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The Implications for Israel of a Possible War over the Nile
May 1, 2022
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Martin Sherman
The Blue Nile is one of the river’s two principal tributaries that converge near the Sudanese capital Khartoum and then flow northwards through Egypt to the Mediterranean…
A Loss of Ecological Security: The Demise of the Sistan Basin
Apr 29, 2022
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Laura Jean Palmer-Moloney
Water is one of the most critical factors for regional security and stability because it is multidimensional.
In my capacity as Senior Advisor on Water to…
Deforestation in Colombia: An Intricate Story of Conflict and Power
Apr 28, 2022
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Martina Igini
The loss of forests in Colombia is an intricate story of conflict, mismanagement, and illegal activities. Between 2002 and 2020, Colombia was losing green coverage at…
The Conversation: Why is Tackling Climate Change Critical in Ensuring World Peace and Security?
Apr 27, 2022
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The Conversation, UCDavis
Climate change isn’t a direct driver of conflict. Most scientists agree on this and it’s reflected in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group II…
Do Not Underestimate the Links between Climate Change and Conflict, Experts Warn
Apr 27, 2022
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Francesco Femia, Caitlin Werrell
General Tom Middendorp (ret.), Chair of the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS), is one of more than a dozen leaders in the…
Afghanistan: Mes Aynak Contract Must Be Reviewed, Work Begun: Prime Minister
Apr 26, 2022
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Amina Hakimi, TOLOnews
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the prime minister of the Islamic Emirate, at a cabinet meeting ordered the Economic Commission to remove the obstacles for work…
China/Iraq: China Aligning with Militia Groups in Iraq to Secure Oil Industry: Report
Apr 26, 2022
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Asian News International
China is exploiting the security vacuum in Iraq that was created after US’s withdrawal from the West Asian country, with its companies aligning with militia…
On Russia’s Invasion and Environmental Devastation of Ukraine: An Introduction to the Toxic Remnants of War
Apr 26, 2022
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Thomas Persico
TRW is not an easily defined concept. Many organizations have varying definitions of TRW, but the most common definition of TRW is: “any toxic or…
Open Online Course on Gender and Environment
Apr 25, 2022
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UN CC: Learn
Do you want to find out why promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment can help deliver better environmental outcomes, and to figure out how you…
The Environmental Legacy of Russian Invasion of Ukraine Will Take Years to Clean Up
Apr 25, 2022
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Karen Graham
Russia’s war in Ukraine is poisoning the soil, water, and the air, with environmental-health experts saying pollutants released by the continuing assault could take years…
Afghanistan: Islamic Emirate Orders Increase of Coal-Fueled Energy Production
Apr 25, 2022
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Amina Hakimi, TOLOnews
The first Deputy Prime Minister, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, ordered relevant departments to facilitate the production of energy from coal. Chairing the economic commission, Mullah…
Afghanistan: Taliban Gov’t to Maximize Use of Natural Resources in Energy Production
Apr 25, 2022
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Arif Ahmadi, Khaama Press
In an effort to maximize the use of country’s raw materials, the Taliban government attempts to increase its energy production from coals in industrial operations…
The Role of the Environmental War Crime in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Apr 25, 2022
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Elliot Winter
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its third month. However, in the background, there is another victim of the invasion: the environment.
As with most crimes,…
Afghanistan: Continuity through Conflict: Disaster Risk Reduction in Afghanistan
Apr 24, 2022
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Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
The mountainous environment, geographic isolation, dependence on agriculture and impact of climate change all contribute to making residents in many parts of Afghanistan highly vulnerable…
Environmental Peacebuilding Association and SAGE Publishing Announce New Journal "Environment and Security"
Apr 22, 2022
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association and SAGE Publishing
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) and SAGE Publishing are partnering to launch a new peer-reviewed journal, Environment and Security – the first peer-reviewed journal dedicated…
Climate Change: New Accessible Mapping Tool Helps Identify Hotspots of Climate, Conflict Stresses
Apr 22, 2022
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UN Environment Programme
Climate Change: Could National Security Be Impacted by the Effects of Climate Change?
Apr 22, 2022
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Chris Conte, News Channel 5 Nashville
As sea levels continue to rise and more intense storms continue to cause widespread damage across the United States, experts say climate change is likely…
Iran/Iraq: Iraq Filing Lawsuit against Iran over Water
Apr 22, 2022
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Iran International
Iraq says it is filing an international lawsuit against Iran over allegedly diverting water that previously flowed into Iraq. According to the Saudi government-owned al-Arabiya…
Myanmar: Convicted German Timber Trader Investigated by EIA Is Raided for Dealing in Illegal Myanmar Teak
Apr 22, 2022
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Environmental Investigation Agency
Working with information supplied by EIA’s Forests team, German police and customs have raided the private villa of timber trader Stefan Bührich and the grounds…
Potential Of Water Wars And Conflicts – OpEd
Apr 22, 2022
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Patial RC
Water conflicts may soon become the main source of discord between nations replacing the ongoing boundary disputes and discords. Likely conflicts of water leading to wars may…
Colombia/Nicaragua: Colombia Must Stop Activities in Nicaraguan Maritime Zone, Says UN Court
Apr 21, 2022
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Deutsche Welle
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday ordered Colombia to "immediately cease" patrolling and interfering with fishing in parts of the Caribbean within Nicaragua's exclusive…
New Pentagon Inspector General Report on Climate Resilience in the Arctic: Key Takeaways
Apr 21, 2022
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Erin Sikorsky
Last week, the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG) released a new report evaluating the climate resilience of US military bases in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic…
Colombia: Colombia Judge Orders Suspension of Fracking Pilot Project
Apr 21, 2022
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Oliver Griffin, Reuters
A judge in the Colombian city of Barrancabermeja on Thursday suspended an environmental license granted to a hydraulic fracturing - or fracking - pilot project,…
Ukraine: Ukrainian Environmentalists Tracking Possible Russian Eco Crimes
Apr 21, 2022
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Katie Nicholson and Waqas Chughtai, CBC News
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shattered millions of lives, but environmental activists also worry the ecological damage to their country will be irreversible.
Climate Change: Army Must Prepare Installations for Climate Change
Apr 21, 2022
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Association of the United States Army
As climate change continues to impact many aspects of modern life, the Army must prepare for its effects on installations and operations, a panel of…
Iraq: Iraq's Water Reserves 'Down 50 Percent': Official
Apr 21, 2022
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Alannah Travers, Rudaw
A senior adviser at the Iraqi water resources ministry warned on Thursday that the country’s water reserves have decreased by half since last year, due…
“Climate Greatest Threat to Australia’s Security,” Ex-Defence Chief Says
Apr 21, 2022
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Michael Mazengarb
National security experts have called on Australian voters to use the federal election to support candidates that back strong action on climate change, saying Australia…
Climate May Not Directly Drive Conflict but It’s Critical for Building Peace
Apr 21, 2022
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Grazia Pacillo, Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Elisabeth Gilmore, Peter Läderach, and Tanaya Dutta Gupta
Climate change isn’t a direct driver of conflict. Most scientists agree on this and it’s reflected in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group II…
Liberia: Lawmakers Back Reform in Forest Management Law
Apr 20, 2022
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Trokon A. Freeman, FrontPage Africa
Members of the House of Representatives and Liberian Senate committees on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have declared their support to a draft legislation seeking reform…
Ukraine: The Plan to Rebuild a Green Ukraine
Apr 19, 2022
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Karl Mathiesen, Politico
Ukraine should be rebuilt as a clean powerhouse that spurs the EU's Green Deal, according to the head of the Ukrainian parliament’s climate subcommittee.