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Gender, Natural Resources, Climate, and Peace | |
Issue #98 – October 10, 2017 |
AnnouncementsPost-Production Underway for MOOC on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace October 10, 2017 Post-production is underway for our Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Environmental Security and Sustaining Peace. |
EventsFor more upcoming events on environmental peacebuilding, please visit our online calendar of events. ISSS-ISAC Annual Conference 2017 October 13, 2017 - 2017-10-14 International Security Studies Section of ISA and the International Security and Arms Control Section of APSA Washington, DC The ISSS-ISAC Conference is an annual conference which offers discussions on a wide range of security issues, such as peacebuilding and peacekeeping, civil-military relations, security institutions etc. |
LibraryIn the last two weeks, 29 new publications were added to our online library of materials on environmental peacebuilding. Here is a sampling of the new additions: January 1, 2017 | Sasha Lezhnev and John Prendergast Nearly nine months after signing a political deal aimed at ushering in a landmark democratic transition in the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Joseph Kabila’ssubversion of the accord places Congo at risk of…Findings around Conflict Sensitivity and Food Aid in Northern Bahr el-Ghazal January 1, 2017 | Martina Santschi This briefing paper sheds light on some aspects of the conflict sensitivity of food aid in former Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBeG).Land of Sorrow: Human Rights Violations at Myanmar’s Myotha Industrial Park January 1, 2017 Myanmar may soon face a land conflict epidemic as a result of the growing influx of investments and the consequent demand for land, unless laws and policies that adequately address land rights issues…Mapping Hotspots of Climate and Security Vulnerability [Podcast] January 1, 2017 | Joshua Busby Maps help us to grasp complex ideas, such as patterns of risk and vulnerability, but the stories they tell can have significant implications.January 1, 2017 | Simon Dalby Human insecurity is a matter of both environmental and social circumstances.January 1, 2017 | Felix Watang Zieba, Genesis Tambang Yengoh, and Abdouraman Tom The Lake Chad Basin has for a very long period supported the livelihoods of millions of peoples from the different countries that share this transboundary water resource.Greening Africa's Borderlands: The Symbiotic Politics of Land and Borders in Peace Parks January 1, 2017 | Maano Ramutsindela This paper probes borderlands as an entry point into an inquiry into the convergence between the politics of land and the politics of borders.Food Security, Sustaining Peace and Gender Equality: Conceptual Framework and Future Directions January 1, 2017 The main objective of this study is to generate knowledge and make meaningful, evidence-based and actionable recommendations to governments and other stakeholders, particularly international organizations and FAO staff, on the nexus between supporting…The Rise in Conflict Associated with Mining Operations: What Lies Beneath? January 1, 2017 | Tony Andrews, Bernarda Elizalde, Philippe Le Billon, Chang Hoon Oh, David Reyes, and Ian Thompson The purpose of this research project is to delve beneath the surface manifestations of conflict related to mining activities in order to develop a deeper understanding of their nature and uncover their root…The 2016 Al-Mishraq Sulphur Plant Fire: Source and Health Risk Area Estimation January 1, 2017 | Oscar Björnham, Håkan Grahn, Pontus von Schoenberg, Birgitta Liljedahl, Annica Waleij, and Niklas Brännström On October 20, 2016, Daesh (Islamic State) set fire to the sulphur production site Al-Mishraq as the battle of Mosul in northern Iraq became more intense.January 1, 2017 | Le Thai Anh, Teruhiko Kido, Seijiro Honma, Ho Dung Manh, Ikue Koike, Yuko Oyama, Hoang Duc Phuc, Rie Okamoto, Hideaki Nakagawa, Shoji F. Nakayama, Dang Duc Nhu, Nguyen Hung Minh, Ngo Van Toan, and Le Ke Son Over the past decades, southern Vietnam has been burdened by dioxins from contaminated herbicides sprayed during the Vietnam War. |
JobsPlease visit our jobs page to view these positions and other job opportunities. Somalia: Final Project Evaluation October 8, 2017 | CARE CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and providing lifesaving assistance in emergencies.Yemen: Head of Department, Food Security and Livelihoods October 8, 2017 | Action Contre la Faim Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization which originated in France and is committed to ending world hunger.Kenya: Emergency Project Administrator Kenya | Somalia October 8, 2017 | Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus CESVI works around the world with the belief that helping people who are most in need and affected by wars, natural disasters and environmental disasters will not only relieve those who suffer, but…Iraq: Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator October 8, 2017 | Handicap International Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.Jordan: Consortium Coordinator October 6, 2017 | Action Contre la Faim Action Against Hunger was founded in 1979 by a group of French intellectuals in response to the emergency in Afghanistan.Tunisia: Livelihoods Feasibility Study Consultant October 6, 2017 | Danish Refugee Council Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.DRC: WASH & Infrastructure Advisor October 6, 2017 | Medair Medair helps people who are suffering in remote and devastated communities around the world survive crisis, recover with dignity, and develop skills to build a better future. |
International NewsIn the last two weeks, 35 international news items on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. The following is a sampling: July 13, 2017 | Joshua Mitnick, Los Angeles Times Israeli and Palestinian officials said Thursday they had agreed to a water-sharing plan to help Palestinian communities suffering chronic shortages, a goal included in a broader 2013 deal that involves Jordan.Colombia: Starbucks Partners with NGOs to Invest Nearly $5 Million USD in Colombian Coffee Industry July 13, 2017 | Jared Wade, Finance Colombia Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks announced this week that is has expanded its program to help to support coffee farmers in Colombia with loans, technical training, and better agricultural technology.Afghanistan/Iran: War of Words Heats up Between Iran and Afghanistan over Water Resources July 12, 2017 | Dominic Dudley, Forbes A long-running diplomatic squabble between Iran and Afghanistan over shared water resources appears to be intensifying, with the two countries’ presidents trading barbs in speeches over the past couple of weeks.Myanmar: Yangon Floods, Rain Insurance a New Probably Market July 12, 2017 | Eleven Once again, Myanmar’s crowning jewel of progress Yangon was awash with writing waters of assorted ingredients on July 11 as continuous heavy rain battered the city throughout the day.Colombia: Deforestation Soars in Colombia after Farc Rebels' Demobilization July 11, 2017 | Sibylla Brodzinsky, Guardian Colombia has seen an alarming surge in deforestation after the leftwing rebels relinquished control over vast areas of the country as a part of a historic peace deal.Myanmar: Coal Plan Sparks Ire as Myanmar Struggles to Keep Lights on July 11, 2017 | Shoon Naing and Yimou Lee, Reuters Opposition to a planned $3 billion coal-fired power plant in eastern Myanmar is highlighting the challenges facing Aung San Suu Kyi's government in crafting a coherent energy policy in one of Asia's poorest…Sudan: Sudan Plans to Prevent Crude Minerals Export July 10, 2017 | Xinhua Sudan announced on Sunday plans to prevent exportation of crude minerals, said Sudan's minerals ministry.Colombia: Deforestation in Colombia up 44% in 2016: Report July 7, 2017 | Adriaan Alsema, Colombia Reports Deforestation in Colombia went up 44% in 2016 compared to the year before, newspaper El Tiempo reported on Thursday.Afghanistan/India: Coordination Needed with India, Afghanistan to Mitigate Flood Threat July 6, 2017 | Dawn All the relevant authorities looking at ways to mitigate and counter flood threats have stressed the need for improved coordination with India and Afghanistan regarding details of heavy water flow from these countries.Colombia: Rural Development as a Path to Peace in Colombia is an Example for the World July 5, 2017 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Colombia’s progress in using rural development as a tool to clinch peace after more than half a century of civil war can “fill the entire world with hope and knowledge,” FAO Director-General José…Afghanistan/Iran: Iranian President Voices Concerns Regarding Dams Construction in Afghanistan July 4, 2017 | Khaama Press The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has voiced concerns as the Afghan government plans to build more dams in a bid to regulate the waters for agriculture and electricity production. |
Blogs & OpinionIn the last two weeks, 12 blogs & opinion pieces on environmental peacebuilding were posted on our website. Here is a sampling: The Arctic: In the Face of Change, an Ocean of Cooperation October 6, 2017 | Wilson Center Staff “The United States and Russia… have found ways to continue to cooperate in the Arctic—particularly, but not only—through the Arctic Council, despite the difficulties on other issues relating to other parts of the world,” said Ambassador…China’s Water Grab in Tibet Risks Regional Devastation and Conflict October 6, 2017 | Nithin Coca China’s unchecked mining expansion and dam construction across the Tibetan plateau, compounded by climate change melting glaciers, are threatening the Yellow, Yangtze, Ganges and other rivers that hundreds of millions of people depend…Overlooked and Misunderstood: Stories about Climate, Conflict, and Migration October 6, 2017 | Bethany N. Bella Barbuda—an island once full of people—has been rendered completely uninhabitable by Hurricane Irma. Every single resident was evacuated from the island, and some are not planning to return.Everyone Wants Cobalt, but Few Want to Get Tangled up in the World’s Largest Producing Nation October 2, 2017 | Lynsey Chutel For too long, the Democratic Republic of Congo has known no competition in the cobalt market, to its detriment.All in a Generation: Stopping Conflict, Building Peace, and Saving the Environment October 1, 2017 | Anuj Krishnamurthy Today, world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly will celebrate the International Day of Peace, observed annually since 1981.How Oil Wealth and Terrorism Can Lead to Kurdistan’s Secession September 27, 2017 | Mirna Khaled Abdulaal State building is a difficult and expensive task, and in a region currently gripped by perpetual conflict, the possibilities of creating a new state come with stark challenges.The Struggle for Kurdistan’s Oil: Past, Present and Future September 27, 2017 | Leo Kabouche On Monday, September 25, the government of Iraqi Kurdistan held an independence referendum. |
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Compiled by Anam Ahmed, Trevor Dolan, Luis Pérez Espinosa, Liz Foster, Liz Hessami, Jiameizi Jia, Anya Raadam, Akriti Sharma, Emma Tulley, and Erin Wenk |
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