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Iraq: Iraq Arrests ISIS Oil Chief Near Syrian Border
Feb 2, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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…
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Myanmar Golden Rock International Co., Ltd.
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Specialist: Environmental Governance of the Mining Sector
Jan 27, 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…