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Afghanistan: Kabul Residents Queue for Hours for Water as Afghan Capital Runs Dry in Prolonged Drought
Jul 14, 2023
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Fatima Faizi, National
More than half of Kabul's six million residents do not have access to clean water, an official from the Ministry of Energy and Water told…
Libya: Abduction of Former Libyan Minister Sparks Oil Field Closures
Jul 14, 2023
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Asharq Al-Awsat
One of Libya's two rival administrations has accused the country's security agency of abducting a former finance minister, and a tribal leader said Friday that…
Vietnam: Climate Change and the Health of Vietnamese Subsistence Farmers
Jul 14, 2023
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Colorado School of Public Health
Colorado School of Public Health research team partner with the International Labour Organization’s Vision Zero Fund to study the effects of climate change in Vietnamese…
Belgium: Gender Advisor - Brussels, Belgium (National)
Jul 14, 2023
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Geneva Call
MissionGeneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence.…
India: Senior Project Associate- Gender and Social Inclusion, Climate Program, WRI India
Jul 14, 2023
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World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute IndiaWRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound…
United Kingdom: Research Analyst - Gender and Inclusion
Jul 14, 2023
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Bodhi Global Analysis
About Bodhi Global Analysis Bodhi Global Analysis is a UK based international development research consultancy firm, with a subsidiary in Nairobi. Bodhi is committed to producing…
Colombia/Nicaragua: World Court Backs Colombia in Maritime Border Dispute with Nicaragua
Jul 13, 2023
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Reuters
The World Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit by Nicaragua seeking to define and expand its deep sea economic rights beyond those previously established in…
Middle East: How Refugee Displacement Is Aggravating Water and Food Security in the Middle East
Jul 12, 2023
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Mohammed El-Said, New Arab
While most people seeking refugee status have little to no influence on a host country’s water demand, the water footprint of refugee displacement increased by…
Pakistan: Tribal War over Land Leaves 11 Dead in NW Pakistan
Jul 12, 2023
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Amir Latif Arain, Anadolu Agency
Fierce fighting between two rival tribes in northwestern Pakistan over a piece of land claimed another two lives on Tuesday, raising the casualties to 11…
India: Caste, Gender, Climate Change- Farmers in Uttarakhand Struggle for Survival
Jul 12, 2023
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Swati Thapa, India Development Review
Unable to adapt to effects of climate change such as forest fires and scarce rainfalls, smallholder farmers in the Himalayan state risk losing their livelihoods.
Liberia: Liberia Records Tenth Largest Increase in Forest Loss Worldwide
Jul 10, 2023
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Esau J. Farr, FrontPage Africa
Liberia recorded the tenth-largest increase in forest loss among countries across the world as of last year, according to a new study by an international…
Egypt/Ethiopia: Nations Call for Cooperation in Use of Nile Waters as Climate Change Threatens Flow
Jul 9, 2023
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Aggrey Mutambo, East African
The Nile, Africa’s longest river, may have quenched the thirst of millions of people and animals for years, amid quarrels on which country should have…
It’s Not Just Iran: Conflict over Water Resources Is on the Rise
Jul 8, 2023
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Laureen Fagan
The clash over water rights led to fighting between Iran and Afghanistan at the weekend, in the latest battle over water resources among neighboring nations—clashes…
Afghanistan/Iran: Iran and Afghanistan Are Feuding over the Helmand River. The Water Wars Have No End in Sight.
Jul 7, 2023
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Holly Dagres, IranSource
Water disputes between Iran and Afghanistan date back to as early as the 1870s. However, with the Taliban back in power in Kabul since 2021,…
In Central Asia, Female Leadership is Key to Climate and Drought Resilience
Jul 7, 2023
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UN
From potatoes grown in recycled sacks to “more crop per drop” fruit tree varieties, climate-smart and women-led agriculture initiatives became the center of discussions at…
Climate Change: OSCE’s Role in Bridging Regional Co-operation to Tackle Security Implications of Climate Change at Heart of High-Level Conference
Jul 7, 2023
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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Strengthening co-operation across borders to tackle climate-related challenges and security risks took centre stage at the OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change, which took place…
Gender-Smart Climate Finance is Critical for Progress, Results, and Impact
Jul 7, 2023
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Franziska Deininger and Sudharshan Canagarajah
We know all too well that the multiple crises facing the world – food insecurity, energy access, global health, conflict and climate change – have…
The Environmental Impacts of War
Jul 7, 2023
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Tara D. Sonenshine
War is hazardous to your health. What we know from past conflicts is that war has a serious impact on things like carbon emissions, pollution,…
Netherlands: Assistant Professor in Conflict Studies (1.0 FTE)
Jul 7, 2023
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Universiteit Utrecht
The section History of International Relations (HIR) within the Department of History and Art History is looking for an Assistant Professor in Contemporary Conflict Studies. The…
Sudan: Arab League Chief Warns of Sudan Conflict's Impact on Food Security
Jul 6, 2023
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Xinhua
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit warned on Thursday that the ongoing clashes in Sudan would harm the Sudanese and Arab food security.
Iran/Kuwait/Saudi Arabia: Oil on Troubled Waters: Where Are the MENA's Key Energy Disputes?
Jul 6, 2023
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New Arab
This week Iran, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait once again butted heads over a disputed gas field in the Gulf. The resource-rich area - known as…
The UN Security Council Debates Its Role in Tackling Climate Security
Jul 6, 2023
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Angus Soderberg
Climate change is a security concern due to its role as a risk multiplier, aggravating political, social, and economic vulnerabilities, straining resources, and undermining institutions.…
National Climate Adaptation Plans Must Include Women’s Voices
Jul 6, 2023
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Lauren Wolfe
As the world struggles to catch up with climate change — whether confronting extreme wildfire smoke in the U.S. Northeast, or some of the hottest…
Growing Climate Crisis Fuels Gender-Based Violence According to UN Report
Jul 6, 2023
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Anupama Patel
The growing climate crisis does intersect with raging gender-based violence around the world, according to a recent statistical report by the United Nations Organisation. Globally, 26 per…
United Kingdom: PDRA in Geographies of Precision Warfare
Jul 6, 2023
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Newcastle University
The purpose of this Postdoctoral Research Role in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University is to conduct research on the project…
USA: Climate Policy Associate, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS), School of Foreign Service (SFS) — Georgetown University
Jul 6, 2023
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Policy Associate to advance the mission of centering women in all…
USA: Systems Analysis of Climate Impacts, Crisis, and Fragility
Jul 6, 2023
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International Rescue Committee
The IRC works to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future…
Sudan: WASH Program Development Manager Kosti, Sudan
Jul 6, 2023
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Norwegian Refugee Council
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. It works in crises across more than 31 countries, providing…
Syria: Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihood Coordinator - based in SYR-Damas
Jul 6, 2023
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Première Urgence Internationale
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method…
Syria: WASH Program Manager (m/f) - Raqqa
Jul 6, 2023
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Solidarités International
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and…