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DRC: ISIS May Target Mineral Rich Congo for Next Caliphate

Sep 19, 2022 | New Delhi Times

‘Conflict Minerals’ of Congo have caused millions of death and the issue is old. Congo is rich in minerals like Cobalt, Copper, Diamonds, Tantalum, Tin,…


Liberia: Smallholder Farmers Are Secret Ingredients to Sustainable Palm Oil Production

Sep 19, 2022 | Observer

While smallholder palm oil farmers risk living in poverty, the US$282 billion palm oil industry creates huge profits for companies. The pivotal role of smallholders…


Liberia: Woman Runs Illegal Logging Operation

Sep 19, 2022 | FrontPage Africa

Two hundred and sixty pieces of thick, square timbers lay by a roadside in Zoegar Town, one of 18 sections in the Doe Clan. Twenty-five…


Call for Nominations: Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding [Deadline: October 15, 2022]

Sep 19, 2022 | Environmental Peacebuilding Association

The Environmental Peacebuilding Association is seeking nominations for the Al-Moumin Award and Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding. The award and lecture are named after Dr.…


Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan: Regional Coordinator (STREAM) – Central Asia

Sep 18, 2022 | ACTED

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large…


Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Senior Economist for Climate Security

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…


Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Gender and Climate Security Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…


Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Gender and Climate Security Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…


Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Climate, Peace and Security Policy Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…


Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Climate and Environmental Data Scientist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…


Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa: Computational Social Sciences Specialist

Sep 18, 2022 | Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems…


USA: Senior Consultant for Climate and Environmental Impacts

Sep 18, 2022 | InterAction

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large…


Mali: Program Director, West & Central Africa Program

Sep 18, 2022 | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of…


Occupied Palestinian Territory: Environment Study

Sep 18, 2022 | DanChurchAid

DanChurchAid is an independent, faith-based non-missionary humanitarian and development non-governmental organization (NGO). DCA invites candidates to submit a proposal for an environment study.

For full details…


Belgium: Programme Manager, Climate Environmental Peacemaking Programme

Sep 18, 2022 | European Institute of Peace

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts…


Belgium: Afghanistan Programme Intern

Sep 18, 2022 | European Institute of Peace

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts…


Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Border Disputes Continue for 31 Years

Sep 17, 2022 | Nazir Aliyev, Anadolu Agency

With the borders drawn by the former Soviet Union regardless of ethnic, political, economic, and cultural factors, the newly independent Central Asian countries Kyrgyzstan and…


Are ‘Water Wars’ Coming to Asia?

Sep 17, 2022 | Genevieve Donnellon-May

A recently published study by a team of scientists from the University of Texas in Austin, Penn State, and Tsinghua University in Nature climate change…


South Sudan: South Sudan Offers 14 Oil Blocks to Increase output

Sep 16, 2022 | Xinhua

South Sudan is putting up 14 oil blocks for sale in a bid to increase production to pre-war levels of 350,000 barrels a day. Chol…


Forgotten Droughts: These Five Regions of the World Could Soon Face Conflict over Water

Sep 16, 2022 | Charlotte Elton

Millions of people in 'neglected' regions could soon face violent conflict over water, according to an early warning tool developed by the Water Peace and…


Liberia: Ministry of Labour Launches Gender And Social Inclusion Unit

Sep 15, 2022 | Cholo Brooks

Labour Minister Cllr. Charles H. Gibson says achieving gender balance in the employment sector is not only national responsibility, but an international calling that all…


Ukraine/Russia: Flood Risk in Zelensky’s Hometown after Russian Missile Strike Damages Water System

Sep 15, 2022 | Reuters, Business Insider, Agence France-Presse, and Associated Press

Ukraine warned that floods could hit the city of Kryvyi Rih – President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown – after a Russian cruise missile strike damaged infrastructure,…


DRC: Congo Violence Rages Despite Conflict-Mineral Law, US Says

Sep 15, 2022 | Michael J Kavanagh, Bloomberg

Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to rage unabated despite US legislation aimed at stopping the mineral trade from fueling conflict, the Government…


Liberia: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Poised to Save the Gola Forest National Park in Liberia

Sep 15, 2022 | Alade Adeleke, BirdLife International

Educating local communities in sustainable farming practices is crucial for reducing deforestation and preserving the ecosystem of the National Park. The Forestry Development Authority (FDA)…


Seasonal Change, Climate Adaptation, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Sep 15, 2022 | Marisa O. Ensor

The Autumnal Equinox (September 22nd) has historically marked the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere – and heralded spring in the Southern one. Climate…


Iraq: Top US Diplomat Warns Court Ruling on Oil Risks Deepening Crisis in Iraq

Sep 14, 2022 | Sean Matthews, Middle East Eye

The US has urged Baghdad not to implement a court ruling forcing its semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to hand over oil extracted from its territories to federal…


Three Territorial Disputes You May Not Have Heard of

Sep 12, 2022 | Daniel Hayward

Living in Thailand, and closely linked to efforts supporting individuals and groups in Myanmar handling the aftermath of the 2021 military coup, the author hears…


Iraq: Gender Specialist

Sep 12, 2022 | INTERSOS

INTERSOS has been present in Iraq since 2003 and currently operates across Ninewa, Salah Al Din (SAD), Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah Governorates. INTERSOS thematic sectors of…


Netherlands: Climate Adaptation Specialist

Sep 12, 2022 | CARE Nederland

CARE is one of the world’s leading multi-mandate aid agencies, fighting poverty and injustice in over 100 countries around the world. CARE’s Vision 2030 shapes…


Indonesia: Consultant, Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion Research Analyst

Sep 12, 2022 | World Resources Institute

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We…