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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #275 – July 23, 2024 |
AnnouncementsCall for Contributions to the Glossary of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms July 24, 2024 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is excited to announce the launch of a process to develop a Glossary of Environmental Peacebuilding Terms and to invite contributions to this collaborative effort. |
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… |
LibraryJanuary 1, 2024 | Kaixian Li, Dongyu Wang, Tong Xu, and Yuqi Zhang January 1, 2024 | Tasfia Ahmen and Priyong Sabastini The migration of refugees and displaced persons has previously been linked to deforestation globally, with reports of clashes over resources and forest rights being associated with it.The Politics of Extractivism: Mining, Institutional Responsiveness, and Social Resistance January 1, 2024 | Simon Bornschier and Manuel Vogt Natural resource exploitation often generates negative externalities and fuels social conflict. Yet, patterns of social resistance against mining differ considerably within and across countries.January 1, 2024 | Anshuman Behera and Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan This book critically examines various facets of conflicts involving people and the state arising due to the uneven distribution of natural resources.Climate Change, Migration, and Farmer-Herder Conflict in Ghana January 1, 2022 | Abdul K. Issifu, Farncis D. Darko, and Sebastian A. Paalo Climate change, migration, and conflict have been featured prominently in academic and policy literature. |
JobsPlease visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities. Afghanistan: Program Associate (WASH) July 22, 2024 | Committed to Good CTG overview CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions.South Sudan: Project Manager, Game Reserves July 22, 2024 | Fauna & Flora Fauna & FloraFauna & Flora is seeking an experienced conservation professional to fulfil the role of Project Manager, who will assume responsibility for managing implementation and development of the Bangangai and Bire Kpatou…July 22, 2024 | Norwegian Refugee Council Females are highly encouraged to apply.The WASH Specialist is a member of the Programme Unit (PU). The position-holder is the strategic and technical lead at country level. oPt: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project Officer - North Gaza/9432 July 11, 2024 | Action Against Hunger PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE FOR NATIONAL APPLICATIONS ONLY. |
InternationalApril 10, 2024 | Wildlife Conservation Society A new study reveals compelling evidence that forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®(FSC®) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas…Climate Change: The “Geopolitics of Climate Change and Conflict” Series: A Summary April 10, 2024 | International Crisis Group The International Crisis Group’s Solutions Lab hosted a year-long series of virtual convenings on the geopolitics of climate change and conflict, in partnership with Stiftung Mercator.Don’t Forget Women in New UN Climate Fund, Policymakers Urged April 9, 2024 | Eco-Business The loss and damage fund’s success hinges on women’s participation and recognising their uneven climate burden, rights groups say.Conflict Minerals: UN Renews Support for Kimberley Process April 9, 2024 | John Jeffay, IDEX The United Nations has renewed its support for the Kimberley Process (KP), which has been outlawing blood diamonds since 2003.April 9, 2024 | UNDP Vanuatu is advancing in its commitment to make sure its climate action initiatives are gender-inclusive and equitable for all, prioritizing the principle of leaving no one behind.April 6, 2024 | Trix Ingado, CGTN Africa United Nations General Assembly members have expressed concern over the body’s failure to reach a consensus on the influence of the diamond trade on conflict.Nigeria, Canada Partner on Gender-Responsive Action on Climate Change April 5, 2024 | PR Nigeria In a landmark move to integrate gender equality into climate action, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) of Nigeria, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, hosted a one-day validation workshop in Abuja…Myanmar: Myanmar Land Mine, Unexploded Ordnance Casualties Nearly Triple: UN April 5, 2024 | Agence France-Presse Landmines and unexploded munitions killed or wounded almost three people every day in Myanmar last year, the UN said Thursday, an almost threefold increase from the previous year as the civil conflict rages.South Sudan: South Sudan Seeks to Diversify Oil-Dependent Economy [Video] April 4, 2024 | CGTN Africa South Sudan aims to diversify its economy by tapping into other natural resources such as gum Arabic, fruits, and vegetables.UAE: UAE Partners with UN Climate Security Mechanism to Advance Climate, Peace and Security Agenda April 3, 2024 | Khoder Nashar, Emirates News Agency The United Arab Emirates, a long-standing advocate for climate, peace and security and addressing global challenges related to climate change, announced a new US$1.Afghanistan: Semi-Precious Stones Trading Center Inaugurated April 1, 2024 | Sadaqat Ghorzang, TOLOnews A semi-precious trading center has been inaugurated at the regional level in the eastern zone, in Nangarhar province.Iraq: Water Crisis Leaves Farmers Clinging to Sidr Trees in Iraq March 29, 2024 | Reuters Iraq is part of the “Fertile Crescent”, arable land sweeping from the Mediterranean to the Gulf which has been farmed for thousands of years. |
BlogsEnvironmental Cooperation in the Middle East: A Conversation with Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed [Podcast] July 12, 2024 | Environmental Change and Security Program, Wilson Center In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr.…Collective Action for the Environment in Iraq: A New Initiative by PAX July 12, 2024 | PAX International Today marks the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms. The UN General Assembly proclaimed this day as these storms have become a serious global concern.Afghan Canal Project Affecting Not Only Central Asia but China and Russia Too July 11, 2024 | Paul Goble, Eurasia Daily Monitor Afghanistan is pushing ahead with the construction of the Qosh Tepa Canal to divert water that has been flowing into neighboring countries to slow the desertification of its own territory and the threat…Environmental Wartime Protection is Central to the Protection of Civilians July 9, 2024 | Laetitia Courtois Statement delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environment Challenges to Opportunities for Peace" on 8 July 2024 in… |
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Compiled by Inesaf Benzaki, Jennah Colborn, Annika Dengel, Josh Dougherty, Carrie Hanks, Liz Hessami, Nilisha Patel, Sarah Shahabi, Aianna Siembab, Bryan Fok, Milen Yishak, and Julie Yoon |
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