2024 | African Development Bank Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent.Ukraine: Buyer for Water and Habitat (WatHab) – Kyiv June 8, 2024 | International Committee of the Red Cross The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of…Jordan: Senior Programmes Officer – Climate Action June 8, 2024 | Generations for Peace Generations For Peace (GFP) is a Jordan-based global non-profit peacebuilding organization dedicated to sustainable conflict transformation at the grassroots.Chad: Programme Specialist – Climate and Security Risk – the Lake Chad Basin Commission June 7, 2024 | United Nations Development Programme UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).February 16, 2024 | Management Systems International Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D. C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for its clients. |
International NewsIn the last two weeks, 23 international news items on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. The following is a sampling: March 6, 2024 | UN Women The greenhouses of the Kambuku Cooperatives stand proudly among newly planted maize fields about 23 kilometres from Malawi’s capital city of Lilongwe.March 5, 2024 | Carmen Molina Acosta, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Tons of Russian timber continue to illegally flow into the European market as countries struggle to enforce war-related sanctions, ICIJ partners in Europe have found, a year after ICIJ’s Deforestation Inc.March 5, 2024 | International Criminal Court Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court, composed of Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala, Presiding, Judge Tomoko Akane and Judge Sergio Gerardo Ugalde Godinez (“ICC” or “Court”) issued warrants of arrest for two…Afghanistan: Nomads in Trouble after Pastures Seized in Helmand March 4, 2024 | Rizwanullah Bilal, Pajhwok Afghan News Nomads, locally known as Kuchis, in southern Helmand province say they are happy for the recent rains, but their pastures have been seized.Colombia: Coca's Legacy in Colombia: Empowering and Cursing Local Communities March 4, 2024 | María Alejandra Trujillo, BNN Breaking Colombia's lush landscapes are paradoxically the cradle of both empowerment and curse, largely due to coca cultivation.Botswana/Namibia: Botswana, Namibia Ease Tensions: Troop Withdrawal from Disputed Chobe River March 3, 2024 | BNN Breaking In an unprecedented move, Botswana and Namibia have initiated steps to de-escalate military presence along the contentious Chobe River, highlighting a significant shift towards diplomatic resolution.Climate Change: Interagency Workshop Identifies New Approaches to Climate Change and Instability March 2, 2024 | Zack Rothschild and Luna Ruiz, State Magazine The Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Program on Climate, Environment, and Conflict hosted an exercise-based workshop titled “Enhancing USG Approaches to…March 2, 2024 | Hasht-E Subh Droughts and a shortage of fodder have made animal husbandry difficult for livestock farmers in most provinces of the country, especially in Badghis.Ship Sunk by Houthis Threatens Red Sea Environment, Yemen Government and US Military Say March 2, 2024 | Mohammad Ghobari, Reuters A UK-owned ship attacked by Houthi militants last month sank in the Red Sea, the U. S.March 1, 2024 | Rizwan Shah, BNN Breaking As Ukraine continues to resist Russia's aggression, the country faces a dire situation that not only jeopardizes its sovereignty but also endangers global food security.Amazon: In the Amazon, What Happens to Undesignated Public Lands? February 29, 2024 | Timothy J. Killeen, Mongabay One of the objectives of the ZEE process was to assist the nations of the Pan Amazon to allocate their public lands among different constituencies and stakeholder groups. |
Blogs & OpinionIn the last two weeks, 6 blogs & opinion pieces on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. "Our Land. Our Future”: A Call to Action for National Stewardship in Land Restoration in Liberia June 5, 2024 | Louis Kuukpen Liberia's commitment to environmental protection is longstanding. Since the nation participated in the historic 1972 United Nations Conference on the Environment in Stockholm, Liberia has made some strides in addressing environmental challenges.National Climate Action Plans Must Include Military Emissions June 4, 2024 | Linsey Cottrell COP28 agreed that countries must submit new Nationally Determined Contributions by February 2025.The Future of Central Asian Water Diplomacy June 4, 2024 | Eleanor Greenbaum Central Asia is known for its rich mineral resources and oil reserves, and its unique geographic position between Russia, China, and Iran.Building Trust, Building Peace: Role of Confidence-Building Measures on Korean Peninsula June 4, 2024 | Simon Hutagalung The Korean Peninsula has a long history of tension and conflict. The relationship between North and South Korea is complicated by historical grievances ideological differences and geopolitical dynamics.June 3, 2024 | Oleksiy Vasyliuk and Eugene Simonov Hydropower dams, often unsafe even in peacetime, become a weapon of mass destruction in times of war.Learning Lessons on Land Grabbing and Agrarian Reform in Colombia May 28, 2024 | Ian Scoones This blogpost shares some commentaries emerging from the International Conference on Global Land Grabbing held in Bogota in March. |
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Compiled by Inesaf Benzaki, Jennah Colborn, Annika Dengel, Josh Dougherty, Carrie Hanks, Liz Hessami, Nilisha Patel, Sarah Shahabi, Aianna Siembab, Major Stevens, Milen Yishak, and Julie Yoon |
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