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Iran/Jordan: A Controversial New Power Grid Divides the Middle East
Dec 22, 2020
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Simon Watkins, OilPrice.com
More details have emerged on the Iraq-Jordan electricity power grid that is fast becoming a highly controversial project due to Iraq’s persistent political game-playing with…
Climate Change in the US Arctic: A Growing Concern for Homeland Defense?
Dec 21, 2020
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Agata Lavorio
Is climate change shaping U.S. Arctic posture? For much of its modern history, the U.S. has been considered a reluctant Arctic state, given its limited…
Myanmar: Officials Meet with KNU over Dam Project
Dec 21, 2020
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Mizzima
Officials from the Peace Commission and two ministries have discussed holding a coordination meeting with Karen National Union (KNU) representatives for the implementation of Bawkahta…
DRC: Poor Governance Fuels ‘Horrible Dynamic’ of Deforestation in DRC
Dec 21, 2020
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Victoria Schneider, Mongabay
Considered by the World Bank one of the poorest countries in the world based on GDP per capita, as well as being home to 60%…
Natural Resource Management Extension Assistant
Dec 18, 2020
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and…
Colombia: Environmental Defenders in Colombia Are Being Killed in Alarming Numbers
Dec 18, 2020
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Jariel Arvin, Vox
In Colombia, working to protect the environment can put a target on your back — and even cost you your life.
South Sudan: Conflict, Floods and COVID-19 Push South Sudanese into Extreme Hunger
Dec 18, 2020
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UN
Driven by insecurity, the effects of COVID-19, an on-going economic crisis, and the impact of flooding on livelihoods, three UN agencies called on Friday for…
Nepal: Nepali Women Doubly Burdened by Climate Change
Dec 18, 2020
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Sewa Bhattarai, Nepali Times
Agriculture expert Yamuna Ghale was on a research visit to Dolakha district when she heard the women livestock farmers complain that their goats had weak…
Kenya: In Kenya’s Changing Climate, Women are Claiming Land Rights to Feed their Families
Dec 18, 2020
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Sophie Mgubua, Climate Home News
14 years ago, Alice Lasoi’s marriage ended after eight years. With four children in tow and seven months pregnant, she returned to her father’s home, Namelok…
Peru: In an Oil Spill’s Aftermath in Peru, New Voices Lead an Indigenous Fight for Justice
Dec 18, 2020
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Francesca Garcia Delgado and Vanessa Romo (Adapted by Genevieve Belmaker), Mongabay
When more than 2,300 barrels of oil spilled into Peru’s Marañón River near the community of Cuninico in 2014, it spurred women of the community…
DRC: Head of Project/Office
Dec 17, 2020
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Search for Common Ground
Search will be implementing an ambitious, 24 month environmental peacebuilding project, entitled “Msitu wetu, umilele wetu (Our Forest, Our Future): Building Peaceful Ties and Shared…
Post-Doctoral Position on Water Policy at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Dec 16, 2020
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Department of Geography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is looking for an excellent post-doctoral fellow to work on issues of water policy, broadly…
Climate Change: How Climate Services Can Help Mitigate Crises and Conflict
Dec 16, 2020
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Planetary Security Initiative
Extreme weather events such as droughts and floods are expected to become more severe under future climate conditions. This implies a concern for policymakers in…
Gaza/West Bank: In the West Bank, Cleaner Streets Mean Better Environmental and Living Conditions for Communities
Dec 16, 2020
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World Bank
In West Bank and Gaza, decades of conflict and political instability had left gaps in public services and proper waste collection. The Hebron and Bethlehem…
Afghanistan: Three New Drought-Adapted ICARDA/ARIA Wheat Varieties Released in Afghanistan
Dec 16, 2020
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International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
ICARDA and the Agricultural Research Institute of Afghanistan (ARIA) have released three new Drought-Resistant Wheat Varieties in Afghanistan to help overcome the increasing menace of…
Colombia: The Cocoa, Forests & Peace Initiative in Colombia Forms New Partnerships and Consolidates Action Plans for the Future
Dec 16, 2020
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IDH – The Sustainable Trade Initiative
Although the global pandemic caused difficulties and required flexibility, the Cocoa, Forests & Peace Initiative in Colombia has achieved significant progress over the past year.…
Gift Idea … Sponsor Members in the Association!
Dec 15, 2020
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? Consider sponsoring a new Member of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx)!
Professors and mentors, you can…
Forests: REDD+ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
Dec 15, 2020
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
On the 10th December, to mark the International Human Rights Day, FAO and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association’s Forest Interest Group in collaboration with the governments of Myanmar…
Tackling Gender Inequality Is ‘Crucial’ for Climate Adaptation
Dec 15, 2020
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Ayesha Tandon
Efforts to tackle gender inequality can play a key role in how countries adapt to the growing risks posed by climate change, a new study…
Grant-Funded Post-Doctoral Researcher in 'Toxic Crimes Project' (Funded by the Kone Foundation)
Dec 15, 2020
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University of Helsinki, Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights
The 'Toxic Crimes Project' is looking for a full-time grant-funded researcher at the postdoctoral stage for a 26-month period (starting March 2021 or as agreed).…
Sherwin Das
Managing Director
Energy Peace Partners
United States
Dec 15, 2020
Sherwin Das is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Energy Peace Partners (EPP), where he works at the intersection of renewable energy and peacebuilding. After…
Yemen: Operations Associate
Dec 14, 2020
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and…
Consultant: Gender and Inclusion
Dec 14, 2020
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CGIAR
CGIAR is a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security,…
Jordan: Consultant, GBV’s Engaging Men through Accountable Practice (EMAP) Training
Dec 14, 2020
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International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established…
Myanmar: Psychologist – Gender Protection, Mental Health, and Care Practices Head Of Department
Dec 14, 2020
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Action Contre la Faim
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization which originated in France and is committed to ending world hunger. The organization helps malnourished children and…
What Afghan Women Leaders Want You to Know about the Peace Talks
Dec 14, 2020
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The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban officially began in October of 2020, opening the possibility for ending to decades of violence through…
Research Assistant, Environment and Conflict
Dec 14, 2020
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US Institute of Peace
United States Institute for Peace is an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts around the world.
If you have a passion for…
CAR: Head of Sustainable Development
Dec 14, 2020
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African Parks
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with…
Libya: Urbanisation and Land Consultant
Dec 14, 2020
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CTG
CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us…
Myanmar: International Consultant (Safeguards Expert)
Dec 14, 2020
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UNDP
Myanmar is undergoing an unprecedented and complex transition process from conflict to peace, from military rule to a democratic civilian Government and from a largely…