Announcements


Call for Papers: Annual Conference of the International Association for Peace and Conflict Studies

May 4, 2017 | International Association for Peace and Conflict Studies

Academic critiques of contemporary peacebuilding have shown a tendency in recent years to limit their analytical focus to the cultural, institutional, normative and political mismatches…


Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Water Security and Climate Change (WSCC) 2017

Mar 31, 2017 | Technology Arts Sciences TH Köln (and others)

Academics and practitioners from various sectors are set to discuss the diverse facets of water security in dynamic environments and its relation to climate variability…


Call for Nominations/Expressions of Interest for Chair(s) of the Theme on Environmental Peacebuilding, Security and Conflict Resolution

Mar 22, 2017 | IUCN Commission on Environment, Economics, and Social Policy

The Chair of CEESP seeks nominations/expressions of interest for the position of Chair(s) on the Theme on Environmental Peacebuilding, Security and Conflict Resolution, if two…


Call for Abstracts: A Special Issue of Journal of Hydrology

Mar 22, 2017 | UNESCO International Centre for Water Conservation

Approximately 2 billion people depend on groundwater, sourced from over 300 transboundary aquifer systems. Furthermore about 286 river basins cross the political boundaries of two…


Seeking Applicants: Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative Intern

Mar 7, 2017 | Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative

The Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative (PBDI) promotes transboundary cooperation in protected areas globally. Through the PBDI, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity can…


Discussion: Peace and Environmental Protection in Colombia

Feb 23, 2017 | Inter-American Dialogue

Peace in Colombia promises to bring many environmental benefits to the country but also poses environmental risks associated with the rural development plans contemplated in the…


Seeking Applicants: Ph.D Fellowship in Climate, Conflict and Food Security

Feb 22, 2017 | Norwegian University of Life Sciences - NMBU

The Faculty of Landscape and Society invites applications for a doctoral fellowship in International Environment and Development Studies at the Department of International Environment and…


Application Deadline Extended: 2017 Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Joint Master’s Programme

Feb 9, 2017 | UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, University for Peace, and Oregon State University (OSU)

The Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Joint Master’s Programme is recruiting competitive applicants from around the world for enrollment in a two-year, three-degree international master’s programme.…


Call for Proposals: Moving Energy Initiative

Feb 6, 2017 | Moving Energy Initiative

The Moving Energy Initiative is excited to launch a call for proposals to support investment in a small number of pilot projects that aim to reduce…


Seeking Applicants: 2018 Rotary Peace Fellowship

Feb 2, 2017 | Rotary International

Each year, Rotary funds some of the world's most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers. Through training, study, and practice, Rotary…


EcoPeace’s Center for Water Security Internship Program

Feb 2, 2017 | EcoPeace Middle East

The EcoPeace internship is an opportunity for high-caliber international students and young professionals to gain first-hand experience in the emerging field of environmental peacemaking, as…


Public Consultation: Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct

Jan 9, 2017 | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Businesses can play a major role in contributing to economic, environmental and social progress, especially when they minimise the adverse impacts of their operations, supply…


Funded PhD in Newcastle

Jan 5, 2017 | Northumbria University School of Law

The Role of Non-Compliance Procedures and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Preventing and Addressing Transboundary Conflicts regarding Environmental Priorities  The adoption of non-compliance procedures has become common…


Environmental Peacebuilding: 2016 in Review

Jan 3, 2017 | ELI and UNEP

2016 saw many developments in environmental peacebuilding. We are pleased to share with you some highlights from the Environmental Peacebuilding partnership and from the broader…


Call for Abstracts: International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference 2017 (EXTENDED Deadline: 31/1/2017)

Dec 27, 2016 | International Sustainable Development Research Society

We kindly inform you that the deadline to submit abstracts to the International Sustainable Development Research Society Conference (ISDRS 2017 Bogotá, Colombia) has been extended…


Online Publication: Governance, Natural Resources, and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding

Dec 20, 2016 | ELI and UNEP

The chapters from Governance, Natural Resources, and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding (2016) are now available online free-of-charge.  Edited by Carl Bruch, Carroll Muffett, and Sandra S. Nichols,…


The Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation Announces the Annual Symposium and Call for Abstracts: New Approaches to Conservation Conflicts

Dec 20, 2016 | Antioch University New England

Human-wildlife conflicts and conflicts between people about wildlife and conservation are serious obstacles to wildlife conservation programs worldwide. Conservation conflicts are increasing and need to…


The Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Joint Master’s Programme Seeks Applicants for the 2017 Academic Year

Dec 20, 2016 | University for Peace (UPEACE), UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Oregon State University (OSU)

The Water Cooperation and Diplomacy Joint Master’s Programme is recruiting competitive applicants from around the world for enrollment in a two-year, three-degree international master’s programme.…


Registration is Open for the 2017 International Peace Park Expeditions

Nov 28, 2016 | International Peace Park Expeditions

Registration for 2017 is open for undergraduate and graduate students for International Peace Park Expeditions three Accredited Academic Expeditions on Environmental Peacebuilding (http://eepurl.com/cqKArz). Earn academic…


Scarred Lands & Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War

Oct 31, 2016 | The Video Project

The award winning documentary Scarred Lands & Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War and five companion shorts are now available at no charge.  Visit…


Climate Security Policy Recommendations - Request for Support

Oct 25, 2016 | The Center for Climate and Security

The Climate Security Working Group-International would like to produce a useful guide to existing recommendations in this field for the defense, diplomacy, development and multilateral…


IUCN AEL Call for Papers: Workshop 2017

Oct 25, 2016 | IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Research Committee

Notwithstanding the protection afforded by domestic, regional and international legal instruments, the environment is often the mute victim of armed conflicts, from civil wars, drug…


ECSP Is Seeking Winter/Spring 2017 Interns!

Oct 20, 2016 | Environmental Change & Security Program (Wilson Center)

The Environmental Change and Security Program is seeking interns to write for our award-winning blog, New Security Beat, network with leading experts in the environment, development,…


Ambassador Marie Jacobsson to Receive Fourth Al-Moumin Award in Environmental Peacebuilding

Sep 27, 2016

For the last three years, Ambassador Marie Jacobsson has served as the International Law Commission’s Special Rapporteur for the topic Protection of the Environment in…


2017 Warfare, Environment, Social Inequality, and Peace Studies (WESIPS) Biennial Conference Abstract Deadline

Sep 20, 2016 | Organizers of WESIPS 2017

Please consider presenting a paper at the 2017 Warfare, Environment, Social Inequality, and Peace Studies (WESIPS) Biennial Conference to be held at the Center for…


Request for Proposals: Yale New Directions in Environmental Law 2017 -- Environment, National Security, and Human Rights

Sep 13, 2016 | New Directions in Environmental Law

The New Directions in Environmental Law Conference is soliciting proposals for sessions at the 2017 conference, to be held at the Yale School of Forestry…


Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2016: Call for Applications

Sep 6, 2016 | Peace Direct & Alliance for Peacebuilding

Do you know any environmental peacebuildrrs who warrant recognition? Would international recognition and a $10,000 prize help your organisation make a bigger impact? Apply today for…


Environmental Peacebuilding at the World Conservation Congress

Aug 3, 2016

Are you going to the 2016 World Conservation Congress? In addition to the many events related to environmental peacebuilding, ELI will convene an informal strategy meeting with…


Save the Date: 4th Istanbul International Water Forum

Aug 2, 2016 | Turkish Water Institute

The 4th IIWF will be held by the Turkish Water Institute (SUEN), with support from the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs of Turkey. The…


Environmental Peacebuilding MOOC -- Feedback Sought on Draft Syllabus

Jul 16, 2016 | MOOC Steering Committee

We are excited to share with you the draft syllabus for an Environmental Peacebuilding MOOC (massive open online course). In the next two weeks, we…