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Iran/Jordan: A Controversial New Power Grid Divides the Middle East

Dec 22, 2020 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.…


EnPAx Icon Gift Idea … Sponsor Members in the Association!

Dec 15, 2020 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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).…


EnPAx Icon 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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…