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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #273 – June 25, 2024 |
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…Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution Program August 12, 2024 - 2024-08-16 University of Eastern Finland Joensuuu, Finland The course will address environmental and natural resource conflicts that are familiar and topical for the course participants. |
LibraryIn the last two weeks, 7 new publications were added to our online library of materials on environmental peacebuilding. January 1, 2024 | Natasha Hall, Anita Kirschenbaum, and David Michel On October 9, in response to the October 7 assault by Hamas militants, Israel’s defense minister ordered a “complete siege” on the Gaza Strip, including the halting of electricity, food, water, and fuel…January 1, 2024 | E. Hsiao, R. Matthew, P. Le Billon, and G. Saintz, with Omer Aijazi, Josh Ayers, Carl Bruch, Malvern Chikanya, Alec Crawford, Janet Edmond, Fonna Forman, Lauren Herzer Risi, Jason Houston, Elaine (Lan Yin) Hsiao, Kanta Kumari Rigaud, Ann Jacee Le, Rebecca Our living planet is and has always been on the move. Many species move in search of necessities such as food, water, shelter, reproduction, and safety.Digital Technologies for Environmental Peacebuilding: Horizon Scanning of Opportunities & Risks January 1, 2024 | Albert Martinez Sequero, Asim Zia, Carl Bruch, David Jensen, and Silja Halle, with Theresa Dearden, Benjamin Dills, Mirza Sadaqat Huda, Richard A. Matthew, Samantha Murphy, Shanna McClain, Albert Martinez Sequero, Panagiotis Oikonomou, Alejandro Martín This report specifically delves into how digital technologies can be harnessed to manage environmental and natural resource risks that contribute to insecurity and social conflict, as well as the opportunities they present for…As Taliban Poppy Ban Continues, Afghan Poverty Deepens January 1, 2024 | William Byrd Afghanistan, historically the leading source of the world’s illegal opium, is on-track for an unprecedented second year of dramatically reduced poppy cultivation, reflecting the Taliban regime’s continuing prohibition against growing the raw material…Integrating Socio-Hydrology, and Peace and Conflict Research January 1, 2024 | Stefan Döring, Kyungmee Kim, and Ashok Swain Socio-hydrology strives to incorporate 'the social' into the understanding of hydrological processes, aiming to enrich the analysis of water systems by considering human interactions.Path to Peace - Third Environmental Peacebuilding Conference Edition [Video] January 1, 2024 | Austin Willacy, Becca Farnum, and Sophie Bruch Nature Footprints is a collection of art from around the world bringing together community stories of climate, conflict, and peace.January 1, 2024 Environmental peacebuilding emerged from the convergence of multiple fields—like political science, environmental science, peace and conflict studies, and ecology—concerned with how the natural environment shapes conditions for peace and conflict. |
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.Remote: Senior Mediation Adviser, Multiple positions June 7, 2024 | UNOPS Development Group Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.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, 30 international news items on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. The following is a sampling: March 26, 2024 | Dana Taib Menmy, New Arab The Iraqi oil ministry issued a rebuke on Monday in response to recent assertions made by foreign oil producers in the Kurdistan region, denouncing them as unwarranted interference in Iraqi affairs.Afghanistan: Nearly 80% of Afghans Lack Access to Drinking Water: UNDP March 25, 2024 | Xinhua About 79 percent of Afghanistan’s population lacks access to potable water, according to a report from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Afghanistan.Afghanistan: Could Taliban Canal Spark Water War In Central Asia? [Video] March 25, 2024 | Austin Malloy, Radio Azadi The Taliban-led government is pushing forward with the ambitious Qosh Tepa canal project despite concerns over its impact.Yemen: From Conflict to Cooperation: Yemeni Communities Find Common Ground over Water March 24, 2024 | UNDP Water, the elixir of life, can also be a flashpoint for tension.Afghanistan: Al-Qaeda Affiliates Gain from Taliban's Mining in Afghanistan, Reports Foreign Policy March 23, 2024 | Afghanistan International Referring to a confidential document, Foreign Policy detailed how the Taliban provides Al-Qaeda commanders and operatives with a range of support, with weaponry and shelter for women and passports.Afghanistan: Al Qaeda Is back—and Thriving—in Afghanistan March 22, 2024 | Lynne O’Donnell, Foreign Policy Al Qaeda is back to its old tricks in Afghanistan.Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Agree to Install Transboundary Water Meters March 20, 2024 | Catherine Putz, Diplomat While water is often characterized as a potential spark for conflict in Central Asia, it is at the same time an opportunity for cooperation.Water: Did Agasthya Muni Have a Solution for the World’s Water Conflicts? March 19, 2024 | Sagar Dhara, Countercurrents In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision, the Cauvery River water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu exploded into street riots in Bengaluru during the second week of September 2016, followed predictably…March 18, 2024 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN With the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on Afghan farmers, who are striving for change in their agricultural practices, Afghanistan's agricultural sector is facing numerous challenges, with climate change being…Liberia: Kpokolo: Illegal Logging Returns Despite ‘Ban’ March 18, 2024 | Esau J. Farr and Philip W. Quwebin, The DayLight People in Gbarpolu are secretly harvesting Kpokolo, a boxlike timber the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) said it banned last year.Ukraine/Russia: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Refineries March 16, 2024 | Christian Oliver, Global News Network Ukrainian drone strikes have struck two oil refineries in a cross-border attack, igniting an enormous blaze as Kyiv’s forces continue a series of retaliatory strikes inside Russian territory.Iraq/Turkey: Turkey Sends Delegation to Iraq for Talks on Oil and Security March 15, 2024 | Hellenic Shipping News Iraq and Turkey held high-level talks in Baghdad on Thursday to discuss co-operation in areas including security and energy ahead of an expected visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan next month.Conflict Minerals: As Minerals Fuel Deadly Conflicts in Africa, Cardinal Calls for Pastoral Approach March 14, 2024 | Frederick Nzwili, Earthbeat As minerals fuel deadly conflicts in Africa, a leading cardinal urged local churches to ensure that Africa's abundant resources contribute to the benefit of its populations instead of hurting them. |
Blogs & OpinionIn the last two weeks, 19 blogs & opinion pieces on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. Flowing Together: Peace and Conflict’s Role in Socio-Hydrology June 24, 2024 | Stefan Doring, Kyungmee Kim, and Ashok Swain In an era where water scarcity and disputes over water rights increasingly shape global politics, understanding the nexus between water and peace is more critical than ever.Risks and Restoration: Land as a Driver of Conflict and Cooperation June 19, 2024 | Beatrice Mosello and Mary Potts Land is crucial to people’s livelihoods, health and wellbeing, culture and identity. So disputes over access to or use of land are a prominent feature in many conflicts.Counting the Climate Costs of Warfare June 14, 2024 | Evan George There are calls for nations to disclose their military-related greenhouse gas emissions as researchers try to tally the climate impacts of war in Ukraine and Gaza.Global Rush for Farmland Could Trigger World War, Documentary Argues June 14, 2024 | Saul Elbein A global network of powerful entities, fueled in part by Wall Street, is buying up land and water around the world.Conflict, Climate, and Hunger: The Dynamics of Food Insecurity in Nigeria June 12, 2024 | Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun Food insecurity remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, a country with significant agricultural potential yet plagued by various socio-economic challenges.Tsavo's Guardians Get Lessons on Quelling Human-Wildlife Conflict June 11, 2024 | Amos Kiarie For years, cases of human-wildlife conflict have plagued the communities living around Tsavo National Park, primarily due to high human populations and incompatible land use practices in the adjacent areas.Armenian Land Mines Prevent Peace with Azerbaijan June 10, 2024 | Mordechai Kedar US President Joe Biden dreams of peace in the South Caucasus. Unfortunately, due to the presence of land mines throughout the Karabakh region, peace remains an elusive dream for many Azerbaijanis.Environmental Consequences of the War in Ukraine: May Review June 9, 2024 | Alexei Ovchinnikov On 11-12 June, Berlin will host an international conference on issues connected with the reconstruction of Ukraine.June 8, 2024 | Delon Omrow and Peter Stoett “Ecopoliticide” provides a conceptual framework for exploring how acts of campaigning, protesting, and resisting against ecocide lead to various forms of retribution. |
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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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