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Afghanistan: The Revitalization of Northern Afghanistan through the Qosh Tepa Canal Project
Mar 21, 2024
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Noman Hossain, Khaama Press
For years, northern Afghanistan has faced recurrent droughts, diminishing water resources, and economic difficulties due to decreased agricultural productivity. However, the initiation of the Qosh…
Colombia: Unergy Introduces Agrovoltaic Projects in Colombia
Mar 21, 2024
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Greentech Lead
Amidst controversies surrounding the installation of photovoltaic projects on farmlands in Europe, Unergy’s mini-farms in Latin America offer tangible solutions to agricultural issues stemming from…
Afghanistan: Afghanistan Loses 34% of Its Forests in the Last 15 Years
Mar 21, 2024
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Ariana News
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations says that the wars and crises of the past 40 years have had a very…
Evaluating Projects and Programs in Fragile, Conflict-Affected, and Violent Contexts
Mar 21, 2024
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Ella Stack, Amanda Woomer, Carl Bruch, and Shaadee Ahmadnia
Worsening climate change and natural resource degradation exacerbate existing insecurities as competition for natural resources increases, institutional fragility is amplified, and economic, social, and political…
Water for Peace: Sustainable Water Management Can Play a Pivotal Role in Building and Maintaining Peace
Mar 21, 2024
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Vikrom Mathur
The growing demand for water resources induced by population growth, industrial development and climate change is increasing the vulnerability of communities across the world. Water…
Sudan/South Sudan: Sudan Declares Force Majeure after Oil Pipe in War Zone Ruptured
Mar 20, 2024
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Simon Marks and Okech Francis, Bloomberg
Sudan declared a force majeure on oil exports, saying it’s no longer receiving supplies from neighboring South Sudan following a “major rupture” in a pipeline…
Colombia/Ecuador: Afro-Descendant, Indigenous Communities on Colombia-Ecuador Border Join Forces to Adapt to Climate Change
Mar 20, 2024
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World Food Programme
In the Colombia-Ecuador border area, mangroves – forests that appear to float on water – are threatened by pollution, the climate emergency and violence related…
Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Agree to Install Transboundary Water Meters
Mar 20, 2024
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Catherine Putz, Diplomat
While water is often characterized as a potential spark for conflict in Central Asia, it is at the same time an opportunity for cooperation. Kazakhstan…
Water: Did Agasthya Muni Have a Solution for the World’s Water Conflicts?
Mar 19, 2024
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Sagar Dhara, Countercurrents
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision, the Cauvery River water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu exploded into street riots in Bengaluru during…
Water: Innovations Leading the Way to Water and Peace
Mar 19, 2024
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Ellen Boyer Pokorny and Kerry Schneider, Stockholm International Water Institute
As an entry point into cooperative dialogues, water can be a platform on which to base peaceful knowledge sharing discussions, capacity building, and long-term climate-resilient…
Liberia: Liberia Land Authority Trains Land Management Committees in Concession Communities
Mar 19, 2024
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UNDP
The Liberia Land Authority in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme with funding from the Peace Building Fund of the United Nations, has trained…
DRC Bleeds Conflict Minerals for Green Growth
Mar 19, 2024
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Alexandria Shaner
As violent militias rampage across the country, activists in the DRC are urgently calling for a green transition that puts justice first, not new revenue…
Libya: Women Peace Security and Humanitarian Action Programme Officer-for internationals only
Mar 19, 2024
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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…
Niger: Policy Specialist Women, Peace, Security and Humanitarian action (WPS/HA)
Mar 19, 2024
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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…
Papua New Guinea: Governance, Peace and Security Technical Specialist
Mar 19, 2024
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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…
Climate Watch: CSO Urges Rivers to Implement Action Plan on Gender, Climate Change
Mar 18, 2024
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Deborah Bodunde, The Cable
Despite directly impacting our communities, health, and livelihoods, climate-related reports usually take a back seat to dominant news beats like politics and business.
Liberia: Friends of the Earth Advocate Environmental Justice for Women
Mar 18, 2024
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Front Page Africa
Friends of the Earth (FoE) a non-governmental advocacy group and partners have ramped up efforts to push for environmental justice and gender equality to enhance…
Liberia: Kpokolo: Illegal Logging Returns Despite ‘Ban’
Mar 18, 2024
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Esau J. Farr and Philip W. Quwebin, The DayLight
People in Gbarpolu are secretly harvesting Kpokolo, a boxlike timber the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) said it banned last year.
Afghanistan: Redefining Farming in Afghanistan: Climate Change and the Quest for Sustainable Agriculture [Video]
Mar 18, 2024
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
With the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on Afghan farmers, who are striving for change in their agricultural practices, Afghanistan's agricultural sector…
“Peace by Piece”: Student Peace Conference Co-Chairs Share Insights into Crafting a Dynamic Event Experience
Mar 18, 2024
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Lisa Gallagher, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
The 2024 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference, themed “Peace by Piece: Disrupting Dualities in Peacebuilding,” is set to take place on April 12-13, 2024, at…
Nigeria: 4 Officers among 16 Nigerian Soldiers Killed Trying to Resolve Land Dispute
Mar 17, 2024
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Ramananda Sengupta, StratNews Global
Tragedy struck in Nigeria's Delta state as at least 16 soldiers, including senior officers, were brutally killed while responding to a violent communal clash over…
South Sudan: South Sudan Closes Schools Due to Extreme Heatwave
Mar 17, 2024
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Xinhua
South Sudan announced an indefinite closure of all schools as a result of heatwaves over the past few days with very high temperatures both during…
DRC: DRC Bleeding Conflict Minerals for Green Growth
Mar 17, 2024
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Alexandria Shaner, LA Progressive
As violent militias rampage across the country, activists in the DRC are urgently calling for a green transition that puts justice first, not new revenue…
Women in Leadership Are Needed to Fight Climate Change - The Excerpt
Mar 17, 2024
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Dana Taylor and Mary Robinson
March is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contribution to history, culture and society. Former Irish President Mary Robinson, current Chair of The Elders,…
Kenya: Consultancy to Develop a Gender Strategy, Inclusive Gender Analysis and Action Plan for BRIDGE and CREATES Transboundary Basin Projects
Mar 17, 2024
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International Union for Conservation of Nature
About IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the…
USA: Cities for Girls: Women, Peace and Security Research Report - Consultant
Mar 17, 2024
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International Rescue Committee
The IRC Governance Technical Unit focuses on ensuring that people have the power to influence the decisions that affect their lives. IRC works to strengthen the…
USA: Senior Analyst, Gender
Mar 17, 2024
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Climate Policy Initiative
CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Its mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive…
Various Locations: Conflict Analysis/Conflict-sensitive Programming Specialist
Mar 17, 2024
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
The Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) is responsible for ensuring FAO’s efforts to support countries and partners in preparing for and effectively responding to…
Haiti: Head of Field Office CST-II | Jeremie | Haiti
Mar 17, 2024
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World Food Programme
The United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) is a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories,…
Kenya: Communication Internship on Climate Peace and Security
Mar 17, 2024
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UN Environment Programme
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental…