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A New Agenda for Peace and the Climate Emergency

Sep 25, 2023 | Cedric de Coning, Gracsious Maviza, and Kheira Tarif

Perhaps more than any other world leader, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has consistently integrated climate change into his assessments and response strategies. His…


Iraq/Kurdistan: Kurdistan Region Oil Export Resumption to Be 'Piloted', Says SOMO Source

Sep 24, 2023 | Kurdistan 24

The Kurdistan Region's oil export is expected to be resumed as a test through the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline "soon", an Iraqi State Organization for Marketing of…


G20 Called for 'Gender-Inclusive Climate Action'. Is it Another Empty Rhetoric in India's Context?

Sep 23, 2023 | Divya Pradeep and K.C. Adaina

A recent report by UN Women paints a worrisome global picture of the progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pertaining to gender equality. Among several concerns raised,…


Afghanistan: The Benefits of Afghanistan’s Mineral Riches May Not Be So Forthcoming

Sep 23, 2023 | Nadia Ahmad and Luke Danielson

In late August, the Taliban interim government signed several contracts worth $6.5bn with foreign and national investors to develop some of Afghanistan’s mineral wealth. As…


Gender, Climate, Peace, and Development at the High-Level Meetings in New York City

Sep 22, 2023 | Marisa O. Ensor

World leaders are converging this week on New York City for the 78th session of high-level discussions held at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In…


Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq Export Pipeline Closure Wreaks Havoc on Kurdish Region Economy

Sep 21, 2023 | Sinan Mahmoud, The National

The once-thriving oil industry in the northern Kurdish region of Iraq has ground to a halt as the closure of the export pipeline to Turkey,…


Iraq: New Iraqi Oil Law to Allow Production Sharing with Foreign Firms

Sep 21, 2023 | Zawya

A new historic Iraqi oil and gas law that could be approved after the December local elections will allow foreign companies to have a share…


Uganda: Young Women in Uganda Lead Nationwide Action Against Climate Change

Sep 20, 2023 | UN Women

Over the last two years, Uganda has seen a flowering of climate activism led by young women and girls.


Myanmar: Establishing Community-Managed Fish Conservation Zones in the Sittaung River, Myanmar

Sep 20, 2023 | International Union for Conservation of Nature

Historically in Myanmar, fishing rights were awarded to businesses with little if any community benefit. Under the National League for Democracy (NLD) government, new fisheries…


Myanmar: Junta Plans Major Hike in Annual Licensing Fees for Gem Traders

Sep 20, 2023 | Aung Naing, Myanmar Now

The junta is reportedly considering raising its annual licensing fees for gem retailers by sixfold in early 2024. The shift would apply to several types…


Cities Are on the Frontline of Climate Change

Sep 20, 2023 | United Nations

Due to their dense concentrations of people and infrastructure, cities are on the frontline and highly susceptible to escalating damages from climate change. While cities…


Commentary: Who Cares about the Environment in War?

Sep 20, 2023 | Conflict and Environment Observatory

CEOBS and the PAX Environment, Peace, and Security Project jointly received 2023’s Al-Moumin Award from the Environmental Peacebuilding Association for their “ongoing leadership in monitoring,…


Liberia: Weary of Logging Contracts, Locals Doubtful of Carbon Deal

Sep 19, 2023 | Emmanuel Sherman, Observer

Forest communities across the country have shown reluctance over Liberia’s negotiation with UAE-based Blue Carbon fearing it would fail them like logging contracts. Blue Carbon, owned by…


Breaking the Silos: A New U.S. Strategy Linking Gender Equality & Climate Action

Sep 18, 2023 | Aubrey R. Paris, US State Department

Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment strengthens our ability to combat climate change, helping us to reduce emissions and build resilience.


Iraq/Kurdistan: Iraq Increases Financial Support for Kurdish Autonomous Region

Sep 18, 2023 | Al Jazeera

Iraq’s federal government is giving the administration of the semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region more money to allow it to pay salaries. Sunday’s decision was announced…


Depleting Water Resources and Growing Risks of Water Wars

Sep 18, 2023 | Ahmad Ibrahim

Climate change, often regarded as byproduct of modern industrial society, has gradually transformed into a challenge with global ramification. The most concerning factor regarding climate…


Shifting the Climate Security Narrative: How the Department of Defense Can Lead

Sep 18, 2023 | Cara Condit

In 2021, US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III referred to climate change as an “existential threat”—a term traditionally reserved for nuclear weapons. Yet two…


Now Accepting Submissions in English, French, and Spanish! Call for Abstracts: Third International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding [Deadline: October 2, 2023]

Sep 18, 2023 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

LATEST UPDATE: We are now accepting abstract submissions in English, French, and Spanish. Please note that the working language of the Conference is English. We…


USA: Program Coordinator

Sep 17, 2023 | Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security

OverviewGIWPS is seeking a Program Coordinator to play a key role in maintaining GIWPS’ respected and growing global convening platform that influences policy and advances progress for…


Multiple Locations: Women, Peace and Security Specialist – Talent Pool Building Exercise

Sep 17, 2023 | Committed to Good

Committed to Good: OverviewCTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development…


El Salvador: Climate Justice Advisor

Sep 17, 2023 | Oxfam-Quebec

This is a 12-month mandate in San Salvador, El Salvador. The mandate is under the Equality in Action Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP), which takes place…


Mali: Policy Advisor, Women, Peace and Security

Sep 17, 2023 | United Nations Women

BackgroundUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and…


Egypt: Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian Advisor

Sep 17, 2023 | United Nations Women

Background Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and…


Sweden: Research Assistant in the Climate Change and Risk Programme

Sep 17, 2023 | Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

SIPRI is an independent international institute whose core mission is to undertake research and activities on security, conflict and peace. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides…


Ukraine: Shelter & WASH Technical Assistant

Sep 17, 2023 | Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council is a humanitarian, non-governmental organisation that protects the rights of people affected by displacement. All NRC employees are expected to work…


Ukraine: WASH Program Manager

Sep 17, 2023 | HEKS/EPER Swiss Church Aid

HEKS/EPER pursues the vision of a just world where the dignity of everyone is respected, peace reigns and the natural environment is conserved. In the…


South Sudan: National WASH Specialist

Sep 17, 2023 | Save the Children

South Sudan lags behind the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa in access to drinking water supply and sanitation services. Low levels of access to water supply,…


Syria: WASH Team Leader

Sep 17, 2023 | Oxfam

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The RoleOxfam {Syria} is looking for WASH TEAM LEADER To lead Oxfam Syria’s…


Central African Republic: WASH & Shelter Specialist

Sep 17, 2023 | Norwegian Refugee Council

CAR continues to face tremendous humanitarian needs due to years of conflict and instability.  In 2023, more than half of the population require humanitarian assistance…


Africa: Postdoctoral Fellow – Water, Conflicts and Resilience

Sep 17, 2023 | International Water Management Institute

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking an innovative & multi skilled candidate to join as a Post Doctoral Fellow…