Environmental Peacebuilding Association

Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace

Issue #7 – April 15, 2014

Library

Extractive Industries, Revenue Allocation and Local Politics

January 1, 2014

The success of a developmental strategy based on the extraction of non-renewable resources is largely dependent on the share of revenues captured by the state from the extractive sector and the modalities that…

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The Sahel Crisis

January 1, 2014

Despite good and average harvests in 2012 and 2013, persistent high levels of food and nutrition insecurity reflect the chronic challenges faced by vulnerable populations in the Sahel region.

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Conflict, Climate Change and Politics: Why a Techno-centric Approach Fails the Resilience Challenge

January 1, 2014

This paper examines the general adherence to technocentric approaches in the resilience world, but most particularly in climate-related strategies (both adaptation and mitigation), by taking debates on the relationship between climate change and…

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Rising Tempers, Rising Temperatures: A Look at Climate Change, Migration and Conflict and the Implications for Youth in the Sahel Region

January 1, 2014

This paper investigates the causal chain between climate change, migration and conflict in the context of the Sahel region, with special focus on implications for the youth cohort living in the most vulnerable…

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The Security Challenges of Pastoralism in Central Africa

January 1, 2014

Pastoralism generates wealth and economic interdependence between farmers and cattle herders in some African countries, but it also causes tension and conflicts.

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Global River Basin Management Experience to Support Sustainable Wadi Management in Sudan

January 1, 2014

In Sudan supporting the development of holistic approaches to water management contributes to priorities in increasing agricultural production and in reducing risks of conflict over natural resources.

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Conservation in a Wicked Complex World: Challenges and Solutions

January 1, 2013

Most conservation challenges are complex and possess all the characteristics of so called “wicked” problems.

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International

A Secure Future: Environmental Cooperation for Peacebuilding in The 21st Century

May 13, 2024 | Simon Hutagalung

The 21st century has brought about a greater recognition of the importance of environmental relationships well-being and global peace.

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How War Impacts Wildlife, Water, and Willingness to Fight Climate Change

May 13, 2024 | Owen Bjorgan

War causes massive spikes in harmful greenhouse gas emissions due to machine usage and mass production. The military industrial complex is one of the biggest businesses in the world, sadly.

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Somalia: Coordinator - Climate Justice, WASH, Food and Nutrition Program

May 12, 2024 | CARE International

CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

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Palestine/Gaza: WASH Project Manager

May 12, 2024 | Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

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It Is Time to Seek Justice for Environmental War Crimes

May 11, 2024 | Margot Wallström and Mary Robinson, Al Jazeera

War is horrific for people, communities and nations. The abuses they suffer demand our immediate attention, compassion and action.

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Kenya: Natural Resources Management and Peace Building Officer - Baragoi

May 10, 2024 | Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

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Could Resource Wars over Water become Frequent in the Future?

May 1, 2024 | Julian McBride

Water is a primary natural resource that the human race cannot live without. Nations worldwide use water for irrigation, agriculture, energy, and science to feed the growing global population.

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New Insensitive Munitions May Pose Lingering Toxic Threat

April 22, 2024 | Hanna Homestead

Within the US, the production of explosive weapons has resulted in massive amounts of pollution and ecological destruction.

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