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Iraq: Iraq Arrests ISIS Oil Chief Near Syrian Border

Feb 2, 2018 | Tsvetana Paraskova, OilPrice

Iraqi security forces have arrested Islamic State’s top oil chief while he was trying to cross the border into Syria, Tehran-based Fars News Agency reported…


Afghanistan: Afghanistan, US Companies Working on Afghan Coal Deal

Feb 2, 2018 | William Gallo, Voice of America

Afghanistan's government is in advanced stages of negotiations with several U.S. companies interested in becoming involved with the country's coal industry, a first step toward…


Climate Change: California Military Bases Report Damage from Extreme Climate, Weather Events

Feb 1, 2018 | Libby Denkmann, Southern California Public Radio

The Department of Defense has been proceeding with climate change research and preparing for its possible effects, despite ongoing political battles over the issue. On…


Iraq: World Bank: $210mn Project to Improve Baghdad Water Quality

Feb 1, 2018 | Rudaw

A new World Bank project will allocate $210 million to rehabilitate key infrastructure needed to improve the quality of drinking water and wastewater services that…


South Sudan: South Sudan Launches Ambitious Agriculture Reform Agenda

Feb 1, 2018 | Xinhua

South Sudan's agriculture ministry has announced numerous ambitious agricultural development strategies seeking to enhance food production and curb severe food insecurity in the world's youngest…


Climate Change: Climate Change Affecting Stability across West Africa and Sahel: UN Security Council

Jan 31, 2018 | Megan Darby, Climate Change News

The UN Security Council has identified climate change as a driver of conflict across West Africa and the Sahel, in a statement published on Tuesday. It…


EnPAx Icon Introducing MOOC Champions

Jan 30, 2018

We are excited to introduce a group of Course Champions for the forthcoming MOOC on Environmental Security & Sustaining Peace. Course Champions are experienced academics…


EnPAx Icon Introducing MOOC Ambassadors

Jan 30, 2018

We are honored to introduce the Course Ambassadors for our forthcoming MOOC on Environmental Security & Sustaining Peace. Course Ambassadors are leading decision-makers and practitioners…


Myanmar: Resource Management Must Be a Part of Peace Talks: Report

Jan 30, 2018 | Myat Moe Aung, Myanmar Times

The management of natural resources needs to be prioritised in the ongoing peace negotiations to ensure their sustainable use and allocation, an international environment and natural…


Somalia: Mapping the Devastation of Somalia’s Drought

Jan 30, 2018 | UN Environment

To identify the causes of the drought, assess its impact and damage, and develop a recovery strategy, the Federal Government of Somalia requested a Drought…


Egypt: Programme Associate G6 (GIS/Information Management)

Jan 29, 2018 | World Food Programme

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero…


DRC: Project Management Specialist (Climate Change)

Jan 29, 2018 | USAID

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract…


Iraq: WASH Coordinator

Jan 29, 2018 | Terre des Hommes Foundation Child Relief

Terre des Hommes is Switzerland's largest children's aid organization. Every year, our health and protection projects help more than three million children and their families in…


Mali: Country Coordinator

Jan 29, 2018 | Danish Red Cross

Danish Red Cross provides project support in resilience including climate change adaptation and livelihood, migration, protection and humanitarian assistance together with general institutional and capacity…


Afghanistan: Chief of Party - Urban Water and Sanitation Activity

Jan 29, 2018 | Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is seeking a Chief of Party to lead an anticipated five year USAID/Afghanistan Urban Water and Sanitation Activity. The Activity will increase access to…


Myanmar: Government Orders Cut in Teak Production, Bans Private Timber Operations

Jan 29, 2018 | Thazin Hlaing, Irrawaddy

The government has ordered timber production be reduced by 40 percent in the 2017-18 fiscal year, while banning private timber operations altogether, according to the…


Food Security: Hunger Continues to Intensify in Conflict Zones, UN Agencies Report to Security Council

Jan 29, 2018 | UN

Food insecurity – or lack of access to enough food – continues to worsen in places torn by conflict, United Nations agencies reported Monday, listing…


Egypt/Ethiopia/Sudan: Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan Hope to Break Nile Dam Talks Deadlock in One Month

Jan 29, 2018 | Aaron Maasho, Reuters

The leaders of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan on Monday set a one-month deadline for laying out the ways to break a deadlock in talks over…


Climate Change: 50 Percent of US Military Bases Report Climate Extremes, New Pentagon Study Says

Jan 29, 2018 | Travis J. Tritten, Washington Examiner

About half of U.S. military facilities around the world have experienced climate extremes and threatening weather, according to a new Pentagon survey obtained and published…


Climate Change: Conflict, Climate Change Major Challenges behind Africa's Hunger, Poverty: UN

Jan 28, 2018 | Xinhua

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that conflict and climate change are the major reasons behind Africa's highest rate of poverty and hunger. Guterres,…


Afghanistan: Afghanistan Saffron Cultivation Hits Record, 10.6 Tons Saffron Produced This Year

Jan 28, 2018 | Afghanistan Times

Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) on Sunday said that Afghanistan saffron or so called ‘red gold’ cultivation and production has increased unprecedentedly that…


Myanmar: Myanmar Plans to Plant Protective Mangrove Forest along Southern Coast against Natural Disasters

Jan 28, 2018 | Xinhua

Myanmar is planning to plant a mangrove forest along the Gulf of Mottma in the southern coast of the country, aimed at protecting people from…


Myanmar: Water Treatment Senior Supervisor

Jan 27, 2018 | Myanmar Golden Rock International Co., Ltd.

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Specialist: Environmental Governance of the Mining Sector

Jan 27, 2018 | UNDP

For many developing countries, mineral extraction continues to be an important driver for economic growth with the potential to improve human development outcomes, in line…


Afghanistan: Chief of Party, Afghan Urban Water and Sanitation (AUWS) Project

Jan 27, 2018 | Development Alternatives Incorporated

DAI is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems…


India: Forest Dept Taking Help from Security Forces to Check Timber Smuggling: Shyamkumar

Jan 27, 2018 | Imphal Times

Forest and Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar said the department is taking help from security forces including Army and Paramilitary in the State to help the…


Afghanistan: Above 14,000 Acres of Land Usurped in Baghlan

Jan 27, 2018 | Pajhwok Afghan Times

Above 14,000 acres of state and private land has been usurped by powerful individuals and government officials in northern Baghlan province, Pajhwok Afghan News has…


Request for Proposals: Responsible Artisanal Gold in South Kivu Province

Jan 26, 2018

On 1 July, 2014, USAID/DRC awarded Tetra Tech the Capacity Building for Responsible Minerals Trade (CBRMT) project contract. The CBRMT project goal is to strengthen…


Afghanistan: Cochranite Nears Retirement after Years of Conservation Work in Afghanistan

Jan 26, 2018 | David Feil, Cochrane Times

Canadians often take for granted the fact that we have national and provincial parks that are available for our enjoyment and to preserve nature, thinking…


Iraq/Kurdistan: War in Iraq and the Plunder of Kurdish Oil

Jan 26, 2018 | Erin Banco, Newsweek

Iraqi Kurdistan seems to be a classic example of the resource curse. Oil is found, pumped, shipped and sold (and sometimes stolen). Regimes, politicians, ministers and companies…