Announcements


Year in Review: Environmental Peacebuilding in 2014

Jan 6, 2015 | ELI, UNEP, McGill University & University of Tokyo

In 2014, there was dramatic growth in the field of environmental peacebuilding.  We are pleased to share with you some highlights from the Environmental Peacebuilding…


"Livelihoods, Natural Resources, and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding" to be published in February

Jan 6, 2015 | ELI, UNEP, McGill University & University of Tokyo

The Environmental Law Institute, United Nations Environment Programme, McGill University, and the University of Tokyo are delighted to announce the completion of "Livelihoods, Natural Resources…


Course: Competing Claims on Natural Resources

Jan 5, 2015 | Wageningen University Centre for Development Innovation, Netherlands

Competition over land and natural resources is increasingly overstretching the multi-functionality of landscapes, whether it is at local or at global level. With the ambition…


Call for Papers: Human Migration and the Environment: Futures, Policies, Invention

Jan 4, 2015 | Durham University, UK

Human migration and the environment are two of the most pressing issues of our times. But what is stake when these two phenomena are articulated…


Video Now Available: Jon Barnett, 2nd Al-Moumin Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding

Dec 22, 2014 | ELI & UNEP

On October 8th, Professor Jon Barnett delivered the Second Annual Al-Moumin Distinguished Lecture on Environmental Peacebuilding, on the topic “Climate Change and Security: From Vicious…


Experiential Learning: Conflict Sensitive Conservation, Community Organizations & Coffee

Dec 10, 2014 | International Peace Park Expeditions

Students will have a unique opportunity to explore Conflict Sensitive Conservation initiatives in a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Parque Internacional La Amistad (International Friendship…


Environmental Peacebuilding Announces Logo Contest Results

Dec 9, 2014 | ELI, UNEP, McGill University & University of Tokyo

The Environmental Law Institute, United Nations Environment Programme, McGill University, and the University of Tokyo are pleased to announce the adoption of a new logo…


Call for Papers: Notre Dame Student Peace Conference 2015

Nov 20, 2014 | Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame

The conference committee seeks submissions from undergraduate and graduate students for paper or poster presentations, workshops, roundtable discussions, panels, media displays or artwork, and other…


Environmental Peacebuilding Platform Marks Its First Anniversary

Nov 6, 2014 | ELI, UNEP, McGill University & University of Tokyo

WASHINGTON, DC and GENEVA, 6 November 2014 ‒ The Environmental Peacebuilding Global Knowledge Platform, the leading knowledge source on natural resources, conflict, and peace, celebrated its one-year…


Call for papers: XIII International Conference on Geography and Geosciences

Oct 28, 2014 | WASET

The 13th International Conference on Geography and Geosciences is the premier interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields…


New Publication: Environmental Peacebuilding Perspectives No. 1 featuring Michael Ross

Oct 13, 2014 | ELI & UNEP

Environmental Peacebuilding Perspectives is a new series of briefs that contain commentary, analysis, and opinion from leading thinkers who are shaping the field of environmental…


Call for Papers - ISARS 2015, Delphi (Greece) - Sacred Landscapes and Conflict Transformation. History, Space, Place and Power in Shamanism

Sep 29, 2014 | International Society for Academic Research on Shamanism (ISARS)

In many parts of the world the wide array of religious-healing complexes defined as shamanism are mainly linked to ancient oral cultures and societies. Of…


Environmental Peacebuilding Logo Design Contest

Sep 15, 2014

The Environmental Law Institute, United Nations Environment Programme, McGill University, and the University of Tokyo announce a public competition to design a logo for the…


Call for Submissions: Symposium on Gender, Conflict, & Global Environmental Change

Sep 14, 2014 | Peace Review

Under the guest editorship of Dr. Christiane Fröhlich (Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at Hamburg University, IFSH) and Dr. Giovanna Gioli (Institute of…


Call for Papers: Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty 2015: Linking Land Tenure and Use for Shared Prosperity

Sep 14, 2014 | The World Bank

The World Bank is pleased to announce the 16th Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty being held from March 23 – 27, 2015 at the World…


Call for Submissions: Warfare, Environment, Social Inequality and Peace Studies (WESIPS) Conference

Sep 14, 2014 | Winthrop University & James Madison University

Organizers
Dr. Richard J. Chacon (Winthrop University)
Dr. Yamilette Chacon (James Madison University)

Conference Homepage

When: May 29-30, 2015

Where: The Center for Cross-Cultural Study (Spanish Studies Abroad) in Seville,…


Call for Papers: Special Issue on Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Legacy and Impact 20 Years Later

Sep 10, 2014 | Elsevier

On November 10, 1995, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders were hanged by the Abacha government in Nigeria in a process that former British…


Call for Papers: ICMDHS 2015 : International Conference on Migration, Development and Human Security

Aug 29, 2014 | WASET

The ICMDHS 2015 : International Conference on Migration, Development and Human Security is the premier interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of new advances and research…


Environmental Peacebuilding Membership Drive

Aug 19, 2014 | ELI & UNEP

The Environmental Law Institute, United Nations Environment Programme, McGill University, and the University of Tokyo are seeking to expand the membership of the Environmental Peacebuilding…


Call for Papers: Conflicts Over Water and Building Bridges with Water

Aug 18, 2014 | Monterey Institute of International Studies

Particular topics of interest for proposals include: Trans boundary Water Conflicts, Water and Politics, and Water Conservation/Management/Diplomacy/Agreements. Other topics include: Water Supply, Water Scarcity, Water…


Call for Papers: 18th International Water Technology Conference

Aug 18, 2014 | International Water Technology Association

A particular topic of interest relevant to environmental peacebuilding at the Eighteenth International Water Technology Conference is Trans-boundary Water Conflict and Cooperation Issues. General topic themes…


Call for Papers: Second Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference

Aug 6, 2014 | Kisii University

Particular topics of interest include: East and West in Energy, Water, Agriculture and Development, East and West, Urbanization and Rural Development, East and West, Peace,…


Call for Applications: Master of Science in Natural Resources and Peace

Aug 4, 2014 | Egerton University

The Master of Science Degree Programme in Natural Resources and Peace equips graduates to contribute to solving significant environmental and development issues, such as the…


Call for Applications: Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Resources And Peace

Aug 4, 2014 | Egerton University

The Ph.D Degree Programme in Natural Resources and Peace equips graduates to contribute to solving significant environmental and development issues, such as the prevention of…


Call for Papers: Journal of Global Peace and Conflict

Aug 4, 2014 | Journal of Global Peace and Conflict

Journal of Global Peace and Conflict is double blind peer reviewed international academic journal that publishes scientific research papers on every aspect of peace and…


Tulane Conducts Conflict Minerals Post-filing survey

Aug 2, 2014 | Payson Center for International Development - Tulane University

June 2nd, 2014 marked the Form SD submission deadline.  Yet filing was the last step.  Inter alia, affected companies conducted the regulatory applicability and determination…


Environmental Peacebuilding Expands Library Functionality

Jul 22, 2014 | ELI and UNEP

Environmental Peacebuilding has expanded the online Library of information on environmental peacebuilding. New functionality enables people to find library resources more effectively. There is now…


Environmental Peacebuilding Posts Curricula

Jul 21, 2014 | ELI and UNEP

Environmental Peacebuilding has created a new page to share curricula that draws from the environmental peacebuilding knowledge platform and case studies. Curricula materials include example…


Disasters and Conflicts: Policy and Field Updates January-July 2014

Jul 21, 2014 | UNEP

UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts sub-programme which started in 1999, has released policy and field updates from its ongoing its activities and initiatives between January and…


Conflict Minerals Resource Center Launches New 2014 Training Module

Jul 18, 2014 | JustMeans

Seven of the world's largest industry associations collaborated with Source Intelligence and Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP to launch a web-based training module within the Conflict Minerals…