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A New Agenda for Peace and the Climate Emergency
Sep 25, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…