International


Colombia: 'Cowardly Attack' Exposes Colombia Activists in Firing Line

May 6, 2019 | Anastasia Moloney

BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An attack against a leading and award-winning Colombian environmentalist, Francia Marquez, has put the spotlight on the dangers facing campaigners…


South Sudan: South Sudan Seeks to Achieve Sustainable Food Security within 2 Years

May 6, 2019 | Xinhua

South Sudan said on Monday it aims to achieve sustainable food security within two years amid prevailing peace. Onyoti Adigo Nyikuac, minister of agriculture and…


Afghanistan: War, Drought, Diplomatic Rifts Deepen Afghanistan’s Water Crisis

May 5, 2019 | Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska, Al Jazeera

Afghanistan, where the worst drought in a decade has displaced an estimated 260,000 people, has been struggling with the acute consequences of climate change, water…


Liberia: EPA Foresees Massive Flooding

May 5, 2019 | Lewis S. Teh, New Dawn

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Executive Director Mr. Nathaniel Blamah has warned that if nothing is done to address climate change here, Liberia could face massive…


South Africa/South Sudan: South Sudan Agrees Oil Exploration Deal with South Africa

May 5, 2019 | Denis Dumo, Reuters

South Sudan and South Africa on Monday signed a six-year production-sharing agreement for an untapped exploration block in the East African country, where production has…


Iraq: Deluge Tests Iraq's Resilience to Unpredictable Climate

May 3, 2019 | Environment & Energy News

After years of meager rains and scorching summers, the wettest winter in a generation has revived Iraq's famous rivers and filled its lakes, bringing welcome…


Myanmar: Parliament to Debate Motion Inviting Private Poppy-Substitute Cultivation Projects

May 3, 2019 | Eleven

Lower House of Parliament will discuss the proposal inviting private entrepreneurs to implement poppy-substitute cultivation projects in poppy-growing regions of Myanmar.


Israel/Palestine: Remove Water from the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Urges EcoPeace

May 2, 2019 | Tovah Lazaroff, Jerusalem Post

Technology has transformed water from one of the most divisive issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to a vehicle that can now be used to promote…


Iraq: Rains Like No Other: Iraq Is Tested in Era of Climate Change

May 2, 2019 | Philip Issa, Associated Press

After years of meager rains and scorching summers, the wettest winter in a generation has revived Iraq's famous rivers and filled its lakes, bringing welcome…


Libya: As Tripoli Conflict Continues, Detained Migrants Run out of Food

May 2, 2019 | Sally Hayden, Al Jazeera

In Abu Salim Detention Centre, in southern Tripoli in Libya, refugees and migrants say the price of food has more than doubled since clashes started on…


In Hindsight: Negotiations on Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict

May 2, 2019 | What's In Blue

On 23 April, Germany convened a high-level open debate on sexual violence in conflict, a key event of its April presidency (S/PV.8514). Resolution 2467 was adopted, following…


In Hindsight: Negotiations on Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict

May 2, 2019 | What's in Blue

On 23 April, Germany convened a high-level open debate on sexual violence in conflict, a key event of its April presidency (S/PV.8514). Resolution 2467 was adopted, following…


Cuba: Exxon Files Suit over Cuban Revolution Land Grab

May 2, 2019 | Alexandra Jones, Courthouse News Service

In a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, ExxonMobil alleged that Cuban entities have been using and profiting off of its property in Cuba, which was seized…


Sierra Leone: Israeli Company Sued over Operations in Sierra Leone

May 2, 2019 | Mabinty M. Kamara, Politico SL

The diamond mining giant OCTEA is again in court over its operations in Sierra Leone. This time residents living in communities affected by the activities…


Myanmar: Controversial Aquaculture Projects Threaten Myanmar’s Remaining Mangroves

May 1, 2019 | Wudan Yan, Mongabay

Myanmar has lost 80 percent of its original mangrove cover; much of what remains is located in the southern province of Tanintharyi. But in addition…


Afghanistan: Experts Scope Requirements for a National Water Information System for Afghanistan

May 1, 2019 | International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

A technical meeting was held in Kathmandu on 19–20 January 2019 to move forward with the development of a roadmap for implementing a national Water…


Iraq: Despite Full Reservoirs, Iraq Water Woes Far from over

May 1, 2019 | Agence France-Presse

After plentiful winter rains, Iraq is heading into summer with overflowing reservoirs and lush marshes. But don’t be fooled, observers warn: its water woes and…


Myanmar: Rural Wells Running Dry, Villagers Seek Aid

Apr 30, 2019 | Kyaw Ko Ko, Myanmar Times

For the past two months Myanmar’s countryside has been sizzling hot, with daytime temperatures averaging 40 degrees Celsius and above. Wells and lakes have dried up,…


Myanmar: Jade Mining Suspended in 17 Hpakant Blocks after Landslide

Apr 30, 2019 | Chan Mya Htwe, Myanmar Times

The central government has suspended 17 jade mining blocks operated by 11 companies in Hpakant area, the Kachin State government told The Myanmar Times. The…


Afghanistan: Heat Signatures Help Track Down Old and Still Deadly Land Mines

Apr 30, 2019 | Sid Perkins, Science News for Students

Even when a war is over, the killing can continue. Land mines left behind in former conflict zones can still claim casualties. Now, researchers have…


Afghanistan: Children Work to Survive in Afghanistan Poppy Fields [Video]

Apr 30, 2019 | Azizullah Popal, Voice of America

The poppy harvest season is underway in Afghanistan, and children in southern Kandahar province are working in poppy fields to make a living. During the…


Sudan/South Sudan: Gains by Abyei Interim Force Can Help Advance Resolution of Border Issues Between Sudan and South Sudan, UN Peacekeeping Chief Says

Apr 30, 2019 | UN

The United Nations security force for Abyei remains essential to stability in the border regions between Sudan and South Sudan, the UN peacekeeping chief said…


Iraq: Iraq's Poisoned Rivers [Video]

Apr 30, 2019 | BBC

Two great rivers - the Tigris and the Euphrates - have been the lifeblood of Iraq for centuries. But last summer, toxic water in the…


NextGen Supply Chain Conference 2019 Hightlights

Apr 30, 2019 | Bridget McCrea, Supply Chain Management Review

Held at the iconic Chicago Athletic Club, this two-day conference brought together a broad spectrum of supply chain experts, academics, vendors and senior-level executives to…


Myanmar: The Chinese Mega-Dam in Myanmar That Is Hampering the Peace Process

Apr 29, 2019 | Skylar Lindsay, ASEAN Today

Following Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s attendance at China’s Belt and Road Initiative forum on April 25, the government is working with Beijing…


Afghanistan: Gasping for Air in Kabul

Apr 29, 2019 | UN Environment

Afghanistan has, for many years, borne the brunt of a much-publicized protracted armed conflict. Meanwhile, away from the glare of publicity, Afghans—and in particular Kabul’s…


Liberia: How Challenging the Powerful Global Palm Oil Industry Forced a Liberian Lawyer into Exile

Apr 29, 2019 | Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz

In 2010, Liberia’s government signed a 65-year concession agreement to develop over 543,000 acres of land with Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL), a subsidiary of the…


Sudan/South Sudan: Sudan Rulers Deny Halt of Oil Flows from South Sudan

Apr 28, 2019 | Nam News Network

Sudan's ruling military council has denied reports about the suspension of oil flows from neighboring South Sudan. In a statement on Saturday, council spokesman Shams…


Iraq: Iraq’s Oil Inspector General Fails to Investigate Loss of $250m by SOMO: MP

Apr 28, 2019 | Sangar Ali, Kurdistan 24

The Oil Ministry’s Office of the Inspector General has failed to investigate and find the causes that led to the waste of $250 million by…


Afghanistan: Afghan Women Demand Seat at Peace Talks but Face Resistance

Apr 28, 2019 | Kathy Gannon

HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on her face and neck was…